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Principal AI Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) – 2 posts

Ulster University
Coleraine
4 days ago
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Principal AI Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) – 2 posts




 


Role:  Principal AI Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) – 2 posts


Department: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems


Grade: Business Support Grade 9 (£60,001 per annum)


Responsible to:   Deputy Director of AI and Technology Research Services


Campus:  Derry~Londonderry OR Belfast


 


(Fixed-Term until 31st August 2028 / Full-Time)


 


Job Purpose:


 


The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is a £16.3M investment by InvestNI and the Department for the Economy to create a partnership between Ulster University and Queen's University based predominantly in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.


 


The AICC has the aim of increasing the use of AI by local companies in Northern Ireland by collaborating on a series of applied technology projects. It offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidates to help lead a world class team delivering real-world value from AI and engaging with a wide range of academics involved in applying AI in their research and with industry.


 


As a Principal AI Engineer in the AICC team, you will work with the AICC Research Lead to develop the skills and experience of the full team of AI/ML engineers. You provide day to day leadership for the team, specifically around framing and delivering collaborative research and development efforts with companies across wide areas of AI, ML & Data Science.


 


The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education.

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