Research Fellow: Machine Learning & Optical Sensing Systems
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £50,253 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0647-25 |
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) and contribute to Horizon Europe-funded project ECSTATIC (Engineered Combined Sensing and Telecommunications Architectures for Tectonic and Infrastructure Characterisation - https://ecstatic-project.eu/) The role will involve the development of advanced data analytic and machine learning techniques applied to the processing of sensing signals obtained from advanced fibre-optic communication systems. You will be responsible for implementing key tasks across work packages that address event classification and data fusion for real-time event detection and infrastructure monitoring.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Professor David Webb, (d.j.webb@aston.ac.uk)
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Professor David Webb, (d.j.webb@aston.ac.uk)
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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