Senior Research Associate

Overview

An opening is available for a Senior Research Associate within the School of Computing Sciences at the University of East Anglia. The position focuses on creating advanced artificial intelligence methods to predict bathing-water quality in real time. This interdisciplinary research project incorporates partners from Bangor University, the University of Warwick, the Norwich Medical School, and the Environmental and Computing Sciences departments at UEA. The role is full-time, fixed-term, and based on site in the United Kingdom until 30 March 2028.

What you get

The appointment provides a salary starting at 38,784 British Pounds per annum, with potential annual increments reaching up to 46,049 British Pounds per annum. Employees receive a benefits package that includes 44 days of annual leave, which incorporates Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a postgraduate-level qualification, an equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in a field such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science. Applicants need prior experience conducting independent research and developing machine-learning methods. Ideal candidates are proactive and results-oriented, possessing strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, alongside the ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team. Advantageous backgrounds include expertise in deep learning, time-series or spatio-temporal modelling, uncertainty quantification, or the analysis of environmental data.

How to apply

Responsibilities in this role involve developing and evaluating novel artificial intelligence models, including techniques for spatio-temporal prediction and uncertainty estimation. The appointee will contribute methodological innovations, interpret complex data, publish findings, and present outcomes. Additional duties may include contributing to grant applications, supervising researchers, and teaching students within the School.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.