Post Title: AI and 3D Image Processing Engineer - KTP Associate

SBU/Department: School of Physics, Engineering & Computer Science

FTE: 1.0FTE (working 40 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Fixed term for 30 months

Annual Leave: 28 days per year, including bank holidays

Location: College Lane, Hatfield, and CrossTech, 11 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DE

About the programme: This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme funded by Innovate UK (IUK). A KTP is a 3-way collaboration between a graduate (or post-graduate), a business and a university or research institution. KTPs are designed to deliver an innovation project and bring about lasting, transformative change. As a KTP Associate, you will lead the project with full support from company and academic supervisors, while benefiting from expert coaching and mentoring with one of IUK’s highly experienced Advisers.

The University of Hertfordshire wish to recruit a motivated, highly skilled & qualified graduate to lead and deliver a project with Cross Tech, pioneers in automated AI infrastructure inspection. This project will develop a real-time computer vision and edge AI system for intelligent rail monitoring, enabling early detection of hazards. The KTP includes access to management skills training delivered by Ashorne Hill, in addition to a £5000 training budget.

About CrossTech: CrossTech develops cutting-edge software designed to help the world move better. Their expertise in AI, Automation, Analytics, and Image Processing is helping railway systems in the UK, improve operational performance, efficiency, and safety.

Please visit: https://www.crosstech.co.uk/ for more information.

The associate will develop an advanced real-time computer vision and edge AI system for intelligent rail monitoring and hazard detection. You will handle data collection and analysis and contribute to the design and organisation of the research project as well as contribute to academic peer reviewed papers and presentations. You will be expected to assist with the dissemination of results and outputs of the project and assist with collating and writing the final project reports and working papers. You will take an active part in the academic life of the school through participation in seminars and other events.

You will be proficient in Python (NumPy, PyTorch) and experienced with CNN/Transformer models and have experience working as part of a research team in a Higher Education Institution or in industry (e.g. final year project). You will have Strong foundations in AI/machine learning, particularly deep learning for video analytics and experience in managing real-world data capture and labelling from complex environments. You will have a methodical approach with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, be able to plan and manage own activities effectively, as well as be the ability to deal with sensitive material with strict confidentiality. Exposure to intelligent transport systems (ITS), radar and AI for safety-critical applications is desirable as is an awareness of data governance, safety and security in operational environments.

You will be educated with a minimum of a Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a relevant discipline.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Due to the structure of KTP funding, appointees requiring a work visa will be able to commence employment only after confirmation of their having UK right to work that covers the entirety of the project. The visa position regarding sponsorship or support will be considered once the successful applicant has been determined. The successful applicant must also start in post by 19th December 2026 due to the KTP funding requirement.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Lucy Cooper – lc24aau@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 June 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: REQ000612

Date advert placed: 15 May 2026

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