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Form of workUniversity of the West of Scotland in Partnership with Frog Systems Limited
School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Company base: Glasgow
KTP Associate - Research Scientist (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision) - REQ000079
Salary: Up to £36,000 plus £5,000 personal development budget and the opportunity to do a higher degree at no cost
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 14 Months
Opportunity to register free of charge for a Higher Degree (Ph.D.)
The company
Frog Systems, was incorporated in 2014 and was named as a finalists in the Tech4Good Awards 2020, DigitalAgenda Workplace Innovation Awards, won the UK Startup Summit and have justbeen named a Scottish Regional Finalist in the Tech Nation 3.0 Rising StarsAward and 'one of the startups 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, toothers who are facing their own personal challenges.
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.
- You will 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 successful candidate should have the following:
- 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 required for the KTP Associate:
- 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
Closing date: Thursday 7th March 2024
Interview date: Monday 18th March 2024
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.
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.
