Field Research Assistant, Wheat Crop Science & Data

University of Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln is recruiting a Field Research Assistant to join the team working on nitrogen datasets for LINCAM CERES collaboration. The role focuses on collecting crop data and processing samples from field trials across the country, with a priority on wheat research and improving nitrogen use efficiency without yield loss.

You will liaise with project PDRAs, support field sampling campaigns nationwide, and engage in wheat-related data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree in crop science/agronomy or related discipline.
• Experience in field trials collecting samples from crops, ideally wheat.
• Familiarity with field data collection desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect crop data and process samples on several trials across the country.
• Liaise with PDRAs of the project and assist the field sampling campaign.
• Engage in national collaboration within a wheat research context.

Skills

Field data collection

Crop sampling

Wheat research

Education

Crop science degree

Job description

The University of Lincoln is recruiting a Field Research Assistant to join the team working on nitrogen datasets for LINCAM CERES collaboration. The role focuses on collecting crop data and processing samples from field trials across the country, with a priority on wheat research and improving nitrogen use efficiency without yield loss.

You will liaise with project PDRAs, support field sampling campaigns nationwide, and engage in wheat-related data collection and analysis.