Lead Mycorrhizal Ecology Research

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Free entry to national museums and gll

Job summary

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew invites applications for a Research Leader in Mycorrhizal Ecology. You will lead research on mycorrhizal diversity and function, guiding projects and delivering impact aligned with Kew’s Science Strategy.

You will build partnerships across sectors, secure funding, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers and students while contributing to biodiversity science and policy impacts.

Qualifications

• PhD in a biodiversity-related field with post-qualification research experience.
• Strong track record of securing funding and delivering outputs in mycorrhizal ecology.
• Ability to lead large and diverse research teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for ME research at Kew.
• Develop and secure funding for an exciting programme of research.
• Build partnerships across government, academia and the conservation sector.
• Mentor students and researchers within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Partnership development

Teaching/outreach

Education

PhD

Job description

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew invites applications for a Research Leader in Mycorrhizal Ecology. You will lead research on mycorrhizal diversity and function, guiding projects and delivering impact aligned with Kew’s Science Strategy.

You will build partnerships across sectors, secure funding, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers and students while contributing to biodiversity science and policy impacts.