Research Fellow in AI-Native Telecommunications Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join the EPSRC-funded AIRE project, developing next-generation AI systems for early identification of respiratory conditions through telephone-based interactions. You will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, telecommunications and digital health, contributing to the design of conversational AI capable of conducting clinical history-taking, analysing speech and language signals, and supporting earlier intervention for respiratory disease.

Working with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists and healthcare professionals, you will develop and evaluate novel approaches for conversational AI, multimodal machine learning, large language models, speech analytics and clinical decision support. The project aims to improve access to healthcare through scalable, accessible telephone-based assessment technologies, helping identify individuals who may benefit from further clinical investigation.

You should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, speech processing, data science, digital health, telecommunications, or software engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful research with clear societal benefit while working in a collaborative environment at the forefront of AI-enabled healthcare innovation.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr. Maryam Hafeez, Associate Professor in Communication Systems and Networks

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.