AI Research Fellow

Fixed-term, January 2025 - August 2026 - part-time, one day per week, hours negotiable

Reporting to the Director of Teaching & Learning, Digital, the AI Research Fellow will play an important role in leading and developing the school's awareness of, and practice in, Artificial Intelligence educational research. The work of the successful candidate will feed directly into the school's whole-school development plan, as well as providing a basis for the re-evaluation of academic and curriculum policies. It is the constant aim of the school to become research-informed with regard to academic and curriculum policies, strategy and planning.

The successful applicant will have at least a first degree in a relevant subject, along with sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies. They may well have a record of published research. Additionally, they may have experience in managing research projects. They will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex and conceptual ideas to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will also have a proven ability to collaborate both within the school and externally to complete research projects. They will be able to actively participate in and develop external networks, and adeptly balance the pressures of research, any administrative demands, and competing deadlines.

Please refer to the job description on our website for more information.

Please click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to recruitment@ucs.org.uk

In addition to completing the accompanying form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter.

The closing date for applications is midday, Friday 29 November 2024.

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards, although please note that we reserve the right to appoint at any time during this process, should a suitable candidate emerge.

UCS is fully committed to the safeguarding of children. All applicants for this post must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.

The successful applicant will have at least a first degree in a relevant subject, along with sufficient specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies. They may well have a record of published research. Additionally, they may have experience in managing research projects. They will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex and conceptual ideas to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will also have a proven ability to collaborate both within the school and externally to complete research projects. They will be able to actively participate in and develop external networks, and adeptly balance the pressures of research, any administrative demands, and competing deadlines.

Fixed-term, January 2025 - August 2026 - part-time, one day per week, hours negotiable