Research Fellow in Autonomous Edge Learning

Euraxess; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research initiative seeks exceptional researchers to join a cross-disciplinary team focused on developing advanced neuromorphic computing solutions. This exciting project aims to enhance detection capabilities for public safety while respecting personal privacy. Candidates will work collaboratively with experts from various fields, contributing to groundbreaking research and application development. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to impact the defence and security sector positively. If you are passionate about AI and cutting-edge technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing algorithms for artificial spiking neural networks.
• Strong background in AI/ML and Edge Computing.

Responsibilities

• Design and test algorithms using artificial spiking neural networks.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop demonstrator applications.

Skills

Edge Computing

Detection and Estimation

AI/ML

Neuromorphic Engineering

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Computer science Engineering Mathematics Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 22 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A cross-disciplinary team of researchers from the Universities of York, Cardiff, Manchester, Stirling, and Southampton are working together on an exciting EPSRC-funded project, Edgy Organism, to develop a novel end-to-end neuromorphic design approach based on spiking neural networks (SNNs). The project aims to develop novel computing solutions for the defence and security sector, that can autonomously and reliably detect illegal or harmful activities in crowded public spaces, with minimum intrusion of personal space and privacy, over long periods of time.

We are recruiting a team of outstanding researchers from Edge Computing, Detection and Estimation, AI/ML, and Neuromorphic Engineering, to work with us on achieving Edgy Organism project’s ambitious objectives.

• Design and test detection and estimation algorithms utilising artificial spiking neural networks, alongside autonomous learning approaches.
• Develop approaches to optimise the structure of a given artificial spiking neural network, to support their deployment onto state-of-the-art neuromorphic compute architectures.
• Collaborate with the neuroscience, engineering, and computer science RAs to develop demonstrator applications, and to conduct research, publish, and disseminate research through publications, seminars, conference presentations and public engagement.

The post will be full time until December 2026.

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*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title ofSenior Research Assistantwill be given.