JockeyCam Data Analyst (KTP Associate)

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. 

This role may be subject to additional background screening. 

This new full-time post is available for two years.

Summary of the role

An exciting opportunity has become available to work on a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and JockeyCam Ltd. The KTP will develop new methods to capture and analyse data on horse and athlete movement in horseracing and other sports. The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Exeter and will be based at JockeyCam’s premises in Chepstow, Wales.

Company Information:

JockeyCam are industry leaders in athlete POV cameras. The aim is to put people where the action is, designing products with athletes in mind. They provide live broadcast HD video services from wearable cameras, in horseracing and other sports.

Qualification / skills we require:

• An upper second or first class degree and/or Masters (or PhD at Grade F) in computer science, mechanical or electrical engineering, data science, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, statistics or a related discipline.
• Experience collecting and processing data.
• Experience in coding, big data handling and transfer and relevant relational databases.
• Significant experience of using statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• An analytical approach to problem solving, with keen attention to detail.
• High levels of adaptability and the capacity to drive forward a project in a dynamic and rapidly changing context.
• Exceptional self-management, communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to transfer knowledge to a wide variety of audiences.

Benefits:

• A £4,000 training budget with 10% of your working time dedicated to personal development.
• A unique and challenging career opportunity, working with both industry and academia.

• The successful applicant will develop a wide range of industrial and research skills for their future career, utilising the skills and knowledge of company supervisors, as well as benefitting from continuous academic support.

Applications should be made via our website. For more information and to apply online please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/jobs Please quote reference number P87142 in any correspondence.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).     

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Further information

Please contact Dr Genevieve Williams, Senior Lecturer in the Exeter Sport and Health Sciences department, 01392 723899, G.K.R.Williams@exeter.ac.uk or Lucy Ralph, Head of Operations at JockeyCam, lucy@jockeycam.net.

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