Position: AI Engineer (KTP Associate)
Based at: The Real Birth Company, Manchester
Salary: Up to £40,740
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 2‑year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop enhanced data‑driven capabilities within a digital maternity health platform. The project focuses on improving how personalised information is generated and used to support preparation, learning, outcomes, and service improvement across maternity care settings. You will be employed and supported by an academic team from the University, while based at The Real Birth Company’s premises in Manchester.
Company Information
The Real Birth Company focuses on evidence‑based maternity care. For more information, visit https://realbirthcompany.com/.
Qualifications We Require
Hold, or be about to obtain, an honours degree (2.1 or 1st) or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).
Application Requirements
- Programming languages (Python, PHP, MySQL, etc.) and API development (RESTful, GraphQL, etc.)
- Deep learning approaches (Multi‑Layer Perceptrons, Recurrent Neural Networks, etc.)
- AI model training and deployment
- Natural language processing and large language models
- Responsible, ethical, and explainable AI (SHAP values or LIME)
- Cloud and offline data‑storage solutions; ability to create robust, efficient data architectures
- Full‑life‑cycle data pipeline management
- Data and information visualisation and user interface design
- Commitment to excellence with independent and collaborative problem‑solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to non‑experts and engage with stakeholders
- Multilingual skills
- Industry experience in data‑science projects, project management, and regulatory approvals
- Knowledge or interest in the healthcare and/or maternity sector
Note: This role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your right to work is due to expire before the contract ends, you must apply for an appropriate visa before commencing employment. Successful candidates will receive assistance from our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team.
About KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been fostering innovation for 50 years by connecting businesses with academic expertise to develop and deliver innovative ideas. Approximately 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases, and over 800 graduates participate in KTPs, creating transformative three‑way partnerships that drive growth.
Benefits
- £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
- Opportunity to register for a higher degree at a reduced cost
- Potential for a permanent position with the company (70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project)
Contact
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Nader Virk (n.virk@mmu.ac.uk) or Dr Indranath Chatterjee (i.chatterjee@mmu.ac.uk).
Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
Due to the nature of KTP funding, applicants who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.
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