Job Description

RSK ADAS Ltd, a part of the RSK Group Ltd, is looking to recruit a Field Research Scientist to work on a full time, permanent basis. This mixed practical hands-on role, working both outside and in the office, will be based out of our Boxworth office near Cambridge.

This opportunity is ideal for those with a genuine interest in horticulture, agriculture, environment and the challenges facing these sectors at the current time, and looking to build a career in these areas - training is provided.

Working within the ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business, this 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. Field delivery for the successful applicant will specialise primarily in Crop Physiology and Pathology areas of the business but will be expected to develop skills and knowledge across the whole team, contributing to a suite of research projects across both agriculture and horticulture, involving crop Physiology, Pathology, Soils and Nutrients, Entomology and Weeds, embracing a \xe2\x80\x9cone team\xe2\x80\x9d ethos.

ADAS is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest provider of research and advice on agricultural and environmental issues. With over 75 years of experience, ADAS has an amazing track record of providing agricultural, horticultural and environmental consultancy & research expertise to an enviable range of clients in the private and public sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Inputting and processing of data
• Ensuring quality and health and safety requirements are met, ensuring auditing compliance
• 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 enable all trial activities to be delivered to high levels of scientific credibility and defendable
• Ensure that scientific research projects are planned, managed and led to achieve stated objectives within the agreed timescale and budgets
• The role requires good communication skills with both team and lone working, alongside representing the wider ADAS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Business through positive interactions with growers and clients when at trial sites

Qualifications/Experience

• Suitable for those from a variety of educational backgrounds, from school and further education to those with higher level qualifications
• The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to work with in-house and external training provided to meet the requirements of the role
• A full 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 \xe2\x80\x93 to travel within the UK and overseas

Salary and Benefits

• Salary \xc2\xa322,000 - \xc2\xa324,000 (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
• Regular training and career development

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

Working alongside landowners, farmers, and growers since 1946, we have been providing ideas, specialist knowledge, and solutions to secure our food and enhance the environment for over 75 years.

Our aim is to help address the challenges and opportunities faced by organisations working in food production and the natural environment, and we continue to thrive by attracting innovative thinkers into our workforce.

We currently have over 400 employees delivering solutions in 60 specialist subjects, making us the UK\xe2\x80\x99s largest independent provider of agricultural and environmental consultancy, rural development services, research and development, and policy advice. Whether you want to work on national or international projects, we can provide a varied career in a wide array of industries and public sector services.

ADAS is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. In fact, Environment Analyst recently highlighted RSK\xe2\x80\x99s growth commenting, \xe2\x80\x9cFew companies in the environmental services sector can claim to be expanding at the same pace as RSK.\xe2\x80\x9d Today, RSK Group consists of over 120 businesses and employs over 7,000 specialists. The group is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

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