The Department of Computer Science is looking to appoint a talented Research Assistant with an interest in Statistical Machine Learning to work with Professor Theo Damoulas and his group on the London Air Quality Impact Project funded by the Alan Turing Institute running until July 2026 (with a possibility of an extension).
The position is particularly suitable for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Sciences.
About you
You will have a BSc/Beng Degree in Computer Science or a related subject and excellent programming skills in Python. Other programming skills are desirable.
You will be working in a fast-paced research environment, assisting in group activities and in managing the group’s computational resources in collaboration with the departmental’ s IT team.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the department
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Warwick is a national and international leader in research and teaching, ranked 2nd in the most recent Research Excellence Framework out of all UK departments in the subject.
We are proud of our global outlook, international research culture, high quality of teaching, and personal attentiveness to our students and staff.
Our excellence is also built on extensive collaborations in teaching as well as research with other University of Warwick departments, on an established and vibrant network of links with industry, and on deep and active engagements with national and international partners such as the Alan Turing Institute.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards.
We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
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What we offer
We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
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Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
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