Human Factors & AI Teaming Research Associate (AKT)

Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Synoptix is recruiting an ambitious behavioural researcher for an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project focused on how humans and AI systems interact in complex operational environments.

The role sits within the Human Factors, Behaviour & Human-AI Teaming team and involves literature reviews, designing behavioural frameworks, and evaluating threat-modelling scenarios across defence and other high-consequence sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Human Factors, Behavioural Science, Cognitive Science, Social Science or related.
• Experience in study design and research methodologies.
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and evidence gathering relating to human-AI teaming.
• Support the design of behavioural frameworks for simulation and threat modelling.
• Contribute expertise on trust, decision making, communication and workload within human-AI systems.
• Develop and evaluate case study scenarios.
• Support the validation of project outputs across representative operational environments.
• Collaborate closely with technical researchers and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to project reports, dissemination materials and future funding opportunities.

Skills

Literature reviews

Study design

Research methodologies

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Synoptix is recruiting an ambitious behavioural researcher for an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project focused on how humans and AI systems interact in complex operational environments.

The role sits within the Human Factors, Behaviour & Human-AI Teaming team and involves literature reviews, designing behavioural frameworks, and evaluating threat-modelling scenarios across defence and other high-consequence sectors.