The Alan Turing Institute
Senior / Research Associate – Language Modelling
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The Role
We’re looking for either a Research Associate or a Senior Research Associate to join us.
The primary purpose of the role is to conduct internationally leading research in language modelling, and will be part of the Institute’s Fundamental Research (FR) strategic priority area. The role will contribute to the development of sovereign language modelling capabilities - spanning the training, adaptation, fine-tuning, distillation and evaluation of models - that strengthen the UK’s national resilience, security and public value. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of researchers and research engineers, and will be expected to engage with internal and external stakeholders and collaborators to support delivery of ambitious research.
About You
This ideal candidate will hold a PHD (or equivalent experience/qualifications) in an area relevant to this role. They will be able to nurture high-quality research through all stages of development through to delivery to actively contribute to the aims of the Fundamental Research area.
The successful candidate will have experience in developing software codes and libraries as well as the ability to present complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders. They will be comfortable taking the lead on research, while also being a collaborative worker in a multidisciplinary environment to support the delivery of the ambitious research programme. We want to hear from those who have excellent written and verbal communication skills proven by high-quality publications in a relevant field.
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How You Will Make an Impact
- Publish and disseminate high-quality research papers and publications detailing research outputs and project case-studies.
- Communicate or present research outputs to diverse stakeholders, through conferences, events, meetings, and press opportunities as appropriate.
- Adhere to and promote principles of reproducible and ethical data science and ensure secure handling of data and health and safety in all aspects of work.
- Undertake high-quality research, actively contributing to the research aims of the AI for Physical Systems mission and the broader Fundamental Research area.
- Engage with stakeholders to ensure that research outcomes can be deployed in the real world.
Additional duties for Senior Research Associate level
- Define the research direction in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs).
- Be a point of contact, supporting PIs in engaging with stakeholders.
- Take the lead on writing up findings as they emerge, producing and developing reports, and developing publications in peer reviewed journals, in collaboration with the research team.
- Lead on the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes.
- Manage and/or provide leadership and mentorship of junior team members.
Please see our careers portal for a full breakdown of the role.
Closing Date for Applications
SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER at 23:59 (London, UK BST)
Term and Conditions
The annual salary range is £45,505 - £51,465 for Research Associate level and £57,000 - £58,482 for Senior Research Associate level plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute
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Location
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
Application Procedure
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button. It will redirect you to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal, where you can find more information and a full job description for this role. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply - we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed.
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at recruitment@turing.ac.uk to tell us how we can assist you.
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