AI & Wellbeing Research Lead

We are seeking a highly-motivated and tenacious individual to drive an innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnership project with Integrated Care 24 (IC24) – a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering high-quality, integrated urgent care services, such as GP and dental out-of-hours services and NHS 111 calls.

The AI and Wellbeing Research Lead will take a pivotal role in designing, testing, implementing and embedding a bespoke stress identification and intervention system (SIIS), to help reduce workplace stress in call-handlers working in urgent care settings. The SIIS will blend psychological research with advanced innovative technologies, utilising machine learning and AI models/tools to predict workplace stressors and monitor employee well-being. The project will also facilitate the development of IC24’s research capacity and capability.

Supported by a comprehensive project plan and academic experts at Leeds Beckett University, you will work with the team at IC24 to undertake the following list of tasks:

– Analysis of business and technical requirements.
– Scope, collate, review and report on existing and relevant data/literature in relation to worker stress and factors contributing to worker stress.
– Stress identification through data collection, synthesis and reporting.
– Identifying existing and/or new technology-based data sources to be used as stress indicators for machine learning modelling.
– Validation of AI and machine learning models, encompassing data visualisation and analytics.
– Design, develop, test, embed and evaluate digital tool.
– Development of tools, frameworks, processes/procedures and training materials.

This is a unique role, spanning AI/Machine Learning and health psychology, as such applicants need to be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in both areas. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Computing, Software Development, Data Science or similar, with an active interest in occupational health psychology, OR, a Master’s degree in (Occupational) Health Psychology, Human Factors, Organisational/Occupational Psychology or Public Health, with a high level of computer literacy and applied knowledge of machine learning and AI.

The role will also require excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead and drive objectives through strong interpersonal skills and effective stakeholder engagement. Robust knowledge and experience of psychology-based research methods is also an essential requirement.

You will work alongside a forward-thinking team comprising colleagues from IC24 and academics from Leeds Beckett University to drive and deliver a 36-month project, through the acclaimed Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme. KTP is an invaluable way to fast-track your career and establish yourself as an industry leader of tomorrow. The scheme provides excellent training opportunities as well as a substantial budget to support your professional development. Leeds Beckett University also offer all of our KTP project leaders the opportunity to study for a fully-funded higher research degree, so if you want to add to your educational profile, this would be the perfect opportunity.