TECHNICIAN
Carbon, Crop and Soil Group
Edinburgh
£24,788 - £28,707 per annum                                   Ref: ACF/AHES/041/21  

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

A post is available within the Carbon, Crop and Soil research group (CCS) to assist in the day-to- day research activities of the group. This will involve working in the laboratories, glasshouse and field work. Duties will include:

•    Managing glasshouse facilities
•    Helping prepare plants for research projects and teaching classes
•    Working in both molecular and soil laboratories
•    Assisting in field experiments
•    Processing plant and soil samples as required

Ideally you should have a qualification in plant biology up to HND level along with experience of working across laboratory, glasshouse and/or field environments. You should possess knowledge of crop growth and development, soil biology and chemistry, and insect pests.

Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Description document which you must read before applying for this role. 

For further information and to apply, please visit:  www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 30 September 2021

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

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