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MORE POSTDOC OPPORTUNITIES TO BOOST AFRICAN SCIENCE
International partnership aims to build agricultural capacity
The ongoing collaboration between Rothamsted Research, Cranfield University and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has announced further opportunities, with three more postdoctoral research posts now available.
Rothamsted’s International Projects Officer, Nicola Yates said: “These positions are a unique opportunity for early career scientists as they provide a chance to work in UK and Africa, with academia and industry, as well as offering the possibility to apply for a permanent Research Fellow position in Morocco after successful completion of the postdoc.”
Those appointed will be employed on an internationally competitive salary by UM6P and will spend significant time in Benguerir, Morocco, as well as Cranfield University and Rothamsted in the UK.
The capacity building partnership, which was launched in March, is focusing on the delivery of a programme of world class research and the creation of a Centre for Doctoral Training, supporting the development of the next generation of African scientists and engineers.
The agreement comes on the back of growing relations between the UK and Morocco to strengthen collaboration in education, research and innovation fields. It is supported by OCP Group, which is one of the largest exporters of phosphate fertilisers in the world.
Postdoctoral Fellow in 3D Computer Vision for Crop Phenotyping https://www.researchgate.net/job/945896_Postdoctoral_Fellow_in_3D_Computer_Vision_for_Crop_Phenotyping
Postdoctoral Fellow in Phenotyping nutritional status of crops using remote sensing technologies https://www.researchgate.net/job/945897_Postdoctoral_Fellow_in_Phenotyping_nutritional_status_of_crops_using_remote_sensing_technologies
Postdoctoral Fellow - Agri-Environment Modeller https://www.researchgate.net/job/945695_Postdoctoral_Fellow-Agri-Environment_Modeller
ABOUT ROTHAMSTED RESEARCH
Rothamsted Research is the longest-running agricultural research institute in the world. We work from gene to field with a proud history of ground-breaking
discoveries in areas as diverse as crop management, statistical interpretation and soil health. Our founders, in 1843, were the pioneers of modern
agriculture, and we are known for our imaginative science and our collaborative approach to developing innovative farm practice.
Through independent research, we make significant contributions to improving agri-food systems in the UK and internationally, with
economic impact estimated to exceed £3 bn in annual contribution to the UK economy. Our strength lies in our systems approach, which combines strategic research,
interdisciplinary teams and multiple partnerships.
Rothamsted is home to three unique National Bioscience Research Infrastructures which are open to researchers from all over the world:
The Long-Term Experiments,
Rothamsted Insect Survey and the
North Wyke Farm Platform.
We are strategically funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), with additional support from other national and
international funding streams, and from industry. We are also supported by the Lawes Agricultural Trust (LAT).
ABOUT BBSRC
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid
from the UK government.
BBSRC invests to push back the frontiers of biology and deliver a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant,
dynamic and inclusive community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges,
such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing.
As part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK’s world-class research and innovation system
to flourish – we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged.
BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations where excellent bioscience has a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity,
and inclusion of talent by investing in people, infrastructure, technologies, and partnerships on a global scale.
ABOUT LAT
The Lawes Agricultural Trust, established in 1889 by Sir John Bennet Lawes, supports Rothamsted Research’s national and international agricultural science through the provision of land, facilities and funding. LAT, a charitable trust, owns the estates at Harpenden and Broom's Barn, including many of the buildings used by Rothamsted Research. LAT provides an annual research grant to the Director, accommodation for nearly 200 people, and support for fellowships for young scientists from developing countries. LAT also makes capital grants to help modernise facilities at Rothamsted, or invests in new buildings.