CDT Administrator (CDT for RespNLP, D2Air and MLS)

Grade UE05: £27,979.00 - £32,332.00 Per Annum.

CSE / School of Informatics.

Fixed Term Contract - Temporary.

Full Time - 35 Hours Per Weeks.

The Opportunity:

The School of Informatics, is recruiting two CDT Administrators to support the following Centres for Doctoral Training:

• UKRI AI CDT in Designing Responsible and Trustworthy in-the-world Natural Language Processing;
• EPSRC CDT in Machine Learning Systems;
• UKRI AI CDT in Dependable and Deployable Artificial Intelligence for Robotics (joint iwht Heriot Watt University).

These programmes will recruit and support 5 cohorts of doctoral students and train the next generation of AI and Machine Learning leaders. We are looking for two confident self-starters with a passion for delivering excellent service and support, a keen attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. 

There are two posts available, and both are full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns.  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: 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and SharePoint and experience of interrogating and updating specialist databases, with high attention to detail.   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication. Flexible attitude and experience in customer service.
• Significant experience of working in a busy administrative office, ideally in an HE environment, with proven ability to take initiative and proactively manage competing job demands. 
• Experience of committee servicing / minute taking and event management. 
• Experience in interpreting, applying and advising on complex institutional policies and procedures, preferably in the following areas: purchasing, expenses, student recruitment, on-course student support. 

Please upload an up to date CV and a Cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description below and why you would like to work with us.

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As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary of £27,979 - £32,332.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• 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 staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

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 right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

Key dates to note

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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. 

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