Simulation and Modelling Research Assistant

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. 

What you will be doing:

Manage a simulation and modelling programme at the University in support of the SUBNORDICA ERC Synergy grant. You will work with project partners and lead on the Bradford design and creation of simulation and modelling machine learning routines focusing on integrating data from across project work packages providing models enabling the identification of areas likely to contain archaeological deposits and to assist in interpretation of cultural practices associated with such models through to publication. You will integrate source data into landscape, sea level rise, climate and behavioural models to predict potential site locations. You will also work with the  project AI and machine learning manager to design, create and document analytical processes and outputs and support PhD students related to the comparative assessment of terrestrial and marine data.

 The post will support- 

• The design and creation of simulation and modelling machine learning routines focusing on integrating data from across project work packages
• Providing models which will enable the identification of areas likely to contain archaeological deposits and to assist in interpretation of cultural practices associated with such models..
• To undertake a modelling and simulation programme to provide simulations of the Holocene landscapes of Doggerland from existing and new environmental, behavioural and remote sensing sources.

At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

• 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies
• Great campus facilities including:
• Unique fitness centre
• Eye clinic
• Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
• Counselling & mental health services
• On site nursery
• Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Professor Vincent Gaffney (v.gaffney@bradford.ac.uk).

Please provide a CV and covering letter outlining your fit to the role.