Bumblebee Conservation ML Research Associate (1-Year)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in Bumblebee Conservation. The role leads a 12-month project bridging machine learning for species identification with real-world insect conservation, focusing on the moss carder bee (Bombus muscorum).

You will work within the Brown Lab, CCRI and CCI network and supervise students. The post is fixed-term and may involve coordinating field surveys, DNA-barcode integration, and public engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-impact 1-year project bridging ML for species identification and conservation.
• Involve fieldwork, lab work and coordination of scientists and volunteers.
• Contribute to training, supervision of students and project management.

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Associate in Bumblebee Conservation. The role leads a 12-month project bridging machine learning for species identification with real-world insect conservation, focusing on the moss carder bee (Bombus muscorum).

You will work within the Brown Lab, CCRI and CCI network and supervise students. The post is fixed-term and may involve coordinating field surveys, DNA-barcode integration, and public engagement activities.