Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skills that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.  The primary responsibility of this role is to contribute to an applied research project related to AI-assisted speech therapy in collaboration with hospital partners. Key Responsibilities: Model Development: Design, train, and fine-tune ASR and TTS models to achieve high accuracy and personalization across diverse speech patterns and impairments. Data Management: Oversee data collection and preprocessing in collaboration with healthcare partners to ensure quality, diversity, and clinical relevance. System Integration: Export and deploy models for real-time use on mobile and web platforms, and work with developers to ensure seamless integration. Tooling and Automation: Develop pipelines and utilities to support data processing, model training, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer: Document technical processes, contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork, and guide students in applied research and system development. Job Requirements: Educational Background  Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. ASR/TTS Expertise Experience in training and fine-tuning Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) or Text-to-Speech (TTS) models, preferably in multilingual or speech impairment contexts. Programming Skills Strong proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with web development (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, or React) is a plus.  Data Handling Familiarity with speech data collection, preprocessing, and management to ensure quality and ethical data use. Deployment Knowledge Experience exporting and deploying models on cloud or cross-platform environments. Collaboration and Communication Strong teamwork, documentation, and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare partners.

About us King’s College London is home to world-class research, supported by an extensive network of laboratories across our campuses. These labs are vital for discovery but are also highly resource-intensive, consuming far more energy and water than other spaces, generating significant waste, and relying heavily on single-use materials. In 2025, King’s became a signatory of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice, confirming our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of research and aligning with sector-wide goals. Major funders share this commitment and now require funded labs to meet minimum sustainability standards. We’re proud to say King’s was one of the first universities to meet this target, achieving 100% adoption of LEAF accreditation last year. To remain competitive in research, we must go beyond the minimum and strive for excellence in Sustainable Research. Our Climate & Sustainability Strategy sets ambitious targets and as part of this commitment, we’re implementing practical, evidence-based approaches that reduce environmental impact while enabling outstanding science.  About the role We’re looking for a Sustainable Research Coordinator to help embed sustainability at the heart of research at King’s College London. In this role, you’ll lead initiatives that reduce environmental impact without compromising scientific excellence. You’ll drive accreditation through frameworks such as LEAF, Green Disc, and My Green Lab, and champion a culture of environmentally responsible research across King’s. Reporting to the Sustainability Innovation Lead (Research), you’ll work closely with academics, researchers, and technical teams to influence everyday behaviours, deliver training, and share our strategy at events and departmental talks. You’ll also manage projects, analyse data to identify opportunities, and showcase successes through compelling case studies and presentations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable research at King’s, with a real chance to make a lasting impact both within the university and in collaboration with external partners. It’s a hands-on role shaping the future of sustainable research and helping King’s tackle global challenges while enabling outstanding science Hybrid Working:  This role offers a flexible working arrangement, blending remote and on-campus work. To effectively engage with research operations, the post-holder may spend up to four days a week on-site, gaining invaluable insight into King’s laboratory environments and day-to-day activities. ​ This is a permanent, full-time (35 Hours per week) position (35 Hours per week). About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Laboratory Experience - Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments or similar technical settings. Knowledge of Sustainability Frameworks - Practical understanding of lab sustainability frameworks such as LEAF, GreenDisc, and My Green Lab. Data Analysis Skills - Proven ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to inform decisions and drive improvements. Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex sustainability concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences. Presentation Skills - Confident in preparing and delivering visually engaging presentations tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact. Stakeholder Engagement - Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire academics, researchers, and technical staff to adopt sustainable practices. Experience representing a project or organisations at public events, conferences, and community forums. Organisation and time management - Ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities, including training sessions, community engagement events, audits, and reporting, ensuring all deadlines and priorities are met effectively. Facilitation and Project Delivery - ability to adapt communication and content to drive and support sustainable research initiatives. Desirable criteria Experience supporting or managing lab activities, including sample storage, biobanking, data management, cold storage and biobanking or process optimisation for sustainability. Knowledge or experience in computational or data-driven research environments, with awareness of the sustainability implications of digital research infrastructures. Experience in designing and delivering lab training for staff in laboratory and computational research environments. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £44,105 - £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134845 Close Date: 19-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Marcelo Salierno Contact Details: marcelo.salierno@kcl.ac.uk

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Facilities Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive salary Apply by: 25/01/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from experienced, strategic estates leaders who are passionate about creating high-quality, sustainable environments that enable world-class teaching, research and innovation. About the Role Cranfield University is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facilities to lead the planning, development and operation of the University’s diverse estate and infrastructure. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and operating as a senior member of the University’s leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering the University’s Estates Strategy and Masterplan, ensuring alignment with the Academic and Financial Strategies. You will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of estate development, facilities management, property management, capital projects, compliance, sustainability and health and safety, supporting a complex campus that includes residential accommodation, laboratories, commercial facilities and a fully operational airport. You will lead a large, multi-disciplinary professional services team and work closely with senior academic and professional colleagues, external partners, regulators and local authorities to ensure the University’s physical environment supports its long-term ambitions, including delivery of its net zero carbon commitment by 2030. About You You will be a senior estates or facilities professional with substantial experience of leading complex property portfolios and multidisciplinary teams within a large organisation. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, you will bring a strong track record of strategic estate planning, capital development, facilities management and financial stewardship. You will have a deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, health and safety and sustainability requirements associated with managing major estates and infrastructure. You will demonstrate: Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop and lead large professional teams Strategic planning and delivery skills, including experience of estates masterplanning and capital investment programmes Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget management and value-for-money delivery Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence operating at executive and board level A collaborative, inclusive leadership style aligned with Cranfield’s values. Membership of a relevant professional body (such as RICS, CIOB or RIBA), a relevant Master’s degree and/or a recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH) would be advantageous. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. Facilities is a major professional service unit within the University, responsible for the effective management, development and maintenance of Cranfield’s buildings, infrastructure and land. The team plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, sustainable and high-quality environment that enables the University to deliver excellence in teaching, research and commercial activity. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                     For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Churchill, Chief Operating Officer on E: Rebecca.Churchill@cranfield.ac.uk or T: +44 1234 75 4027 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk.  Please quote reference number 5170. Closing date for receipt of applications: 25 January 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.