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# KTP Assoc. - Machine Learning Scientist: Electrochemical Product Authentication

- **Company:** University of York
- **Location:** Burnley, UK
- **Salary:** £34,610.0 - £42,254.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, KTP, Model Validation, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal_cand.form?p_web_site_id=3885&p_web_page_id=616301

## About the Role

Qualification through: PhD or Master's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science or equivalent.

Knowledge of: statistics and machine learning techniques and their practical implementation (Python, MATLAB and/or R).

Skills, abilities and competencies: strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with complex real-world datasets; ability to communicate machine learning concepts clearly to non-specialist colleagues; proactive, self-motivated and able to take ownership of a strategically important project; ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative.

Experience: of carrying out both independent and collaborative research; developing machine learning models using Python/R/MATLAB; with data visualisation, model validation and statistical analysis.

Personal attributes include: Attention to detail and commitment to high quality; collaborative ethos; ability to organise own workload & prioritise own work in response to deadlines.

## Description

Adulterated spirits and counterfeit medicines cause significant harm each year. Eluceda has developed innovative electrochemical sensing technology, currently deployed worldwide for detecting fraud in alcoholic spirits. The handheld "lab-on-a-chip" device tests liquid samples, comparing electrochemical fingerprints to expected profiles. This KTP Project will extend this proven technology into pharmaceutical verification- particularly in emerging markets, where large analytical equipment is unaffordable., The KTP Associate will be based at Eluceda in Burnley and lead development of a novel analysis pipeline for processing and classifying sample data gathered by Eluceda's sensing technology, in collaboration with mathematicians from the University of York. There are significant training opportunities for developing leadership and project management skills within the KTP programme.


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