Research Associate on Safe AI

We are seeking a Research Associate to work at the ARIA project SAINT - Safe AI Agents who will be based in the Department of Computer Science at Oxford and reporting to Prof Alessandro Abate.

The successful candidate will regularly collaborate with researchers within OXCAV and you will be expected to communicate with members of OXCAV and Prof Abate.
You should hold a PhD (or be close to completion) in computer science, mathematics or a related discipline and possess sufficient specialist knowledge across some/all areas of: machine learning, kernel methods, neural networks, spatial statistics, Bayesian statistics, computational statistics, and probabilistic programming.

Whilst the role is a Grade 7 position, we would be willing to consider candidates with potential but less experience who are seeking a development opportunity, for which an initial appointment would be at Grade 6 (Grade 6: £33,832 - £39,705 p.a.) with a title of Research Assistant with the responsibilities adjusted accordingly. This would be discussed with applicants at interview/appointment where appropriate.
We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 7th October 2024. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.
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