AI Data Scientist - KTP Associate
University of Warwick
Full Time
33000 - 36500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Fixed-term contract until 01/10/2024, 1.0 FTE.
We offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to manage a collaborative innovation partnership between Warwick Business School, the University of Warwick and Morgan Sports Law, a company that specialises in sports arbitration and litigation.
We are looking to recruit a graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or another quantitative subject, to undertake this 18-month project. The overall aim of this project is to develop Data Science and Machine Learning solutions to automate text extraction and analysis.
The successful applicant will work with large, unstructured datasets of documents and will be responsible for developing deep learning NLP models and for providing the partner company with the necessary expertise and infrastructure for its future development.
The position offers:
The successful applicant will routinely work directly with a wide range of Morgan Sports Law personnel, including those in the legal, innovation, marketing, finance, and management teams.
The working model for the successful candidate will be a hybrid one, with some of the week being based remotely (either at home or at Morgan Sports Law’s London office) and the rest of the time in person at Morgan Sports Law’s offices in Oxted. They will work directly with supervisors from both the University and Morgan Sports Law and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.
For an informal discussion of this role, please contact: [email protected] (Morgan Sports Law) or [email protected] / [email protected] (University of Warwick).
Interview date: TBC
Please note that, due to the confidentiality of the project, the level of detail disclosed in initial discussions with candidates will be limited in some respects (full details would be disclosed at an appropriate stage of the application process).
About KTP
This post is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) initiative funded by Innovate UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK-wide programme that has been helping businesses for the past 45 years to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK Knowledge Base. If you want to apply your degree and experience, start a “real job” straight away and gain a professional qualification, then a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is what you're looking for. For further information visit http://ktp.innovateuk.org/.
About Morgan Sports Law and The Academic Team
Morgan Sports Law: Morgan Sports Law was founded in 2013, and now comprises the largest dedicated sports disputes resolution team in Europe. This project falls within the remit of Morgan Sports Law’s Innovation Team, led by Richard Martin (Partner). Richard has overall responsibility for the project within Morgan Sports Law, but will also directly supervise the successful candidate alongside Sam Comb (Trainee Solicitor).
The Academic Team: This is a project supported by an experienced academic team at the University of Warwick. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) will be supervised by Dr Zhewei Zhang and Professor Joe Nandhakumar, and be associated with the Warwick Business School (WBS), a research-led, triple-accredited university-based business school with a portfolio of world-class programmes.
We offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to manage a collaborative innovation partnership between Warwick Business School, the University of Warwick and Morgan Sports Law, a company that specialises in sports arbitration and litigation.
We are looking to recruit a graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or another quantitative subject, to undertake this 18-month project. The overall aim of this project is to develop Data Science and Machine Learning solutions to automate text extraction and analysis.
The successful applicant will work with large, unstructured datasets of documents and will be responsible for developing deep learning NLP models and for providing the partner company with the necessary expertise and infrastructure for its future development.
The position offers:
- An exciting project that combines innovative multidisciplinary research and new techniques from data science and machine learning with an impactful commercial application.
- Opportunity to influence the operations and strategy of the largest dedicated sports disputes resolution team in Europe, which routinely acts in some of the world’s highest profile sports disputes (see for example the cases of Tyson Fury, Dillian Whyte, Chris Froome and Maria Sharapova).
The successful applicant will routinely work directly with a wide range of Morgan Sports Law personnel, including those in the legal, innovation, marketing, finance, and management teams.
- The invaluable experience of independently managing a high-profile project.
- Access to a budget of £3000 for professional development and training.
- Mentoring and support from academic staff and industry professionals alike.
The working model for the successful candidate will be a hybrid one, with some of the week being based remotely (either at home or at Morgan Sports Law’s London office) and the rest of the time in person at Morgan Sports Law’s offices in Oxted. They will work directly with supervisors from both the University and Morgan Sports Law and will use the facilities and resources of both organisations.
For an informal discussion of this role, please contact: [email protected] (Morgan Sports Law) or [email protected] / [email protected] (University of Warwick).
Interview date: TBC
Please note that, due to the confidentiality of the project, the level of detail disclosed in initial discussions with candidates will be limited in some respects (full details would be disclosed at an appropriate stage of the application process).
About KTP
This post is part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) initiative funded by Innovate UK. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a UK-wide programme that has been helping businesses for the past 45 years to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK Knowledge Base. If you want to apply your degree and experience, start a “real job” straight away and gain a professional qualification, then a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is what you're looking for. For further information visit http://ktp.innovateuk.org/.
About Morgan Sports Law and The Academic Team
Morgan Sports Law: Morgan Sports Law was founded in 2013, and now comprises the largest dedicated sports disputes resolution team in Europe. This project falls within the remit of Morgan Sports Law’s Innovation Team, led by Richard Martin (Partner). Richard has overall responsibility for the project within Morgan Sports Law, but will also directly supervise the successful candidate alongside Sam Comb (Trainee Solicitor).
The Academic Team: This is a project supported by an experienced academic team at the University of Warwick. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) will be supervised by Dr Zhewei Zhang and Professor Joe Nandhakumar, and be associated with the Warwick Business School (WBS), a research-led, triple-accredited university-based business school with a portfolio of world-class programmes.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Data Scientist (KTP Associate) is to manage a collaborative innovation partnership between Warwick Business School, the University of Warwick and Morgan Sports Law, a company that specialises in sports arbitration and litigation. The overall aim of this project is to develop Data Science and Machine Learning solutions to automate text extraction and analysis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
The role of the Data Scientist (KTP Associate) is to manage a collaborative innovation partnership between Warwick Business School, the University of Warwick and Morgan Sports Law, a company that specialises in sports arbitration and litigation. The overall aim of this project is to develop Data Science and Machine Learning solutions to automate text extraction and analysis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Liaise and collaborate with the relevant Morgan Sports Law staff and gain understanding of the commercial environment the company operates in.
- Carry out research to identify, evaluate and solve problems relevant to the company:
- Working with the academics to identify, study and utilise relevant literature
- Research solutions to a range of specific data problems
- Implement, test, and document technical solutions for solving these problems
- Document research outputs and disseminate results both internally:
- Engage with potential new customers to understand market needs
- Iterate on the development of algorithms and supplementary technology to facilitate finding product-market fit
- With the support of the team, identify optimal options for route to market
- Manage the project independently, including running monthly project meetings, and liaising with the academic team.
- Manage their own personal development plan with support from the advisors and make active use of the provided resources.
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars.
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.
We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly (our Distance Learning MBA is first in the world, our Executive MBA is ranked first in the UK and sixth in the world, and our MSc Management is ranked first in the UK and ninth in the world).
However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be Europe’s leading University-based business school, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. This vision is supported by our three-fold mission:
1. To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management.
2. To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential.
3. To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.
• Change Makers have the drive as well as the vision. It’s one thing having a vision but having the drive and work ethic to realise a vision is another matter. Change Makers relentlessly pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their goals.
Our CORE Values
The University of Warwick holds an Athena SWAN Silver award; a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Further information about the work of the University in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena Swan (warwick.ac.uk)
The University of Warwick is one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University alliance, whose aim is to become by 2025 an open, multicultural, confederated operation of connected campuses.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
Right to work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK points-based immigration system please click on this link which contains further information about obtaining right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.
We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly (our Distance Learning MBA is first in the world, our Executive MBA is ranked first in the UK and sixth in the world, and our MSc Management is ranked first in the UK and ninth in the world).
However, we’re more than our rankings and we’re proud to be different. We’re down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be Europe’s leading University-based business school, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. This vision is supported by our three-fold mission:
1. To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management.
2. To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential.
3. To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.
- Change Makers see the bigger picture. Thinking beyond themselves and their environment, they’re open to other viewpoints and consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They’re driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good.
• Change Makers have the drive as well as the vision. It’s one thing having a vision but having the drive and work ethic to realise a vision is another matter. Change Makers relentlessly pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their goals.
Our CORE Values
- Curiosity. We challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future.
- Openness. We’re open to different perspectives, talking to stakeholders, listening to feedback, embracing change and pushing forward for the better.
- Restlessness. We’re not satisfied with standing still, and never stop looking for ways to improve. Constantly evaluating, we don’t stop when we’ve achieved one thing; we use all of our initiative, drive and resourcefulness to achieve more.
- Excellence At a world class university and a globally recognised business school, excellence is a given. There are no half measures at WBS.
The University of Warwick holds an Athena SWAN Silver award; a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Further information about the work of the University in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena Swan (warwick.ac.uk)
The University of Warwick is one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University alliance, whose aim is to become by 2025 an open, multicultural, confederated operation of connected campuses.
Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
Right to work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK points-based immigration system please click on this link which contains further information about obtaining right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
