Vacancies

University of Sheffield is ranked as top 10 in the UK for research in relevant AI/CV/NLP/ML/Complexity areas CSRanking.

Postdoc

We are happy to support outstanding research scientists to apply fellowships. Please share with me your research ideas by sending an email to chen.chen2 [at] sheffield [dot]ac[dot]uk.

• Newton International Fellowships. Please this is for non-UK, early career scientists (no more than five year post-doc experience).
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
• Royalcommission1851.org. Please note that this is very competitive. The applicant must have a good first degree in engineering, science, medicine or design. At the time of applying, you must be (1): currently employed by a UK-based company or (2) 1-year or 2-year CDT/Case PhD students strongly coupled with company in UK; and working on a research and/or development topic potentially leading to a patent, product, process or service in conjunction with a higher academic award.

PhD

The application for the sheffield-funded PhD program (26/27) is closed. If you are interested in exploring other routes (with funding support from your own sources, e.g., Commonwealth PhD Scholarships). Please send me an email to enquiry.ai4health@gmail.com.

• Please quote “[S3.5-COM-CChen2] - Your Current Programme – Name”. E.g, “[S3.5-COM-CChen2] - MSc-University of XXX–Chen Chen” in your email subject.
• Provide your CV (grade, ranking, research experience included, Github, Google Scholar), transcripts, first-authored papers/thesis (please merge all into one single file) and other supporting materials (such as slides to show your research experience).

Due to the high volume of emails I receive, emails without strictly having this quote in the subject title may be automatically classified as spam and ignored. So please help me to catch up your email. I am sorry that it is difficult to provide feedback to every applicant. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Some PhD studentships can be found below:

• Commonwealth Phd Scholarship for both students from certain low-income countries and certain high-income contries
• Sheffield University Scholarships

Visiting opportunities

Visiting students (3 month - 1 year)

• Our sheffield computer vision group has vacancies for visiting students.
• You have to be registered on a PhD at another institution to undertake research as a visiting student.
• You need to meet the university’s English requirements
• Tuition fees: You can register for up to three months without a tuition fee being charged. Subject to departmental and faculty approval, in exceptional circumstances the fee-free registration period may be extended to a maximum of twelve months.
• Funding opportunities
  • Research Mobility Programme. This program provides 2 weeks to 3 months for Staff and PGs to work with hosts in any WUN partner details.
  • China Scholarship Council
  • Commonwealth Split-site PhD Scholarship

About University of Sheffield and Sheffield

University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is renowned for its groundbreaking research, with a legacy of producing Nobel Prize winners and global thought leaders. Six members of our staff have been awarded a prestigious Nobel Prize. Notable alumni include Sir Harry Kroto, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of fullerenes, showcasing Sheffield’s role in pioneering research that transforms the scientific world. Sheffield’s research excellence spans across disciplines, including science, engineering, medicine, and social sciences, consistently ranked in the top universities globally for research impact.

The university also provides strong professional development support, with comprehensive training programs, research community and workshops that help students enhance their research skills, gain expertise in cutting-edge methodologies, and prepare for careers in both academia and industry. Sheffield’s vibrant academic community regularly hosts seminars, conferences, and networking events, creating opportunities for you to present your work, receive feedback, and build valuable connections with leading researchers.

Relevant research communities in the University:

1. Workshop on Multimodal AI is held in Sheffield annually.link
2. The Insigneo Institute is driving innovative research at the interface of healthcare, engineering and science to transform the future of healthcare technology.link
3. The EPSRC funded South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub will use cutting-edge research to develop innovative digital technologies for disease diagnosis and treatment by leveraging smartphone, wearable, and sensor data alongside NHS data to create new clinical tools.link
4. The Healthy Lifespan Institute is transforming the experience of ageing. We’re the UK’s first interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to understanding and preventing multimorbidity and frailty - to help everyone live healthier lives for longer. link

Where are we?

Living in the Sheffield

The balance of city life and natural beauty is one of Sheffield’s key attractions. It’s a friendly, safe, and inclusive city that offers something for everyone—whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in academic life or explore new hobbies. The city is culturally rich, with a thriving arts scene, music venues, and a vibrant café culture, providing plenty of ways to unwind and socialize. For nature lovers, Sheffield is known as the “Outdoor City”, with the beautiful Peak District National Park on its doorstep (e.g., 20 minutes by bus/train), offering a perfect escape for hiking, climbing, and cycling.

Sheffield’s public transport is well-developed, making it easy to get around the city and beyond. Plus, with major cities like Manchester and Leeds close by, and London only two hours away by train, Sheffield offers excellent connectivity.

Sheffield is considered to be more affordable than other cities in the UK. Cost of Living Including Rent in Sheffield is 41.6% lower than in London. See details.