Research Associate in Transport AI

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Job title Research Associate in Transport AI Job reference REQ
260763 Date posted 16/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 08/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608 Job description

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Full time, Fixed-term contract (until 30/04/2028)

This project aims to advance mathematical modelling, simulation, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in transport planning, management, and operations. The successful candidate will undertake methodologically driven research, developing novel computational and analytical approaches with impactful real-world applications.

We welcome ambitious candidates from transport engineering (with a strong modelling background), computer science, mathematics, and physics, who have strong quantitative and computational skills and a passion for methodological innovation. The Research Associate will join a multidisciplinary research team at Loughborough University, contributing to cutting-edge research on intelligent, resilient, and sustainable mobility.

For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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  -access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

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