Job Title: Head of AI and Digital Ethics Policy, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) Department: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment Campus: Derry~Londonderry or Belfast Salary: £58,629 per annum Duration: Fixed-Term until 31st August 2028 Closing Date: 24th November 2024 Reference Number: 031722 - 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 Queens University Belfast (QUB). The postholder will be part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for leading and guiding the AICC in the ethical development and use of AI. This includes leading and advising on ethical issues in AI design, implementation, and use, creating guidelines and policies, and promoting responsible AI usage in alignment with industry standards. Our ideal candidate has an in-depth understanding of AI technology, and a strong foundation in ethics, governance and regulatory guidelines. They should be capable of identifying potential ethical, legal, and societal impacts of AI applications, and devising as well as advocating policies and strategies to address them. Ultimately, the postholder will play a crucial role in navigating the ethical complexities of AI, ensuring transparency, fairness, privacy, and accountability in AI systems, and building business and public trust in AI technologies and the AICC. The postholder will exemplify a strong partnership approach, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. They will be innovative, digitally savvy, highly organised, customer-centric and capable of developing and executing a plan with meticulous attention to detail. We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts. - ABOUT YOU - The post holder must have: - Honours degree (level 6) from a relevant discipline, e.g. law, public policy, ethics, computer science, or a related field. - Significant proven experience in developing and implementing policy frameworks, particularly in the technology or data protection realm. - Evidence of having led on identifying ethical challenges affecting businesses and working with members to identify potential solutions that can be operationalised. Please find our employee benefits on our website. 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.
