Director for King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Chair in Artificial Intelligence

The King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence brings together the diverse and growing community working in and with artificial intelligence (AI) at King's College London. King’s, through its world-leading track record in inter- and multi-disciplinary work, provides the right environment for responsible AI research and innovation to thrive and have impact. Every of our nine Faculties advances AI, from its fundamental technical underpinnings to distinct domain challenges and societal and environmental implications.

We are now seeking a new Director of the Institute to develop an exciting, impactful, scientific multi-disciplinary vision, working closely with key stakeholders both within King’s and beyond. Launched in 2022, the King's Institute for Artificial Intelligence has created a coherent and visible presence for AI at King's, to support networking and collaboration across the King's AI community, provide a point of coordination within King's and for external partnerships and collaborations, and spearhead an exciting collaborative research agenda in AI.

We are seeking a distinguished academic in the field of Artificial Intelligence who will bring an outstanding research track record, as well as the ability to drive forward university ambitions for the Institute. Housed in the Department of Informatics in the iconic Bush House, you will be working alongside distinguished and talented academics conducting research in a range of computer science areas, whilst as Director of a University-wide institute you will work closely with the Vice-President (Research & Innovation) to develop and execute a cross-university vision for AI that will bridge disciplinary boundaries.

For further information please visit the job description and to apply please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website and submit the specified documentation. For an informal conversation please contact the King’s Search Team at kings-search@kcl.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 23.59hrs on Friday 6th September. The selection process will include a rigorous shortlisting and interview process, with interviews scheduled for early October.

The Department of Informatics supports an inclusive culture and diversity for staff and students. We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range of flexible and inclusive benefits.

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