University of Sheffield
4 days ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate in AI for Scientometrics at the University of Sheffield University of Sheffield in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
12-month full-time postdoctoral research position funded by the ESRC. Salary is £38,784 per annum.
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Sheffield

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University of Sheffield is advertising a 12-month postdoctoral Research Associate position on the ESRC-funded metascience project “Rigour Hygiene Indicators for Research Assessment”.
The role focuses on AI for scientometrics, with work on an automated natural language processing pipeline to extract statistical metrics and study design features from full texts. The successful candidate will develop and maintain the full-text processing workflow, implement extraction methods, and help integrate structured data into the indicator pipeline.
This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with backgrounds in computer science, data science, information science, machine learning, statistics, and large language models. The post also involves statistical analysis, collaboration with project partners across four UK universities, dissemination, networking, and conference/workshop presentations in the UK and internationally.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science/Studies, or a relevant field; strong Python skills in ML/NLP ecosystems; good basic statistics; excellent communication and report-writing skills; and the ability to work to deadlines with strong attention to detail. R and prior LLM/AI research experience are desirable.
Funding and terms: full-time, Grade 7, salary £38,784 per annum, duration 12 months. The post is located in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom.
How to apply: use the University of Sheffield job portal via the “View or Apply” link. For informal enquiries, contact Dr Xiaorui Jiang at [email protected].
Funding details
12-month full-time postdoctoral research position funded by the ESRC. Salary is £38,784 per annum.
What's required
A PhD or equivalent in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science/Studies, or a relevant field is essential. Strong Python programming experience in machine learning and natural language processing ecosystems is required, along with good expertise in basic statistics. Familiarity with R is desirable. Experience using large language models or AI in a research project is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, presentation skills, the ability to engage with the project’s research questions at an advanced/postdoctoral level, and a proven ability to work flexibly to deadlines with strong attention to detail are essential. Experience working successfully with project partners and a track record of high-quality academic publications are desirable.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Sheffield job portal using the View or Apply link. Reference the application criteria in your application statement. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Xiaorui Jiang by email.
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