Research & Development Manager; AICC

The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is a government funded initiative delivered by Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across Northern Ireland. By connecting academia, industry and government, the Centre enables collaborative innovation, skills development and real world application of AI to drive productivity, competitiveness and economic growth.

The Research and Development (R&D) Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the AICC’s research and innovation agenda by developing, coordinating and securing collaborative projects between businesses and academia. The postholder will support the preparation and submission of high-quality funding bids, develop a pipeline of collaborative R&D opportunities and ensure AICC resources are deployed effectively to deliver impact.

Key responsibilities will include triaging enquiries from SMEs engaged through the Transformer Programme, aligning suitable projects with collaborative R&D pathways, and acting as a focal point for industry-academic matchmaking across both Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast.