Centre Administrator - SAINTS Centre for Doctoral Training in Safe AI

at  University of York

We are seeking a pro-active, effective, and reliable administrator to support the operational delivery of the new UKRI UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Lifelong Safety Assurance of AI-enabled Autonomous Systems (SAINTS). SAINTS is a prestigious new centre, funded to train 60 PhD students to become future leaders in Safe AI, whether in industry, academia, policy or regulation, and brings multiple disciplines together. Year 1 students will arrive in York in September 2024, and their application journey has already begun.
Working with the CDT Manager and Management Team as well as a part-time events coordinator and research & innovation manager, your role will be crucial to delivering this CDT effectively, and in a way that brings value to students, partners, university departments and colleagues. This role is varied and interesting, and you will become a trusted and valued source of knowledge about day-to-day operations, communications, student support and progression, financial matters and teaching. You will be involved in all aspects of the CDT and will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the Computer Science Department and across the university.
This long-term appointment is important to the success of SAINTS. You will join a friendly team with big aspirations and high standards. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and process, and be able to demonstrate a high level of efficiency.
This role is offered on a part or full time basis (minimum 0.8 FTE) and is fixed term until 30 September 2032.
Interview date: 4th June 2024
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Ana MacIntosh - ana.macintosh@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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