Position Title: Business Development Executive – AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation
This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates need not apply.
Grade: EI Grade 8 (£47,471+)
Duration: Open ended full time
AI4BI – Artificial Intelligence Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation
The School of Informatics and Edinburgh Innovations are seeking a Business Development Executive. The focus of this role is the development of opportunities for the UKRI funded Artificial Intelligence Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation (CDT) via:
The post holder will also have wider engagement and be an interactive support across the University’s Artificial Intelligence community and including the Bayes Centre, Ushers and future AI initiatives. This unique role will enable to post holder to work across the prestigious Colleges of Science & Engineering and Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.
About AI4BI CDT
The greatest challenge to realising the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is translation of AI research into real-world use. AI4BI aims to address this challenge by training interdisciplinary researchers who would possess the technical skills, biomedical domain knowledge, and experience developing and implementing innovative AI approaches in the private and public sectors. The Centre is funded by UKRI for 8 years (2024-2032) to train five interdisciplinary cohorts of PhD students.
Applications of Biomedical AI span:
The School of Informatics and the University of Edinburgh have a long and prestigious history in both artificial intelligence and health science. We have a concentration of research across AI applications such as natural language, vision, robotics, and medicine. Developing and deploying new AI tools that accelerate and enhance the productivity of engineering research and development. This role will uniquely bridge the Colleges of Science & Engineering and Medicine & Veterinary Medicine.
Role Focus
The post holder is expected to be visible, have a passion for engagement and above all, driven to see our Biomedical AI research aspirations become a reality. Below are some of the core focus areas of the role.
Role Description:
Further details can be accessed via the link below
Requirements:
Essential:
Desirable:
Working Dynamic
The post-holder will report Head of Business Development for the College of Sciences an Engineering with dotted line responsibility to the CDT Director and will work closely with the CDT Manager. The role will sit within Edinburgh Innovations, the School of Informatics, the Colleges of Science & Engineering and Medicine & Veterinary Medicine. Edinburgh Innovations will provide relevant training and support to the post holder.
Benefits
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
Locations and Hybrid working
This role will benefit from having a physical presence across the University of Edinburgh’s Central campus, Kings Buildings and Little France. To establish good relationships and networks we expect the post holder to spend time at each location. This appointment will require an individual who thrives on developing personal relationships and working toward a collective goal. Hybrid working is supported where the post holder can demonstrate their ability to function effectively and productively in the role.
Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the U.K. without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided.
Closing date for applications: Midnight January 2nd 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held on the weeks commencing 13th or 20th January 2025.
At Edinburgh Innovations, we help commercial organisations to build innovative ideas using the right technologies, expertise and facilities at the University. For students and staff, we lead the University’s activities in industry engagement and business development, enterprise support and the identification, management and commercialisation of University intellectual property. We seek opportunities, we build partnerships for mutual benefit, we make the journey easy, and we add value at every stage.Yearly based
Edinburgh - Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom