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Gen-AI and data analytics researcher – KTP Associate
| Posting date: | 15 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0403-24 |
Summary
This KTP project aims to develop innovative AI and data analytics tools for Netwatch Global to enhance efficiency and reduce fraud in the insurance industry. The main objectives include automating data analysis, flagging fraudulent activities, and providing automated advice to users.
Key focus areas of the project are:
Multimodal data analytics and annotation
Semantic linking of data
Natural Language Processing for textual data
Generative AI for dynamic information processing and user interaction
By addressing these areas, the project seeks to build an internal business capability that optimises processes, improves fraud detection, and offers advanced AI-driven solutions for user interactions and data management within the business.
Candidate Profile: A minimum of a MSc in Machine learning and/or Artificial Intelligence with demonstrable level of expertise in project and research execution.
Essential skills/ experience required include:
A robust knowledge and demonstrable project experience in multimodal data analytics; machine learning and generative AI
Experience in automatic annotation and semantic linking of multimedia assets.
Demonstrable experience in past projects within the field of machine learning, multimodal data analytics is essential.
Experience in Natural Language Processing.
Desirable:
Technical publishing skills, i.e., track record of publications in the field of AI (Machine Learning), gen-AI and multimodal data analytics.
Personal attributes:
An aptitude to learn and solve technical challenges.
The capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Effective communication skills for transferring technology insights from Aston
into Netwatch Global.
Skills in documentation, report writing and presenting for a range of
audiences, as well as knowledge of the project management tools and techniques
Professional integrity, high standard of work and reliability
Additional Benefits and support:
Up to £6000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
Annual leave (25 days p/a)
Professional support and mentorship
Mental Health and wellbeing: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing
Career prospects: 60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP.
This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Netwatch Global Limited and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp
The Company: NWG is an open-source intelligence company, delivering data and intelligence to improve decision making in the Insurance, Corporate Risk, Law Enforcement and the Public Sector as a "managed service" or as SaaS (Software as a Service). The business is scaling up having received investment in September 2023 and currently employs over 60 full time staff. More about the company: https://www.netwatchglobal.com/
Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Amal Htait and Prof Abdul Sadka at Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Netwatch Global Ltd with the support of the IUK-KTN’s Knowledge Transfer Adviser.
Location: You will be based predominantly at Netwatch Global in Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required.
For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Amal Htait, e-mail: a.htait@aston.ac.uk
If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/
Key focus areas of the project are:
Multimodal data analytics and annotation
Semantic linking of data
Natural Language Processing for textual data
Generative AI for dynamic information processing and user interaction
By addressing these areas, the project seeks to build an internal business capability that optimises processes, improves fraud detection, and offers advanced AI-driven solutions for user interactions and data management within the business.
Candidate Profile: A minimum of a MSc in Machine learning and/or Artificial Intelligence with demonstrable level of expertise in project and research execution.
Essential skills/ experience required include:
A robust knowledge and demonstrable project experience in multimodal data analytics; machine learning and generative AI
Experience in automatic annotation and semantic linking of multimedia assets.
Demonstrable experience in past projects within the field of machine learning, multimodal data analytics is essential.
Experience in Natural Language Processing.
Desirable:
Technical publishing skills, i.e., track record of publications in the field of AI (Machine Learning), gen-AI and multimodal data analytics.
Personal attributes:
An aptitude to learn and solve technical challenges.
The capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Effective communication skills for transferring technology insights from Aston
into Netwatch Global.
Skills in documentation, report writing and presenting for a range of
audiences, as well as knowledge of the project management tools and techniques
Professional integrity, high standard of work and reliability
Additional Benefits and support:
Up to £6000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
Annual leave (25 days p/a)
Professional support and mentorship
Mental Health and wellbeing: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing
Career prospects: 60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP.
This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Netwatch Global Limited and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp
The Company: NWG is an open-source intelligence company, delivering data and intelligence to improve decision making in the Insurance, Corporate Risk, Law Enforcement and the Public Sector as a "managed service" or as SaaS (Software as a Service). The business is scaling up having received investment in September 2023 and currently employs over 60 full time staff. More about the company: https://www.netwatchglobal.com/
Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Amal Htait and Prof Abdul Sadka at Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Netwatch Global Ltd with the support of the IUK-KTN’s Knowledge Transfer Adviser.
Location: You will be based predominantly at Netwatch Global in Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required.
For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Amal Htait, e-mail: a.htait@aston.ac.uk
If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/
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