KTPKnowledge 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 Provide CIC offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate to contribute to the creation of a ground-breaking decision making engine using AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to reduce the frequency of face-to-face clinician appointments in a defined healthcare test area, guided by psychosocial research into acceptance and adoption of technological innovations in healthcare. This post is fixed term for 36 months and is based at Provide's offices in Colchester.DUTIES OF THE POSTThe duties of the post will include:
* Investigation and implementation of machine learning algorithms.* Investigation of NLP, text analysis and machine learning techniques applied to health electronic records.* Design and development of a commercial decision-making software service tool for different platforms, including mobile and web apps.* Embedding technology and upskilling company staff.* Supporting company scale up and exploitation of new technology.* Participate in academic or industrial conferences and other events, to disseminate and present our research to the wider community.KEY REQUIREMENTSThe postholder must have:
* BSc in Computer Science or a related discipline. * Commercial experience in applied data science techniques - preferably in healthcare.* Good theoretical and applied knowledge of mathematical methods for data science, including foundational topics such as calculus, linear algebra, statistics and optimisation.* Good knowledge of at least one computer language (eg. Python, Java, R, MATLAB, etc.) and related data science stack (eg. Numpy, Scikit-learn, Scipy, Xgboost).*Good knowledge of machine learning algorithms (eg. Neural Networks, Decision trees, SVM, etc.) and related software libraries (eg. Keras, Lasagne, Tensorflow, Theano, etc.).
BENEFITSAs a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
* A personal development budget of GBP 6,000 (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. * Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.LOCATIONProvide CIC900 The CrescentColchester Business ParkColchesterEssexCO4 9YQAt 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 873461/ 874588 / 873521).*Further detail: AI Data Scientist (KTP Associate) jobpack*More information: Working at the University