The KTP associate will work on a structured Knowledge Transfer Partnership project (KTP) based at FLOX, supported by the academic team at NTU and key personnel inside FLOX.
- The Associate will lead a high-profile innovation project involving computer vision, IoT sensing, environmental monitoring and operational farm data;
- They will investigate relationships between bird behaviour, health, welfare, growth and nutrition; develop and validate predictive and early-warning models;
- Build robust data pipelines;
- Support the deployment of production-ready intelligence into customer-facing products and decision-support systems.
The role also includes stakeholder engagement with farmers, poultry specialists, engineers and researchers, alongside knowledge transfer activities that embed data science capability within FLOX and contribute to wider dissemination, publications and commercial innovation.
This exciting Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and FLOX offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of next-generation precision livestock intelligence for the poultry sector. The Associate will act as the vital link between academia and industry, applying advanced data science, machine learning and AI techniques to transform large-scale poultry data into actionable insights that improve animal health, welfare, growth, nutrition and farm performance.
About the business
FLOX develops innovative technology solutions that help poultry producers make better decisions through data, automation and digital intelligence. Working alongside NTU researchers and FLOX specialists, the successful candidate will deliver a strategically important innovation programme that strengthens FLOX’s predictive analytics capability and creates commercial impact across the poultry industry.
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Precision Livestock Intelligence Data Scientist (KTP Associate) employer: The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited
The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development in the rapidly evolving field of digital mental health and AI ethics. Our inclusive culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health services.
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