ICNS Research Associate in Neuromorphic Vision Systems

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health services

Annual leave

Christmas closure

Discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Neuromorphic Vision Systems) to design and implement neuromorphic vision solutions, spanning theory, algorithms, and hardware integration. You will collaborate across neuroscience, engineering and computer science to build models that learn, store, and recognize patterns.

You will contribute to demonstrator applications, publish findings, and help identify new research directions while supporting proposal

Responsibilities

• Design and implement neuromorphic vision systems, covering theory of pixel operation and processing algorithms
• Optimize processing algorithms and enable hardware integration for functional models
• Collaborate with neuroscience, engineering and computer science teams to develop learning, storage and pattern-detection capabilities
• Contribute to demonstrator applications and showcase practical impact of the research
• Support data analysis, publication, and dissemination via seminars and conferences
• Identify new research directions and assist in preparing research proposals

Job description

The Postdoctoral Research Associate (Neuromorphic Vision Systems) plays a pivotal role in designing and implementing neuromorphic vision systems, spanning the theory of pixel operation, optimisation of processing algorithms, and hardware implementation. This position involves close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across neuroscience, engineering, and computer science to develop functional models capable of learning, storing, and detecting patterns. The role also includes contributing to demonstrator applications that showcase the practical impact of the research. Beyond technical development, the Research Associate is expected to actively contribute to the University’s research output through data analysis, publication, and dissemination via seminars, conferences, and public engagement. Additionally, the role supports the identification and development of new research directions and the preparation of proposals for both independent and collaborative projects.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Andre Van Schaik

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.