The successful applicant will join the University of Manchester as part of the Horizon Europe research project TAICHIP, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government's Horizon Europe funding Guarantee. The project brings together 4 partners from across Europe, to enhance networking activities between research institutions of the widening countries and top-class leading counterparts, encompassing joint research, knowledge transfer and exchange of best practices. Research in TAICHIP consists of developing advanced design methodologies for energy-efficient and reliable AI chips. It focuses on open-hardware architectures for both processor cores and accelerators, and on building full-stack design capabilities for the reliable acceleration of deep learning frameworks from system modelling to silicon implementation through runtime adaptivity.
The Department of Computer Science at The University of Manchester is partner of the TAICHIP project. It is internationally recognised for its excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement. Ranked in the UK's top 10 for Computer Science (QS World University Rankings 2025), Manchester is the birthplace of the world's first stored-program computer and home to the first Computer Science graduates. The Department offers one of the most sought-after subject combinations in the sector, supported by a broad range of modules and a vibrant student community. It was ranked shared first place for the best Computer Science research environment in the UK (REF 2021) and is consistently among the most targeted universities by top UK employers (THE Graduate Market 2024).
What will you get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.