We are seeking a Research Associate/Fellow to take a leading research role in an Innovate UK funded research project entitled “REMEDY: REal tiME DairY. Providing solutions for farmers, vets, consultants and the environment”, a project to be conducted in collaboration with the Quality Milk Management Services, IceRobotics and The Dairy Group.
This project involves development of a novel, precision, data-driven solution for dairy farmers that will create a complete step-change towards improved resource use efficiency and net zero emissions. For the first time dairy farmers will be able to calculate and evaluate their efficiency, productivity and environmental impact and then use sophisticated simulation tools, calibrated for their own farm, to identify optimal management decisions in real time. The predictive engine of REMEDY will employ sophisticated simulation, AI and machine learning methods to continuously use a farm's data to provide farm specific predictions to drive increased efficiency productivity and sustainability.
The successful applicant will join a friendly, highly motivated and successful Ruminant Population Health research group with wide research connections throughout the School. The post will be primarily research focused with some teaching and administrative duties. Collaboration with current research teams and projects will be essential.
This post is fixed term until 31 March 2023. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however, job share arrangements may be considered.
In addition to the online application form candidates should submit a CV which gives details of academic qualifications, including class of first degree, a career summary and a full list of publications.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Luke O'Grady, email luke.o'grady@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 26 Jun 2022
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)
