ML/ NLP Engineer (KTP Associate)

KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations. Further information is available at: www.ktponline.org.uk.

THE PROJECT
The University of Essex, in partnership with Chorus Intelligence Limited (Chorus), offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to develop AI / NLP functionality within the Chorus Intelligence System. This post is fixed-term for 24 months and is based at Chorus’ offices in Woodbridge, Suffolk.

DUTIES OF THE POST
The duties of the post will include:

• Working with and find suitable approaches to processing large volumes of unstructured data.
• Seamlessly integrating NLP/AI functionality within an existing system.
• Handling very confidential processes and data, and implementing cyber security measures such as security by design.
• Working with developers and stakeholders on beta testing.
• Contributing to the writing of academic papers.
• Acting as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, or related area with industrial experience in NLP.

Skills:

• Strong programming skills.
• Knowledge and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Experience in Python and relevant NLP libraries.
• Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
• Experience in using Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques for large scale textual data.
• Strong mathematical foundation and expertise in Machine Learning principles.
• Experience in using Large Language Models in real-world use cases.
• Knowledge about Structured and Unstructured data.
• Knowledge of databases.
• An understanding of cyber security and GDPR.
• Knowledge about software security (security by design).
• Knowledge about the implementation of basic privacy and authentication techniques in Python.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Project and budget management skills.
• Ability to write technical documentation/academic papers.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Being able to work in a fast-moving environment, listening to feedback and working collaboratively.

Experience:

• Experience of directly dealing with clients and good relationship building skills.

Other

• Can meet the requirements of a full security check and gain UK Security Clearance and NPPV Level 3.

BENEFITS
As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:

• A personal development budget of £4000 (exclusive of salary).
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
• An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
• Full access to university resources to complete the project.
• World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.

LOCATION
Chorus Intelligence Ltd
6 Quay Point
Station Road
Woodbridge
IP12 4AL

Office based Monday to Thursday and work from home on Fridays.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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