Research Assistant / Associate in AI and HCI
Requisition ID: 27879
Location: Newcastle, GB
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Part Time
Posted Date: 5 Feb 2025
Research Associate: £35,116 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 12 February 2025
The Role
We are delighted to announce a new opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join the FAMOUS project within the School of Computing. You will support the Academic Director, Dr Lei Shi, by contributing to various research and project tasks. These may include conducting literature reviews, programming, identifying new partners and collaborators, drafting research reports, creating website or social media content, and assisting in academic event planning.
The FAMOUS project aims to detect and reduce the spread of fraudulent online activities across Europe, including influencer marketing fraud, phishing scams, and counterfeit product sales. This interdisciplinary initiative brings together social media platforms, regulatory bodies, academics, and the public to develop innovative tools, strategies, and policy recommendations for safeguarding digital ecosystems and enhancing trust online.
We welcome applicants with a postgraduate qualification in a field pertinent to artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction. Ideal candidates should demonstrate proven expertise in Generative AI and LLMs, along with strong motivation to advance the FAMOUS project’s objectives. You must be comfortable working both autonomously and in a collaborative team environment.
Key Accountabilities
• Propose ideas and improvements to support technical and methodological aspects of the project
• Select and apply appropriate research methodologies
• Evaluate research results and identify the potential for further exploration
• Contribute to research publications, seminars, and conference presentations
• Present findings at relevant conferences or publish in reputable outlets in the field
• Assist in the development of grant applications and work towards your own research funding proposals
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Strong understanding of human-AI interaction and human-centric approaches
• Demonstrated experience applying LLMs to cybersecurity challenges
• Ability to design and conduct user studies
• Exceptional attention to detail, maintaining high accuracy in your work
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to diverse audiences
• Proven capability in data analysis and report writing
• Experience collaborating effectively within a research team
• Initiative and creativity in solving research problems
• Knowledge of the broader research environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Track record of delivering presentations at academic conferences and publishing in high-quality outlets
Qualifications
• Research Assistant: Honours degree in a field relevant to artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction
• Research Associate: PhD Degree in a field relevant to artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction
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