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We are recruiting a research-focused Assistant Professor to advance our mission in developing safe, human-centric AI systems.
This role is embedded within the Safe Autonomy Research Group at WMG, which is internationally recognised for pioneering safety assurance in autonomous and AI-enabled technologies. You will lead and support high-impact research at the intersection of AI safety, human-AI interaction, and Explainable AI (XAI).
Your work will involve designing and conducting user-in-the-loop studies—ranging from driving simulators to real-world trials—to explore how humans perceive, trust, and interact with AI systems.
Collaborating with leading academic and industrial partners across major programmes like Horizon Europe and UKRI, you will help shape the development of responsible and trustworthy AI in safety-critical domains.
About You
You are an AI researcher with a strong background in human factors, cognitive psychology, or a related discipline, and hold a PhD in a relevant area.
You bring expertise in designing empirical studies around human-AI interaction, with a deep understanding of how trust, explainability, and user acceptance influence the deployment of AI technologies.
You have practical experience applying XAI techniques and are passionate about advancing AI that is not only technically robust but also transparent, interpretable, and safe for real-world use.
With a strong track record in publishing, collaborating across sectors, and securing research funding, you thrive in interdisciplinary teams and are driven by a commitment to building AI systems that align with human values and safety expectations.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
WMG is a vibrant, cutting-edge research institution at the University of Warwick, one of the world’s leading research and education groups with state-of-the-art technologies. WMG hosts one of the seven centres for High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult.
The Safe Autonomy Research Group at WMG are undertaking a programme of research and engineering across the verification and validation of automated transport (land, air and marine).
From fundamental research, to applied research, the development of policy, standards and regulation, and direct commercial research.
Our programme of work is having a material impact on the creation and application of novel safety assurance methods across emerging technologies, influencing international standards, policy and industrial methods.
We are proudly enabling a new wave of technological progress by working with partners worldwide through our projects funded by Innovate UK, Horizon Europe and commercial industrial partners.
At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.
For further information about WMG, please visit our website.
For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see our website.
Further information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be found here.
We believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK’s upcoming engineers and inventors.
Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.
Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.
Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found here.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’*.

You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

• QS World University Rankings 2024

** Research Excellence Framework 2021
To find out more about us visit our website.
How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).

You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

• Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

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