JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate - Data Mining and
Analytics for Home Energy Management Services
Job References:
Department: JW/174; HR: 1271464
Department:
Computer Science
(For further information regarding the department and an outline of current research
projects in the department please visit our website at http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/ Information
on UCL can be found at www.ucl.ac.uk )
Research Group: Media Futures
Reports to:
Dr. Jun Wang
Grade:
6
Funding Body:
Technology Strategy Board and PassivSystems Ltd
Main Purpose:
The primary objective is to develop intelligent energy advisory and feedback data systems to
improve home energy advice and feedback, using consumer profiles and energy consumption
data to automatically recommend and optimise services and influence new product development..
Duties and Responsibilities:
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To investigate a range of data technologies & methodologies to ensure the system
is fit for the data sources identified.
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To create a data warehouse to enable data storage and extraction.
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To apply optimisation techniques to the data warehouse to support the user trials
for identifying new product and service ideas (with Associate 2)
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To test and evaluate the systems to ensure a fit with the company needs.
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To develop a prototype of the energy advisory system, and create a schema.
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To record and implement all the outputs from the project and, by training,
embedding this knowledge in the company.
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To manage the planning and documentation of the project.
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To minute and document meetings of the project partners.
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To take part in the related KTP training.
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To prepare and present findings of research and development activity to
colleagues for review purposes.
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To represent the project at workshops and conferences.
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To contribute to the drafting and submitting of papers to appropriate peer reviewed
journals and conferences.
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To contribute to the overall activities of the research team and department as
required.
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To periodically record your skills training and continuing professional development
activities on UCL’s web-based system.
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Responsible for ensuring that equipment is safe and maintained in working order
and that work complies with departmental security policy.
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As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and
amended in consultation with the postholder.
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The postholder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and
purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.
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The postholder will actively follow UCL policies including Equal Opportunities and
Race Equality policies.
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The postholder will maintain an awareness of and observe Fire and Health &
Safety Regulations.
Personal Development
Part of being a KTP Associate on a Knowledge Transfer Project is that there is significant
time (10%) available for training and personal development.
The Principal Investigator(s) acknowledge the responsibility for guiding and assisting the
Associate in their professional development.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge – including Qualifications
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First class or upper second undergraduate degree in Computer Science or
Mathematics based discipline is essential
MSc level postgraduate degree a Computer Science or Mathematics based
discipline is preferred.
Relevant experience equivalent to a degree will be considered in exceptional
cases.
Skills
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Good interpersonal skills to elicit requirements
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Applicants should have a strong foundation in mathematics including
vector and matrix algebra, calculus, and probability and statistics. Machine
learning or data mining background is preferred
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent organisational skills
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Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and an eye for detail
Experience
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Successful candidates will have proven experience with programming languages
such as C/ C++, Java, Python or matlab and databases such as mysql.
Personal Qualities
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Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team
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Ability to work unsupervised
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Applicants should be self-motivated and able to use their initiative
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Commitment to UCL’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work
harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Salary
The post is graded as a Research Grade 6, the salary for which ranges from £23,121 to
£27,428). The successful candidate will be appointed on spine point 21.
Progression through the salary scale is incremental, with staff moving to the next point on
the scale on 1st August each year, until they reach the top point, which for Grade 6 is
point number 27. Please note however that, should 1st August fall within your probation
period, you would not receive an automatic increment that year.
Cost of living pay awards are negotiated nationally and are usually effective from 1 st
August each year.
The current salary scale can be found on the HR web pages at:
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/salary_scales/final_grades.php
Probation
Appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a probationary period
of 6 months.
Hours of work
Full time hours for research staff average 36.5 hours per week and times of work are as
determined by the Head of Department.
Location of work
The Associate will be supervised by Dr. Jun Wang (UCL Computer Science) and will be
located at the company’s offices, located in Newbury. The Associate’s company
supervisor and manager will be Dr Edwin Carter, PassivSystems Ltd.
Personal Development
Part of being a KTP Associate on a Knowledge Transfer Project is that there is significant
time (10%) available for training and personal development. A personal development
budget up to £4,000 is available and can be accessed with the approval of the
postholders supervisors..
Term
24 months, from 1 October 2012.
Holidays
Annual leave is 27 working days for a full time member of staff.
UCL also closes for a period at Christmas and Easter, at which times staff benefit from a
total of 6 ‘closure days’ in addition to Bank Holidays.
Pension
The postholder will be eligible to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (subject to
the Scheme’s rules and regulations). Please see further details at http://www.uss.co.uk..
Season Ticket Loans
A season ticket loan is available to staff with the facility to repay through a monthly
deduction from salary.
Other Benefits
Other benefits of joining UCL as a staff member are many and include:
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Access to an extensive range of in-house staff development opportunities. Staff
have full use of the UCL libraries and UCL operates a Study Assistance Scheme for
those undertaking part-time work-related study.
Further information on benefits, terms and conditions can be found at www.ucl.ac.uk/hr
APPLICATIONS
Please apply online at:
LINK to UCL job vacancies site
Where you will be asked to complete a short application form and upload your CV.
Your CV (in pdf format) must include the following information:
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Education history
Details of current or most recent employment (name and address of current
organization, job title, salary and main duties)
Details of previous employment
Details of two referees (one of which should be your current employer)
How your knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the job requirements (as detailed in
the Person Specification above).
References will be taken up for all short-listed candidates. A reference will be required
from your immediate employer for the person appointed. If you would prefer that we did
not contact your employer at the initial stage of interviews please state this clearly and
provide the name/address of an alternative referee.
Informal enquiries about the position may be made to Dr. Jun Wang
(http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/J.Wang/) however please understand that your CV will only
be considered once you have applied online: e-mailed CVs will not be considered.
If you have any difficulty with the online application process, please take a look at the
Frequently Asked Questions at
https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/help/faq.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmF
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If you cannot find the answer to your question please contact Lynette Hothi, Deputy
Departmental Manager by telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 3676 or e-mail:
lynette.hothi@ucl.ac.uk CVs e-mailed to this address will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 17th August 2012.
Submission of your application is final and you will not be able to amend your application
or add additional documents once you have pressed ‘Submit’, so please only submit
when you are happy that your application is complete. Where no ‘latest time for
submission’ is given with the closing date, the latest time for submission will be 23:59
hours. Once you have submitted your application you will only be able to amend your
personal details, i.e. address, telephone number etc.
We regret that due to administration costs we are only able to respond to applicants
whom we wish to interview. If you have not heard from us within one month after the
closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.
Travel costs will be reimbursed for all interviewees, up to the equivalent of the most
economical train/air fare available from the point of entry to the UK.