AI-Driven Research Associate, Cultivated Meat

Aberystwyth University; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Hybrid Working

27 days annual leave

Professional Development

Pension contribution

Staff recognition

Welsh language course

Relocation bursary

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

Aberystwyth University is seeking a part-time Post-Graduate Research Associate for a 5-month project on expanding cultivated meat research, using AI-ML methods, 3D bioprinting and AI-driven pipelines. The role sits in the Life Sciences team with cross-department collaboration in Computer Science and with Copner Biotech.

The position focuses on literature review, innovation planning and identifying follow-on funding opportunities, with potential for industry networking and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Masters or post-graduate qualification in a relevant subject e.g. computer science (applicants who have submitted a Masters dissertation and are awaiting a result will be considered).
• Experience of working with and/or in-depth knowledge of AI-ML models.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable literature synthesis.
• Ability to deliver tasks in a timely manner.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team.
• Ability to work with external industry partners.
• Organisational skills, with an ability to multitask and work independently on defined tasks.
• IT and data management skills in spreadsheets/databases and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Complete a literature review of the academic and wider industry literature around AI-ML for cultivated meat.
• Support development of a professional network with industry collaborators and academic experts to foster future collaborations.
• Partake in site visits to external companies or academic institutes to assess technologies used and discuss data requirements.

Skills

AI-ML models

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

IT & data management

Bilingual awareness

Delivery timelines

External partners

Organisation

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Aberystwyth University is seeking a part-time Post-Graduate Research Associate for a 5-month project on expanding cultivated meat research, using AI-ML methods, 3D bioprinting and AI-driven pipelines. The role sits in the Life Sciences team with cross-department collaboration in Computer Science and with Copner Biotech.

The position focuses on literature review, innovation planning and identifying follow-on funding opportunities, with potential for industry networking and data-driven insights.