Research Assistant - EnnAIble Project (INTERNAL ONLY)

The successful candidate would be responsible for conducting the necessary simulations for the proposed concepts to examine their performance and effectiveness. They will work closely with the principal investigator and co-investigators to ensure project deliverables and milestones are met in a timely manner, and assist in the dissimilation and outreach activity by providing suitable material to the project website and other media.

Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, with demonstrable experience in conducting research at the postgraduate level in subjects of Artificial Intelligence or closely related areas. They need to have an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of AI and data-driven modelling of systems, and demonstrated experience in programming and optimisation.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution.

The combined university is one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital, as well as one of the largest higher education destinations for London students.

Combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, law, creativity, communications, science and technology, we are creating a 'health powerhouse' for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university. We are now one of the UK's largest health educators, where staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and more interdisciplinary opportunities.

The merger creates opportunities to generate significant change in the world of healthcare including changes to treatment, population health monitoring, workforce development and leadership, policy, and advocacy.

This appointment is for a research assistant to work on the EnnAIble project (ZEro Emission RaNge ExteNder AI Controlled for HyBrid PropuLsion SystEm). Funded by InnovateUK the project aims to explore the potential of AI-controlled propulsion systems for hybrid electric aircraft.

The project will be a collaboration between Nex Power (seeking to adopt AI to address a business challenge or opportunity) and the research group within City St George's that can develop AI to help address this opportunity.

Closing date for applications: 18th November 2024 at 11:59 pm.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing 2nd December 2024
The selection process will involve an interview. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.