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# Food Science and Data Engineer - KTP Associate

- **Company:** Queen's University Belfast
- **Location:** Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, UK
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** SPSS (Software), MATLAB, KTP, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb15853e3be718643b4595741291379bcf/eaa

## About the Role

* Hold a Masters-level degree in a Food Science discipline, Mechanical Engineering, AI/Digitalisation/Data Analytics, or Statistics
 * Relevant experience of using complex data analytics packages such as MATLAB, SPSS, SIMCA*
 * Relevant experience of the evaluation of new technologies to include areas such as technology scoping, carrying out feasibility studies, and performance evaluation
 * Relevant experience in sensor technologies
 * Completion of a relevant research project or student placement in the agri-food sector
 * Demonstrable knowledge and/or relevant experience of working with data and/or sensor technologies within the agri-food industry.

*may be demonstrated through the completion of a module, student project or placement.
Applicants must adequately evidence how they have gained relevant experience/knowledge/skills in detail, using examples and dates where appropriate to demonstrate that they meet these requirements. It is not sufficient to simply list duties/skills/modules/assignment titles as evidence.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
A KTP role is the perfect launchpad for your career providing the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge and skills to deliver a strategic innovation project within a company. One of the unique benefits to KTP is access to a substantial development budget and the support and guidance of Queen's world-class academics and researchers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely between academia and industry whilst developing your skills to run and manage projects.



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