Internal Applicants Only – Research Associate
Cardiff University
School / DirectorateSchool of PsychologyAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Research Associate – Human Factors / Cognitive Science
School of PsychologyThe School of Psychology are seeking a Research Associate as part of the EPSRC AI for Collective Intelligence (AI4CI) Hub ( ): a 5-year ~£12M EPSRC project bringing together researchers from across the UK addressing challenges in pandemic resilience, smart cities, financial stability, healthcare ecosystems, and environmental intelligence.The post-holder will work within the cross-cutting human-centered design theme (under line management of Prof Phillip Morgan), interacting actively with members of the wider research community of the Hub. The post holder will be conducting cutting edge research on human-centred aspects of e.g. smart agents and behaviour tipping points, and will be identifying synergies to help build our collective intelligence.For informal enquiries please contact Professor Philip Morgan atThis position is full-time, fixed term for 36 months and available immediately.Salary: £39,347 – £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.Closing date: Thursday, 15 August 2024External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Post Reference Number18698BRJob DescriptionMain FunctionThe post-holder will work on an EPSRC project (AI for Collective Intelligence / AI4CI – ) under the leadership of Professor to develop and deliver a package of work within a cross-cutting human-centered design theme, which explores the ways in which AI-driven smart agents can leverage collective intelligence to help people to make decisions. The post holder will also contribute to the overall research performance of the School of Psychology and University, carrying out research with the potential to lead to publications. The appointment will be subject to successful defence security checks and clearance.Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesResearch
). The post-holder will work within the cross-cutting human-centered design theme, interacting actively with members of the wider research community of the Hub, identifying synergies that will help build our collective intelligence. The post-holder will work under the leadership of Professor and will develop and deliver a package of work within a cross-cutting human-centered design theme, which explores the ways in which AI-driven smart agents can leverage collective intelligence to help people to make decisions. * To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of elements of the project and implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
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Salary Range Max.44,263GradeGrade 6Salary Range Min.39,347Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationThis role is part of the EPSRC AI for Collective Intelligence (AI4CI) Hub: a 5-year £12M EPSRC project bringing together researchers from across the UK addressing challenges in pandemic resilience, smart cities, financial stability, healthcare ecosystems, and environmental intelligence. The post-holder will work within the cross-cutting human-centered design theme, interacting actively with members of the wider research community of the Hub, identifying synergies that will help build our collective intelligence.The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering a package of work for the human-centered design theme, which explores the ways in which AI-driven smart agents can leverage collective intelligence to help people to make decisions.The work will directly impact people, organisations, and policymakers by harnessing the power of data-driven insights, and the post-holder will interact closely with our partners in national and local government as well as the commercial sector in shaping the research programme.This role will initially be focused on using AI to design and test trusted smart agents, and then will progress to evaluating their impact on the tipping points for collective behaviour change.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationIMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.Essential CriteriaQualifications and Education * Postgraduate degree (or near completion / submission) at PhD level in (but not limited to) Human Factors / Cognitive Science / Applied Psychology / or a highly related subject area, or, equivalent or relevant industrial experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience * An established expertise and proven portfolio of research in (but not limited to) human factors and/or human-centered design and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields (or highly related fields):
Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7 . Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
9. Proven ability to work without close supervision.Desirable Criteria * Relevant professional qualification(s) – e.g. MSc in Psychology / Human Factors / Human-Computer Interaction or highly related area
£39347 – 44263 per year
United Kingdom
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:00:24 GMT
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