KTP Associate (Data Scientist for ML and AI application development)

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Middlesbrough, England
9 months ago
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This position is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme, funded in part by Innovate UK. It is essential to understand how KTP collaborates with Business and University partners, and the vital role you will play if you secure a KTP Associate position.

This is a 36-month fixed-term contract. You will be employed by Teesside University but will work at the business partner's premises daily.

You will have access to a dedicated training budget for your personal development, industry-leading technology, and supervision from a leading academic research team at Teesside University. The business partner, A.V. Dawson Limited (T/A Port of Middlesbrough), is a multimodal freight logistics and port operator based on the River Tees, North East England.

This KTP aims to develop an AI-powered, self-reflective digital twin of holistic port operations to enhance logistics efficiency and support sustainable growth. This initiative positions the AV Dawson Group and the Port of Middlesbrough as leaders in smart port technology within the evolving Teesside Freeport ecosystem.

For detailed information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please review the Candidate Pack.

The university may ask you to participate in various selection activities as part of the recruitment process.

Please note: This is a two-stage interview process. The first stage will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, and the second stage will be in person, where you will present to a panel.

First Stage Interviews are scheduled for 18 September 2025.

Second Stage Interviews are scheduled for 29 September 2025.

This position is subject to the receipt of grant funding.

Due to UKVI minimum salary thresholds, this role may qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant declaring a disability who meets the minimum job criteria. Please note that during high-volume or seasonal recruitment periods, the number of interviews offered may be limited. For more information, visit the official Disability Confident website.


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