Post Doctoral Research Fellow – Anglia Ruskin University
We invite applications for a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in AI‑enabled Multidimension Geographic Information Systems (MultiGIS) to contribute to the UKRI/EPSRC funded AI4MultiGIS project, a collaboration with leading European academic institutions.
Position details:
* Contract type: Fixed‑term, 18 months
* Employment type: Full time
* Salary: £38,784 – £44,746 per annum
* Location: Cambridge (Campus) and Chelmsford (Campus)
* Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering
* Closing date: 07/11/2025
About ARU
ARU is a global university with a Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It excels in research across scientific, technical and creative fields and is recognised for world‑leading research in 16 areas.
About The Role
The Fellow will act as a link between the Schools of Computing and Information Science & Engineering and Built Environment, contributing to the AI4MultiGIS project. Responsibilities include:
* Developing and optimising intelligent data pipelines for MultiGIS data generation and management.
* Designing and implementing novel outlier‑detection algorithms using unsupervised deep‑learning techniques.
* Processing real‑time spatiotemporal data and delivering Responsible AI solutions.
* Collaborating with partner institutions across Europe.
* Publishing peer‑reviewed research papers and presenting findings at conferences.
Qualifications
* PhD (or near completion) or an equivalent postgraduate research qualification in a relevant field.
* Strong experience in research methods and AI/ML techniques for geospatial analysis and modelling.
* Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art GIS‑based software.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Proven track record of publishing peer‑reviewed research.
* Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
We provide an agile working environment with the option to work from home and on campus.
Documents
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 159.34 kb)
* Candidate Brief (PDF, 2612.58 kb)
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
Applications can be made online through the ARU career portal. For informal queries, contact Professor Dr Shareeful Islam at shareeful.islam@aru.ac.uk.
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