Research Associate in Transport AI

Research Associate in Transport AI

Reference: REQ260763

Job details

Job referenceREQ260763 Date posted16/10/2026 Application closing date08/11/2026 LocationLoughborough PackageSpecialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608

Research Associate in Transport AI

Job description

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Full time, Fixed-term contract (until 30/04/2028)

This project aims to advance mathematical modelling, simulation, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in transport planning, management, and operations. The successful candidate will undertake methodologically driven research, developing novel computational and analytical approaches with impactful real-world applications.

We welcome ambitious candidates from transport engineering (with a strong modelling background), computer science, mathematics, and physics, who have strong quantitative and computational skills and a passion for methodological innovation. The Research Associate will join a multidisciplinary research team at Loughborough University, contributing to cutting-edge research on intelligent, resilient, and sustainable mobility.

For full details please refer to theJob Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. 

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Research Associate in Transport AI

Job description

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Full time, Fixed-term contract (until 30/04/2028)

This project aims to advance mathematical modelling, simulation, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in transport planning, management, and operations. The successful candidate will undertake methodologically driven research, developing novel computational and analytical approaches with impactful real-world applications.

We welcome ambitious candidates from transport engineering (with a strong modelling background), computer science, mathematics, and physics, who have strong quantitative and computational skills and a passion for methodological innovation. The Research Associate will join a multidisciplinary research team at Loughborough University, contributing to cutting-edge research on intelligent, resilient, and sustainable mobility.

For full details please refer to theJob Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. 

Apply online Send to a friend