AI Research Coordinator for Materials Discovery

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool is seeking a Research Coordinator to strengthen our AI and machine learning efforts in functional materials discovery. You will provide specialist advice, lead teams, and ensure integration with other research areas across the Cooper Group.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated expertise in AI/ML for scientific problems, with responsibilities spanning project leadership, resource coordination, and dissemination of findings through publications and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Materials Science is essential.
• Expertise in AI/ML as applied to scientific problems and ability to lead a research team.
• Experience coordinating AI/ML activities across multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AI/ML aspects of the research programme and coordinate related activities.
• Develop and apply advanced AI methods for materials discovery and scientific research.
• Lead recruitment, supervision, and mentoring of PhD students and postdocs.
• Prepare high-quality publications and funding applications; manage computing resources.

Skills

AI/ML for research

Team leadership

Scientific computation

Research coordination

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

University of Liverpool is seeking a Research Coordinator to strengthen our AI and machine learning efforts in functional materials discovery. You will provide specialist advice, lead teams, and ensure integration with other research areas across the Cooper Group.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated expertise in AI/ML for scientific problems, with responsibilities spanning project leadership, resource coordination, and dissemination of findings through publications and