Research Fellow in Remote Sensing and Modelling for Crop Sustainability and Resilience

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Leeds

Department

School of Earth and Environement

Research Field

Environmental science » Global change
Mathematics » Algorithms
Agricultural sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

26 Feb 2024 - 15:23 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

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

Are you a skilled modeller, statistician or remote sensing expert with an interest in crop-climate modelling and analysis for the global south? Can you work in a multi-disciplinary team towards on-the-ground outcomes for farmer livelihoods? 

We seek a motivated and versatile post-doctoral researcher to work with us to develop and implement a metric-based approach to innovation in sustainability, resilience and adaptation for cropping systems in Western Kenya. You will be working with colleagues in Leeds as well as in the Climate Resilience and Excellence in Agronomy initiatives of the CGIAR, which is a global research partnership for a food-secure future dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis.

More details at https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVEE1712

 

Requirements

Research Field

Environmental science » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

As a Research Fellow you will have:

• A PhD or near completion (i.e. the initial thesis needs to have been handed in at the point of application) agricultural remote sensing, crop / climate / environmental modelling, agronomy, crop science or a closely allied quantitative discipline;

• A strong background in agricultural remote sensing, crop-climate modelling, or statistics, or a closely related topic in environment / ecology, including ability to use and manipulate associated datasets;

Experience in sourcing and using remotely-sensed data;

• Experience in the development of agricultural metrics related to productivity, sustainability, adaptation, resilience; or crop, environmental, ecological, or climate models;

• Basic understanding of plant science, in terms of crop growth and developmental processes;

• Strong programming skills; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills;

• Demonstrated experience of conducting research and ability to lead and deliver on key research tasks by agreed deadlines;

• Ability to work flexibly, both as part of a team and independently, with proven ability to manage competing demands effectively, responsibly and without close support;

• A strong commitment to your own continuous professional development.

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Leeds

Country

United Kingdom

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=ENVEE1712

Contact

City

Leeds

Website

http://www.leeds.ac.uk

STATUS: EXPIRED