ML/NLP Engineer, The University of Essex

Responsibilities:

• Working with and find suitable approaches to processing large volumes of unstructured data
• Seamlessly integrating NLP/AI functionality within an existing system
• Handling very confidential processes and data, and implementing cyber security measures such as security by design
• Working with developers and stakeholders on beta testing
• Contributing to the writing of academic papers
• To act as project lead, to progress the project and ensure milestones are met

Requirements & Skills:

• BSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• MSc in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, or related area with industrial experience in NLP
• Strong programming skills
• Knowledge and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Experience in Python and relevant NLP libraries
• Experience with modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• Experience in using Unsupervised Machine Learning Techniques for large-scale textual data
• Strong mathematical foundation and expertise in Machine Learning principles
• Experience in using Large Language Models in real-world use cases
• Knowledge about Structured and Unstructured data
• Knowledge of databases
• An understanding of cyber security and GDPR
• Knowledge about software security (security by design)
• Knowledge about the implementation of basic privacy and authentication techniques in Python
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Project and budget management skills
• Ability to write technical documentation/academic papers
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Being able to work in a fast-moving environment, listening to feedback and working collaboratively
• Experience in directly dealing with clients and good relationship-building skills