Bob Dykes Chair in Generative Artificial Intelligence

3 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

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**

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**

Role description - Click here to see further information, including salary information.

**Close date for vacancy: Friday, 31 January 2025.**

**Contact details for vacancy**

There are many benefits to working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, including being part of New Zealand's top research University.

**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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