School of Computer Sci. & Digital Tech. Location: DeltaXignia, Malvern Hills Science Park, Geraldine Road, Malvern Worcestershire, WR14 3SZ. Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract Type: Fixed Term (30 months) Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 23 November 2025 Interview Date: Monday 22 December 2025 Reference: 0975-25 Release Date: Thursday 09 October 2025 The KTP project will enable DeltaXignia to augment their Compare and Merge software capability by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Their current offer is built using mathematical algorithms to determine precise differences in content and data. The processing engine works at scale, speed and can tackle size/volumes of content/data. The project will initially investigate the use of AI tools and technology in compare and merge and assess their applicability and suitability. Innovating on the initial foundational learning, Generative AI (GenAI) will be leveraged for future change insight generation using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), combining external knowledge retrieval with AI responses for greater accuracy and Reinforcement Learning (RL) to maximise outcomes through feedback loops. The project will deliver an integrated AI-enabled platform, which would be a unique product in the market, offering DeltaXignia customers a choice of pathways to consider as they manage their structured data/content as it shifts to being deployed by in-house Large Language Models (LLMs). Candidate Profile : A minimum of a MSc Degree in Computer Science. Skills/ experience required include: Essential for the role: Demonstrable knowledge and experience in data mining, machine learning (including deep learning), generative AI (e.g., with Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and reinforcement learning. Hands-on experience with structured data formats, particularly JSON/XML. Strong understanding and practical experience with XSLT. Proficiency in advanced Java (Java 8). Experience working as part of a software development team. Demonstrable experience in data analytics projects, such as automatic data annotation, predictive analytics, and prompt engineering for AI systems. Desirable for the role: Technical writing abilities e.g. publication record etc. Data Science algorithms and techniques. Probability & Statistics. Parsing frameworks. Deeper knowledge of AI techniques beyond assembling predefined components. Background in theory of the techniques and maths that AI uses. Good record keeping and documenting skills. Main responsibilities: To assess the viability of using ML techniques in compare and merge (PS3) To leverage data rehydration to synthesise datasets (PS1.3 mini-project and PS2.4), and validate them to ensure they have the same statistical characteristics as the original (PS2.3/PS2.4). To deal with a variety of customers' sector-specific data which will present different semantics and connotations, hence leading to challenging customer-specific data augmentation /rehydration (PS2) and data mining processes (PS4). To handle the project management challenges dealing with multiple stakeholders, meeting project deadlines to professional standards, and ensuring the smooth delivery of all milestones and outputs, as well as integrating and rolling them out into DeltaXignia's workflows with appropriate user training. To balance the potential conflicting priorities of technical development and the commercial drivers to deliver a viable product. Prototype ideas in code to check their performance including designing and running appropriate tests. Listen and help others understand your ideas and clarify their own while demonstrating humility Personal attributes: Strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with various stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team. Leadership qualities, maturity, good self-organisation, and time management skills to deliver agreed milestones and objectives. Highly motivated and adaptable. Creativity with strong ability to think outside the box. Good at abstractions. Attention to detail. Career focussed. Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team and use initiative. Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches, adopt new technologies and new data processing methods. Additional Benefits and support: Up to £5,000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project Annual leave (25 days p/a) Professional support and mentorship Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing Career prospects: 60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP. This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Delta XML Ltd (Trading as DeltaXignia) and Innovate UK. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp The Company: DeltaXignia are pioneers in comparison and merging solutions, shaping the way organisations manage change since their first product launch in 2001. While their roots are in XML comparison-developed alongside XML's early days-they've grown far beyond. Web page: https://www.deltaxignia.com/ Aston University: You will work in a project team with Professor Abdul Sadka and Dr Farzaneh Farhadi from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at DeltaXignia with the support of the IUK's Knowledge Transfer Adviser. Location: You will be based at DeltaXignia offices in Malvern Worcestershire, but will have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to Aston University and key clients may also be required. Flexible working can be arranged. For informal enquiries about this role please e-mail Professor Abdul Sadka: a.sadka@aston.ac.uk. If you think this isn't the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan. We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere. Please visit our website https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx for further information and to apply online. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. 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