Machine Learning / Semantic Web - FTC (6 Months) - West London
We have an opportunity available for an experienced AI / ML Engineer to join a team based in Egham.
This position requires immediate start so we politely request that you only apply if you are available to start within 1 month of accepting the role. This means unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available.
Role and Responsibilities
The core focus area of our team is threefold :
- Develop AI-powered predictive healthcare solutions, integrating real-world health data from wearables, IoT devices and medical records to enhance early disease detection and personalized health monitoring.
- Work on AI-powered accessibility solutions that improve digital and physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly in vision and cognitive support.
- Focus on AI-driven energy management systems advancing sustainability and intelligent energy solutions for homes and businesses.
Main Responsibilities :
Develop and optimize machine learning models for disease prediction and early diagnosis.Process and analyze structured and unstructured health data – Implement deep learning for predictive healthcare applications.Contribute to the research on AI-driven user personalization for visually impaired individuals.Develop AI-powered accessibility solutions.Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical AI guidelines.Essential :
Machine learning & deep learning – Proficiency in TensorFlow (2.x), PyTorch, Scikit-Learn.Strong skills in Python, experience with R or JavaScript is a plus.Experience with Health data processing – HER, FHIR, Wearable sensor data.Knowledge of transformer models (BERT, GPT, Whisper, T5) for text generation and accessibility tools.Comprehensive knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (RDF / s, OWL), query languages (SPARQL) and validation / reasoning standards (SHACL, SPIN).Comprehensive knowledge of RAG and GraphRag systems and architecture.Experience building ontologies in the e-commerce and semantic search spaces.Knowledge Graph and RAG -AI Architecture.Desirable :
Experience with OCR, Image captioning, object detection for assistive technologies.Understanding of ARIA, WCAG, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).Experience working in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe or other EU-funded research projects.Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks (GDPR, MDR, HIPAA).Experience in multi-modal AI (text, image, audio) for accessibility applications.Knowledge of Reinforcement Learning or Federated learning for decentralised AI solutions.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Soft Skills :
Ability to work in interdisciplinary, international research teams.Clear documentation and reporting skills for EU project deliverables.Passion for AI applications in healthcare, energy and digital inclusion.Self-learner, independent contributor, proposal writing.J-18808-Ljbffr