KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (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: www.ktponline.org.uk
THE PROJECTThe University of Essex in partnership with Hood Group Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to embed machine learning and principles of AI technology within the Hood Group platform to support their data-driven growth strategy. This post is fixed term for 13.5 months.DUTIES OF THE POST Technical and Research Duties* Review of current technology and preparation of a development roadmap. * Data gathering, refinement and assessment. * Analyse and collate results for reports, presentations and publications.* Machine learning algorithms developed, techniques refined and tested.* Development of real-time web analytics, recommender systems and reinforcement learning.* Develop a suitable Test Suite. * Develop neural sampling methods. * Embedding a new machine learning capability and statistical modelling into a live web platform.* Developing connections/networks/patterns across Hood Group mediums. * Draft research papers for conferences and publication, collaboratively with the academic team. Project Management Duties* Organise regular technical project reviews with the academic team and Hood Group. * Work collaborative with the Data Science team at Hood Group and academics and researchers at the university. * Deal with project issues which may affect commercial and research objectives and deadlines. * Provide regular updates on progress to the project team via oral and written reports and presentations. * Manage and update the project risk log. * Manage project budgets, specifically travel, consumables and personal development budgets. * Embedding of knowledge within the company to ensure technology transfer, including development of training guidance and processes. KEY REQUIREMENTSThe post holder must have:
* BSc in Computer Science or a related discipline.* Good theoretical and applied knowledge in a range of statistical and computational techniques, including regression and classification methods, machine learning and data visualisation.* Good knowledge and experience of high level programming languages (preferably R, C#, Java or Python).* Experience of project management to successful conclusion and working within a team, preferably in a commercial environment.BENEFITSAs a KTP Associate, the post offers the following benefits:
* A personal development budget of GBP 2,500 (exclusive of salary). * Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KT Adviser. * An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.* Full access to university resources to complete the project. LOCATION Hood Group Ltd1 Maitland HouseWarrior SquareSouthend-on-SeaSS1 2JYAt the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for 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 telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).*Further detail: Data Scientist (KTP Associate) jobpack*More information: Working at the University