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Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Scientific Discovery University of Manchester in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fixed-term employed research post for 24 months with a salary of £48,337 to £59,390 per annum depending on experience. Benefits include a generous employer pension contribution, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and access to ride-to-work and EV car schemes.

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Nov 10, 2026

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University of Manchester

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Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Protein Engineering
Scientific Discovery
Statistics
Biophilic Design
Applied Mathematic
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About this position

Research Fellow in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Scientific Discovery at the University of Manchester.

This fixed-term, full-time research post is based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology within the Department of Chemistry, working with the Chica Research Group. The project focuses on developing and applying AI and machine learning methods to protein engineering, enzyme design, biomolecular design, and data-driven scientific discovery.

The successful applicant will analyse and integrate biological, chemical, and experimental datasets; design, train, and evaluate predictive models; build computational tools and reproducible workflows; and support collaborative research across computational and experimental teams.

Applicants should have strong expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field. Prior experience in chemistry, biology, or protein science is helpful but not required. The post is particularly suited to someone who enjoys interdisciplinary research and wants to contribute methodological innovation to frontier scientific problems.

Funding information: salary is £48,337 to £59,390 per annum depending on experience. The contract lasts 24 months and includes standard university benefits such as pension contribution, annual leave, and flexible/hybrid working information.

Application deadline: 10 November 2026. Apply through the University of Manchester jobs portal using job reference SAE-032705.

Funding details

Fixed-term employed research post for 24 months with a salary of £48,337 to £59,390 per annum depending on experience. Benefits include a generous employer pension contribution, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and access to ride-to-work and EV car schemes.

What's required

Applicants should have expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. Experience in chemistry, biology, or protein science is advantageous but not required. The role is suited to candidates who enjoy collaborative, interdisciplinary research and are motivated to develop innovative computational approaches.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Manchester jobs portal using the job reference SAE-032705. For role-specific enquiries, contact David Leys at [email protected]. Submit the application before midnight on the closing date.

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