AI & ML Researcher for Harbour Digital Twin (KTP Associate)

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Dover Harbour Board – owner and operator of the Port of Dover.

The University of Manchester and Dover Harbour Board are looking to recruit a KTP Associate to undertake this 33-month project which has an overall aim of developing a physics-based and AI augmented Digital Twin tool, which will provide simulation of fluid flow patterns to support analysis of navigation environment at the Port of Dover.

The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to work with a team of academics, industry practitioners and another KTP associate, and translate AI & Machine Learning techniques to an important industry sector of port transportation.

Candidates will require a PhD or Master's degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Physics, Marine Technology) as well as academic or industrial experience in the fields of Simulation, Hydrodynamics or Digital Twin.

This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry.

Based at the Port of Dover (Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover CT17 9BU), the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and Dover Harbour Board and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.

Due to the nature of the funding, KTP Associates who have already completed a KTP are not eligible to apply.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme.
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Arijit De, Assistant Professor in Management, Alliance Manchester Business School
Email: arijit.de@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Dr Yu-wang Chen, Professor of Decision Sciences and Business Analytics, Alliance Manchester Business School
Email: yu-wang.chen@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Mr Timothy Van Vugt, Strategy Manager, Dover Harbour Board (Port of Dover
Email: Timothy.vanvugt@portofdover.com

General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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