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Research Associate (NLP Developer)

Ulster University • Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Salary
£49k – £49k
Posted
5 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
medium
Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)
Role overview

Ulster University is hiring a Research Associate (NLP Developer) in Coleraine, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £49k – £49k. Ulster University holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Government Authorised Exchange route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Research Associate (NLP Developer) Department/School: School of Psychology Campus: Coleraine (Remote working within the UK may also be considered) Salary: £33,020 - £38,805 per annum Duration: Fixed-Term for 2 years / Full-time Closing Date: 19th October 2026 at 23:30 Reference Number: 043926 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural…
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  • Employer: Ulster University — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Government Authorised Exchange
  • Advertised salary: £49k – £49k
  • How this salary compares: about 22% above the £40,366 median across 1,175 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Coleraine, Northern Ireland · Full-time
  • Posted: 5 October 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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