Job Description

Grade UE08: 50,253 - 67,468 per annum

EPCC, College of Science and Engineering

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed term: 3 years with possibility of extension

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a project manager to be in charge of activities that will identify and engage with new users and organisations for UKAIFA. Engagement and outreach work will involve a range of approaches, from roadshows at industry events and specific industry bodies, workshops with individual organisations (including research organisations) or sectors, and one-on-one discussions. Part of the activities will simply be promotional, raising awareness of UKAIFA, the resources available through UKAIFA and the wider AI ecosystem within the UK and European Union, and the services available (from training through to consultancy) to help organisations benefit from AI technologies.


However, they will also involve more in-depth engagements, including events such as hackathons and development sprints, where AI approaches can be developed, and requirements and desired solutions can be prototyped and storyboarded.


This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

Your skills and attributes for success:

Technical or scientific programming skills in at least one of the following languages: C/C++, Fortran, Java or Python. A degree in a relevant discipline. Ability to work productively as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders. Good client-facing skills.

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:


- CV


- Cover letter

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. A competitive salary To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

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Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.


Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our

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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office's English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is

14 January 2026.

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Interview dates are to be confirmed.