Research Scientist - Soils & Nutrients Group

RSK Group; Hartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a professional to join their Soils and Nutrients Team. The successful candidate will contribute to research on soil health and nutrient management. Responsibilities include project delivery, writing scientific papers, and presenting findings at industry events. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, good communication skills, and a flexibility for travel. This role offers competitive benefits and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life assurance

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agricultural or Environmental Science, or a related subject.
• Good understanding of soil and nutrient management in agricultural systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational and planning skills are essential.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of existing projects and development of new proposals for funding.
• Analyse and interpret data from experiments.
• Write experiment protocols, project reports and scientific papers.
• Present results at project meetings and conferences.

Skills

Scientific and research skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Understanding of soil and nutrient management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Soil Science, Agricultural or Environmental Science

Job description

The ADAS Soils and Nutrients Team delivers research and consultancy projects for a range of clients including government, levy bodies, European Commission, and corporate organisations. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of current research projects investigating soil health, soil ecosystem services, peatland, crop nutrition, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the utilisation of organic materials in agricultural systems. The role will involve writing scientific papers and reports as well as developing proposals and representing ADAS at industry events and national and international scientific conferences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate scientific and research skills and contribute to the delivery of existing projects and development of new proposals for funding.
• Develop an understanding of the policy issues relating to the work carried out by the Soils and Nutrients group and become familiar with the principles of crop nutrient management.
• Analyse and interpret data from experiments.
• Write experiment protocols, project reports and scientific papers.
• Present results at project meetings, industry events and national and international scientific conferences.
• Build internal and external contacts and develop own experience and expertise.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in Soil Science, Agricultural or Environmental Science, or a related subject.
• A good understanding of soil and nutrient management in agricultural systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with clients and collaborators, and work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and within commutable distance to our office at Boxworth, Cambridgeshire.
• Flexibility – as there will be a need for travel within the UK and occasionally in Europe and further afield.

About the Company

ADAS is the UK's largest independent environmental and agricultural consultancy. Our goal as a company is two-fold: secure British food and enhance the environment. Established over 75 years ago and part of RSK Group since 2016, we offer high-quality, research-based tailored solutions for a wide-ranging client base. From working with small and medium-sized landowners to helping shape government policy with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), we are adept at collecting and analysing data and creating bespoke strategies to achieve the best outcome for our client's unique needs. We are a trusted brand when it comes to managing the countryside: we do more than simply tick checkboxes; we formulate a strategy that benefits the landowner and nature – our approach is fluid and changes according to requirements.

ADAS is part of RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
• Life assurance.
• 33 days annual leave per year, including bank and public holidays.
• Pension scheme to which the company contributes.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym memberships.
• Excellent continual professional development opportunities, both internal and external, as part of our training commitment.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.