Precision Livestock Intelligence Data Scientist (KTP Associate)

Job description

Force for Good.Doing things differently.Precision Livestock Intelligence Data Scientist (KTP Associate)
Salary- £36,000-£48,000 per annum

Full time /Fixed-term for 24 months

This role is primarily based at FLOX' site in London, however there will be regular travel to Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus

Please note if you're applying for this position, you should not have previously been employed as a KTP Associate.

About the Role
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.

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;
• and 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.

The role will be primarily located in FLOX' London office but require travel between NTU and FLOX on a regular basis.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview Date: w/c 12th October 2026

About FLOX:
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.

If you share our passion for transforming people's lives and creating opportunities, apply today.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Emily Burton (Professor of Sustainable Food production) at [email protected]

About KTP's
This position forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded jointly by Innovate UK and FLOX Limited. As a KTP Associate you will work within FLOX Ltd to develop and embed knowledge, with research and academic support from NTU. This KTP offers the ideal opportunity to apply your degree through real work and springboard your career. It includes a £4k training budget & 10% of your time dedicated to your own personal development. Read more about the scheme here: https://iuk-ktp.org.uk/

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.