"Scheduling Optimisation Lead (KTP Associate)"

University of Essex - School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

KTP
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations.
Further information is available at: https://iuk-ktp.org.uk/

THE PROJECT

The University of Essex in partnership with Roseway Labs offers an exciting opportunity to develop AI-driven tools that automate pharmacist scheduling and assist with novel drug formulation, embedding advanced optimisation and generative technologies into Roseway Labs' compounding pharmacy platform to improve efficiency, scale personalised medicine production, and position the business as a leader in tech-enabled healthcare.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The duties of the post will include:

• Designing and implementing a heuristic scheduling engine to automate a multi-variable compounding workflow.
• Building a simulation environment & testing baseline algorithms (e.g. EDF, SJF).
• Evaluate advanced methods (e.g. eMLP & matching theory, Delana-Chen-Peng or relevant).
• Effectively interfacing with Roseway’s proprietary software.
• Successfully integrating a scheduling optimisation tool into live operations.
• Communicating and developing relationships with key stakeholders.

These duties are a guide to the work that the post holder will initially be required to undertake. They may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• A minimum of an MSc in Computer Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field (desirable).

Experience, knowledge and skills

• A high level of programming ability.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following platforms:
  + Python
  + MATLAB
  + C++
  + Java
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An ability to communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with technical writing for the preparation of reports and similar documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing to articulate complex matters to a variety of key stakeholders.
• An ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and a high standard of work.

BENEFITS

As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:

• A personal development budget of £4,333 (exclusive of salary).
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
• An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
• Full access to university resources to complete the project.
• World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector leading KTP Office.

LOCATION

Roseway Labs, 40 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DX

Hybrid working arrangements can be considered for this role. A typical working pattern involves 1 to 2 days working from home per week.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

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