Data/Artificial Intelligence Engineer (KTP Associate) - GCU01811

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Université Glasgow Caledonian recherche un Data/AI Engineer pour un projet KTP. Le rôle consiste à concevoir un système AI améliorant l'accès à la santé mentale, en collaboration avec Scottish Action for Mental Health. Ce poste offre une formation avancée et l'opportunité de participer à un projet d'impact sociétal majeur.

Benefits

£4,000 training and development budget

Diploma in Management offered

Qualifications

• Diplôme de troisième cycle en AI, apprentissage automatique, science des données ou informatique.
• Compétences avancées en programmation Python requises.
• Expérience dans les systèmes de décision-support et les principes d'AI éthique est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et développer un système de triage AI pour améliorer les processus de référence.
• Assurer le développement technique, l'implémentation et l'évaluation du système AI.
• Travailler avec des professionnels de la santé mentale pour développer une solution AI conviviale.

Skills

Python programming

Machine Learning frameworks

Data Science techniques

AI deployment

Education

Postgraduate qualification in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Computer Science

Tools

LLMs

Cloud platforms

Containerisation

Job description

Advert

The Data/AI Engineer (KTP Associate) will be an employee of Glasgow Caledonian University but will be based at Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) with regular supervision meetings with the University's supervisory team.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity for 24 months.

Interviews will take place on 24 July 2025.

An additional £4,000 training and development budget is available for this opportunity.

The Role

The role involves designing, developing, and implementing an AI-driven triaging system to improve referral processes and provide personalised outcomes within SAMH. The project will leverage LLMs, NLP, and machine learning to enhance mental health service referrals, ensuring ethical AI deployment with transparency and bias mitigation.

The successful candidate will lead the technical development, implementation, and evaluation of the AI system, coordinating with SAMH, GCU, and a Psychology Associate. They will ensure the system meets operational, ethical, and governance standards, overseeing data management, model performance, and deployment.

The role is based at SAMH, working with mental health professionals, service users, and AI experts to develop a user-friendly AI solution aimed at transforming mental health access in Scotland. Academic support and supervision from GCU will be provided, along with opportunities for professional development and training.

Applicants should have a postgraduate qualification in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Computer Science, with strong Python programming skills, experience with ML frameworks, and knowledge of data science techniques. Experience with LLMs, RAG, cloud platforms, containerisation, and AI deployment is desirable. Industry experience in decision-support systems and ethical AI principles is a plus.

This is an opportunity to apply AI research to a real-world mental health setting, impacting Scotland's mental health crisis and developing expertise in applied AI and digital health.

The role suits self-motivated individuals who enjoy autonomy and creative freedom.

About SAMH

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) is Scotland's national mental health charity, operating over 70 services since 1923. It aims to address rising demand for mental health support through innovative solutions, including digital systems and AI triage tools, to improve access and service effectiveness.

You will join an agile, innovative organization, working across Scotland with partners like Scottish Government, NHS, and social care providers. There is a possibility of recruitment at the end of the project.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

This project is part of the KTP programme, funded by UK Research and Innovation via Innovate UK, aimed at improving competitiveness through knowledge and technology transfer. KTP Associates receive training and can earn a Diploma in Management, with many offered permanent roles post-project. More info at: www.ktpws.org.uk

About Glasgow Caledonian University

GCU is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, holding the Athena SWAN Silver award. The university promotes gender equality and supports disabled staff through inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments. It is also a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and offers various staff benefits, including professional development, family policies, and onsite childcare.