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Research Fellow inData Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Grade G (£31, - £36, p.a. pro rata)

Fixed Term Contract until 31 March

About the Role

Three short term research opportunities are available for enthusiastic and self-motivated engineers, computer scientists, product designers (or similar) to work on this cutting edge AI-driven Innovate UK project with our industrial partners. The project, entitled: AI-Accelerated Carbon Assessments for the Construction Industry (AIACACI) will address the evaluation of embodied carbon in the construction industry using data analytics and/or artificial intelligence techniques.

We are looking for researchers with knowledge and experience in data analytics, data mining and the application of AI. The experience of using Matlab and its related toolboxes (or similar programming software) and/or the advanced experience of using Ms Excel and macros are essential for this project.

The role will include the following key tasks :

Complex data analytics and data mining to construct simplified data bases. 

The use of AI techniques and machine learning or other suitable software to develop data analysis. 

Automated data processing for capturing materials characteristics, quantities and carbon footprint from various databases. 

Communicate effectively with software developers and construction engineers and managers. 

The use of Matlab software and its related toolboxes and compilers for windows applications (or similar programming software) and/or the advanced experience of using Ms Excel and macros are essential for this project.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

About Us

We are the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE) at Nottingham Trent University. We make, create, design and build. We’re planners and problem solvers. We draw lines, and we break boundaries. We are 3, students, five departments and one school.

In the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, we stand half way between science and philosophy; and between tradition and disruption. We embrace theoretical rigour and insist on providing hands-on experience for all our students. We celebrate design heritage, and we invite innovation.

We’re a nationally renowned stage for talent in making and design. We investigate the physicality of tools and tech, glass and grass, and bricks and mortar. We also explore the abstract excitement of ideas and creative philosophies.

For any informal queries about the role or the ADBE team, please contact Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh (Professor of Intelligent Engineering Systems )at .

Join Us

Between 30 and 35 daysannual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata Hybrid working- we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.Flexibility- take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Planwith life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%. Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April ) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.