College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Data Science Institute
Are you a creative thinker who loves to use your Data Science skills to find innovative solutions to interesting challenges?
Do you specialise in Machine Learning, High Performance Computing, or Data Visualisation?
The post is available immediately until 28 February 2021 and is part of a project, the 'Environmental Futures and Big Data Impact Lab', involving the University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, Met Office, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Exeter City Futures, Rothamsted Research and Plymouth College of Art. It is funded through the European Regional Development Fund and forms part of the European Strategic Investment Framework for the Heart of the South West.
We are looking for intuitive researchers to use their expertise to support the development of new ideas in the fields of Environmental Futures and Big Data. This is an exciting opportunity to help protect the future of our environment, whilst also working to bring new ideas to life and encourage regional growth in the South West.
You will be part of a highly-skilled team working together to turn research into reality through innovation challenges and idea development. Projects will include: supporting small and medium sized businesses that have an innovative idea but don't have the expertise to execute it alone; working with Impact Lab partners like the Met Office and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory; and working with fellow academics to commercialise existing scientific research. The work will be highly varied, with chances to learn new skills, as well as sharing your specialist knowledge with others.
This is a unique opportunity which will expand your research experience while also developing your understanding of commercial business development. You should be adept at explaining complex ideas in simple language, and understand how to build robust, sustainable software, suitable for the commercial market.
You will support the work of Prof Richard Everson and work as part of a new Data Science Institute; an inter-disciplinary centre bringing together researchers working on all aspects of data science.
Research fellows will have a main thematic area in which they will be expert and conduct research:
1. Machine learning, statistics
2. High Performance Computing for data science
3. Data visualisation
You will work on specific, defined projects and Challenges with members of the University and commercial and industrial collaborators. You will also participate in thematic 'Challenges' and other events set up to drive idea generation and opportunities for co-creation of projects.
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.
You will:
- Possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent level of industry experience
- Be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
- Be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Kathryn White, Innovation Manager, k.j.white2@exeter.ac.uk or 07468 364746.