PGR AI Ambassador, Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RAI155S)
The PGR AI Ambassador Role offers postgraduate researchers the opportunity to play an active role in supporting their peers to navigate and use AI effectively, critically, ethically and responsibly throughout their research degree.
Job Description
Up to 15 Ambassadors will be recruited. Following structured training, Ambassadors will act as visible advocates for responsible and transparent AI use within the postgraduate research community. They will help raise awareness of the opportunities and limitations of AI, signpost fellow researchers to relevant University guidance and resources, and contribute to peer-led conversations, resources and activities that support informed and responsible use of AI in research.
Ambassadors will have the opportunity to contribute to this work in ways suited to their research community. Al ambassadors will:
- Complete the short Electv Training Generative AI and the Researcher on-demand course
- Attend three live online workshops (3 × 2.5 hours, 16th November 2026, 4th December 2026, 12th January 2027) covering AI for researchers, research integrity and ethics and the principles of effective peer training
- Act as a visible advocate for responsible and transparent AI use among fellow researchers
- Signpost peers to institutional AI guidance and course resources
- Contribute to the development of peer-led resources and guidance materials that support PGRs to use AI confidently, critically, ethically and responsibly throughout their research degree. This may be achieved through:
i. Creating and sharing an accessible AI resource in a format suited to their research community, such as a blog post, short video, infographic, guidance resource, or contribution to the Pathfinder: Demystifying PhDs initiative, to increase understanding of the opportunities, limitations and responsible use of AI in postgraduate research for perspective students.
ii. Facilitate informal peer conversations and discussion sessions exploring the use of AI in research, including sharing experiences, opportunities, challenges and emerging good practice.
iii. Deliver short AI awareness sessions within their research group, School or department, tailored to the needs and research contexts of their peers.
This post covers a period of up to 10 hours per annum, per ambassador.
The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and proactive postgraduate researchers with an interest in AI and its application within research. Candidates should demonstrate good judgement, initiative and organisational skills, alongside a collaborative and inclusive approach to supporting their peers
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 4, £28,199 per annum (pro rata based on hours). This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.
Informal enquiries should be made to Rhiannon Thompson, Acting PGR College Manager, e-mail: r.thompson@abdn.ac.uk
To apply online for this position visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: RAI155S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 26 October 2026
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Enterprise embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.