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Research Fellow in Poultry Science

Salary- £33,739 - £38,825 per annum

Full time/ Fixed term for 12 months

About the Role

This role will support the delivery of the LabReady Innovate UK project through the development of poultry sampling methodologies, coordination of on-farm data collection activities, analysis of field trial data, and evaluation of the environmental and economic benefits of the LabReady chicken health monitoring system. You will contribute to technical reporting, stakeholder engagement, dissemination activities and the commercial development of the technology for use within the UK poultry industry.

You will contribute specialist expertise to the development and evaluation of the LabReady poultry health monitoring system, an innovative technology designed to support the early detection of health, welfare and productivity challenges in commercial chicken production. The role will focus on designing and implementing robust on-farm sampling and data collection protocols, analysing biological, environmental and production data, and assessing the environmental and economic impacts of the technology through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and techno-economic evaluation. You will work closely with commercial poultry producers, veterinarians and industry partners to generate evidence that supports the adoption of innovative technologies within the poultry sector.

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 26th October 2026

About Us

We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production..

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Emily Burton (Professor of Sustainable Food Production) at emily.burton@ntu.ac.uk.

Join Us

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot moreFind out more about the range of benefits we offer.

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 this role may be eligible for sponsorship, subject to an assessment of the successful candidate's individual circumstances

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.