Research Scientist

About the role

The Research Scientist is an innovative role in Diverse CDT that we like to describe as being an “assistant professor”, who –

• mentors rather than lectures,
• has time to undertake data visualization research, and
• has minimal administrative responsibility.

This is somebody who works in the lab to make science happen.

We want to shape this into an extremely attractive role for a research active early-career academic.

The Research Scientist will work with the institutional education leads (currently Prof. Jo Wood at City St George’s & Dr Greg McInerny at UW) to provide essential support for students as they learn to be researchers – mentoring and advising them on a day-to-day basis in practical hands-on ways that complement the PhD supervision.

They will be an influential supportive presence in our collaborative research space. Primarily located in the Data Vis Lab at City St George’s, they will build strong connections with students at both institutions, and occasionally visit the University of Warwick. They will be a first port of call who is always available to help students with: data management; data analysis; interpreting, communicating and relating existing science; developing scientific writing, outputs and approaches. As such, much of the activity will be in response mode, but they will also run some planned activities – workshops, seminars, reading groups and training sessions, in their key role as a scientific guide, research mentor and contributor to the research that develops in Diverse CDT.

Co-design is core to Diverse CDT visualization work, and we have the freedom and ambition to shape the role a with our Research Scientist to play to their strengths and as they develop.

This is a particularly important position given our diversification remit. The Research Scientist will identify and nurture students who require close support, scaffolding the learning of those who do not have a background in research with close guidance by offering help at hand as required. The RS is key to providing a rich and supportive scientific learning environment for all.

What we are looking for

The successful applicant will hold a relevant PhD, have contributed to academic publications in visualization in major journals or venues, have skills and experience in data (preparation, analysis, design and visualization) and research (developing and implementing reliable research methods that generate plausible results using a range of methodologies), and be critical and reflective in their approach.

You will have proven capability to support and mentor doctoral researchers.

Specifics

• Job Identification = 100188
• Department = Department of Computer Science
• Location = Northampton Square, London, London, EC1V 0HB, GB
  (On-site)
• Job Category = Research
• Job Schedule = Full time
• Contract Type = Permanent (subject to fixed term funding)
• Salary = £43,482

For more information on this position,  please visit https://jsndyks.github.io/diverse-cdt/researchScientist/

How to apply

Complete the online application form by following the Apply Now link below. The selection process will involve an interview and an exercise. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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