Research Associate in Machine Learning for Smart Sensing (KTP Associate) in Other

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and self-motivated AI Graduate to work closely with Tangi0 Ltd (TG0) – a young and innovation led company based in Clapham, London – and develop a machine learning system for recognising tactile gestures measured with TG0’s smart touch sensitive material.

This position is a key role within a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) – a collaborative project between Tangi0 Ltd and the University of Leicester.

What can you expect from this job?

You will be responsible for leading and delivering a challenging and strategic R&D project that directly impacts the business, with the opportunity to be a champion of real change.

You will receive input and support from an academic team with specialist knowledge and experience relevant to the project.
We will provide a £4,000 training budget that is tailored to your personal development needs, along with two free residential management training courses at the beginning of the project.
You will have the opportunity to deliver high impact outcomes within a business, whilst learning at the same time – a significant contribution to your long-term career progression.

Company information

Based in London, Tangi0 Ltd is a young innovation led company working in the field of gesture recognition. Driven by artificial intelligence algorithms and advanced signal processing, TG0's platform technology can accurately detect variations in touch across a single flexible surface. Since its launch in 2016, Tangi0 Ltd has worked with high profile brands and manufacturers in the automotive sector and built a patent portfolio with more than ten international entries to date. (https://tg0.co.uk/)

About you

Qualifications

The Associate should have an MSc or a PhD degree in mathematics, computer science or engineering or a related area.

Skills

The Associate should have the following skill set:

Knowledge of embedded systems and software development for embedded systems
Knowledge of C/C++

Ideally you will also have familiarity with:

Hardware engineering
Applied statistics
Basis/fundamentals of testing/verification
Python, XML
Tensorflow

Salary

£28,000 -£32,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, plus a £4,000 personal development budget.

This appointment is for a period of 24 months on a fixed term contract basis with a strong possibility of conversion into a permanent R&D role at TG0 Ltd subject to performance and suitable role availability.

Location

TG0 Ltd, Lion Yard, 10 Tremadoc Rd, Ferndale, London SW4 7NQ with occasional regular travel to the University of Leicester.

Additional information

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Evgeny Mirkes (School of Mathematics - em322@leicester.ac.uk)

KTP supports partnerships between business and universities or research organisations, placing graduates (KTP Associates), to work on challenging, high profile projects.

Accelerate your career
Gain valuable experience and marketable, highly transferable skills
Earn a competitive salary
Receive practical and formal management training and development
Opportunity for a professional qualification
Enjoy an excellent chance of a permanent post with the company

Further information about KTP and the advantages of being a KTP Associate can be found at: http://ktp.innovateuk.org

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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