Internal - Research Associate

Overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Research Associate to join the School of Computer Science & Informatics to work on a new exciting research programme. The Leverhulme Trust has funded a 3‑year project at Cardiff University to enable automated determination of the 3‑D atomic structure of metal nanoparticles. The project is a collaboration between researchers in the Schools of Chemistry and Computer Science & Informatics, combining cutting‑edge machine learning methods with world‑leading electron microscopy.

• Develop novel 3‑D reconstruction techniques using machine learning, constructing and training deep learning models to output atomic coordinates from atomic‑resolution images.
• Collaborate with researchers in the School of Chemistry under the supervision of Dr Thomas Slater.
• Acquire and process data using the aberration‑corrected Spectra 200 (S)
  TEM located in the Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) with automated acquisition methodologies.

• Possess or be near the completion of a PhD in related areas or have relevant industrial experience.

• Living Wage supporter.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We 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 applicants from under‑represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, BAME, or have disabilities.

Flexible working or job share arrangements may be considered.