Research and Enterprise Office (REO) The EIRA Knowledge Exchange Lead - Artificial Intelligence will build knowledge exchange connections across eastern England, using innovation to improve business productivity in support of the Enabling Innovation: Research to Application (EIRA) project. EIRA is funded by Research England and will run from 2018-2021 with a remit to accelerate cluster growth to generate a more fertile supply chain and improve the attractiveness of the region to inward investors. In addition, the consortium will harness the combined capacity to support an expansion in Knowledge Exchange activities across the region. The project is led from the University of Essex's Research & Enterprise Office (REO) and will be delivered in collaboration with the Universities of Kent and East Anglia and four other partners in the region. The EIRA Knowledge Exchange Lead - Artificial Intelligence will be working with the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex and with businesses and start-ups in the University's Incubation Centre and new Innovation Centre.Duties of the RoleThe EIRA Knowledge Exchange Lead will develop and deliver specific support for the Artificial Intelligence theme across the EIRA consortium to deliver innovation projects that support the needs of business through a combination of well-established and more novel methods. Working closely with all EIRA collaborators and partners, the Knowledge Exchange Lead will bring together research and expertise from across the consortium, build critical mass and coordinate with local Knowledge Exchange teams and network partners to link with business collaborators. The successful applicant will deliver project outcomes that will increase and amplify the economic impact of sector expertise at EIRA partners within the local business community.Responsibilities will include co-developing and co-delivering annual plans for the Artificial Intelligence theme to maximise the impact of EIRA interventions, support and contribute to the ambitions of productivity and growth in Eastern England and identify funding streams, partnerships and opportunities for additional, leverage grant and commercial funding.Skills and qualifications requiredThe successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant field and will hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, along with having a demonstrable track record of business engagement in the Artificial Intelligence area.Experience of research and development programmes in either a commercial or academic environment, specialist knowledge in the Artificial Intelligence sector and relevant project delivery skills are essential for this post. You will have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills and a strong commitment to the EIRA ambition to increase growth and productivity. Understanding of the specific challenges and the business landscape of eastern England would be desirable.This post is for 18 hours per week and is fixed-term until 31 March 2021.At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 873461 / 874588 / 873521).*Further detail: EIRA Knowledge Exchange Lead - Artificial Intelligence jobpack*More information: Working at the University