Senior Research Fellow in AI for Accessible Technologies Part-time

Senior Research Fellow in AI for Accessible Technologies

The Department of Computer Science at UCL seeks a Senior Research Fellow to join Professor Gabriel Brostow's research group focusing on Human-Centered AI and Computer Vision. The postholder will lead independent research on AI and machine learning approaches for accessibility and assistive technologies, designing and conducting empirical studies with people with disabilities to develop innovative solutions. The role includes securing external research funding through grant applications and publishing findings in leading HCI and AI venues. The role is part time at 0.8 FTE funded until 14th July 2028.

You will hold a PhD in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a closely related field, with demonstrated expertise in AI/ML applications for accessibility and assistive technologies evidenced by publications in leading HCI or accessibility venues. You will have a strong track record of conducting user-centered research using mixed-methods approaches and experience in participatory co-design with people with disabilities. Essential skills include the ability to manage research projects from conception through dissemination (including ethics approval), knowledge of mobile computing platforms and their accessibility features, strong interpersonal and communication abilities to engage diverse stakeholders, and proven capacity to work in cross-sector collaborations with academic, industry, and community partners.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.