Associate Professor (AI)

*** This is a rolling advert and may close earlier than advertised. Once a certain number of applications are received, they will be processed at regular intervals. Please ensure you complete and submit your application as soon as possible for consideration ***

CENTRIC is a security-focused, applied research centre that aims to contribute to the safety and security of individuals, communities, and societies. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Professor, to join our multidisciplinary research team, taking a leading role in research and innovation with CENTRIC, focused on Artificial Intelligence applications to Security. This post will be strategic appointment for CENTRIC which will play an important role in establishing wider research collaboration leading to large-scale UKRI and international grants in the remit of AI and Policing.

The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:

• Coordination and development of high-quality technical research outputs from CENTRIC projects working closely with CENTRIC’s Head of Research 
• Apply for national and international funding based on CENTRIC existing capabilities and identified opportunities novel applied research
• Foster innovation and new research insight within AI and Policing and developing this capacity with the CENTRIC team
• Work closely with the Head of Technology and Development and the Technical Program Manager and to deliver innovative technical capabilities

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant. 

**Please note this position requires frequent travel and often at short notice, particularly to Europe. Therefore, the ability to travel and work in Europe freely is an essential requirement of this post.

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Contact Person:

Babak Akhgar

Contact Number:

0114 225 6770

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