Based at Treforest campus, this role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage a diverse set of research and analytical skills in a vibrant academic environment. The University of South Wales, specifically within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering, and Science, is dedicated to impactful research and innovation.
The Senior Research Assistant position involves supporting the development of a privacy-preserving, embedded edge AI system for first-class aircraft suites to monitor passenger occupancy and wellbeing, in collaboration with Safran Seats GB (Cwmbran).
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong research and software development skills to enhance the system and drive impactful outcomes. The post holder will have a proactive approach, be detail-oriented, and value collaboration within a research-driven, outcome-focused environment.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post to February 1, 2027, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to research that innovative, on the Edge of low-power solution.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact carl.jones@southwales.ac.uk.
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
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