Postdoctoral Researcher - Knowledge based technologies

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher (Knowledge based technologies)

IBM Research in the UK is seeking a high quality postdoctoral researcher to work at the Daresbury research facility in collaboration with the Science and Technology Facility Council's (STFC) Hartree Centre.

The successful candidate will join the IBM Research UK team at Daresbury Laboratory, which aims to have tangible business impact in the UK industry through cutting edge research in technologies and applications—especially by implementing next generation cognitive solutions. In order to support this endeavour, you will have experience in the intersection of advanced research into natural language processing (NLP), knowledge representation and reasoning (KRR) and machine learning (ML). The present target of our research is the areas of life sciences, chemistry, engineering and manufacturing through information mining, thus candidates with experience in NLP, KRR, and ML in support of any of these areas are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have a research focus in two or more of the following areas:

·  Natural language processing
·  Knowledge representation and reasoning
·  Query answering
·  Argument mining
·  Machine learning
Experience in the following areas are preferred

·  Speech and conversational user interfaces
·  Visualisation
·  Computer vision
·  Wearable devices

Skills and Experience Required

·  Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or related area
·  Previous experience in conducting research in NLP, KRR, and ML
·  A solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
·  Substantial programming experience
·  A strong publication record in highly visible venues.
·  Candidates are expected to lead research and development projects, publish research results, patent intellectual property
·  Willing to embrace challenge and be passionate about solving hard problems
·  Demonstrate excellent communication skills
·  Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
·  Proactive approach to creative problem solving

Auto req ID

121178BR
Required Education

Doctorate Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Postdoctoral Researcher
State / Province

CHESHIRE
Primary job category

Research
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Research
Preferred Education

Doctorate Degree
City / Township / Village

WARRINGTON
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Skills and Experience Required

·  Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or related area
·  Previous experience in conducting research in NLP, KRR, and ML
·  A solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.
·  Substantial programming experience
·  A strong publication record in highly visible venues.
·  Candidates are expected to lead research and development projects, publish research results, patent intellectual property
·  Willing to embrace challenge and be passionate about solving hard problems
·  Demonstrate excellent communication skills
·  Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
·  Proactive approach to creative problem solving
Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

None
Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to work in the UK and EU
Position Type

Professional
New Collar Role

No