AI Solutions Developer (KTP Associate) (EHA2553-0224)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an AI solutions developer to work on a ground-breaking development project in the field of AI data science. You will be working alongside a highly respected academic team and an innovative and successful small company. KTP’s enhance your career by providing an opportunity to lead a challenging project central to a business strategic development and long-term growth. KTP’s offer a generous development budget to augment the Associate’s technical and management skills. 

The project will develop an AI-driven, intelligent cloud-base quoting system platform for the construction of agricultural and industrial building structures. AI-based solutions are already creating a disruptive impact in the construction sector and this project will address key productivity challenges in the design, specification and quoting of new construction projects. The solution developed will improve the pre-sale design processes, reducing errors and rework; automate labour intensive business processes, particularly during quotation and design and pre-sales processes; track project designs throughout the project lifecycle; improve knowledge flows between internal teams and external customers and suppliers; and improve business decision making through advanced analytics.

Our Company Partner: J Wareing & Son Ltd 

Established for over a century, J Wareing is a leading fabricator and constructor of steel framed buildings. Their bespoke structures are used in many different applications from livestock buildings and stables to retail units and industrial premises. They offer clients in the UK and internationally tailor-made solutions to meet their specific requirements, from steel frames and cladding, steel structures in kit format or complete design and build packages.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact: Marcello Trovati, Professor in Computer Science at Marcello.Trovati@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As AI Solutions Developer you will have demonstrable knowledge of:

Machine learning and predictive modelling libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, OpenCV, Scikit-learn, PyTorch,  DL4j)Statistical techniques for data miningApplication development using appropriate programming language (e.g. Python, Java) and JavaScript libraries for web (TensorFlow.js, Brain.js)The development of database systems (SQL and NoSQL)Information and cyber security considerations for cloud services (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud)Unit testing, functional testing and testing frameworks

You will also hold skills in the following:

Strong Interpersonal skillsCommunication skillsStrong project management Ability to think critically to proactively identify and resolve problems 

Rewards & Benefits

A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) Staff benefits scheme, Free foreign language evening classes and discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesOption to join our corporate healthcare schemeEmployee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environmentRelocation Assistance scheme, subject to eligibilityAutomatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8% 

About Us 

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. 

 

Closing Date: 22 Mar 2024

Department: Support

Salary: £38,205 to £42,978 per annum
Fixed Term 30 months