Post Doctoral Research Fellow (Federated Data Commons for Creative Communities)
Posted 1 day 7 hours ago by University Of The Arts
Vacancy ID 12341
College/Executive Group Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join the UKRI AHRC-funded project "Federated Data Commons for Creative Communities" (FDCC) at the University of the Arts London.
This 15-month, part-time (0.44 FTE) role will contribute to pioneering research on creator-centred data governance and federated AI systems for the creative industries. You will conduct qualitative research, develop open digital repositories, facilitate participatory co-design workshops with creative practitioners, and contribute to internationally significant research outputs.
About youPhD (or near completion) in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction or related discipline
Experience with qualitative research methods, building data repositories, and knowledge of AI for the arts.
Strong organisational, communication, and project coordination skills.
Ability to work with international academic and industry partners.
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What we offer- 39 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
- Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
- Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
- Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
- Teachers Pension scheme
- In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
- Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
- Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That's why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.