AI Data Scientist (KTP Associate)

Duties of the post

The duties of the post will include:

• Review the current workflow in the company and specification of the functional requirements of the new system.
• Support company to scale up and exploit new technology.
• Design, develop, and test an initial prototype of AI predictive engine and computer vision system according to the requirement of the project.
• Investigate, implement prototype and embed it into existing system and validation.
• Prepare reports, evaluate, handover, and sign off the project.
• Active engagement in personal development.
• Act as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met to a timely manner.
• Embed technology, train and upskill company staff.
• Participate in academic and/or industrial conferences and other events, to disseminate and present research outcomes to the wider community.

These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, AI or a similar discipline, or equivalent experience

Skills/Knowledge

• Experience handling large, complex datasets, including sales and customer data.
• Knowledge/interest in data science, machine learning algorithms, and computer vision.
• Strong knowledge of machine learning, including time series forecasting, regression models, and neural networks.
• Experience designing, testing, and deploying machine learning models in a controlled environment.
• Experience with computer vision techniques, including image processing, object detection, and pattern recognition.
• Experience of version control using Git.
• Understanding of UI centred product design, as well as data extraction and interrogation.
• Experience of developing and deploying predictive systems in cloud and inhouse servers.
• Experience designing, testing, and deploying machine learning models in a controlled environment.
• Strong mathematical background.
• Knowledge/interest in optimisation, modelling, and algorithm development.
• Experience and knowledge of higher-level programming languages.
• Experience of developing and deploying predictive systems in cloud and inhouse servers.

Attributes

• Interest in data visualisation.
• Ability to lead a complex project with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage expectations in a multi-partner project.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to write technical documentation.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in a team.
• Willingness to lead knowledge transfer activities, including training and presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal with clients and good relationship building skills.
• Being able to work in a fast-moving environment, listening to feedback and working collaboratively.

Benefits

As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:

• A personal development budget of £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.

The University of Essex in partnership with Unisurge offers an exciting opportunity to revolutionise the medical supply industry by developing a demand prediction model for surgical procedure packs.

This post is full-time and fixed term for 36 months. The post will be based at Unisurge’s offices in Newmarket, Suffolk.