Field Research Scientist

ADAS Ltd, a member of RSK Group Ltdare looking to recruit aField Research Scientist towork on a full time, permanentbasis. This predominantly practical, hands-on role will be based out of ourGleadthorpe Office, Near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK.

ADAS, part of RSK Group Ltd, is the UK’s largest provider of research and advice on agricultural and environmental issues.  With over 75 years’ experience ADAS has an amazing track record of providing agricultural, horticultural and environmental consultancy & research expertise to an enviable range of clients both in the private and public sector.  ADAS has a unique combination of insight and practical experience, underpinned by robust, informed, science-based information that allows us to meet the needs of both our domestic and international clients.  Our great strength is our breadth and depth of expertise spanning the entire environmental sector.

Working within the ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business, this practical field-based role will be working on scientific projects for clients, including Government, and some of the most progressive and successful UK and internationally based businesses, focusing on efficient food production and related environmental issues in a sustainable industry.  The successful applicant will work across a range of specialisms within the business developing a range skills and knowledge, contributing to a suite of predominantly agricultural and horticultural research projects specialising in crop Pathology, Entomology, Soils and Nutrients, and Weeds, embracing a “one team” ethos.  The role, although field based, will also require some laboratory working, alongside office-based duties.  As part of the role, they will establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, through strong communication during the delivery of work and interaction with clients.  To be considered for the Field Research Scientist role the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability or potential to manage offsite field, and laboratory experiments, and office delivery at ADAS sites and at numerous commercial growers predominantly in the North and East Midlands of England, but also throughout the UK, dependant of business need.

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver practical research for a range of predominantly agricultural, but some horticultural crops, working predominantly in the disciplines of pathology, physiology, entomology, soils and nutrients, and weeds
• Develop specialist technical expertise to deliver on-site trial work and implement applied research and knowledge exchange
• Delivery of field/laboratory work and liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure on time delivery
• Assisting marking out of studies, application of treatments, collection and processing of samples, disease monitoring of plants, weed identification, spraying of chemicals onto trials, in-field assessments and observations, preparation and processing of plant, soil and water sampling, harvesting of plots and collection, processing of data
• Carrying out all trials related research activities, ensuring protocols are understood and all work is carried out in a consistent, scientifically valid, and reproducible fashion to enabling all trial activities are delivered to high levels of scientific credibility and defendable
• Assist consultants with report writing statistical analysis and technical note writing

Qualifications/Experience:

• The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to work
• Previous experience is not required, as inhouse and external training will be provided to meet the requirements of the role
• A full UK Driving Licence to drive manual vehicles in the UK is essential
• A progressive attitude with flexibility and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges
• Flexibility – to travel within the UK and overseas

Salary and benefits:

• £26,000 - £26,800 commensurate with experience and technical knowledge
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

More detailed job description attached

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