At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of innovative Agritech software and smart automation solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking university with a focus on research and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, flexible working, and excellent learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of agriculture with cutting-edge technology and impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Strong software development skills, especially in Python, and experience in leading technical projects.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative researcher to play a leading role in shaping the future of Agritech.
Working within a multidisciplinary research environment, you will drive the development of cutting‑edge software, digital connectivity, automation and intelligent systems that address real‑world challenges in agriculture.
The role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, applied research and technical delivery, giving you the opportunity to influence the direction of pioneering projects from concept through to deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of advanced Agritech solutions spanning digital systems, smart automation, edge computing, AI‑driven decision support, perception and sensing technologies, and digital twins.
- Conduct high‑impact research and help shape future research opportunities.
- Support publications and dissemination activities and represent the University at national and international events.
- Work closely with leading industrial partners, academic collaborators and funding bodies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong background in software development, digital systems or a related engineering or computer science discipline.
- Experience leading or delivering complex technical projects and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams involving academic and industrial stakeholders.
- Expertise in software design and development with strong programming skills in Python and experience developing modern web, mobile or software applications.
- Knowledge of edge computing, networking, Linux‑based systems, data management, APIs, containerisation and system integration.
- Experience in Agritech, robotics, automation, AI, digital twins, simulation environments, sensing technologies or connected systems would be highly advantageous.
- Strategic thinking, ability to identify emerging research opportunities and translate innovative ideas into practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- On‑site childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements and a living wage employer.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level.
The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group.
Rehabilitation of ex‑offenders: The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
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