School/Department Cranfield Defence and Security
Based at Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security
Hours of work 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Contract type Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period Fixed term for 24 months
Salary £24,739 to £28,338 per annum (with additional performance related pay up to £35,420 per annum)
Apply by 08/09/2019

Role Description

Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS) provides unique educational opportunities to the defence and security sectors of both public and private sector organisations.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to support an EPSRC project, investigating the use of automated decision making within government.  The work package you will perform will involve engaging with Government policy makers and data scientists to better understand the relationship during the commissioning and acceptance of algorithmic decision making solutions.

Main responsibilities include:

• Acquiring research data in accordance with the project’s aims and objectives.
• Interpreting research data using appropriate, specified and agreed techniques and models.
• Publishing high quality journal and conference papers based on the research carried out.
• To engage with and support our research and industrial partners as required by the project.

You will have a Masters-level qualification in a related field or a degree and equivalent experience.  A PhD in a related field is desirable.

Experience of qualitative research methods and a publishing record in peer-reviewed conferences and/or journals is essential.  

A willingness to travel within the UK is required.

Interviews will be held 26 and 27 September 2019.

At Cranfield we value Diversity and Inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential. We actively consider flexible working options such as part-time, compressed or flexible hours and/or an element of homeworking, and commit to exploring the possibilities for each role.