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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
WMG
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed-term contract until 29th February 2028
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Salary
£35,608 to £46,049 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Professor Kurt Debattista at
[email protected].
WMG is seeking a talented and highly motivated Research Fellow to advance our research in data science and machine learning, with a specific focus on materials informatics and engineering applications. This role is central to developing robust methods for the collection, handling, and manipulation of complex, multimodal datasets. The successful candidate will drive the creation of innovative AI solutions that bridge the gap between theoretical research and scalable, real-world engineering challenges, ensuring that data-driven models remain grounded in physical principles.
The role holder will lead the design and implementation of advanced deep learning architectures,
to deliver accurate representations of materials properties for use with sophisticated AI models. You will be expected to engineer detailed data pipelines capable of processing information from diverse sensor sources, providing the foundation for reliable and transferable AI models.
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About You
About You:
You will contribute to a developing project portfolio in applying AI solutions to engineering and computing problems.
You will have a PhD in computer science or a related field. Particularly, candidates should have experience in the following areas:
A solid foundation in deep learning methods including the computing and statistical principles that found it
Experience of working with pyTorch (or similar) for solving real-world problems or advancing machine learning solutions
The ability to process and handle data collected from diverse sensors
A publication records that demonstrates the above
Experience in machine learning projects in a collaborative R&D environment (particularly in collaboration with industry) would be advantageous. This exciting role will involve close collaboration with other academics and industrial partners and there will be opportunities for training and career development.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
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About the Department
The Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is the largest department at the University of Warwick, with over 800 staff and nearly 3,000 students across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in management, technology, and applied engineering.
We are globally recognised for our world-class research, innovative industry partnerships, and teaching excellence, and we are proud holders of the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the Institutional Silver Award.
Find out more about the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.
Find out more about the Energy Innovation Centre.
Find out more about our range of undergraduate and apprenticeship degrees here.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 30th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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