Food Science and Data Engineer - Pilgrim''s Europe

About the job: Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Programme, Moy Park Limited (Pilgrim''s Europe) in partnership with Queen''s University Belfast, have an exciting and unique employment opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Masters-level graduate to work on a project to develop an AI-enabled platform that optimises processing settings, chill profile and pH control across poultry operations; improving tenderness consistency, optimise yield, throughput and reducing complaints. This will support Pilgrim Europe''s position as a trusted, high-quality, sustainable poultry processor. This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will spend a significant proportion of their time in the factory, gathering data and monitoring changes. This role is company-based and will be delivered in collaboration with the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen''s. The successful candidate will become part of a team within Pilgrim''s Europe (MoyPark Ltd). Pilgrim''s is an industry-leading UK and European food company with over 40 facilities across the UK, Ireland, France and the Netherlands. The company''s portfolio of brands includes Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Denny, Rollover, Oakhouse and Moy Park. Information about the Company partner can be found at: . Please note that Queen''s reserves the right to close the advert early once 80 applications have been received About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly ..... full job details .....