Data Scientist (KTP)

Type of contract: Funding limited for 24 months

In collaboration with Intebloc Limited, we have an exciting opportunity at the University of Aberdeen, with the School of Engineering for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate.

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses in the UK to innovate and grow by linking them with an academic or research organisation and a graduate. A KTP enables a business to bring in new skills and the latest academic thinking to deliver a specific, strategic innovation project through a knowledge-based partnership.

This innovative KTP project aims to develop an innovative, AI-powered data ingestion and automation system, further complemented by a multilingual translation solution for Safety checklists used on site in the Energy industry, and is critical in supporting Intebloc’s global market growth.

This technically challenging KTP will provide a unique opportunity for an ambitious Data Scientist to fast-track their career as a KTP Associate, with a specific focus on the integration of AI methods on Safety critical tasks, within an industry setting. Based at the Intebloc premises in Aberdeen, Scotland, the KTP Associate will lead the delivery of this project and help transform the company’s Safety services to the Energy sector. The successful candidate will undertake a 24-month collaborative project between Intebloc and the University of Aberdeen, jointly funded by Innovate UK and Test Inc., and will also benefit from a dedicated Personal Development Budget.

Salary will be at Grade 6, off scale, at a rate of £39,725 per annum.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Andrew Starkey, Reader in Engineering, e-mail:  a.starkey@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: ENG250R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6^th May 2026

The School of Engineering embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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