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Head of Science /AI


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  • NPL
  • Teddington
  • 1 week ago
Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing. As our Head of Science/AI, you’ll set our direction as we help grow confidence in and support responsible adoption of AI.   

As a member of the Department of Data Science and AI, you will represent the full breadth of capability in measurement and metrics for AI and machine learning and relevant research at the national and international levels. You will support and challenge NPL on the quality, integrity and balance of its AI research. Additionally, you will champion collaborative working within NPL and with external collaborators to address measurement and testing & evaluation challenges.  

This role is a unique opportunity to shape NPL’s future contribution to building confidence in AI by growing NPL’s AI Programme and developing testing & evaluation capabilities for AI. As technical lead, lead the business development and strategic delivery for AI measurement and metrics alongside NPL Leadership and the AI Programme Manager. Also support the Leaders in Operations, Research, Strategy, and Commercial Directorates as appropriate when technical leadership input is required. As a leader, you’ll also work with other parts of the business to optimise opportunities, acting as an agent for change and promoting NPL’s values. 


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