The Visual Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at Oxford Brookes University, led by Professor Fabio Cuzzolin, is seeking a Research Administrator, to be appointed as soon as possible after March 1st 2021, 0.2 FTE (one day a week), for four years (48 months).
As Research Administrator you will provide comprehensive administrative support for the research conducted in the Visual Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, in particular under the new Epistemic AI Horizon 2020 research project coordinated by Prof Cuzzolin. You will support the project management activities concerning the Epistemic AI H2020 project, take charge of all the relevant paperwork, help manage the recruitment process of new research staff or students, arrange meetings and interviews, advise academic staff about funding opportunities, organise the induction of new members, liaise with the structure in regard of office space and equipment, manage external communications, keep up to date with current issues in a research environment and liaise with HR regarding visa regulations. The successful candidate will have significant demonstrable administrative experience, minute-taking experience, good IT skills and an understanding of centralised database management systems, an ability to work on their own initiative, team-working experience, problem-solving skills, a flexible approach to working and excellent communication skills. Experience of working in an HE environment and experience of administrative support for research and consultancy bids are desirable. The Visual Artificial Intelligence Laboratory ( http://cms.brookes.ac.uk/staff/FabioCuzzolin/) is a fast-growing research unit currently running on a budget of £3 million from eight live projects funded by the EU (2), Innovate UK (2), Leverhulme, and others. Our research interests span artificial intelligence, uncertainty theory, machine learning, computer vision, autonomous driving, surgical and mobile robotics, AI for healthcare. You will join a vibrant and fast growing team foreseen to comprise 35+ people in 2021. You will support Prof Cuzzolin in the overall management of the project and Laboratory. You are encouraged to contact Prof Cuzzolin at fabio.cuzzo...@brookes.ac.uk for more information and an informal feedback on your application. You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below. The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce. This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.
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