Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that helps 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 August International Ltd offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop an intelligent cloud-based system integrated with smart wristbands to detect falls, and monitor the health of disabled and elderly people, improving healthcare quality and efficiency. The system will be designed for iterative development, to respond to future healthcare sector challenges. This post is fixed term for 36 months and is based at August International's offices in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.Duties of the post:The duties of the post will include:* Market and technology review of fall detection and prediction * Select hardware modules and build a cloud IoT platform for fall prediction and prevention* Collect heart rate and blood pressure for emotion detection software development.* Develop machine learning software for fall prediction* Integration and testing of hardware and software being developed* Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the management team.Key Requirements:The post holder must have:* A degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning, or related fields.* Knowledge and experience of advanced software development* Knowledge and experience of embedded systems and robotics* Knowledge and experience of C/C++ Programming* Knowledge and experience of signal processingBenefits:As 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 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.LocationAugust International LtdRawmec Industrial ParkPlumpton RoadHoddesdonHertfordshire EN11 0EEAt 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: Cloud Systems Research Scientist (KTP Associate) jobpack*More information: Working at the University