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Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences 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: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 12 months Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 to £43,805 per annum Apply by: 26/04/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from skilled, delivery-focused engineers to contribute to our successful railways-applied smart machines research programme. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and multiskilled Research Fellow with expertise in the programming, training, testing and maintenance of autonomous inspection, smart inspection and repair systems. The postholder will play a key role in the delivery of funded research projects, supporting the validation and future deployment of a range of robotic and autonomous systems applied within the rail sector. The role will involve planning and delivering prototype demonstrations at national railway test facilities and heritage railways. Responsibilities will include coordinating demonstration logistics, collecting and analysing experimental and operational data, evaluating machine performance, and preparing high-quality technical reports for industrial partners. The Research Fellow will also be expected to contribute to the wider academic mission of the group, including supervision of MSc student projects and supporting PhD supervision in areas related to through-life engineering services, smart machines and autonomous systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the interface of applied research and industrial deployment, contributing to national rail innovation programmes. About You You will be educated to doctoral level in a relevant discipline and will have strong experience of applied research, combining data science techniques with experimental and systems-based methodologies. With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to confidently engage and communicate with our customers. 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. Cranfield Manufacturing, Materials and Design is one of the eight Themes at Cranfield University, offering world-class and niche postgraduate-level research, education, training and consultancy. We are unique in our multidisciplinary approach by bringing together design, materials’ technology and management expertise. Find out more about our work here. 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 Dr Isidro Durazo Cardenas, Senior Lecturer in Life-cycle Engineering, on (E): i.s.durazocardenas@cranfield.ac.uk Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5272. Closing date for receipt of applications: 26 April 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.

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. This award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years. The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, a pioneer in Sino-foreign tertiary education, is rapidly expanding. It is looking for ambitious, talented academics with a passion for teaching as well as research flair to join its team of science and engineering experts. UNNC is part of the University of Nottingham’s Global University, and offers unique teaching and research opportunities in a highly dynamic economy. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and curriculum development for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of Civil Engineering, to play a lead role in collaborative research projects and conduct ongoing original research and publications in the area of Construction Management. Candidates must have a PhD degree in Construction Management or closely related field, and excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Knowledge and experience of construction project management are necessary. Experience of supervising PhD and Master students and experience of teaching, tutorial or laboratory work at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an international English speaking institution are preferable. A proven record of research excellence with publications in peer-reviewed journals and in securing research funding, and teaching experience including curriculum development and leadership in academic programmes are also preferable. Salary will be within the range of 450,190 RMB to 592,815 RMB per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, an attractive package including accommodation allowance, travel allowance and insurance will be provided for international appointments. The post will initially be offered on a fixed term contract with the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, China for a period of 5 years starting October 2026. This contract may be extended by mutual agreement. All applicants are required to formally apply online https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/job/184526/ by 23:59 Beijing Time, 30 April 2026, which should include the following: a cover letter an up-to-date CV a publication list A statement of teaching philosophy giving evidence of teaching excellence A research statement indicating your planned research activities as part of our department Informal enquires may be addressed to Dr Yung-Tsang Chen, Department Head of Civil Engineering, email: Yung-Tsang.Chen@nottingham.edu.cn. Please note that applications sent directly to this address will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on-line. Interviews will take place in Ningbo, China and likely interview dates are around May, but they are subject to change. Please be advised that your referees will be contacted prior to interview. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact Recruitment Team, Email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn. Please quote ref. 184526. For other vacancies and more about working at the University of Nottingham Ningbo, China please see: https://jobs.nottingham.edu.cn/jobs-at-unnc/

Ref.: 534816 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine (20600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Research Assistant Professor (to be seconded to GBAICTI as its Data Scientist (Artificial Intelligence)) (Ref.: 534816) The Greater Bay Area International Clinical Trial Institute (GBAICTI) is a wholly-owned entity of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, serving as a centralized clinical research facilitation platform with the mission of creating and sustaining a thriving clinical research ecosystem and driving development in Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area (GBA). In November 2024, the University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) was appointed as the operator of GBAICTI. In December 2025, the Real-World Study and Application Centre (RWSAC) was established under GBAICTI to open up local health and medical databases and promote collaboration between Hong Kong and other GBA cities. We are now seeking a high-calibre professional to join the RWSAC (located at Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone) as Data Scientist (Artificial Intelligence). We now invite applications for the captioned post. Duties and Responsibilities Develop and apply advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning models to real-world data (RWD). Create innovative tools and solutions to extract deeper insights from RWD and enhance the centre’s analytical capabilities. Develop, validate, and deploy AI/ML models to support RWE generation. Leverage the RWSAC's AI facility to conduct large-scale analyses and build innovative tools derived from RWD to improve clinical practice and research. Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML for healthcare and ensure methodologies are cutting-edge and scientifically sound. Ensure all AI models are developed with considerations for fairness, ethics, and transparency. Requirements PhD degree or above preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in data engineering, data ops, or AI/ML data management, preferably in the medical and/or research sectors. Hands-on experience of building and maintaining production-grade datasets for AI/ML models. Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and/or an interview. What We Offer The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 15% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave, medical benefits and free access to on-campus gyms and libraries. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from April 15, 2026 and continue until May 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency