University of Bristol
Job title:
Research Associate in Livestock Data Science
Company
University of Bristol
Job description
The roleThe post will lead on predictive modelling for a BBSRC grant at Bristol Veterinary School entitled ‘AI to monitor changes in social behavior for the early detection of disease in dairy cattle’.What will you be doing?The postholder will be responsible for development of a machine learning predictive model for the creation of a fundamentally novel kind of early disease detection system based on early behaviour changes rather than later clinical manifestations of disease. The early disease detection system will link the changing behaviour detected by machine vision classifiers together with production and health characteristics of each animal in order to predict the early onset of ill health, including mastitis and lameness.You should apply ifThe role includes writing up the research for publication and dissemination to academic and industrial stakeholders. The researcher will be expected to work on their own initiative, planning and organising their own work activities and priorities as required.Additional informationContract type: Open ended with funding for 13 monthsSchool/Unit: Bristol Veterinary SchoolShift pattern: 35 hours per weekContact for interview arrangements:For informal queries, please contact : Professor Andrew Dowsey 0117 33 10051This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 15/05/2024Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£37,099 to £41,732 per annum, Grade: I – Pathway 2
Expected salary
£37099 – 41732 per year
Location
Bristol Area
Job date
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:45:57 GMT
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