About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to contribute to the AI work package within the Mobilising Evidence Through AI and User‑informed Synthesis (METIUS) project. The role involves working with interdisciplinary teams to design, evaluate and implement AI‑supported methods and tools that enhance the timeliness, transparency and rigour of evidence synthesis. Key responsibilities include contributing to methodological research, engaging with evidence users and stakeholders to understand their needs, supporting evaluations of AI applications, and helping to establish best practices for the safe and effective integration of AI into evidence synthesis workflows.
About you
Your application form should address all person specification points and clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria. It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.
What we offer
- 41 days holiday: 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
- Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme and season ticket loan.
- Immigration loan.
- Relocation scheme for certain posts.
- On‑site nursery.
- On‑site gym.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service.
- Discounted medical insurance.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under‑represented in UCL’s workforce – people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
This post is open to internal UCL applicants only. The position is funded on a full‑time basis with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2026 and will end 30 September 2030.
For further queries please contact n.soliman@ucl.ac.uk.
Research Fellow METIUS project employer: UK Dementia Research Institute
At the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ample networking opportunities with leading experts in academia and industry, as well as our generous benefits package, including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme. Join us in our mission to advance materials research and make a meaningful impact in the field of biosensing technology, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.
Contact Details:
UK Dementia Research Institute Recruitment Team
