AI Engineer (KTP Associate, Fixed-Term)

About the role

If you are a highly motivated graduate or postgraduate looking to fast-track your career in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Computing by working for a rapidly growing, pioneering tech company, then this unique opportunity as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate could be your perfect launchpad.

What is KTP?

The KTP scheme is a UK-wide programme that has been helping businesses to innovate and grow for 50 years. The KTP programme is funded by Innovate UK, the UK government's innovation agency. It is one of the UK’s most prestigious graduate schemes, renowned for creating some of the brightest and best future business leaders

About the Role

We are seeking an AI/ML engineer to join our KTP project between Cold Banana, a leading tech agency based in Bournemouth, and Bournemouth University (BU). This project aims to develop advanced AI-powered product and sales solutions for the construction industry to enhance Cold Banana’s profile and product offering in this sector.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment:  Cold Banana is a rapidly expanding company that is reshaping the tech industry.
• Academic Excellence: BU is at the forefront of AI and Cloud Computing research. The project's supervisors, Prof. Marcin Budka and Dr Nicholas Mavengere, have extensive experience in AI and Cloud Computing solutions research and its industrial applications.
• Professional Growth: This role offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement, with 10% of your time allocated to personal development and a dedicated personal development budget of £5,000.

Your Profile:

• Graduate or postgraduate (or equivalent knowledge and experience) with a strong background in AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML libraries.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Experience with commercial platforms would be advantageous.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Good project management skills and the ability to navigate technical and resource challenges.

Location:

You’ll be employed by Bournemouth University but will primarily work within Cold Banana in Bournemouth.

This position is available on a fixed-term basis for 30 months. 

Our vibrant Faculty of Media, Science & Technology encompasses a wide range of disciplines across four Schools: the School of Computing & Engineering, the National Centre for Computer Animation, The Media School and the School of Psychology. The breadth of subject areas in the Faculty means our cutting-edge research is delivering real benefits to digital creative industries, simulation domains, cyber security, human centred artificial intelligence, cognitive science and many others. Our staff base includes high profile researchers who are involved in both UK and global consortia of externally funded collaborations, furthering knowledge in the aforementioned areas plus many more, thus providing significant impact to the economy as well as society and, ultimately, the quality of living across the globe.

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.