Data Solutions Engineer (KTP Associate)

at  Edge Hill University

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a ground-breaking product development project in the field of AI data science, with a highly respected academic team and an innovative and successful mid-sized charity.
The project offers highly rewarding opportunity to make a transformative impact, with exciting challenges to address from the technical, legal and ethical context of the technology and data. The project utilising the latest academic thinking and novel data science approaches to deliver real impact on policy and practice, improving the life chances of young people.
KTPs enhance your career by providing an opportunity to lead a challenging project central to an organisation’s strategic development and long-term growth. They also have a health staff development budget for the Associate.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• To play a leading role in the delivery of the KTP, working with all stakeholders to ensure efficiency and success
• To develop the full system and user requirements for the proposed solution
• To work closely with the academic and company teams to address technical and/or reseach challenges arising from the project

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Yannis Korkontzelos, Professor in Computer Science (Data Analytics) at Korkonty@edgehill.ac.uk.
About You

As Data Solutions Engineer you will:

• Possess academic and/or professional experience in machine or deep learning development/engineering. An MSc in a relevant Computer Science discipline is essential.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and proficiency in Python as the primary language used for deep learning development. Knowledge of different machine learning algorithms and deep learning models is also essential, along with understanding and/or experience of developing technologies using Large Language Models.
• Be able to critically analyse literature, with an ability to assess trends and evaluate risks and opportunities. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills for regular liaison with project stakeholders, be highly organised, and able to work to strict deadlines.

Internal staff wishing to apply for a fixed term role as a secondment opportunity must discuss this with their existing line manager before applying.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• Free foreign language, and Sign Language evening classes
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.

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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 33 months
Pay: £39,105.00-£43,878.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EHA2617-012

• To play a leading role in the delivery of the KTP, working with all stakeholders to ensure efficiency and success
• To develop the full system and user requirements for the proposed solution
• To work closely with the academic and company teams to address technical and/or reseach challenges arising from the projec