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ByteDance is seeking an Academic Research Cooperation Project Manager in London with 3-5 years of experience in related fields. You will manage academic collaboration initiatives, build relationships with researchers, and stay informed on latest scientific and technological advancements.
Responsibilities
About ByteDance
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.
About the team
The Academic Strategy and Cooperation Team is a team related to scientific research cooperation at ByteDance. Based on undertaking the relevant needs of academic cooperation for various technical lines, it focuses on information in the field of cutting-edge technology and outputs insightful analysis. In this team, you will have the opportunity to participate in scientific research cooperation projects of various technical lines, attend top global academic conferences, have in-depth exchanges and cooperation opportunities with experts and scholars in the field of scientific research, expand your scientific research vision, and grow together with ByteDance.
Responsibilities
1. Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of academic cooperation initiatives to ensure alignment with business needs. Approach problem-solving from a business perspective and utilize academic collaboration to address challenges effectively;
2. Cultivate and maintain relationships with university researchers and scholars. Manage both short-term project collaborations and long-term initiatives such as joint laboratories. Establish and maintain mutual trust with academic professionals;
3. In-depth understanding of the latest scientific and technological developments; able to output relevant technical insights to provide effective input and suggestions for business stakeholders.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1. 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related field;
2. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills. Ability to articulate ideas clearly and effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders;
3. Strong curiosity and self-driven personality.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior experience in project cooperation, academic conferences, joint laboratories, scholarships, or disciplinary competitions is highly desirable;
2. Familiar with computer-related technical fields and enthusiastic about work.
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.