Department of Computer Science and Technology

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

We are seeking a Research Associate to join the PhenoEye Project at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology.

We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a research lab working on developing AI-powered digital phenotyping technology for plant breeding. The project applies advanced computer vision and machine learning techniques to create high-fidelity digital twins of crops, enabling automated trait measurement. The technology is being developed in collaboration with leading international breeding companies and research institutions, with the goal of transforming how variety selection and crop monitoring are conducted in commercial plant breeding.

This position will involve conducting independent and collaborative research that advances the state of the art in AI-powered digital phenotyping technology for plant breeding.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience. They will be self-motivated, solutions-oriented, and have a solid understanding in the relevant disciplines.

https://www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/research-assistant-associate-fixed-term-nr49646