Research Associate, Research Scientist, Data Scientist

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Research Associate

We are looking for a Research Associate to join theNLP team in the School of Computational & Mathematical Sciences at Cardiff University.

In this role, you will:

Conduct research within Natural Language Processing and Artificial Intelligence withinthe SYLFAEN-PSY project led by Cardiff University’s School of Medicine. The main goal will be to develop new AI methods for the extraction and inference in mental health research, delivering a solution for assessing the experiences of people with psychosis at scale.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Hold a postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
• Have expertise in Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning.
• With knowledge or understanding of research outputs within medical applications (desirable).

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.

As part of this role, we can explore the possibility of the successful candidate accessing further training and development through an on-the-job apprenticeship. The appropriate level and type of apprenticeship training will be discussed with the successful applicant.

This role is eligible to be offered on a blended working basis, meaning that as well as spending time working on campus you may spend some time working from another location, e.g. your home. The University is committed to offering this flexibility, wherever the role and business need allows, supporting work-life balance.

Please contact Jose Camacho Collados (ca) or Victor Gutierrez Basulto (Gut) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role. Or Yvonne Taylor () for discussions around the school itself. This post is full-time, and fixed term for a period of 24 months.

Salary: £41,064 per annum (Grade
6), with 4 annual increments up to £46,049 per annum, at the top of the scale.

Date advert posted:
Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Closing date:
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.

We especially welcome and encourage applications from those under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Rydym yn chwilio am Gydymaith Ymchwil i ymuno â'r tîmProsesu Iaith Naturiol yn Gwyddorau Cyfrifiadol a Mathemategol Caerdydd.

Yn y rôl hon, byddwch yn:

• Dal gradd ôl-raddedig ar lefel PhD (neu fod yn agos at ei chwblhau / ei cyflwyno) mewn maes pwnccysylltiedig, neu fod â phrofiad diwydiannol perthnasol.
• Arbenigedd mewn Modelau Iaith Mawr, Prosesu Iaith Naturiol, Dysgu Peirianyddol, ynghyd â thystiolaeth o allbynnau ymchwil o ansawdd uchel ac yn enwedig mewn cymwysiadau meddygol (er nad oes orheidrwydd).
• Meddu ar sgiliau rhaglennu cryf (e.e., Python, Pytorch aHugging Face), sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, a'r gallu i weithio'n…