Mission Lead - Environmental Forecasting

HOURS: 36

CLOSES: Sunday 13 October 2024  at 23:59 (LONDON UK BST) 

The Alan Turing Institute

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

Please find more information about us here 

BACKGROUND

Turing is moving towards a challenge-led model with three Grand Challenges (Environment & Sustainability, Health, Defence & National Security), underpinned by cross-cutting Fundamental Research. 

In the Environment & Sustainability Grand Challenge, we will use machine learning and AI as a transformative technology.

We are looking for an inspirational scientific leader to drive forward internationally leading research in the area of environmental forecasting.

Main duties

• Develop the strategy and scope of the Environmental Forecasting mission.
• Break down the mission’s vision into strategic and financial planning.
• Lead the delivery of the Environmental Forecasting mission.
• Manage and lead a team of researchers and professional staff across the mission.
• Convene Institute partners to maximise opportunities for translation and exploitation of the algorithms, software, methods, theories and tools developed through the mission.
• Ensure that potential for real-world application is embedded in the design and delivery of the mission’s research.
• Lead and contribute to generate mission funding.

As part of the Grand Challenge leadership team, you will take part in the following:

• Collaborate with other mission and project leads to maximise delivery efficiencies.
• Act as a public face of the Institute.

Person Specification 

• PhD or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience in data science.
• Record of research excellence in the area of environmental modelling.
• In-depth understanding of the national data science and AI landscape, in the context of environment & sustainability.
• Demonstrable experience of income generation for large scale research initiatives
• Demonstrable ability and vision to develop and deliver large strategic initiatives
• Experience of line management, and/or matrix management.
• Ability to provide leadership to a diverse team.
• Demonstrable ability to plan and deliver large-scale collaborative research projects.
• Ability to communicate, translate and champion research findings.

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description.

Terms and Conditions

This role will be appointed on a full-time, fixed term basis for 3 years (potential to be extended).
Part-time applications can be considered (0.8 FTE minimum).

Secondments can be considered on an interim basis only. You must be willing to commit at least 80% to the Turing.

The annual salary is from £89,598 (pro-rated to the hours worked) with excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide | The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. While the Turing operates a hybrid working model you will be expected to spend time there each month. We would ideally like the successful candidate to be in our office 3 days per week.

Application procedure

Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.uk.