Research Associate
We are looking for a Research Associate to join the
NLP team in the School of Computer Science &
Informatics at Cardiff University.
In this role, you will:
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Conduct
research on Responsible AI, foundation models and multimodal Large Language
Models for mental health applications.
·
Develop and
evaluate trustworthy AI methods, including uncertainty estimation and bias
assessment
·
Develop,
implement and evaluate foundation models and multimodal large Language Models
for psychosis symptom measurement using multimodal mental health data.
·
Disseminate
findings through high-quality publications and conference presentations and
contribute to collaborative research activities within the project.
We’d
like to hear from you if you:
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Postgraduate
degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject
area or relevant industrial experience.
·
Have expertise
in Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and Responsible
AI.
·
Proven
ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work.
·
Ability
to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals.
We can offer you the
chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for
progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.
As part
of this role, we can explore the possibility of the successful candidate
accessing further training and development through an on-the-job
apprenticeship. The appropriate level and type of apprenticeship training will
be discussed with the successful applicant.
This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis,
meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you may spend some
time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is
committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need
allows, supporting work-life balance.
Please contact Dr Yi Zhou ([email protected]) for an informal, confidential discussion about
the role. Or Simon Hogg ([email protected]) for a discussion about the application and
assessment process.
This post is full-time and fixed term for a period of 24 months.
Salary: £41,064 per annum (Grade 6), with
4 annual increments up to £46,049 per annum, at the top of the scale.
Date advert posted: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Closing date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University