Ai Research Engineer / Senior Ai Research Engineer

Are you interested in conducting leading AI / machine learning research on neuroimaging data analysis AND building standardised open-source software to disseminate such research to the broadest possible userbase for the greatest possible impact? We have one opening for a Senior AI Research Engineer/AI Research Engineer. This role contributes to a project funded by UKRI Artificial Intelligence Innovation to Accelerate Health Research Award: "A Novel Artificial Intelligence Powered Neuroimaging Biomarker for Chronic Pain”. You will work closely with interdisciplinary researchers from multiple institutions and be part of the new AI Research Engineering team, under the new Centre for Machine Intelligence, University of Sheffield. As a (Senior) AI Research Engineer, you will work with the team to: perform deep analysis on the requirements, feasibility, and impact; conduct AI/machine learning research to address gaps and challenges; design and build standardised software libraries following the FAIR (findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability) principles; deploy and maintain such software libraries, and disseminate research outcomes via top research papers, tutorials, and hackathons. You will be expected to have keen interests in interdisciplinary AI/machine learning research, excellent research record or potential in AI/machine learning/neuroimaging data analysis or related areas, high-quality software development experience or potential, solid mathematical background and programming skills, and ability of effective team working, collaboration, and time management. This position is ideal for those with a passion for AI/machine learning research AND software development. Through your work as an AI Research Engineer, you will have the opportunity to explore research and academic career pathways and there is the potential to build AI-powered spinout companies from high-impact projects jointly. In your application, please provide 1) your CV; 2) one representative piece of your writing (e.g., paper, dissertation, technical report); 3) code samples via an attachment or providing your GitHub page link; and 4) a description of a collaboration experience in your Application Statement. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme, and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talents and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching, and student experience. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen.