Location: NIAB East Malling, New Road, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ
Working hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday
ABOUT THE JOB
The purpose of the role is to provide technical support to research and commercial projects within the Crop Science and Production Systems Department. Working in the Research and Development vineyard, in our soft fruit polytunnels, in our controlled environment rooms, and in our new total controlled environment agriculture (Total Controlled Environment Agriculture units), the role is focused on helping to develop new growing practices and systems that utilise resources more efficiently, reduce waste and emissions to land air, and water, and improve productivity and product quality.
As a Plant Science Research Assistant, your key duties include:
The role offers an opportunity to develop a range of practical and professional skills in teamwork, time management, communication, and practical problem-solving.
Location
The role is based at East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ. East Malling is three miles from junction four of the M20, with plenty of free on-site parking. NIAB East Malling can easily be accessed by the London Victoria to Dover (via Ashford International) rail route via West Malling station. Alternatively, exit the train at the East Malling station and take the short walk onto site.
Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Mike Davies, Crop Science and Production Systems Department, mike.davies@niab.com
Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, flexible working, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking and great colleagues.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements
Ideally, you have:
Desirable requirements
Ideally, you will also have:
See full Job Description on our website for more details.
ABOUT US
Come and join an organisation at the forefront of the application of genetics, physiology, soil science, precision agronomy and data science to improve the yield, efficiency, and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors. NIAB is a dynamic, research led and market driven plant bioscience organisation, with an emphasis on innovative applications for end-users in the agricultural, horticultural and food sectors.
NIAB East Malling https://www.niab.com/research/horticultural-crop-research
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.
TO APPLY
Apply soon as we may shortlist prior to the closing date.
Click the ‘Apply’ button or visit our website https://www.niab.com/careers for further details and to apply directly. Any questions? Email jobs@niab.com or call Human Resources on 01732 523797.
World class experience, skills and resources
Location: | Kent |
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Salary: | £23,088 + per annum, depending on experience (Technical Job Group) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 26th April 2024 |
Closes: | 16th May 2024 |
Job Ref: | SV/A1301-01 |
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