KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations.
Further information is available at: https://iuk-ktp.org.uk/
THE PROJECT
The University of Essex in partnership with Railscape Limited offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop an intelligent 3D visualisation platform that provides personalised, accessibility-aware 3D walkthroughs of rail stations and other major infrastructure sites using advanced spatial computing and AI.
DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
• Using 3D spatial cameras for modelling railway station infrastructures / facilities to visualise passenger routes and identify objects, assets and areas posing accessibility issues for customers.• Develop digital 3D mapping tools for capturing passenger routes based on captured video, dense point cloud, spatial and localisation data/processes for generating interactive 3D video guides / walkthrough of railway stations• Develop and optimise realistic 3D Gaussian Splat models of railway stations / assets from captured 2D photos and videos, ensuring visual quality, spatial accuracy, performance across diverse computationally constraint hardware platforms and interfaces • Apply state of the art machine learning models for object detection, scene segmentation with the integration of sensor data on operational / usage patterns to identify accessibility issues and risks to customers• Integrate conversational AI into assistive digital applications for generating personalised, location aware interactive immersive visual walk throughs and accessible route suggestions based on customers’ needs and circumstances.• Building 3D visualisations for augmented / virtual reality-based interfaces• Working both independently and as part of a team as both a project manager and a lead researcher• Balancing innovation with practical implementation• Working collaboratively with operational staff, senior management, software teams and external rail stakeholders• Embedding technology and upskilling company staff• Participating in academic and/or industrial conferences and other events to disseminate research outcomes• Preparation of academic papers and patent applications
These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.KEY REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in AI, Computer Science Robotics, Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering (Essential)• A PhD in AI, Computer Science Robotics, Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering or similar field (Desirable)• Practical and theoretical knowledge of integrating 3D spatial camera features (Gaussian Splat, LiDAR / rendered point cloud data, SLAM, geospatial data) for generating interactive 3D visual scenes• Practical and theoretical knowledge of advanced deep learning approaches applied to computer vision and multimodal data processing• Knowledge and experience of developing generative AI applications • Experience of applying data fusion and machine learning techniques to data rich problems• A high level of ability in the use of Python• Additional experience with C++ is highly desirable• Additional experience with CUDA / GPU optimisation is desirable• Experience of mobile / web application design and development• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey ideas and concepts to a variety of key stakeholders• The ability to act as both a project manager and a lead researcher• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
BENEFITS
As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
• A personal development budget of £5,500 (exclusive of salary). • Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser. • An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.• Full access to university resources to complete the project.• World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.LOCATION
Railscape Limited15 Totman Crescent RayleighEssexSS6 7UYPlease see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk.