University Fellow

Salford Business School’s ambition is to further the economic and sociological understanding of Artificial Intelligence. We are leading the debate in what AI means for regional economies, supporting both Salford and Manchester City Councils with AI policy.

Join us as a Vice Chancellor’s University Fellow investigating the implications of Artificial Intelligence for public policy contributing to existing themes around AI economics and the future of work.

Salford Business School is looking for a VC’s university fellow specialising in the implications and understanding of Artificial Intelligence. We are particularly concerned with what AI means; what it means for policy makers, our economy and citizens. Reporting to Richard Whittle, Professor of AI and Public Policy, this University Fellow role will conduct research examining the implications of AI on the GM economy and wider. This is an exciting time to join the University, as we continue to grow and leverage our collaborative expertise to enrich the lives of our students and the capacity of our scholarly community.

Key responsibilities

• Produce leading research in the implications of AI contributing to debates around the future of work, AI harms and economic data science.
• Develop policy engagement in AI economics.
• Support research led teaching, particularly executive education and research supervision.
• Support relevant funding applications and commercial AI activities.

Salford Business School offers a vibrant international community of innovative, entrepreneurial scholars, industrial and policy partners, students, and a remarkable global network of accomplished alumni. With a strong focus on our students’ experience, we’re redefining business and management education and its role in shaping sustainable futures by investing in capacity building for our scholarly community.

Our research is transforming how we teach. We equip our students with critical transferable skills, developed using cutting-edge digital learning and carbon literacy tools, mobilised in active-blended-learning pedagogies, designed to position our students as future leaders and collaborators of choice. Our Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) catalyses knowledge exchange and collaborative research initiatives between scholars, policymakers, and industry, empowering sustainable business transformations and positioning SBS in the top 5 for small and medium size enterprise (SMEs) engagement (HESA ranking 2024).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• Pro-rata 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance.
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.

Interviews will be held w/c 13th July in-person at University of Salford (where possible).