Temporary Seasonal Research Assistants

Location: Kent
Closing date: 21 Apr 2023
Reference number: C104

Job details

Salary: £20,048/£10.42 per hour
Contract: Fixed term from April to September 2023
Working hours: Full-time: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Part-time: Monday to Friday, hours/day negotiable

Please include your availability between April and September, specifying hours/days of the week you can work when submitting your curriculum vitae.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking to recruit Seasonal Research Assistants, to work in the Genetics, Genomics and Breeding department at NIAB East Malling. The successful candidates will assist with the practical aspects of a strawberry breeding programme. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in horticulture research while developing professional skills in team work, time management and practical problem solving. Duties include:

• To assist with fruit evaluation – twice weekly assessment on fruit yield and quality
• To complete post-harvest assessments of fruit
• Record plant characteristics and technical field data
• Plant propagation
• To input data in to spreadsheets and check for errors

Informal enquires are welcome, please contact Katie Hopson, Plant Breeder katie.hopson@niab.com

LOCATION

The role is based at East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ. East Malling is three miles from junction four of the M20, with plenty of free on-site parking. NIAB East Malling can easily be accessed by the London Victoria to Dover (via Ashford International) rail route via West Malling station. Alternatively, exit the train at the East Malling station and take the short walk onto site.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Requirements
Ideally you have:

• An interest in horticulture/plant sciences and be willing to learn
• A good eye for detail
• The ability to follow protocols
• Enthusiastic, with good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work independently as well as within a team

Desirable Requirements
Ideally you will also have:

• Full UK driving licence or access to independent means of travelling. Transport can be provided.

ABOUT US

Come and join an internationally-renowned organisation which is conducting research at East Malling on tree and soft fruit horticultural crops and their interactions with the environment.
With sites across the UK, NIAB is a dynamic, research led and market driven plant bioscience organisation, with an emphasis on innovative applications for end-users in the agricultural, horticultural and food sectors. With over 100 years’ experience of technology evaluation and transfer, NIAB is spear-heading the advancement of plant genetic resources through research, technical services and training.
NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.

TO APPLY

Click the ‘Apply’ button. When submitting your CV please include your availability between April and September specifying hours/days of the week you can work. Apply soon as we may shortlist prior to the closing date if suitable candidates are found.

Any questions? Informal enquires are welcome, please contact jobs@niab.com or call Human Resources on 01732 523797.