The role is for a Collaboration Coordinator in the London office. The successful candidate will facilitate the continued collaboration between Huawei and research institutes in UK and EU, with an emphasis on potential collaborations across the UK and EU. The successful candidate will be responsible for exploring cutting-edge technology research to recommend high-value opportunities. In addition, the individual will build collaboration resource maps for different technology fields in order to match the collaboration requirements from different Business Departments. One of the key responsibilities will be providing an in-depth technical insight of academic strength in basic technologies, electronic technologies, and especially computing technologies. The successful candidate will be the contact point in order to develop a strong co-working environment with the university partners to build upon and maintain a long-term partnership., 1. Maintain and strengthen the long-term partnership with local universities:
+ The main responsibilities include (but not limited to): provide support to project managers, scoping technology collaborations and other events, and other routine administration relating to industry - academia liaison.
+ Manage and operate the Innovation and Communication Platform funded by Huawei. The collaboration fields cover basic technologies, electronic technologies, and computing technologies.
2. Explore the cutting-edge technology research, identifying and suggesting high-value opportunities to senior managers. Build and maintain collaboration resource maps for the different technology fields to match all the requirements from different Business Departments.
3. Provide an in-depth technical insight of UK's academic strengths within basic technologies, electronic technologies, and computing technologies. Facilitate the creation of new technology collaboration opportunities.
4. Act as the Collaboration representative of London Research Centre. Discover the cutting-edge technologies and potential opportunities for technology collaborations across the UK and EU, particularly in AI industry.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

1. Comprehensive academic background in Computer Science or relevant subjects.
2. Experience in Research Project Management and/or Academia-Industrial Collaborations.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of computing technologies and either basic technologies or electronic technologies.
4. A good understanding of the UK research ecosystem.
5. Self-motivated, well organized and a good team player.
6. Good verbal and written communication skills.
7. Be able to travel to Europe and worldwide.
8. Mandarin speaking strongly preferred.
9. Have the Right to Work in the UK without requirement for work sponsorship.

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they're at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs., Huawei's vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.