Research Assistant in Computing (1 year fixed term)

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

About the role

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics at LJMU is pleased to offer a Research Assistant role in the UK-South Korea Collaborative R&D project, AMOS (AI-powered industrial asset management and energy optimisations system) funded by Innovate UK. AMOS aims to develop technology that provides manufacturers with AI-powered asset management and AI-powered energy optimisation technology to help meet business and decarbonisation goals. The project will help end-users to integrate data cost-effectively, reduce asset downtime, improve system performance, and reduce long term-carbon footprint.

This Research Assistant post is fixed for one year in the first instance. Further extension may be possible subject to the availability of funds.

Qualifications

You should hold a PhD degree in a computing related subject and have research and development experience in the following areas: Machine Learning/AI, Internet of Things technologies.

Contact

For further information, please contact Prof Gyu Myoung Lee. G.M.Lee@ljmu.ac.uk

Benefits

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

About LJMU and how to apply

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

Equality and inclusion

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.