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Postdoc Research Fellow - UKRI BeefTwin Project

£32,397 - £37,280 p.a. pro rata

Full time/Fixed term - 2 year contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to join the UKRI-funded BeefTwin project at Nottingham Business School. This project integrates digital twin technology into farming value chains to improve efficiency and sustainability (https://www.ukri.org/news/first-projects-from-ukris-new-interdisciplinary-scheme-announced/). BeefTwin is a prestigious project, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cross research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme, in supporting new and creative interdisciplinary ideas emerging from the research community. The PDRF will work with an highly-interdisciplinary, very successful team, contributing to AI-driven modelling and optimisation of complex value chains. More details can be found here - https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/10/ai-powered-project-aims-to-transform-uk-beef-farming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement models for value chain parameters within the context of digital twin technology.
• Analyse value chain dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with researchers in areas like supply chain management and data science.
• Publish research findings in top journals and present at conferences.
• Engage with stakeholders, contribute to project reports, and assist with research proposals.
• Mentor colleagues and supervise postgraduate students.

This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative research and help drive innovation in the beef farming industry.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: 23rd January 2025

About Us

Nottingham Business School’s (NBS) purpose is to provide research and education that combines academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society.

In Education NBS is a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation and in Research is committed to excellence which combines academic rigour with beneficial impact on social, economic and societal welfare, as well as informing the design and delivery of all its degree, masters and doctoral programmes. NBS has an unrivalled level of engagement with business, public and voluntary organisations and thus is known as the business school for business. For more information on NBS visit our website.

At NTU, we do things differently. Join one of Europe’s leading and largest business schools to help drive forward inclusive research and make a real difference to people’s lives.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Xiao Ma (Professor and Director of Centre for Business Transformation) and Dr. Fatima Gillani (Senior Research Fellow) at cbit@ntu.ac.uk

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We also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April 2024) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.