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University of the West of Scotland in Partnership with Raven Controls Limited

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical SciencesKTP Associate NLP & Machine Learning Research ScientistCompany Based - GlasgowREQ001219Salary up to 34,500 per annum plus 5,000 personal development budgetFull-time: 35 Hours per weekFixed Term: 30 months with potential for permanent employment

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and Raven Controls 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 Raven Controls. You will assist in the development of Raven Controls revolutionary event management. This involves inventing novel methods for NLP, data mining and data analysis using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. You will work as part of the team to enhance the software to be used in the distributed environments. Since we are pioneers in the field, you will help us discover and apply innovative approaches to our existing technology. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team, collaborating with colleagues and sharing expertise. You will be able to demonstrate a proven interest in machine learning and NLP along with a sound knowledge of the C/C++/Python programming language.

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to register free of charge for a Higher Degree (Masters or Ph.D.), receive training in Chartered Management Institute (level 5), work with senior company management to realise benefits to the business and apply their degree and lead their own project in a business environment.

Raven Controls Limited was founded based of the MD's ten years experience of working in the Police force in Emergencies and Counter-Terrorism Planning and from his other business ID Resilience - which was formed to test and exercise clients' crisis management plans in a safe and secure environment. Incorporated in May 2017, Raven Controls Limited have developed a digital platform (web-optimised version of their Raven App) to provide real-time situational awareness for all stakeholders involved in event and venue management (particularly for crisis and incident management).

This allows users to stay in control and continuously informed through Raven's issue management system with integrated emergency management principles at its heart.

Find out more by visiting: https://ravencontrols.com/

Given the strategic important of the project, Raven Controls management have indicated their intention to retain the associate post-KTP subject to performance.

About KTP:This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK. Its 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: http://www.uws.ac.uk/ktp for more information or contact Stuart Mckay at stuart.mckay@uws.ac.uk.

The University of the West of Scotland is committed to supporting your personal development and providing an inclusive working environment. UWS has an Athena SWAN bronze award, is a disability confident employer and welcomes other under-represented groups, as such we particularly encourage applications to support our diversity agenda.

Further information is available by contacting;Professor Naeem Ramzan: naeem.ramzan@uws.ac.uk ; 0141 848 3648 orMr Ian Kerr, Raven Controls: ian@ravencontrols.co.uk

Further information, including details of how to apply are available at https://jobs.uws.ac.uk/

Closing Date: Sunday 15th August 2021Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 30th August 2021

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.

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