* Are you a visionary leader in the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence?
* Do you have a passion for advancing New Zealand's capacity in AI?
* Have you got an interest in this three-year, fixed-term role?
Korero mo te turanga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently seeking applications for the Bob Dykes Chair of Generative Artificial Intelligence to create a lightning rod for talent by bringing together students, staff and startups which will be part of an ecosystem that will transform business nationally and internationally.
The successful applicant will be appointed to inject expertise and exceptional leadership into a pioneering role with terms of employment to be negotiated based on experience and expertise.
The appointee will be an effective and supportive member of Te Whiri Kawe - Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and Te Kura Matai Pukaha, Purorohiko - School of Engineering and Computer Science, and report to the Tumuaki - Head of School.
You will lead, initiate, and sustain effective discussions about generative AI use, impacts, and oversight in New Zealand, and assemble a multidisciplinary group of expert advisors from government, university, industry, and user communities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a leader who supports the development of new IP and trains a cohort of excellent postgraduate researchers in Generative AI, while also supporting interdisciplinary research on ways to deploy AI to improve New Zealand's business services and governance and manage the socially disruptive changes of AI, including the likely consequences on employment.
O pumanawa - About you The successful applicant will have the following: * Ph.D. in relevant field desirable * A strong record of research impact * Excellent teaching skills and a passion for inspiring students * Experience in industry and academia, demonstrating a deep understanding of the field * Strong interpersonal and communication skills Etahi korero hai awhina i a koe - Why you should join our team The University is transforming as the tertiary sector embraces and responds to challenges, including reorganisation of the sector and the research funding environment.
This is a unique opportunity to involve students, staff, and startups, to create a dynamic ecosystem that transforms businesses across the globe, while exploring innovative generative AI applications to ensure Aotearoa is positioned at the forefront of global advancements.
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Close date for vacancy: Friday, 31 January 2025.
Contact details for vacancy If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Professor Mengjie Zhang (******).
There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.
When applying for this position, candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.
Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.
Mo Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic University with our marae at our heart.
This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our turangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city University.
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