AICC Research and Development Lead

3 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Queen's University Belfast Full time

The Northern Ireland Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) at Queen's University Belfast is seeking to appoint a research and development lead to develop, lead, and deliver collaborative research projects with Northern Ireland companies in the areas of visual analytics, data cleansing, time series analysis, machine learning, digital twins, predictive analytics or data analysis techniques.

The AICC is a £16.3M investment by InvestNI and the Department for the Economy that aims to increase the use of AI by companies in Northern Ireland. Delivered in partnership by University and Queen's University Belfast on sites in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, the AICC offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join world class research activities, developing, leading, and managing collaborations between academic AI researchers and companies to work on a range of challenging applied research projects.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have:

  • A degree in computer science, electrical/electronic engineering, physics or related area.
  • Substantial relevant experience to include:
  • Detailed knowledge of advanced and emerging AI and machine learning algorithms.
  • Leading the development of practical and innovative solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence/machinelearning techniques to a range of practical applications o Detailed knowledge of modelling, software or hardware implementation of artificial intelligence/machine learning techniques.
  • Detailed knowledge and demonstrable expertise in at least one of the following areas: visual analytics, datacleansing, time series analysis, machine learning, digital twins, predictive analytics or data analysis techniques. o Proven track record of undertaking analyses, critical evaluation and interpretations of experimental data.
  • Experience of effective leadership, management and delivery of projects. o Preparation of successful funding applications.
  • Demonstrable track record of working collaboratively to develop innovative solutions
  • Practical problem solving skills, independence of thought and initiative.
  • Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in oral and written format.
  • Ability to build relationships to develop internal and external networks.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more via our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

To view more information and to make an application, please visit our website.



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