Research Assistant

Opportunita; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lincoln is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a six-month fixed-term role focused on crop science. You will help generate nitrogen datasets for winter wheat to improve nitrogen use efficiency, with responsibilities spanning data collection and sample processing across national field trials.

Applicants should hold a degree in crop science or agronomy, with experience in handling and analysing crop samples (preferably wheat).

Qualifications

• Degree in crop science or agronomy or related discipline.
• Experience handling and analysing crop samples, preferably wheat.
• Willingness to assist in field sampling campaigns and liaise with PDRAs.

Responsibilities

• Collect crop data from national field trials.
• Process and analyse crop samples.
• Liaise with PDRAs and assist in field campaigns.

Skills

Crop science

Agronomy

Field data collection

Sample handling

Education

Degree in crop science or agronomy

Job description

///Research AssistantResearch assistantActiveEnglishVerified official source# Research AssistantPosted 11 Nov 2026## At a glanceGenerated summaryThe University of Lincoln is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for a six-month fixed-term position focused on crop science. Joining an ambitious research team, you will contribute to a project generating nitrogen datasets for winter wheat to improve nitrogen use efficiency. Key responsibilities include collecting crop data and processing samples across various national field trials. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in crop science, agronomy, or a related discipline, with essential experience in handling and analyzing crop samples (preferably wheat). Motivation to assist in field sampling campaigns and the ability to liaise with PDRAs are required. This role offers an opportunity to engage in significant national collaboration within the LINCAM CERES enterprise.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.Position type: Research assistant### GRAINS, Job Advert, Field Research AssistantWe are looking to recruit a Research Assistant with a research profile in crop science to join our research team.The University of Lincoln is working towards an exciting project generating nitrogen datasets for LINCAM CERES enterprise collaboration. The project seeks to find ways to improve nitrogen use efficiency without loss of yield in contrasting environments across the country. The research objective is to generate a datasets for winter wheat to predict optimal nitrogen requirement based on local environmental conditions and growth stage.The key role of the post is to collect crop data and processing of samples on several trials across the country. The research assistant will liaise with PDRAs of the project and should be motivated to assist the field sampling campaign of the project. You will be expected to have experience in field trials collecting samples from crops but ideally wheat. Experience in handling and analysing crop samples is essential (preferably wheat). Familiarity with field data collection is desirable.Applicants should have a degree in crop science/ agronomy or any related discipline. This opportunity allows you to engage in national collaboration within an ambitious team, to work in wheat research.This is a post, for 6 months. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Reshmi (Oorbessy) Gaju (email: [e-mail]).As an institutional Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, we are committed to advancing gender equality in STEM, therefore female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.## Questions about the roleResearch AssistantResearch AssistantResearch AssistantResearch Assistant## Your cookie preferencesNecessaryAlways onRequired for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.AnalyticsFunctionalRemember your preferences such as language and appearance.