Construction Informatics Associate at Leeds Beckett University
Job Description
Fixed term March 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary and applied research team on a project that involves the development of an advanced AI-based Intelligent Golden Thread System for Building Safety Management (i-GBSM) to support responsible parties in compliance with building safety acts and regulations. The project involves the translation of guidance and building regulations from natural language documents to machine-processable format using text mining approaches. The system would be accessible through web interface for recordkeeping and analytic modules to spot non-compliances.
The role will require a mix of strong experience in academic research and collaborative projects in the area of construction informatics. You will have a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, construction, or other related areas, with experience of appropriate dissemination of research outcomes, including journal publication and knowledge exchange activities. A PhD degree in relevant area would be desirable.
You will join the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing based at our City Campus and support our efforts in addressing real-life productivity challenges within the AEC industries through our cutting-edge and applied research. There are extensive and excellent specialist facilities located in a setting which offers many additional amenities for our students and staff. You will be working in a truly supportive environment, which offers various opportunities for professional development.
To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Professor Saheed Ajayi at S.Ajayi@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
Please note that all posts close at midnight and the job description and employee specification will no longer be available after the closing date so please download or print now! You will also not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.
Closing date: 1st March 2024 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.
Interview date: Interview will be held shortly after the deadline.
