Job Description

We are excited to offer this fixed-term Research Associate position at the University of Oxford, under the supervision of Professor Michael Bronstein. The Research Associate will be part of the international Project CETI. The successful candidates will be located in the Department of Computer Science.

Reporting to Professor Michael Bronstein, the post holders will be responsible for conducting novel research in the field of machine learning applied to deciphering the communication system of sperm whales. The post holders will be collaborate with other partners of Project CETI (MIT, Harvard, UC Berkeley) and will have opportunities to participate in field work in Dominica.

Whilst the role is a Grade 7 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 6 (Grade 6: \xc2\xa331,502 - \xc2\xa337,386 p.a.) with a title of Research Assistant with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 14th July 2023. Interviews are expected to be held in late July.

We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

\xc2\xa335,308 to \xc2\xa343,155 per annum

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