Research Assistant in Intelligent Systems

The Cardiff School of Technologies at Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to support an innovative research project focused on intelligent sensing and AI-enabled technologies for improving hygiene practices and food safety monitoring. The project explores the development and testing of sensor-based systems capable of analysing behavioural and environmental data to support safer practices in food preparation and manufacturing environments.

Working within a multidisciplinary research team, the postholder will contribute to the design, development, and evaluation of intelligent technology solutions, including embedded systems, sensor networks, and machine vision tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to applied research that integrates artificial intelligence, hardware systems, and behavioural analysis to address real-world public health and food safety challenges.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Supporting the development and testing of intelligent sensing systems and experimental prototypes.
• Assisting with research activities involving embedded devices, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Contributing to the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for analysing behavioural and environmental data.
• Supporting experimental trials and system evaluation in laboratory and applied research settings.
• Assisting with literature reviews, data analysis, and research reporting.
• Contributing to the dissemination of research findings through reports, publications, and presentations.

What You'll Bring:

You will have a strong interest in applied research involving intelligent technologies and data-driven systems. You will be comfortable working with both hardware and software components and contributing to experimental research activities within a collaborative academic environment.

In particular, you will bring:

• A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of intelligent sensing technologies, embedded systems, or IoT devices.
• Familiarity with programming and working with modern hardware platforms such as GPU-enabled boards (e.g. NVIDIA Jetson) or similar embedded computing platforms, including integration with sensors or intelligent devices for data acquisition and system testing.
• An understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or machine vision techniques relevant to sensor-based or camera-based monitoring systems and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support experimental research and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us 

For more information about the role please contact Dr Issam Damaj on idamaj@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.   

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.