Technical Consultant (KTP Associate)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop innovative AI-led plug-ins and interventions, and to transform the Business Computer Projects Accord warehouse management system (WMS) software by optimising labour and warehouse management functionalities within the product architecture.

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Business Computer Projects (BCP)’s premises in Stockport.

Qualifications we require

• Hold, or be about to obtain, an honours degree (2.1 or 1st) OR master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).

Application requirements

• Able to communicate complex technical information to non-experts and engage with stakeholders
• Commitment to excellence with independent and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Sound technical understanding of the deployment of technology/software solutions covering areas such as context-aware AI, HR analytics and logistics, optimisation techniques for labour and warehouse management
• Experience of applying Machine Learning algorithms (clustering algorithms (K-means), genetic algorithms, and reinforcement learning) and end-user piloting of software systems – including technical attributes and legal/commercial considerations.
• Strong knowledge of Python and experience with machine learning libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Industry experience in supporting/leading/training software development and AI projects or similar technology-led strategic growth/product initiatives.
• Exposure to good scientific practice.
• You must be willing to travel in the UK and abroad (as required) and to attend training, conferences, etc.

Please note that this role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your current right to work is due to expire before the end of the contract, you will be required to apply for an appropriate visa to cover the full duration of the contract, prior to commencing employment. Should you be successful in securing this KTP contract, our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team will be able to advise and support you through the process.

Benefits

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• Opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
• Opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Seun Ajao, S.Ajao@mmu.ac.uk or Dr Kate Mcfarlane, K.Macfarlane@mmu.ac.uk.

2-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop innovative AI-led plug-ins and interventions, and to transform the Business Computer Projects Accord warehouse management system (WMS) software by optimising labour and warehouse management functionalities within the product architecture.