Project Specialist - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University
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Project Specialist (AI & Data Science)

Hartree Centre Cardiff Hub

School of Computer Science & Informatics
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hartree Centre Cardiff Hub and School of Computer Science and Informatics.

You will be joining Cardiff University, one of the UK's leading research led universities, as a data scientist for the newly established small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) engagement hub funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

The Hub will support SMEs with artificial intelligence (AI) and data science technologies through knowledge transfer and sprint projects, targeting companies in the Cardiff Capital Region and Western Gateway areas who want to better understand how digital innovation can transform SME productivity, strengthen resilience and enhance growth.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week) and available immediately until 30th November
Us
We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over.

Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world.

We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK.


What we offerSalary
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£36,333 - £43,155 per annum (Grade 6)Date advert posted: Wednesday, 12 July 2023**
Closing date: Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.


Support the University within the Hartree Centre | Cardiff Hub, leading SME engagement projects in artificial intelligence and/or data science innovation, providing assistance to SMEs within the scope of the Hartree Hubs programme, carrying out supporting work to the Hub team, providing advice, guidance and support.


Key Duties

  • Plan and deliver specific small scale SME engagement projects in artificial intelligence and/or data science innovation, coordinating and supervising project teams created as needed, and provide assistance to SMEs within the scope of the Hartree Hubs programme
  • Provide professional advice and guidance on artificial intelligence and/or data science technologies and methods to internal and external partners that will have economic impacts, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring complex technical and conceptual issues are understood
  • Take responsibility for resolving issues independently within the Hartree Centre | Cardiff Hub where they fall within set role objectives
  • Investigate and analyse specific issues within artificial intelligence and/or data science innovation, creating recommendation reports, supported by advances within these fields
  • Ensure that the provision of SME engagement projects and SME assistance in artificial intelligence and/or data science innovation is delivered to the institution, proactively changing the delivery according to partner requirements
  • Establish working relationships with key contacts, developing appropriate communication links with the University's Schools/Directorates and outside bodies as required
  • Develop and deliver technical training, briefings and demonstration within artificial intelligence and/or data science
  • Undertake a variety of administrative duties to support the Hub
  • Instruct and guide other employees across the University within artificial intelligence and/or data science innovation

General Duties

  • Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
  • Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications and Education

  • Degree/NVQ 4 or equivalent Professional experience in artificial intelligence and/or data scie
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