Senior Research Associate: Machine Learning Applied to Electric Battery Modelling
2021-06-14 Lancaster
The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University is looking to employ for the needs of the Lancaster Intelligent Robotic and Autonomous systems (LIRA) Centre a Senior Research Associate until 31st March 2023. You will be in charge of the development of new methods for machine learning from experimental data of Lithium-ion batteries.
We invite applications from enthusiastic individuals with a PhD and experience in relevant aspects of Computer Science, Mathematics or Electrical Engineering. You must be able to demonstrate a research background in the area of machine learning and mathematical modelling, and have excellent programming skills. Familiarity with the technologies and tools used in the physical modelling of batteries will put you at an advantage. We will also value highly your ability to learn rapidly and to adapt to new technologies beyond your current skills and expertise.
Your work will primarily support LIRA’s research on machine learning and, more specifically, within the “Multi Scale Modelling” consortium (led by Imperial College London) of The Faraday Institution on experimental data from Lithium-ion batteries. Your findings will also feed into the MSM project.
Salary levels will depending achievements and experience to date.
You will join us on an indefinite contract however, the role remains contingent on external funding which, at this time is due to come to an end on 31 March 2023.
Informal enquiries to Prof. Plamen Angelov, email: p.angelov@lancaster.ac.uk
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