Location:  London

Job Purpose

To work on a 24 month Knowledge Transfer Partnership funded programme to develop LEAP, an AI-powered platform that transforms teaching and formative assessment through personalised, adaptive learning by integrating evidence-based pedagogy with real-time analytics, enhancing educator effectiveness and student engagement while providing dynamic feedback based on student performance profiling to improve student learning outcomes.

The industrial partner for this project is AWTG Limited (https://www.awtg.co.uk/). AWTG Limited is an integrated software and telecom engineering solutions provider specialising in connectivity and AI-first solutions. With its strong foundation in telecommunications, AWTG has strategically expanded into AI and software solutions, developing several commercial platforms and applications leveraging its Gen-AI product.

The post will be predominantly based at AWTG’s site in London with visits to the University of Glasgow campus.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.        The Associate must bridge AWTG's technology experience with specialised educational Large Language Models (LLM) knowledge. During Stage 1, the Associate will need to develop an initial LLM model design with query classification and RAG systems. In Stages3-4, the Associate will face challenges integrating LLM components for interoperable deployment and fine-tuning models for educational contexts while ensuring ethical implementation. Translating rapidly evolving Gen-AI capabilities into functional educational tools requires continuous technical adaptation throughout the project lifecycle.

2.        Bridging academic research and commercial implementation demands exceptional communication skills. In Stage 2, the Associate must develop a pedagogical framework that translates complex educational theories into practical LLM designs. The Associate must communicate complex AI concepts to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds and facilitate knowledge transfer between university researchers and business teams.

3.        Developing deep understanding of educational technology applications is essential. In Stage 1, the Associate will conduct comprehensive literature reviews and gather stakeholder requirements. During Stages 4-5, the Associate will engage directly with students, teachers, and administrators for beta testing and feedback collection, requiring rapid acquisition of education sector expertise.

4.        In Stages 5-6, the Associate must align LEAP's features with market demands while differentiating LEAP in the competitive EdTech landscape to position AWTG for post-KTP success.

5.        The associate will deliver the project on time and on budget and shall be the driving force in ensuring that the developed product features and capabilities are groundbreaking and in the leading edge of the possibilities of an educational AI.

6.        The associate will work alongside AWTG’s development teams and stakeholders adhering to AWTG’s policies and ensure that AWTG’s goals and objectives for the project are met.

The position offers the KTP Associate the following benefits:

*         2,000 per year to spend on personal training

*         opportunity to register on a higher degree (no cost while in post)

*         opportunity of a permanent position with the company; 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their    Associate at the end of the project.

*         A KTP could be the perfect launchpad, helping enhance your career by managing a challenging project central to a business’s strategic development and long term growth.

*         A fulfilling employment opportunity where you can apply your knowledge to turn a key strategic innovation idea in to reality

*         An opportunity to tailor-make your role, as each KTP Associate position is unique

Knowledge Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1      MSc or higher in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Management or related field.

Skills

Essential:

C1     Experience of technical writing and documentation

C2     Strong communication skills for knowledge transfer

C3     Ability to engage diverse stakeholders across academic and business environments

C4     Aptitude for project management and working to deadlines

C5     Self-motivated and able to work independently

C6     Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

C7     Adaptability to rapidly evolving AI technologies

C8   Ability to lead cross functional teams

C9   Capability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders

Experience

Essential:

E1     Strong experience in AI/ML programming, particularly with LLMs

E2     Experience or strong interest in educational technology

E3     Familiarity with full-stack development and UX design

E4     Experience in deploying AI applications in commercial settings

E5     Knowledge of data analytics and visualization techniques

E6     Strong experience in project management and collaboration with various stakeholders across large-scale projects

E7     Proven experience in product management and cross functional leadership within a technology product or company

E8     Publication record and presentations at technical events/conferences, we added that in the experience.

Closing date:  13 October 2025

Terms and Conditions

The salary shall be determined by the Researcher, the University and the KTP Partner. The amount shall be appropriate to the experience and qualifications of the appointed Researcher, between £43,500 - £46,500 per annum.

This post is full time and fixed term for up to 2 years

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