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# Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence Fixed Term for 2

- **Company:** Liverpool John Moores University
- **Location:** Liverpool, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £32,722 - £38,448
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Simulation, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5962016736

## About the Role

You should hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline, or have submitted your thesis and be awaiting viva.

Essential criteria include experience of conducting and publishing high-quality AI research, strong knowledge of AI algorithms, programming experience in Python, R or similar, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience with large and complex AI problems, novel AI or computational methods, advanced Python programming, and research funding proposals would be advantageous.

You should clearly demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet all essential criteria in the person specification, providing specific evidence and examples for each criterion. Evidence against the desirable criteria should also be provided where applicable.

## Description

You will contribute to current AI and data science research programmes and to the development of new externally funded research.

Key activities will include:

 * conducting high-quality research in AI and Data Science;
 * organising, harmonising and analysing large, multimodal and multi-source datasets;
 * developing and evaluating AI methods;
 * collaborating with internal and external research partners;
 * preparing research papers and conference contributions;
 * contributing to external research funding applications; and
 * supporting research management and activities within AIDTRI.