Transport Modelling & AI Research Associate

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Holiday purchase scheme

13 university closure days plus bank &

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Research Associate for a full-time fixed-term contract (until 30/04/2028) to advance mathematical modelling, simulation, and AI for transport planning and operations.

The role welcomes candidates from transport engineering, CS, maths and physics with strong quantitative and computational skills, contributing to innovative, real-world mobility solutions within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Ambitious candidates from transport engineering (with a strong modelling background), computer science, mathematics, and physics, who have strong quantitative and computational skills and a passion for methodological innovation.

Responsibilities

• The Research Associate will undertake methodologically driven research, developing novel computational and analytical approaches with impactful real-world applications.
• Join a multidisciplinary research team at Loughborough University, contributing to cutting-edge research on intelligent, resilient, and sustainable mobility.

Job description

Loughborough University is seeking a Research Associate for a full-time fixed-term contract (until 30/04/2028) to advance mathematical modelling, simulation, and AI for transport planning and operations.

The role welcomes candidates from transport engineering, CS, maths and physics with strong quantitative and computational skills, contributing to innovative, real-world mobility solutions within a multidisciplinary team.