Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Remote Sensing in Tea Agriculture
Job Description
Job title: Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Remote Sensing in Tea Agriculture
Company: Cranfield University
Job description: Job Information Organisation/Company
Cranfield University Department
HR & Development Group Research Field
Other Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2) Country
United Kingdom Application Deadline
4 Feb 2024 – 23:23 (Europe/London) Type of Contract
Temporary Job Status
Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
School of Water, Energy and Environment
Environment and Agrifood / Cranfield Environment Centre
Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Remote Sensing in Tea Agriculture
Fixed Term Contract for 36 months, to commence by September 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
37 hours per week (part-time hours can be considered for a longer duration)
Research Assistant (if close to completing PhD)
£34,450 per annum
Research Fellow (if PhD obtained)
£37,337 per annum
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
We welcome applications from researchers who are passionate about sustainable agriculture and that have skills and experience in extracting useful knowledge from remote sensing data.
About the Role
To carry out research involving the integration of drone-based imaging, multispectral data analysis, phenotyping techniques, and the development of digital twins to revolutionize tea agriculture practices. You will join our new BBSRC Business and Academia Prosperity Partnership between Cranfield University and LIPTON Teas and Infusions. The partnership project combines digital agriculture, crop modelling and molecular breeding to improve the resilience and sustainability of the East African tea crop. You will have the opportunity to visit data collection sites in the tea growing regions of Kenya.
About You
You will be educated to doctoral level (or close to completion of PhD) in some aspect of remote sensing, agricultural engineering, geospatial science, or a closely related field. Ideally you will have experience of drone-based data collection and crop physiology. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders in academia and businesses within agricultural supply chains and will have a track record of preparing high quality reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact . The project will be part of the with a strong track record in soil and crop sciences, including postharvest biology and technology.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more .
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme.We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working .
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.
How to apply
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Toby Waine ( ) or Professor Andrew Thompson ( ).
Apply . Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: . Please quote reference number 4734
Closing date for receipt of applications: 4 February 2024
Requirements
Research Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Cranfield University Country United Kingdom Geofield
Where to apply Website
Contact City
Cranfield, Bedford Website
Street
HR and Development Postal Code
MK43 0AL E-Mail
peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk
STATUS: EXPIRED
Expected salary: £34450 per year
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
