A position is available for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, focusing on Automated Performance and Productivity Measurement in Construction. The successful candidate will be based in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The appointee will be responsible for designing and developing new data integration algorithms and machine learning techniques to analyze construction data for performance and productivity assessment. Using actual construction data, the selected individual will also create an online dashboard and user interface to effectively present this data, facilitating informed decision-making.
The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:
- Hold a PhD in construction engineering, civil engineering, information engineering or any other relevant field.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong programming skills for data-to-dashboard applications using computer vision, machine learning, and AI algorithms.
- Experience in automated collection of unstructured and structured data in different formats, and translating these into a standard format for analysis, interpretation, and dashboard development.
- Experience of working with industry partners.
- Excellent English language proficiency.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills including the ability to write concise and well-presented text in academic papers and/or industry reports.
- Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams and able to liaise and work with a full range of the Laing O'Rourke Centre stakeholders including academics, industry and the media.
- Knowledge of the UK and/or international construction sector is essential.
- Able to manage own workload.
- Strong time management skills, strong work ethic and a positive attitude are essential.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. The funds for this post are available for two years in the first instance. The Laing O'Rourke Centre supports flexible work arrangements. Core working time at the Centre based in the West Cambridge Civil Engineering offices to build team collaboration is expected.
Closing date: 13 January 2025
More information and how to apply: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49642/