Research Associate / Fellow (Fixed term)

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Nottingham, SCOTLAND
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: 13 Oct 2022

Reference
MED221822X2
Closing Date
Thursday, 13th October 2022
Job Type
Research
Department
Veterinary Medicine & Science
Salary
£28762 to £40927 per annum, (pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £32348 with relevant PhD).

Previous applicants in the last six months need not apply

Are you passionate about Precision Livestock research? The research fellow position is available to help with delivery of various ongoing funded research projects on precision livestock health and technologies led by Professor Jasmeet Kaler.  Working alongside various industry partners we are utilising state of the art technologies such as location sensors, temperature boluses and cameras etc to collect information on various aspects of calf and cow health, behaviour welfare and production measures. The focus of the role will be to utilise multiple large datasets and sensor technologies to develop predictive models of key aspects of dairy calf and cow health outcomes, performance and welfare. The successful applicant will be required key role in writing of peer reviewed publication alongside contributing to the grant writing in the related field. 

The successful applicant will join a friendly, highly motivated and successful Ruminant Population Health research group. The post will be primarily research focused (90%) with limited but some teaching and administrative duties. 

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.

This role is available on a fixed term basis to 31 Jan 2024. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jasmeet Kaler, email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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