Nottingham Trent University are seeking a candidate to work as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow as part of a multidisciplinary team in support of research funded by the EU under project grant B-GOOD. The successful candidate will underpin fundamental research into honey bee health and the automated monitoring of hives.

Full job offer & application process here: https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=7168

 Merging data from within and around beehives as well as wider socioeconomic conditions, B-GOOD will develop and test innovative tools to perform risk assessments according to the Health Status Index (HSI). B-GOOD has the overall goal to provide guidance for beekeepers and help them make better and more informed decisions.

The role will involve working in close collaboration with, including possibly spending short periods of time at, consortium research organisations in Europe.

Requirements: 

You will have a Ph.D. in science in a relevant field, and a good record of academic excellence. You will have good knowledge of core concepts in machine learning and/or data mining, and have experience in conducting research from conception through to dissemination. You will be highly motivated and ambitious. In addition, the role will require the successful applicant to be trained and undertake a range of beekeeping activities, previous experience is highly desirable.

The post holder will be motivated, organised with excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively within a small team and the wider consortium. An honours degree in Physics, Computing, Electronics or other closely related discipline is required.