About the Role We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) to join the UKRI-funded BeefTwin project at Nottingham Business School. This project integrates digital twin technology into farming value chains to improve efficiency and sustainability. The PDRF will work with a highly-interdisciplinary, very successful team, contributing to AI-driven modelling and optimisation of complex value chains. More details can be found here. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement models for value chain parameters within the context of digital twin technology. Analyse value chain dynamics to identify opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with researchers in areas like supply chain management and data science. Publish research findings in top journals and present at conferences. Engage with stakeholders, contribute to project reports, and assist with research proposals. Mentor colleagues and supervise postgraduate students. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative research and help drive innovation in the beef farming industry. Interview date: 23rd January 2025 About Us Nottingham Business School’s (NBS) purpose is to provide research and education that combines academic excellence with positive impact on people, business, and society. In Education, NBS is a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation, and in Research is committed to excellence which combines academic rigour with beneficial impact on social, economic and societal welfare. NBS has an unrivalled level of engagement with business, public and voluntary organisations. Join Us Find out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers at Support for academics | Nottingham Trent University We also offer: Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%. Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues. And a whole lot more Come and be part of our success. Apply today. Safe and Inclusive At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team. Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.