Field Botanical Technician – Fixed-Term (Part-Time)

Economics Network; Newcastle upon Tyne; A distancia; GBP 30.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Economics Network in Newcastle upon Tyne invites applications for a part-time research technical role supporting botanical research activities at the Farms facilities.

The role is fixed-term for 20 months, with responsibilities including equipment operation, field plots support, safety, training, and procurement. Salary starts at £30,180 with progression to £31,861 per annum, pro rata.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of facilities or equipment.
• Support field plots from planting to harvest and assist researchers.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials per procedures.
• Supervise and train postgraduate and undergraduate students using facilities.
• Forecast consumables and equipment needs; manage ordering and records.
• Support multiple technical programmes across Farm facilities.
• Prepare and apply fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides and calibrate equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Descripción del empleo

Economics Network in Newcastle upon Tyne invites applications for a part-time research technical role supporting botanical research activities at the Farms facilities.

The role is fixed-term for 20 months, with responsibilities including equipment operation, field plots support, safety, training, and procurement. Salary starts at £30,180 with progression to £31,861 per annum, pro rata.