b Overview /b p As Senior Technologist you will build and sustain the Centre for Creative AIs technical foundations, enabling open-source AI models to run locally on high-performance GPU workstations for artists, media practitioners, students and researchers. You will install, configure and maintain local deployments, manage dependencies and inference serving, and support data preparation, fine-tuning and LoRA training. You will also oversee access to commercial AI platforms with a focus on licensing, cost control and responsible use. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge tech, teaching and creative practice. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li pension scheme /li li 31 days paid leave /li li competitive salary /li li flexible working policy /li li London weighting allowance /li li on-campus work during term time /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Install, configure and maintain local model deployments and GPU environments /li li Manage dependencies and inference serving /li li Support node-based workflows, dataset preparation, fine-tuning and LoRA training /li li Evaluate new models and tools as the field evolves /li li Manage access to commercial AI platforms and APIs, including licensing and cost control /li li Promote responsible use, licensing, privacy, bias, accessibility and sustainability /li li Support teaching and creative work across the Centres spaces /li li Collaborate with Audio-Visual and Digital Technologist and the Immersive Learning Centre /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Strong technical depth with Python environments, command-line tools and model repositories /li li Working understanding of GPU/VRAM constraints /li li Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences /li li Awareness of licensing, copyright, data provenance, privacy, bias, accessibility and sustainability /li li Background in research computing, creative technology, studio or industry, or as an artist/media practitioner with technical depth /li /ul ul li clear communication across diverse technical levels /li li cross-functional collaboration /li li problem solving in a dynamic, research-driven environment /li li Python environments /li li command-line tooling /li li model repositories /li /ul
Senior Technologist - Birkbeck Centre for Creative AI employer: Birkbeck University
Birkbeck, University of London is an exceptional employer for those passionate about teaching and research in Computer Science. Located in the vibrant Bloomsbury area, we offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, competitive salaries, and generous benefits including 31 days of paid leave and flexible working arrangements. Join us to inspire a diverse student body while contributing to cutting-edge research and academic excellence.
