School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Vision Research Scientist - KTP Associate

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Up to £34.5k + £5k personal development budget + opportunity to do a higher degree at no cost;

Fixed Term 30 months (with potential for permanent employment)

Opportunity to register free of charge for a Higher Degree (Ph.D.)

Gain management experience and training

Apply your degree and lead your own project in a business

Work with senior company management to realise benefits to the business

The School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences at UWS is well established and an internationally recognised academic centre.

Frog Systems, was incorporated in 2014 and was named as a finalists in the Tech4Good Awards 2020, Digital Agenda Workplace Innovation Awards, won the UK Start-up Summit and have jus tbeen named a Scottish Regional Finalist in the Tech Nation 3.0 Rising Stars Award and 'one of the start-ups to watch in 2021' by DIGIT.FYI.

Frog Systems has developed the first dedicated mental health and wellbeing video platform to utilise the power of the lived experience to communicate positive messages of hope and support, from those that have survived dark times, to others who are facing their own personal challenges.

Find out more by visiting: https://frogsystems.co.uk/

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Frog Systems are offering an exciting opportunity to a post graduate in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology or with a relevant degree involving a significant amount of software development to support Frog Systems.  Given the strategic important of the project, Frog’s management have indicated their intention to retain the associate post-KTP subject to performance.

Additional internationally recognised academic support will be provided by a close community of industry-focused inter-disciplinary research groups (AVCN and AHCSE) and the successful applicant should exhibit entrepreneurial flair, and proactively communicate with researchers throughout the University.

About KTP:

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK.  It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.  Please visit: www.ktpws.org.uk or contact Stuart Mckay (stuart.mckay@uws.ac.uk)

The successful candidate must possess:

As a minimum, educated to post graduate level in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology or a relevant degree that combines aspects of software development

Experience of software development in C/C++, Python or Matlab, APIs (client and server); GNU/Linux; HTML/CSS; Mathematical modelling; Perl; PHP; Scalable services and familiarity with the following technologies would be an advantage: image/video processing, artificial neural network, deep learning, recommendation systems, design and develop data science solutions within a dynamic business/ academic environment; understanding of agile software development methodologies; including software documentation, technical writing, preparation, and delivery of user training; experience of systems integration and optimisation challenges and approaches;

Essential skills we require as a minimum:

Organisational skills with the ability to plan under own initiative and to work to deadlines

Good communication and interpersonal skills including report writing

Ability to collaborate with colleagues and sharing expertise.

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Ability to understand and process data

If you have questions about this vacancy contact:

T: Prof Naeem Ramzan, 0141 848 3648 or Mr Phil Worms/Dr Stuart Duncan

E: naeem.ramzan@uws.ac.uk or  phil@frog.net / stuart@frog.net

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Further information, including details of how to apply are available at https://jobs.uws.ac.uk/

Closing Date:          22 July 2021

Interview Date:       Friday 6^th August 2021

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.