Research Officer in Artificial Intelligence (0.5FTE, fixed term 12 months)

Company: Leeds Beckett University
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Description

Leeds Beckett University is expanding its computer science research. Among others, it has a long‑term collaboration with the South‑West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYT) to use digital technologies and AI to transform the Trust’s delivery of its adult ADHD and Autism services; participates in the EU‑funded project THIRDWAVE on neurosymbolic AI and Large Language Models; and has a portfolio of applied AI research in health, finance, environment and business.

Position Overview

We invite you to apply for a 12‑month fixed‑term Research Officer position to help deliver on a funded collaboration with SWYT. Duties could include, among others:

  • Analyse data
  • Maintain and develop digital tools
  • Write scientific papers
  • Present at conferences

Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience of AI and digital technologies
  • Enthusiasm for the research area
  • A strong research track record
  • Willingness to work in a research team

Employment Terms

Job sharing is possible. If you are interested in a fractional appointment lower than 0.5 FTE, please indicate that clearly in your application.

You will join the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing based at our Headingley Campus and contribute to the delivery of our research into AI.

Closing Date

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 (2359)

Benefits

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

Contact

For informal enquiries about this post please contact Professor Grigoris Antoniou at g.antoniou@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under‑represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026