The Post
The University of Stirling’s Marketing, Entrepreneurship and People subject group at the University of Stirling Business School is seeking an ambitious and talented KTP Associate to join a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with our partner Kortext, a global leader in digital learning and student engagement solutions.
This exciting role offers the chance to embed cutting-edge academic thinking into commercial practice, supporting the evolution of Kortext stream into a second-generation engagement intelligence and analytics platform designed to support successful student outcomes through maximising student retention.
Hybrid role with key attendance at both businesses, with primary focus on our partnership based at Kortext Ltd, 2nd Floor, Loewy House, Aviation Park West, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6EW
Description of Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Diagnostic and Competitor Analysis - undertake a comprehensive review of Stream 1.0 and analyse competitor approaches to establish a robust technical and commercial foundation for future development
- Design and Develop the Stream 2.0 Framework - create a proprietary, research-led framework that identifies, measures and operationalises student engagement risk indicators
- Build Predictive Modelling Solutions - translate psychological and behavioural research into observable data signals, computational logic and scalable predictive models
- Lead Research-to-Model Implementation - establish a structured pipeline that converts academic research findings into commercially viable and technically robust solutions
- Validate and Optimise Processes - develop and implement scalable validation processes to ensure models are accurate, reliable, actionable and aligned with institutional practices
- Drive Business Integration and Stakeholder Alignment - work closely with Kortext, higher education institutions and internal stakeholders to ensure Stream 2.0 delivers meaningful customer value and is fully embedded within operational processes
- Manage Academic Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange - collaborate with University of Stirling academics, contributing to research dissemination, knowledge transfer activities, publications and conference presentations
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