Research Associate/Fellow in Digital Agriculture (Fixed Term)
Overview
The University of Nottingham is offering a fixed-term, full-time position for a Research Associate or Fellow in Digital Agriculture within the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The role is based at the Sutton Bonington Campus and involves working across projects that support agricultural innovation in UK and global farming systems. The position is situated within the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, in partnership with the School of Mathematics.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from £32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with a minimum salary of £35,608 for candidates with a relevant PhD. It is a full-time contract operating at 36.25 hours per week, available immediately. The appointment is initially funded for six months, with potential for extension up to an end date no later than 31st July 2027, and job share arrangements may be considered.
Requirements
Applicants are welcome from the UK, Europe, and worldwide, subject to obtaining the relevant permission to work in the UK as required by UK Visas and Immigration. The role requires supporting applied research and innovation projects, developing artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches combined with process-based modelling, and building connections with industry stakeholders.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-20.
About University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, England. Its origins lie in an adult education school dating from 1798 and university extension lectures begun in 1873. It was established as University College Nottingham in 1881 and received a royal charter as a university in 1948. It offers teaching and research across a range of academic disciplines.
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