Research Assistant (AI-Powered Software Engineering & Data Science)

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By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR mustensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on theUK Visas and Immigration Website.

Closing Date: 23:59 on 22 May 2025

Interviews will be held: 3 June 2025

The Department of Computer Science, University of Reading, is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the EU-funded project AI4SOFTENG which is toexploit advanced AI-powered software development support to deliver high-quality reliable fast time-to-market software and AI systems that are socially responsible, scalable, sustainable and lend themselves to audible ethical and regulatory compliance. This is a fixed term post for 36 months.

Candidates will have:

1)An undergraduate or master’s degree in Computer Science or in an Engineering discipline with computing content (evidencing AI-Software Engineering and Data Modelling work experience) or equivalent work experience

2)Programming capability (e.g. in various languages such as C++, C#/, Java, Python, R) as evidenced by a strong software engineering background.

3)Knowledge of AI & Data Science techniques, specifically involving the design and implementation of Machine Learning and Data Mining algorithms and Security-by-Design.

4)Data Engineering and Visualisation skills, particularly Layered Dashboard Design

5)Excellent oral and written communication skills


Contact Details for this Advert

Contact Name:Atta Badii

Contact Job Title:Professor, Research Leader

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Alternative Contact:Dr Ferran Espuny-Pujoi

Alternative Contact Job Title: Lecturer, Computer Science Department

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The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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