KTP Associate (AI-Driven Design & Business Intelligence Engineer)

Fixed term for 30 months from start date

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation and our teaching staff combine academic excellence, world class research and industrial experience. It offers a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as degree apprenticeships, all informed by a number of active research projects in these areas.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part 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. Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/.

This position is initially for a 30 month fixed term contract, employed by Teesside University but working day to day at TaperedPlus Ltd premises in Stockton on Tees. 

Your role will be to work with the company and academic team to integrate AI technology, utilising NLP and LLM to develop and implement an AI-Driven Design and Business Intelligence System. This will enable the creation of an efficient design process and enhance business operations which will enable significant business growth. 

The appointed candidate will have access to a dedicated £5,000 training budget tailored towards their personal development, access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. 

For the Job Description and Person Specification please review the Candidate Pack.

Please note: This is a two-stage interview position.

First stage interview will take place via Microsoft Teams on 24 January 2025.

Second stage interview will take place in person where you will present to a panel.  

This post is “Subject to receipt of grant funding award”. 

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Apply now if you would like to join us.

For further details of this and other posts, please refer to our website at http://www.tees.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 07/01/2025

Interview date: 24/01/2025

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