Research Fellow

Posting date:	18 November 2025
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	18 December 2025
Location:	Salford, M5 4WT
Company:	University of Salford (Personnel)
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	415

Summary

Overview The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is an inter-disciplinary School recently formed from the unification of three long-standing Schools at Salford. SEE comprises world-leading research and teaching across the spectrum from Acoustics, Built Environment, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Biomed, Wildlife, Geography and Environmental Management. Our Research and Innovation Centres work together to collaborate around the world’s greatest challenges including Net Zero, Climate Change and Resilience, Healthy Living, and Industry. Our focus is on translating our pioneering research into real-world impact for people and industry and our research is recognised as world leading. With the largest group of research centres at the University, plus world-class test facilities such as Energy House 2.0, North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), and the Acoustics Research Centre, we are at the forefront of pioneering discovery, nurturing the next generation of industry leaders. An opportunity has arisen to join research activities within the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department recently-awarded ESRC funded project. We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to contribute to the development of an innovative AI-supported Peer Review Dashboard. The project investigates how artificial intelligence can be integrated into research funding review processes to enhance decision-making, analyse reviewer workload, and identify potential biases. The Research Assistant will play a key role in both the technical development and the research methodology, working in close collaboration with project stakeholders and collaborators. We wish to hire a research assistant to support the development of these deliveries collaboratively and project management. The appointee will join to the project team and will be involved in tasks including data collection, analysis, dissemination and planning. There is currently one part-time 0.5 FTE (PT) position available, fixed-term contract for six months. Responsibilities

• Contribute to research publications in journals and conferences.
• Disseminate research outcomes in collaboration with the project researchers at relevant conferences, exhibitions, industry events (including seminars, workshops, etc.).
• Undertake visits to project partners, both across the UK and beyond.
• Hold regular meetings with the project team at different levels, and being pro-active with decisions and self-direction.
• Carry out high quality research in line with the requirements of the current funded projects.
• Liaise with other stakeholders, both internal and at project partners as required to achieve the project deliverables.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

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