Remote Research Fellow — Pollination & Bee Welfare

Fairer Fields; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

401(k) contribution

Health insurance

Job summary

Fairer Fields is seeking a Research Fellow for a 1-year, remote role in the United States to explore interventions in pollination services and honey production aimed at improving honey bee welfare and farm productivity. The Fellow will have latitude to define the development of this field, direct research funding, and build a program that could become permanent.

The role emphasizes autonomy, scientific rigor, and cross-disciplinary coordination, with opportunities to lead future research

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting research in entomology or agricultural science.
• Ability to translate uncertainty into models and recommendations.
• Strong written communication with transparent reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Explore potential interventions in pollination services and honey production.
• Meet with external experts in beekeeping, pollination, and entomology for input.
• Produce internal reports and models to inform prioritization.

Job description

Fairer Fields is seeking a Research Fellow for a 1-year, remote role in the United States to explore interventions in pollination services and honey production aimed at improving honey bee welfare and farm productivity. The Fellow will have latitude to define the development of this field, direct research funding, and build a program that could become permanent.

The role emphasizes autonomy, scientific rigor, and cross-disciplinary coordination, with opportunities to lead future research