Job Description

Ref Number

B04-06688

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Remote

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

20-Nov-2025

About us

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UCL's Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.

About the role

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We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial AI Innovation & Business Development Specialist to lead the commercial readiness and international expansion of this cutting-edge mobility technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for validating product-market fit, developing business strategies, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across public and private sectors. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and a proven track record in business development and innovation strategy.

About you

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The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as business, innovation, engineering, or social sciences, and possess at least three years of experience in business development, market research, or technology commercialisation. They should demonstrate a strong understanding of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and have proven skills in market analysis, customer validation, and strategic planning. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities are essential, alongside analytical thinking and the capacity to manage outbound sales pipelines. The role requires a proactive, collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive innovation and international growth. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the 'Apply Now' button below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. Youngjun Cho (youngjun.cho at ucl.ac.uk)

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits such as: .41 Days holiday including bank holidays. .Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme .Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan .On-Site nursery .On-site gym .Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay .Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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We are really proud to be the first Computer Science Department in the UK that holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our achievements and our commitment to EDI here: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Faculty of Engineering. As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/.