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Applications Open for Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

The Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is part of Google’s commitment to help innovators of the future make the most of their talents. Scholarships are aimed at computer science students with disabilities and are provided in partnership with EmployAbility, a non-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be university students studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or closely related technical field at a university in Europe or Israel with a disability.
  • Be enrolled as full-time or part-time students for the 2018/2019 academic year, or intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at a university in Europe for the 2019/2020 academic year.
  • Maintain a strong academic record.
  • Exemplify leadership and passion for computer science and technology.
  • Be 18 years of age or older as of 17 September 2018.

Scholarship amount is €7,000 (or equivalent).

Candidates should apply via EmployAbility’s website by the deadline of 6 December 2018.

For more information and to apply:

https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-students-with-disabilities-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=detail-overview-content

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Big Data Program Manager

Following a very successful pilot in conjunction with Newcastle University’s Data Innovation Centre, LKQ is recruiting a Program Manager to join the European Big Data/Machine Learning team based out of Newcastle with European travel.

What is the Big Data Program Manager?

  • Join a new team to exploit the latest data techniques and technology in business
  • Provide input and feedback to the team based across different cultures and countries
  • Work proactively with business stakeholders across Europe and with third parties

For the position of Program Manager, we are looking for an exceptional individual who understands data, cloud computing and machine learning who wants a career in project management. You will be result driven and will actively contribute to successful delivery of the project.

Big Data Program Manager Role

A motivated and enthusiastic Data Scientist/Technologist/Mathematician with an understanding of data, technology and project management.

Skills, Experience and Educational requirements are:

  • A highly motivated committed individual who wants to learn, deliver, grow and succeed
  • Knowledge of software, hardware and cloud computing
  • An understanding of/willingness to learn the planning, coordinating, managing and documenting projects
  • Proficiency in general IT work packages such as MS Office Suite
  • Strong written, presentation, communication skills and can articulate complex solutions.
  • A positive attitude, an inclusive approach to building partnerships and well organised in a fast-moving technological environment.
  • The ability and willingness to travel across Europe
  • A BSc/MSc/PhD in Data Science/Computer Science/Maths & Statistics/Technology

NOTE: we may be prepared to work with the right individual while they finish their education

What we offer

  • The opportunity to join and contribute to a very exciting team at its early stage
  • The opportunity to work with Google and our technology partners
  • The opportunity for European travel
  • The opportunity for ongoing learning and education in project management
  • A very competitive salary

Salary

£27,500 -£32,000 plus benefits

Who are LKQ

LKQ are the worlds leading distributor of car parts, with operations in North America, Europe and the Far East. LKQ Europe has a turnover of c. €6.5 billion and operates across 23 countries, leading brands include Euro Car Parts (UK), Stahl Gruber (D), Rhiag (I) and Sator (NL). To maintain LKQ’s world leading position they are investing in leading edge technologies across distribution, data analytics and machine learning. The Big Data team, who lead analytics and ML are now rolling out the capability across Europe and growing the team to 20, and have agreed a partnership deal with Google to support machine learning.

Contact Details: Alan.Timothy@Eurocarparts.com