Software Engineer - Shorter KTP Associate

Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries

University of Portsmouth -Institute of Industrial Research

Fixed term 

Full time

Reference: 10007103 

Salary: £22,000 - £25,000 per annum  

Fixed term contract for 48 weeks

Closing Date: 24th January 2013

Interview Date: 12th February 2013  

The Institute of Industrial Research (IIR) at the University of Portsmouth in collaboration with Prosig Limited are seeking an innovative and motivated graduate to develop and program a data acquisition unit to analyse signals.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious computer science / engineering graduate to fast track their career development as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate.  The KTP Scheme allows recently qualified graduates to work in companies managing challenging projects central to their strategic needs.http://www.ktponline.org.uk   

The Company:  

Prosig, based in Fareham, Hampshire, manufacture data acquisition units and analyse sensor data from industrial machines to identify faults. The company is a small British manufacturer that has a worldwide reputation based on their products and expertise. Prosig wishes to design a low cost data acquisition unit to enter new markets.   

The Role:

You are going to research and program a data acquisition unit and work alongside company engineers in developing a prototype that will go into full production.  

To do so, you will be required to have qualifications and experiences in the following areas:

• Hold a good Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Ability to work independently
• Self motivation and desire to investigate
• You will be fully supported by the academic team and the company throughout this role.  

For an informal discussion prior to application, please ring Professor David Brown on +44(0) 7831-631672.  Please also visit our website www.port.ac.uk/iir.   

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships bring together universities and business to work together on a development project that is strategically important to the future of an organisation. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships offer:

• Acceleration for your career  
• A competitive salary    
• Opportunity to enrol on Local Government Pension Scheme    
• The opportunity to lead and manage a strategic project  
• The support of an academic team from the University    
• The possibility of a permanent post with the company 

For more detailed information about this vacancy, please select this link 10007103 KTP Associate - Software Engineer.docx