Postdoctoral Research Associate — KCL Ref. 152345 Position
Centre for Ultrastructural Imaging
The researcher will join the Distributed AI group and develop trustworthy knowledge graphs using neuro-symbolic AI, generative AI, prompt engineering, semantic technologies, and knowledge engineering.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
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- Contract ends
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- Original contract term
- 18 months, with possible extension subject to funding
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Workplace
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- FTE
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- Salary
- GBP 45,031 to GBP 52,514 per year, including London Weighting Allowance (currency not stated)
- Department or school
- Neuro-symbolic AI; Knowledge graphs; Semantic technologies; Generative AI; Prompt engineering; Natural language processing; Linked data
- Posted
- 10 Jul 2026
Responsibilities
- Design algorithms, architectures, process blueprints, and guidance for trustworthy knowledge graph engineering.
- Produce scientific publications and application demonstrations.
- Support hackathons, workshops, tutorials, and community events.
- Contribute to collaborative grants in cultural heritage, enterprise data management, and legal compliance.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related area.
- Experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, data modelling, RDF, RDFS, or OWL.
- Experience with predictive and generative AI.
- Practical experience with large language models, generative AI, and prompt engineering.
- Strong publication record and evidence of open science or FAIR practices.
- Teamwork, time management, and scientific event organisation skills.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a related area.
- Experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, data modelling, RDF, RDFS, or OWL.
- Experience with predictive and generative AI.
- Practical experience with large language models, generative AI, and prompt engineering.
- Strong publication record and evidence of open science or FAIR practices.
- Teamwork, time management, and scientific event organisation skills.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Evidence against desirable criteria where possible.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Supporting statement addressing the essential criteria.
Steps
Review the official KCL vacancy page
Submit the application through the official university recruitment portal
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