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The ADAS Soils and Nutrients Team delivers research and consultancy projects for a range of clients including government, levy bodies, European Commission, and corporate organisations. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of current research projects investigating soil health, soil ecosystem services, peatland, crop nutrition, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the utilisation of organic materials in agricultural systems. The role will involve writing scientific papers and reports as well as developing proposals and representing ADAS at industry events and national and international scientific conferences.
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrate scientific and research skills and contribute to the delivery of existing projects and development of new proposals for funding
Develop an understanding of the policy issues relating to the work carried out by the Soils and Nutrients group and become familiar with the principles of crop nutrient management
Analyse and interpret data from experiments
Write experiment protocols, project reports and scientific papers
Present results at project meetings, industry events and national and international scientific conferences
Build internal and external contacts and develop own experience and expertise
Requirements:
A degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agricultural or Environmental Science, or a related subject
A good understanding of soil and nutrient management in agricultural systems
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organisational and planning skills
The ability to develop effective working relationships with clients and collaborators, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within commutable distance to our office at Boxworth, Cambridgeshire is required
Flexibility - as there will be a need for travel within the UK and occasionally in Europe and further afield
What we offer:
Life assurance
33 days annual leave per year, including bank and public holidays
Pension scheme to which the company contributes
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym memberships
Excellent continual professional development opportunities, both internal and external, as part of our training commitment