School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are government-funded collaborations between universities and businesses. In KTPs, academics and company representatives jointly supervise a KTP Associate who is based in the company, with the goal of improving their competitiveness and productivity. KTPs serve to make better use of the knowledge, technology and skills generated by universities, colleges and research organisations.
Further information is available at: www.ktponline.org.uk
THE PROJECT
The University of Essex in partnership with Industrial Robotic Solutions (IRS) offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop an innovative, robotic vision guided grasping system for the autonomous picking and placing of chicken and bacon slices into UK factory made sandwiches.
This post is fixed term for 28 months and is based primarily between the University of Essex Innovation Centre, where IRS will be building out an R&D capability alongside Lead Engineer and Company Supervisor, Carl Griffiths, and the test production line at Raynor's Foods (Essex).
DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
KEY REQUIREMENTS
The post holder must have:
QUALIFICATIONS
PERSONAL SKILLS
LOCATION
This post is based primarily between the University of Essex Innovation Centre and the test production line at Raynor's Foods.
University of Essex Innovation Centre:
University of Essex Colchester Campus,
Boundary Rd,
Colchester,
CO4 3ZQ
Raynor’s Foods:
Widford Industrial Estate,
4 Farrow Rd,
Chelmsford
CM1 3TH
At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity 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, faiths and backgrounds, where you can find the world in one place.
To support this commitment we have our Global Forum, a staff-led network that promotes and celebrates the rich cultural diversity among Essex staff, and our Colchester campus based Faith Centre, which hosts regular services, meetings and events organised by our chaplains and faith representatives. For more information see: https://www.essex.ac.uk/life/student-facilities/religion-and-faith
Please 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 telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 876559).
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