Researcher Job at Sheffield Hallam University

Full-time, Fixed term contract Researcher Job at Sheffield Hallam University

Position Details

Title: Researcher
Institution: College of Business, Technology & Engineering
Category: Academic
Grade: 6 – £30,487 to £37,099, contingent on experience

Note: This is a rolling advertisement and may close sooner than the listed date. Applications are processed periodically once a certain number of submissions are received. Prompt application submission is encouraged for timely consideration.

Essential Criteria: Meeting the essential criteria in the person specification is mandatory. Prior experience in an academic setting, however, is not a prerequisite for being shortlisted.

The Role

CENTRIC is presenting an exhilarating opportunity for a researcher to join our multidisciplinary team, focusing on the ethical and accountable deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in policing. The appointed researcher will engage in a spectrum of CENTRIC projects, including AIPAS, AP4AI, and STARLIGHT, performing both qualitative and quantitative research on the responsible use of AI in law enforcement. This role demands adaptability and a willingness to expand expertise across various security domains. Additional knowledge in areas such as digital criminal investigations, legal frameworks, ethics, and data protection will be highly advantageous.

As a researcher within CENTRIC, you will be integrated into a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team, significantly contributing to the success of CENTRIC’s projects. The role offers exceptional opportunities to cultivate applied research proficiency in a broad array of security-related fields. You will forge strong connections with universities, law enforcement agencies, and industry, with opportunities for international collaboration and travel to engage with CENTRIC’s global partners.

About CENTRIC

The Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Intelligence, Resilience, and Organised Crime Research (CENTRIC) is a multidisciplinary research hub situated at Sheffield Hallam University. Our mission is to address intricate, contemporary security challenges at the nexus of technology and security. CENTRIC adopts an innovation-driven approach to applied research within the security realm, aiming to positively impact the safety of individuals, communities, and societies both in the UK and globally.

At the heart of CENTRIC’s endeavours are robust partnerships and collaborations with research and technology organizations, law enforcement and governmental bodies, international entities, and private industry across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Through these collaborations, we strive to research, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate tangible, practical solutions to real-world security challenges.

Inclusion and Diversity

Sheffield Hallam University invites applications from all candidates, regardless of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

Note: This position does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. International applicants must possess the appropriate visa to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Our Benefits

We provide a diverse array of benefits and opportunities to support a rewarding and fulfilling career within a supportive environment. To learn more, please visit The Hallam Deal: Your Benefits.

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