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Job Details
Department
Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Location
Guildford
Salary
£34,610 to £36,636 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 15 September 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
039225

We are seeking a Graduate Researcher to join a multidisciplinary team working on a research project investigating vocalisation and behaviour in poultry. The aim of this project is to develop innovative and practical approaches for real-time welfare monitoring and early detection of disease in poultry systems, using acoustic and images combined with artificial intelligence.
This role presents a unique opportunity to contribute to research that lies at the intersection of animal behaviour, welfare science, and digital innovation. The successful candidate will play a central role in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, helping to bridge traditional animal science with AI tools.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the deployment and monitoring of audio and video recording equipment on a commercial poultry farm in collaboration with project partners.
• Collecting and managing acoustic recordings, images, and behavioural data from broilers.
• Analysing vocalisation patterns, images and behavioural indicators using machine learning tools.
• Cleaning, organising, and maintaining accurate records of all datasets associated with the research.
• Training of artificial intelligence models, contributing to the development of automated systems for detecting signs of distress, illness, or compromised welfare in poultry.
• Interpreting data and assisting in the preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles.