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Job Title: Research Associate (AI/Technology Specialist) - INNOVATE+ Project (2 posts) Department/School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems Campus: Derry Londonderry campus Salary: Grade 6/7 (£33,020 - £39,975 per annum) Duration: Fixed-term until 30th June 2029 / Full-time Closing Date: 6th February 2026 Reference Number: 040446 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The postholder will be a full-time Research Associate as part of the INNOVATE+ project. They will be an integral part of a dynamic team, responsible for providing expertise in Digital and AI Adoption, conducting high-quality research and development for project stakeholders. The INNOVATE+ project is a four-year, cross-border initiative designed to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast and Catalyst, the project will engage 955 SMEs and directly support at least 715 businesses to adopt new products, services, or processes. Through tailored training, specialist consultancy, and innovation-focused student placements, INNOVATE+ will help SMEs embrace digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable business practices, and regulatory compliance. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to have: - Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or a closely related science-based discipline. - Practical experience with digital technologies such as cloud platforms, data analytics tools, automation tools, or AI/ML frameworks. - Experience supporting technical or digital transformation activities within industry, including the ability to identify and select appropriate AI tools or platforms suited to organisations with minimal technical resources. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Athena Swan Statement The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Role: Finance Support Assistant - Application to the Register Department: Financial Services Grade: 4 (£25,804 - £28,031) Responsible to: Payments Administrator or Income Supervisor/Accountant Campus: Coleraine Reference: 040666 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - Ulster University are recruiting to create a register of candidates for the role of Finance Support Assistant. The post holder will be tasked with the operation of the finance systems, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the relevant work area. Candidates will be asked to confirm their preferences for full/part-time roles and permanent/fixed-term roles on the application. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment. If you are successful at the interview, your name will be held for 12 months, and should a vacancy become available, the next candidate may be offered a position. If you have been successful in being added to the Finance Support Assistant register in the last 12 months, you do not need to apply again. - ABOUT YOU - - A good standard of numeracy and literacy as evidenced by qualifications (i.e. GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent) or by relevant work experience. - Experience of working in a large finance/administration office. - Experience of inputting and extracting data in a complex financial IT system. - Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Role: Maintenance Craftsperson Electrical Department: Estates Services Grade: 5 (£28,778 - £32,097) pro rata Responsible to: M&E Maintenance Co-ordinator Campus: Belfast / Jordanstown Closing Date: 6 February 2026 Reference Number: 040586 (Permanent - Job Share 5 days over 2 weeks (18.5 hrs per week - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - Responsible to the M&E Maintenance Co-ordinator, the role will involve assisting with the ongoing electrical maintenance requirements on campus. - ABOUT YOU - You will hold a recognised trade apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or NVQ level 3 Certificate (Electrical), City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate (Electrical) - CG236 Part 2 or an equivalent qualification, and the IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification. You will have relevant experience of working in a maintenance role in a large, occupied building complex, including fault finding and repairs on electrical systems, and have a good understanding of health and safety issues in relation to electrical maintenance. Further information can be found in the candidate briefing document, available to download from the advert on the Ulster University Jobs portal. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Academic Excellence Executive Assistant Department : School of Biomedical Sciences Campus : Coleraine Salary : £28,778 - £32,097 Reference Number : 040496 (Fixed-term until 25 December 2026 / Full-Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - As a key member of the School/Faculty Team, the post holder will support Academic Excellence in its broadest sense, as directed by the pressures/demands of the schools and faculties, at varying periods throughout the academic year/REF/TEF cycle. They will provide a comprehensive and professional support service to the Faculty/School leadership teams and will be involved in undertaking project work, analysis and research under three broad headings: Research, Teaching and Placement Support. However, while the main focus may be on one of these work streams, the focus may change according to the stage in the academic cycle, e.g. REF/TEF preparation. - ABOUT YOU - A good standard of numeracy and literacy as demonstrated by qualification (including GCSE grade 'C' or above or equivalent in English and Mathematics). Experience of supporting at least one of the following areas within a higher education (or similar) context: quality assurance; academic audits; inspection by accrediting bodies; pursuit of excellence in teaching; research activity. Experience of organising events and making travel and related arrangements and of servicing meetings in a business/work environment, including taking notes and making a personal contribution to the work/actions arising from committees/meetings. Experience of extraction and input of data within management information systems/databases as well as drafting routine correspondence, papers, reports and spreadsheets and preparation and formatting of documents across different desktop and IT office applications. Please find our employee benefits listed on our website. The School of Biomedical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Professor of Psychology Department/School : School of Psychology Campus : Coleraine Duration : Permanent Closing Date : 16 February 2026 Reference Number : 040493 Permanent / Full-time - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The post holder will lead and develop teaching and research within the School of Psychology, with a focus on the applicant's area of expertise. They will undertake research in line with the Faculty and University's research strategy and will be responsible for delivering teaching and associated duties, while also offering academic leadership across the school's entire portfolio of activities. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to be: First or Upper Second-Class Honours Degree which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) or equivalent. Doctorate in Psychology. Significant experience of teaching students and in the supervision of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels on accredited Psychology programmes. Significant expertise in an area of research that aligns to the priorities of the school. Evidence of sustained strategic leadership in an academic setting. Please find out employee benefits on our website. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon. Athena Swan Statement The School of Psychology holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Support Assistant Department: School of Biomedical Sciences Campus: Coleraine Salary: £25,804 - £28,031 Closing Date: 6 February 2026 Reference Number: 040497 (Permanent / Full-Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The post holder will be responsible for the provision of secretarial support to the Head of School/Research Director and/or staff within the School. - ABOUT YOU - Good standard of literacy and numeracy as demonstrated by qualifications at GCSE grade 'C' or higher, or by relevant work experience. Highly proficient in the use of all MS Office applications (in particular, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint) and computerised databases as demonstrated by qualification or work experience. Experience of secretarial work, which has included diary management, working with confidential material and making travel arrangements. Please find our employee benefits listed on our website. The School of Biomedical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Role : ResLife Support Assistant Department : Campus Life Grade : 4 (£25,804 - £28,031) Responsible to : ResLife Manager Campus : Derry Londonderry Reference : 040692 (Full-Time / Fixed term to 15th June 2026) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support for university residential services, ensuring the effective allocation and management of student accommodation. This includes assisting with application processing, front-of-house services, financial monitoring, database maintenance, and compliance with health and safety policies. The role supports the Residential Life Manager in delivering high-quality, student-focused services and maintaining strong partnerships with private accommodation providers. - ABOUT YOU - - A good standard of numeracy and literacy as demonstrated by qualifications at GCSE grade 'C' or higher (or equivalent) or by relevant work experience. - Experience of the preparation, monitoring, and processing of budgetary and financial information. - Experience in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, such as Microsoft Office or similar. - Experience of prioritising workload and meeting deadlines within a range of tasks. - Evidence of carrying out tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Job Title : Executive Assistant - Resourcing Department : Resourcing Campus : Choice of Coleraine or Belfast Salary : £28,778 - £32,097 Closing Date : 5 February 2026 Reference Number : 040498 (Permanent / Full-Time) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - As a member of the Resourcing Team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, sourcing and attracting top talent from both national and international markets. You will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, efficient recruitment service, supporting the Resourcing function in achieving its strategic objectives. - ABOUT YOU - - A good standard of numeracy and literacy as demonstrated by qualification (including GCSE grade 'C' or above or equivalent in English and Mathematics). - Experience of working in an office environment, providing advice and support to managers across an organisation on complex processes and procedures. Please find our employee benefits listed on our website. Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

Professional Training and Academic Co-ordinator - INNOVATE+ Project Department/School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems Campus: Derry Londonderry campus Salary: Business Support Grade 6 (£33,020 - £38,805 per annum) Duration: Fixed-term until 30th June 2029 / Full-time Closing Date: 6th February 2026 Reference Number: 040448 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The appointment is for a full-time, dedicated Professional Training and Academic Co-ordinator for the INNOVATE+ project, a collaboration between UU, ATU, QUB and Catalyst. They will be part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for planning and coordinating the strategic development and delivery of training programmes within the INNOVATE+ project. The INNOVATE+ project is a four-year, cross-border initiative designed to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast and Catalyst, the project will engage 955 SMEs and directly support at least 715 businesses to adopt new products, services, or processes. Through tailored training, specialist consultancy, and innovation-focused student placements, INNOVATE+ will help SMEs embrace digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable business practices, and regulatory compliance. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to have: - An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification within a STEM related subject. - Significant experience in professional training and/or academic coordination, ideally within a professional or industry-related context. - Experience of the management of academic and/or professional training programmes and training sessions for building talent pipelines and future workforce skills. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Athena Swan Statement The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply now.

AI Product Engineer (KTP Associate) Ulster University and The Odyssey Trust Company Limited (OTC) School: School of Computing Location: The Odyssey Trust Company Limited (OTC), 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ Salary: £37,000 to £42,000 per annum Closing Date: 8th February 2026 Full-time, Fixed-term for two years Reference Number: 040487 - THE BUSINESS - At The Odyssey Trust, we seek passionate individuals to help us bring education and entertainment to life in Northern Ireland. The Odyssey Trust manages Northern Ireland's millennium project, including the Stena Line Belfast Giants, The SSE Arena, Belfast, W5 Science & Discovery Centre, W5 LIFE, and the Odyssey Car Park, welcoming over a million guests annually. Our goals are to advance public education through W5 and provide leisure and recreation facilities to improve social welfare. We are committed to the BEET (Best Experience Every Time) ideology for customers, colleagues, and stakeholders, guided by our core values of positivity, integrity, commitment, innovation, and teamwork. Sustainability is central to our mission, and we strive to create unforgettable experiences while minimising environmental impact and enhancing the wellbeing of our community. - THE ROLE - The OTC in partnership with Ulster University, has established a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Project and is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Computer Science/Software Engineering graduate to work as a KTP Associate to oversee the development of an AI-powered decision support platform to drive proactive decision-making, ultimately leading to improved customer experience, reduced operational costs, and increased revenue. - KTP PROJECT DESCRIPTION - The KTP will focus on developing the Agentic AI-powered Situation Awareness Platform (AI-SAP) to be an intelligent and integrated decision-support platform that can handle large and complex datasets from diverse sources, provide actionable, real-time insights and predictive capabilities, and allow users to interactively query complex data and make more effective business decisions. The project involves utilising skills in Agentic AI, LLM, machine learning, data engineering and software development. - BENEFITS - This KTP project provides a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to a real industry challenge whilst benefitting from industrial and academic supervision and mentoring from Ulster University's experts, Dr Tazar Hussain, Professor Jun Liu, and Professor Chris Nugent, who will enhance your technical expertise in Agentic AI, ML/Data analytics, Large Language Models (LLM), and their implementations. As a KTP Associate, you will also acquire new skills in strategic leadership that can help to super-charge your career. Additional benefits include: Generous £11.8k Training, Development, Equipment & Travel Budget, dedicated to project delivery, which includes but is not limited to training and courses to enhance research skills, as well as critical networking with key players in the field, specific project equipment, etc. FREE formal management training and development FREE University postgraduate part-time study opportunities at Ulster University (where appropriate) 10% Associate development time built into work plan Opportunity to work with academics to develop scientific articles to be published in peer-reviewed, world-class academic journals Competitive salary Enhanced skills and experience that are marketable and highly transferable KTPs accelerate careers - ABOUT YOU - Applicants should hold an honours degree in a Computing-based subject, including Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related numerate discipline with significant programming/computing components. The Associate should have good skills and experience in the following areas: Knowledge and experience of using research methods (and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research) and/or being involved in research Proven experience in ML/data analytics and AI projects Proficient in programming languages such as Python Experience contributing to progress within software development and/or research projects Knowledge of advanced computing topics, e.g., AI, ML, and LLMs, etc. Further information can be found in the Candidate Briefing Document on our website. The appointment will be for a period of two years and, although the post is administratively linked to the University, the Associate will be based at the Company's premises at 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ. Successful completion of the KTP may lead to a new position within the company partner at the end of the project period. Both the OTC and Ulster University are Equal Opportunities employers. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit. For further information and to submit your application, click the apply icon.

Job Title: Research Fellow (Data Scientist) - INNOVATE+ Project Department/School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems Campus: Derry Londonderry campus Salary: Grade 8 (£48,822 per annum) Duration: Fixed-term until 30th June 2029 / Full-time Closing Date: 6th February 2026 Reference Number: 040447 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The postholder will be a full-time Research Fellow (Data Scientist) for the INNOVATE+ project. They will be an integral part of a dynamic team, responsible for conducting dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) and data science research in close collaboration with SMEs seeking to innovate within this domain. The INNOVATE+ project is a four-year, cross-border initiative designed to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast and Catalyst, the project will engage 955 SMEs and directly support at least 715 businesses to adopt new products, services, or processes. Through tailored training, specialist consultancy, and innovation-focused student placements, INNOVATE+ will help SMEs embrace digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable business practices, and regulatory compliance. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts. - ABOUT YOU - The postholder will be required to have: - Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a closely related science-based discipline. - PhD (or close to completion with thesis submitted) in Computer Science or closely related discipline. - Experience in one or more of the following areas: Data Analytics, Database Technology, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Mathematics, Probability, Simulation Models. Please find our employee benefits on our website. Athena Swan Statement The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.