POSITION DETAILS

School of Computer Science
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149
Grade: 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to October 2027
Closing date: 29th April 2025

ABOUT KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme is a government-funded technology transfer initiative that supports partnerships between business and universities, placing graduates on challenging, high profile projects. Further information is available at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/ktp

ROLE SUMMARY

• To facilitate the knowledge transfer of AI software engineering through conducting research.
• To understand the technology transfer challenges and share solutions to address them.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
• To plan, design and deliver the research activities of the KTP programme, and to co-ordinate the research programme with the industrial sponsor of the project.

MAIN DUTIES

• Design and Develop AI-Powered Software: Create, deploy, and maintain robust software solutions that automate and optimize Amazon ad campaigns using AI and machine learning, including LLMs Apply knowledge in a way which develops processes suitable for application in industry.
• Integrate AI for Campaign Management.
• Optimise Amazon Ad Campaigns.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with marketing, data science, and product teams to align AI solutions with business goals.
• Coding and problem-solving: Utilize your coding expertise (e.g., Python, R, JavaScript) to customize and integrate AI tools, build APIs, and create technical solutions for marketing challenges.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, patent searches, and research interviews.
• Develop research objectives for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops a new intellectual understanding.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
• Undertake management/administration arising from research.
• Contribute to enterprise and business development and/or public engagement activities of benefit to the Company or University, often under the supervision of a project leader.
• Collaborate with other key stakeholders to address the project deliverables.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of methods such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews.
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Connect with the other potential end-users of the technology.
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.