This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with the ability and confidence to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with Optegra UK Ltd.

The University of Manchester and Optegra UK are looking to recruit motivated research associate who is passionate about data sciences and healthcare to undertake this 12-month project which has an overall aim of transforming eye care through the use of artificial intelligence.

The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to make a difference to the eyecare services of the future through integration of AI in the clinical decision-making pathways.

Candidates will require a Masters degree in machine learning, data science or related fields

This post is funded through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) award, a UK Government scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry.

Based at Optegra UK in Manchester, the successful candidate will work directly with supervisors from both the University and Optegra UK and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out morehere

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Ajay Harish and Dr Hema Radhakrishnan

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.