University of Maiduguri

Applications are invited for an ambitious Research Fellow to work at the University of Southampton and contribute to a nationally-leading research programme funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) through the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium. The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium is a £50 million national initiative bringing together a diverse range of organisations with expertise in research, capacity development and working with people and communities to deliver a step change in maternity outcomes and developing future research leaders in this area of need. The research carried out by the consortium will focus on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy. The postholder will join the Preconception and Interpregnancy Health theme, which is evaluating a new system-wide blueprint for preconception and interpregnancy care and support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a mixed-methods evaluation, using qualitative and quantitative research to understand the blueprint’s implementation, effectiveness and impact on maternity outcomes. You will play a key role in designing and delivering research, collecting and analysing data, publishing findings, working closely with NHS, community and third-sector partners, and contributing to knowledge exchange activities. The role offers excellent opportunities to develop your research profile, build collaborative networks, and contribute to improving outcomes for women and families, particularly those from underserved communities. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) fixed-term appointment until 31 May 2028, in the first instance. Subject to NIHR review and funding, there may be opportunities for elements of the research programme to continue beyond this date. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Danielle Schoenaker (D.Schoenaker@soton.ac.uk).

The University of Southampton is a research‑intensive University with annual research income in excess of £140 million. The Research Ethics and Governance Office (REGO), based within Research & Innovation Services (RIS), provides core support for research ethics across the University and delivers advice and guidance to researchers on all aspects of clinical research governance and wider research regulatory compliance. About the role We are seeking to appoint a Research Ethics and Governance Officer to join the Research Ethics and Governance Office (REGO). In this role you will support Faculty Research Ethics Committee in the development of ethics‑related policies, training and information resources. You will also undertake governance reviews of research applications submitted by staff and students via the Ethics and Governance Online system (ERGO II), ensuring that projects comply with University policies and guidelines and, where applicable, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). A central aspect of the role will involve overseeing a diverse portfolio of clinical research and clinical trials, including medical devices, human challenge studies and clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs). You will work across a wide range of research activities, from studies exploring new treatments for serious and terminal illnesses through to behavioural and psychological research. By supporting projects throughout their full lifecycle, you will provide ongoing, practical advice to researchers.  About you You will bring: A high level of initiative, a genuine interest in building your career in research ethics and governance, and a collaborative approach to working within a busy team. Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. An enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, alongside strong planning and problem‑solving skills. A good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and some experience/knowledge of clinical research Experience of working in Higher Education and/or within the health research sector (for example the NHS or commercial health research) would be advantageous, but is not essential. We offer excellent training and ongoing professional development to support you in developing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this role. Why Join Us? Be part of a world‑class research‑intensive university committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare research and education. Work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment that values integrity, collaboration and impact. Access professional development opportunities and a supportive community of experienced colleagues. Benefit from a flexible approach to working, a generous holiday allowance and access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension, along with a range of additional benefits. The University of Southampton is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and are proud to support a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Annette Holland, Research Governance Manager (A.Holland@soton.ac.uk) or Julia Hill, QA Manager & Research Governance Manager (j.l.hill@soton.ac.uk).

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Infocomm Technology Employment Type: Fixed Term About the Project The SIT x NVIDIA AI Centre (SNAIC) at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow/Engineer to join a strategic collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G). This project aims to develop next-generation AI technologies for concept-driven video understanding from consumer-recorded facial care videos. Unlike conventional action recognition, the research focuses on understanding high-level semantic concepts, behavioural patterns, product usage, and skincare routines through advanced Vision AI, Multimodal AI, and Foundation Models. The successful candidate will work closely with researchers from SNAIC, NVIDIA, and P&G to develop novel AI methodologies with direct industrial impact. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Conduct cutting-edge research in Computer Vision, Video Understanding, and Multimodal AI. Design AI models for concept-driven video understanding of consumer facial care behaviours. Work with PI and company to develop the AI solution Develop novel algorithms for: Fine-grained video understanding Concept learning Temporal reasoning Vision-Language Models (VLMs) Multimodal representation learning Self-supervised and weakly supervised learning Fine-tune and adapt Foundation Models and Vision-Language Models for domain-specific applications. Build end-to-end AI pipelines for video analytics and deployment. Work with industrial datasets and collaborate with domain experts from P&G. Publish research findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals. Mentor graduate students and support research activities within SNAIC. Required Qualifications Applicants should possess: PhD/Ms/BSc in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong research background in one or more of: Computer Vision Machine Learning Deep Learning Video Understanding Multimodal AI Excellent programming skills in Python. Hands-on experience with: PyTorch Hugging Face Transformers OpenCV Experience working with deep learning models for image or video analysis.