Research Assistant

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32–35 days leave per year + bank hols

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

Staff car parking and discounted staff

Excellent training and development

Gym discounts and campus facilities

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in AI. The role supports research delivering high-quality outcomes, fostering collaboration with academic and industry partners.

The post holder will contribute to AI projects with flexible hours (11 hours 36 minutes per month) across five months, with some on-site days in Portsmouth and hybrid options. Interviews planned for 13 October 2026.

Job description

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The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

The role exists to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by supporting research that generates impactful solutions to organisational challenges. The role exists to help deliver high-quality research outcomes that enhance the University's research reputation, inform policy and practice, foster innovation, and create opportunities for collaboration with academic, and industry partners. Through contributing to the successful delivery of AI research projects, the postholder will help ensure that research findings translate into meaningful real-world benefits and support the University's strategic research objectives. The allocation is 11 hours and 36 minutes per month, which may be worked on any day between Monday and Friday. Over a period of five months, this equates to a total of 58 hours. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days each week, hybrid working is available for this role. The Research Assistant may work from home or from designated sites for data collection purposes where required. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 13 October 2026. This appointment is a fixed-term contract. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy . If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Dr Cephas Tetteh at [e-mail]

Discover the advantages of joining our university.

We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.

Salary Information

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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