At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting AI research projects and ensure smooth collaboration across partners.
- Company: Join a leading UK university renowned for its AI and computer vision expertise.
- Benefits: Generous pay, flexible working, staff development, and access to top-notch facilities.
- Other info: Inclusive environment encouraging diverse applicants, including Deaf candidates.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of AI innovation and make a real difference in research.
- Qualifications: Project management experience; knowledge of sign language is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Centre for Vision, Speech, and Signal Processing is seeking a Project Manager to support major research projects in generative AI, computer vision and large‑language‑model development. The role sits within Professor Bowden’s sign‑language research group at CVSSP, which leads a portfolio of multi‑partner, multi‑million‑pound projects with partners such as the University of Oxford, UCL, and Google.org. The position is funded through the SignGPT EPSRC Programme Grant and is offered for 2 years at 0.5 FTE, with the possibility of a larger FTE or longer‑term contract.
Surrey’s Institute for People‑Centred AI builds on 40 years of foundational AI work at CVSSP, ranked 1st in the UK for Computer Vision and top‑5 in Audio‑Visual AI and Robotics.
Responsibilities
- Act as the single point of contact across the SignGPT portfolio and other collaborative projects, ensuring that the operational aspects of these multi‑partner initiatives run smoothly.
- Coordinate project activities, facilitate communication between partners, manage milestones and deliverables, and support the project team in achieving project objectives.
Qualifications
- Project management experience and, ideally, a professional project‑management qualification.
- Experience managing large, multi‑partner research projects in AI or related fields.
- Knowledge of sign language and awareness of Deaf culture; working knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) is advantageous.
- Deaf candidates with suitable project‑management experience are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Generous remuneration package
- Relocation assistance where appropriate
- Access to world‑class research and teaching facilities
- Staff development opportunities
- Access to world‑class leisure facilities on campus
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible working options, including job share and blended home/campus locations
- Travel schemes
- Family‑friendly benefits, including an on‑site nursery
EEO Statement
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and encourage applications from under‑represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.
Project Manager in Guildford employer: University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in cutting-edge research areas such as generative AI and computer vision. With access to world-class facilities, generous benefits including flexible working options and family-friendly initiatives, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to impactful projects alongside prestigious partners.
