Postdoc: Digital Agriculture AI for Sustainable Cocoa

Nottingham; Sutton Bonington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Agriculture at the Sutton Bonington Campus. The role focuses on applying AI/ML and process-based modelling to build digital twin prototypes for sustainable tropical perennial crops, starting with cocoa.

You will collaborate with the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, School of Mathematics, industry partners and farmers to bridge research and practice and to advance resilient, productive

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral Research Associate position in digital agriculture.
• Experience applying AI/ML to agricultural systems.
• Experience bridging research and practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Support applied research and innovation projects in digital agriculture.
• Develop AI/ML approaches and digital twins for crops, starting with cocoa.
• Collaborate with researchers, industry partners and farmers to translate findings.
• Engage with the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems and the Food Systems Institute.

Skills

AI

Machine learning

Digital agriculture

Research collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Tools

Python

Job description

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Agriculture at the Sutton Bonington Campus. The role focuses on applying AI/ML and process-based modelling to build digital twin prototypes for sustainable tropical perennial crops, starting with cocoa.

You will collaborate with the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems, School of Mathematics, industry partners and farmers to bridge research and practice and to advance resilient, productive