Technical Specialist

2 weeks ago


Salford, United Kingdom University of Salford Full time

Opportunity ID

1705

Opportunity Closing Date

16/07/2023, 23:55

Primary Location
- Salford - Peel Park Campus

School or Business Unit
- School of Science, Engineering & Environment

Contract Type
- Full Time Fixed Term

Anticipated end date Anticipated end date - year
- April 2025

Salary

£30,619 - £35,308

Opportunity

**Working with us as a Technical Specialist (AI & Immersive Technology)**

The Centre for Digital Innovation is an exciting project that brings together 4 leading Greater Manchester universities in conjunction with the 10 Greater Manchester Further Education colleges and leading industry stakeholders to provide an Innovation Accelerator for Digital Technologies that will make a significant contribution to Greater Manchester’s development as a fairer, more prosperous leader in digital technology and innovation

The Centre for Digital Innovation will operate on 4 technology strands: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber, Industrial Digitalisation (ID) and Immersive Technology (IT) with a portfolio of activities:

- Technical Research and Development (R&D): providing access to cutting-edge technical expertise which addresses the key challenges holding back innovation in AI, Cyber, ID and IT.
- Business Model and Innovation capacity building: by supporting SMEs in the translation of knowledge gained from R&D.
- Skills uplift: by developing an online digital skills platform that provides 24/7 access and removes barrier to skills development in the underrepresented areas and communities.
- Community outreach to reach all boroughs of GM through inclusive engagement and empowerment, via a mobile showcase, to all citizens, groups, communities, SMEs, and organisations.

The University of Salford’s activities are focused on Research and Development, and Skills development. This role is for providing technical Research and Development support in development of innovative products and services that utilise AI and Immersive Technology.

Please note, the role closes at 23:55 on the date specified. Starting salary for this role is £30,619

Interviews will be held week commencing 31st July 2023

**What’s in it for you?**

**Competitive salary - **and excellent pension scheme.

**Generous annual leave - **plus the ability to buy additional holiday days

**Professional development**:

- a comprehensive package of personal development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

**Wellbeing support**:

- dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

**Greater Manchester**:

- Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleagues, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong - watch us in action here
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