KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (KTP)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: http://ktp.innovateuk.org/ The University of Essex currently run more KTP programmes than any other university in the East of England or London and is a top ten UK university for managing KTP programmes. 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 24 months and is based at Hood Group Ltd, Southend-on-Sea. DUTIES OF THE POST The main duties of the post will include:
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 874693/873521).*Further Detail: KTP Associate (Data Scientist) jobpack*More Information: Working at the University