Professor of Digital Agriculture

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

We invite applications for the role of Professor of Digital Agriculture in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences (SNES) This role will allow you to pursue research and education in precision agriculture to the highest standards of the field, attracting external funding, and having a positive impact on our region and world-wide. As a member of the senior professoriate, you will help to develop and lead an ambitious and collaborative group of colleagues within a growing multidisciplinary School, representing our interests in agriculture on the National and International stage, forging closer links to the large community of computer scientists and engineeers at Newcastle.

We are looking to appoint a candidate of international standing in the field, with the vision and ambition to raise the profile of agriculture at Newcastle. This is an exceptional and exciting time in for interdisciplinary agricultural sciences research at Newcastle.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact the Acting Head of School, Professor Andrew Benniston at andrew.benniston@newcastle.ac.uk.

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