Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Found in: beBee S GB - 3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Salary: Competitive for an outstanding candidate
Full Time - 1 FTE split as 0.6 FTE Director role/0.4 FTE Professorial role (Fixed Term for 4 years)

Role Context

The University is seeking to appoint a Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (IIDSAI). As Director, the successful candidate will take the lead in developing the Institute’s strategic direction as well as its operational principles. The Director will foster a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative ethos across the different areas of AI at the University, and build strong relationships with researchers across the disciplines. They will act as a champion for the Institute and its work within the University and beyond, interact with a variety of stakeholders, and support early-career and experienced researchers.

The Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (IIDSAI).

The Institute at the University of Birmingham, is a nexus for collaborative interdisciplinary research in all aspects of the AI and data-driven future society and is the University’s base for a number of strategic relationships, including various industry and governmental partners and the Alan Turing Institute, as a Turing University Network member. Working across disciplines and with a range of strategic external partners, the Institute’s acts as a focal point of activity, knowledge exchange and continuous interaction to develop and apply cutting-edge data-driven technologies in important areas including sustainability, well-being, health, and data-driven science. 

Together with the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action, IIDSAI has its home in the recently renovated Elm House, a building fully dedicated to open, inclusive and inspiring research spaces for academics and their collaborators. In addition, the University of Birmingham offers exceptional High Performance Computing facilities, including through the Tier-2 Baskerville system.

Candidates

We seek an inspiring, proven leader with the ability to enthuse academics and inspire partners and stakeholders. Alongside a world-leading academic publication and funding track record in AI, data science, we are looking for candidates with an emphatic mentoring and leadership style that leverages the diverse talents within the University, from early career to senior academics and builds innovative collaborations between disciplines.  

Please visit this link for more information on this opportunity

How to Apply

The University is committed to building a fully inclusive and diverse community, including in its senior leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates with the qualifications and experience to undertake this role, particularly women, and people from all ethnic groups. We are a family friendly employer, focused on supporting staff to develop and grow their career with us.

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Aad van Moorsel (Professor and Head of School, Computer Science) at: a.vanmoorsel@bham.ac.uk.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

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