School/Department School of Water, Energy and Environment
Based at Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Contract type Permanent
Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £54,003 to £60,192 per annum, with potential progression up to £75,238 per annum (Reader) or Competitive (Professorial)
Apply by 12/09/2021

Role Description

As part of our continued pursuit of excellence and achievement, we are looking for either a Reader or Professor to support our long-term plans and further strengthen core areas of our research and teaching within Environment and Agrifood.

About Environment and Agrifood

The Environment and Agrifood Theme is based in the School of Water, Energy & Environment (SWEE). You would be part of the Centre for Agricultural and Environmental Informatics. The Centre has leading UK expertise in data sciences, informatics, and decision sciences, coupled with novel sensor technology and informatics development.

About the Role

As post holder, you will lead the area of quantitative analysis of environmental implications of agricultural and food systems with a view to identifying optimal strategies for maintaining a healthy, sustainable food supply. You would contribute fully to national and international research underpinning environmental aims such as Net-Zero Carbon and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The individual would work with colleagues in the Theme, the School and across the University, in particular developing collaborations with academics in the School of Management. 

About You

You will hold a PhD in a Science or Engineering discipline, incorporating Agricultural Science, Mathematics and Modelling, Environmental Assessment and Systems Analysis (or related subject area). You will also hold a teaching qualification (PGCert in Academic Practice or equivalent) and/or Membership of Higher Education Academy.

In addition to this, you will also have an active research programme in Mathematical or Statistical Modelling of Agricultural Systems and who has interests in developing and applying these tools to enhance sustainable food systems. Skills and interests include Agricultural and Land-use Modelling, LCA, Agricultural Systems Modelling, economic analysis of markets and supply chains, and use of AI, digital technologies and data streams in Agricultural Systems.

Our Values

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. 

Diversity and Inclusion

Our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has shown that women and minority ethnic groups are currently underrepresented within the university and so we actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from these groups.

To further demonstrate our commitment to progressing gender diversity in STEM, we are members of WES & Working Families, and sponsors of International Women in Engineering Day.

Flexible Working

We actively consider flexible working options such as part-time, compressed or flexible hours and/or an element of homeworking and commit to exploring the possibilities for each role. Find out more here.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ron Corstanje, Professor of Environmental Data Science & Head of Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Informatics on (E): roncorstanje@cranfield.ac.uk

Apply online now. If you have any queries regarding our recruitment process, please contact on M.Carlyle@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 3720.

Closing date for receipt of applications:   12 September 2021
Interviews due to be held: Week commencing 20 September (subject to change)