Research Officer Semantic AI - IGNITE

Interview Dates:17 Sept 2026 - 18 Sept 2026

Informal Enquiries

• Prof Arnold Beckmann
• Sarah Roberts

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking a Fixed Term Research Officer in Advanced Digital Modelling to join Professor Beckmann’s Semantic AI research group at Swansea University. Based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, you will collaborate with vibrant research communities in modelling, data, AI, and materials manufacturing.

This pivotal role supports IGNITE (Indigenous Green-steel for Net-zero Innovation, Technology & Enterprise), a £22m, 7-year EPSRC sustainable manufacturing research hub led by Swansea University in partnership with top UK academic institutions, major steel producers, and over 33 key manufacturers.

You will drive innovation to realise the vision of 'Steel as a Service' by developing a modular, human-centric digital platform based on Industrial Data Spaces. This platform will enable a seamless, multi-directional flow of temporally varying material information across the steel value chain, directly contributing to a net-zero, sustainable future for the UK steel sector.

Key responsibilities include resolving challenges in data integration, process modelling, and digital material passports by deploying semantic technologies and generative AI. You will maintain strong ties with the IGNITE hub, publish in refereed journals, and collaborate with academic partners and over industrial stakeholders.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.