ML/NLP Engineer (KTP Associate)

The University of Essex, in partnership with Chorus Intelligence Limited (Chorus), offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop AI / NLP functionality within the Chorus Intelligence System. This post is fixed term for 24 months and is based at Chorus’ offices in Woodbridge, Suffolk.

DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:
• Working with and find suitable approaches to processing large volumes of unstructured data
• Seamlessly integrating NLP/AI functionality within an existing system
• Handling very confidential processes and data, and implementing cyber security measures such as security by design
• Working with developers and stakeholders on beta testing
• Contributing to the writing of academic papers
• To act as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline
• MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, or related area with industrial experience in NLP

Skills:
• Strong programming skills
• Knowledge and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Experience in Python and relevant NLP libraries
• Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• Experience in using Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques for large scale textual data
• Strong mathematical foundation and expertise in Machine Learning principles
• Experience in using Large Language Models in real-world use cases
• Knowledge about Structured and Unstructured data
• Knowledge of databases
• An understanding of cyber security and GDPR
• Knowledge about software security (security by design)
• Knowledge about the implementation of basic privacy and authentication techniques in Python
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Project and budget management skills
• Ability to write technical documentation/academic papers

Attributes:
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Being able to work in a fast-moving environment, listening to feedback and working collaboratively

Experience:
• Experience of directly dealing with clients and good relationship building skills

Other
• The successful applicant will need to meet the requirements of a full security check and gain UK Security Clearance and NPPV Level 3, which requires 5 years UK residency.

You are required to develop AI / NLP functionality within the Chorus Intelligence System. You will work with and find suitable approaches to processing large volumes of unstructured data. You are required to seamlessly integrate NLP/AI functionality within an existing system. You will handle very confidential processes and data, to implement cyber security measures such as security by design. You will work with developers and stakeholders on beta testing. You will contribute to the writing of academic papers. You will act as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met.