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AI For Assessment ResearcherManchester: £45,590 - £52,089Milton Keynes: £47,470 - £54,238Hybrid - 2x days a week in the officeImagine shaping the future of AI in education. What if your research could unlock innovative assessment that is fair, explainable, and high-quality? Join us in a pioneering project that merges advanced AI with educational assessment, making a real-world impact.At AQA, in collaboration with King's College London, we are developing a cutting-edge AI system to assist human experts in their work. You will be at the forefront of AI research, designing state-of-the-art algorithms with real-world applications.What You'll DoResearch, design, implement, and test NLP algorithms for AI-driven assessment.Collaborate with AQA assessment experts to ensure AI solutions align with real-world needs.Develop interactive front-end and back-end solutions to refine AI models with human feedback.Publish research findings, contribute to academic discussions, and present at conferences.What's in it for you?Enjoy a flexible work environment with a 35-hour week and extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.Access to an enhanced contributory pension scheme which could you see you paying in 7% and AQA contributing 11.5% (Other options are available)Receive 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.Comprehensive health coverage from day one, including Bupa PMI, Health Cash Plan, and Life Assurance.Participate in eco-friendly transport schemes, including electric vehicles and cycle-to-work options.What You'll NeedA PhD (or equivalent experience) in NLP, AI, or a related field.A strong research record, evidenced by publications or equivalent contributions.Proficiency in NLP techniques, research methodologies, and AI applications.The ability to communicate complex findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.How do I apply?Read the full job description and upload your most recent CV and cover letter by following the link provided. As part of your application please also include an example of your previous work on NLP or AI (e.g. conference paper, github repository, jupyter notebook or similar).Closing date for applications will be Thursday 17th April.AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.#PRO22TPBN1_UKTJ

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