Crop Pathology Consultant

ADAS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Training & development

Private health care

Job summary

ADAS is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Crop Pathology Consultant based at the ADAS Gleadthorpe office near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. You should have a background in biological sciences, crop pathology, agriculture or agronomy and experience in applied crop disease research.

The role offers opportunities to develop your own research ideas, lead consultancy projects, coordinate cross-team work and engage with clients while contributing to ADAS's profile in the plant pathology community.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with relevant industry experience; MSc/PhD in crop pathology desirable.
• Excellent project management skills across internal groups and external organisations.
• Clear presenting style and strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate arable crop pathology projects across ADAS teams, delivering input into consultancy and research with milestones and reports.
• Develop ideas into sound projects with the crop pathology team for a range of clients.
• Contribute to the sales process and build links with current and new clients, representing ADAS.
• Establish profile and reputation within and outside ADAS by presenting research at events and conferences.

Skills

Biological sciences background

Crop pathology expertise

Project management skills

Clear presenting & communication

Education

MSc or PhD in crop pathology

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a Permanent Full-Time Crop Pathology Consultant based out of our ADAS Gleadthorpe office near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. You will have a background in biological sciences, crop pathology, agriculture or agronomy and have experience in applied crop disease research. You will be looking to develop or continue your career in arable crop pathology and be open to generating and developing your own research ideas as well as delivering your own/colleagues research and consultancy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage arable crop pathology projects requiring co-ordination between different ADAS teams. Deliver input into consultancy and research projects to a high standard. This will include all aspects of project management, including liaising with host growers, updating project partners with interim reports/datasets, the training and management of project teams, data analysis/reporting/presentations and ensuring that all report deadlines and milestones are met.
• Take original ideas and develop them into sound projects with the crop pathology team and others across ADAS for a range of clients.
• Contribute to the sales process and develop strong links with current and new clients, representing ADAS and building the reputation of the plant pathology team.
• Establish your profile and reputation within and outside of ADAS through clients, collaborators and the scientific community, presenting your research to colleagues and at external events/conferences.

What We Require

• Educated to degree level with relevant industry experience (MSc or PhD in crop pathology desirable but not essential). Excellent project management skills, with the ability to work across a range of internal groups and external organisations.
• Clear presenting style and demonstrable skills in written and verbal communication.
• Experience in the design and management of field research.
• Experience of UK Agriculture or UK Agricultural research.

Salary And Benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £38,000 pa depending on experience and track record.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday and private health care.
• Company-funded life assurance.
• Regular training and career development.

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