Research Scientist Lincoln, England
Job description
About us
We are innovative, fast-paced, challenging, and our goal is to become a global leader in developing innovative solutions to major agricultural challenges. We are a small R&D based company developing disruptive technologies for the agricultural and environmental sectors. Renowned for award winning technologies developed in-house supported by InnovateUK, the European Innovation Council and impact investors, an opportunity has opened to join as a research scientist. A fast-paced growing company with exciting opportunities for professional and personal development. .
Our work environment includes:
- Work-from-home days
- Growth opportunities
Role Description
- create and conduct experiments
- process and analyse results and data
- communicate results to the scientific community via published papers
- collaborate with industry/academia to apply the results of research and develop new techniques, products, or practices
- present ongoing work and findings to industry and summarise the nature of the research, methodology and results
- carry out field and lab work to inform research and develop technologies and the market
- teach, demonstrate to or supervise student projects and train/support other members of staff
- devise or help to draw up new research proposals and apply for funding
- work in multidisciplinary teams, and in different functions of the business in industry
- carry out peer reviews of written publications and presentations to validate theories and inform research
- project management to conform to budgets and timeframes
- keep up to date with the work of other scientists
- attend academic conferences and exhibitions to promote technologies
Requirements
- a methodical approach to analysing and processing data
- problem-solving skills when carrying out experiments
- great time management and organisational skills
- the ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- strong communication skills for writing papers, reports and bids and for giving presentations
- the ability and desire to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- tenacity and patience, to see experiments through from design to completion
- networking skills, and the ability to build effective links with external organisations
- good work ethics and flexibility to suit work requirements
- Adaptable and accountable
knowledge and Qualifications
· Education to MSc level and above, preferably PhD
· Experience in academia/industry on Environmental, Agricultural, Atmospheric science
· Expertise in photocatalysis is desired
· Field and lab work experience, experimental setup protocols
· excellent project management, people, and communication skills (verbal and written)
We are committed to equality and valuing diversity. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria. This post is full time and available in early January, although an earlier start date would be welcome. The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 15thof January 2023, however, interviews will be ongoing for selected candidates until the position is filled.
Please send a CV and optionally a cover letter to apply for the position.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00-£38,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- work: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln
Application deadline: 30/09/2023
Expected start date: 15/10/2023
