KTP Associate, Research Scientist (Software Engineering and AI)

University of the West of Scotland – School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Paisley campus

Booth Welsh (Company Irvine, Ayrshire based)

Full time: 35.25 hours per week

Fixed Term: 36 months

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Booth Welsh aims to modernise and automate engineering workflows. The project will involve developing advanced cloud-native software and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) to streamline operations, improve productivity, and optimise team interactions across various departments at Booth Welsh. These advancements will drive innovation in workflow automation, significantly enhancing efficiency in system engineering and control processes. This initiative will enhance Booth Welsh's technological capabilities and solidify its position as a leader in digital engineering solutions.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Minimum MSc/MEng in Computing Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in test-driven, cloud-native and agile software development methodologies, software documentation, commercialisation, version control, IP, technical writing, and user training.
• Experience in Python, Java, C/C++; hands-on experience in database management systems (e.g., MySQL); Large Language Models with proven track record in developing and implementing feature extraction and classification and data visualisation algorithms.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to present complex information in an accessible way.

If you have questions about this vacancy contact:

Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir (Muhammad.Shakir@uws.ac.uk) or Hugh Welsh (hugh.welsh@boothwelsh.co.uk)

About the company:

Booth Welsh Automation Limited (trading as Booth Welsh) was incorporated in 1989 and is an engineering technology company providing integrated engineering services to the process industries and manufacturing. We specialise in process engineering and design including process automation and systems integration, electrical and instrumentation design, piping design, civil and structural engineering, control panel design, control panel build & installation, and asset management services. Booth Welsh is the parent company of iTech (Scotland) Ltd, a business incorporated in 2011, specialising in control system integration and is a Siemens Solutions Partner.

Mainly operating in the UK, but with international experience and capability, the business has built long standing relationships with a growing list of global companies within the Oil and Gas, Nuclear Power, Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Food & Beverage and Defence industries, including Veola, GSK, EDF, Diageo, BOC, Novartis, Merck, Thermofisher Scientific and AkzoNobel.

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. Please visit: www.uws.ac.uk/business/knowledge-expertise/knowledge-transfer-partnerships

Why UWS?:

KTP is a strategic priority at UWS. The only Scottish University with a dedicated KTP Centre dedicated to supporting your KTP and professional development journey.

Closing Date: Monday 18^th November 2024

Interview Date: week commencing 2^nd December 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.

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