RESEARCH OFFICER

Job Description - Home - The University - Job Opportunities and Working At Swansea - Current Vacancies - Research Officer Back to list Research Officer Related pages - Current Vacancies - Benefits & Rewards - Equality Diversity & Inclusion - Information for Applicants - Information for New Staff - Performance Enabling - UK Visas & Immigration Apply Now Job Number SU01280 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary 39,355 to 45,413 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Science and Engineering Location Bay Campus, Swansea Closing Date 20 Nov 2025 Interview Date 5 Dec 2025 Informal Enquiries Prof Matt Jones [Confidential Information] About The University Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the EVE Fellowship project at Swansea University as a Research Officer. This fellowship will drive a further ambitious leap forward in thinking and practice by seeking to shapeand createnew forms of AI materialalgorithms, interfaces and embodimentthrough the pursuit of answers to a complex question: in what ways can we make life better for all with interactive digital-physical objects that channel their physical, emotional, cognitive and even spiritual capabilities as they make sense of and choreograph their lives. Our approach is one then that sees AI innovation driven by a deep consideration of those energies. We use the phrase Everyone-Virtuoso-Everyday (EVE) to express the form of the interactive AI systems we are interested in, the context of their use and their outcomes. The work will involve innovating and evaluating instruments that will be mastered by those who learn to use them. People will use these instruments to play out their rich lived experiences and through this create performances that platform deep engagements, insights and understandings for themselves and others, enhancing everyday needs for connection, contribution and contentment. You will be involved in interactive AI to enhance human capabilities through improved models, training, and functions. Working with the EVE project team you will be able to apply cutting-edge AI in both digital and physical prototype development. You will also have the platform to collaborate with experts and stakeholders to refine and evolve AI-driven prototypes. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh Language Skills The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course. The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted. Additional Information Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. Apply Now Share Share; Research Officer Share this via Or copy the link Download Job description.docx Download FSE-Candidate-Brochure-(EN).pdf Print this page Back to list - Current Vacancies - Benefits & Rewards - Equality Diversity & Inclusion - Information for Applicants - Information for New Staff - Performance Enabling - UK Visas & Immigration