Director of Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC)

Job Title: Director of Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC)
Department: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Campus: Derry~Londonderry or Belfast
Salary: Grade 10
Duration: Fixed term until 31st August 2028
Closing Date: 10th June 2024
Reference Number: 027902

- 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 development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) represents a £16.3 million investment by Invest Northern Ireland (INI) and the Department for the Economy (DfE) for a 5-year pilot project to increase business awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in a way that boosts competitiveness and productivity and positions Northern Ireland as a leader on the national and global AI stage. The AICC is being led by Ulster University (UU) in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) with bases at the UU Belfast and Derry/Londonderry campuses and at QUB. The provision of certified training and professional qualifications in AI will also be delivered through both Universities.

The Director will have overall responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre and will oversee the associated activities with industry and academia. They will be responsible for leading and directing all of Ulster’s contractual responsibilities to the main funding body (INI).

The successful candidate will create a cohesive and collaborative environment to enable NI businesses to harness the benefits of AI and will also deliver on industry needs from AI Skills/Training.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.