Location: | Swindon, Hybrid |
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Salary: | UKRI Band F |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 12th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 18th October 2024 |
Job Ref: | 240000UA |
Location: Hybrid, with base office in Swindon
Contract: Open-Ended
Hours: Full time or part time (min. 0.8FTE)
Interviews: w/c 11 November 2024
About Smart Data Research UK
Smart data is made whenever we engage with the digital world. When we buy something, ‘like’ something, or get directions. If used for scientific research smart data can change our world. It can help us to understand important social challenges – from disease prevention to climate change.
Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK) is the UK’s national programme for smart data research. We’re investing £59.3m in an ambitious programme to provide researchers with safe and trustworthy access to smart data. We’ll safeguard public trust in how data are used, build capability for cutting-edge data-driven research, and support research that addresses important social and economic challenges.
About the role
The Head of Research and Policy is a strategic leadership role based in SDR UK’s Strategic Hub, where you will join the senior management team. You will set strategic direction, with responsibility for shaping an innovative programme of research initiatives, investments, and partnerships to stimulate cutting-edge data science that has clear public benefits. You’ll also develop a policy function - scanning the horizon, ensuring SDR UK’s work connects with key government missions, and commissioning legal and ethical advice.
The role will involve building networks with a broad range of stakeholders – often bridging between academic, government and commercial sectors. You’ll lead your team to act as conveners and advocates, encouraging nationwide uptake of data analysis (including AI) to tackle social and economic challenges.
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