Innovation Technical Research Associate - York, United Kingdom - Crop Health and Protection (CHAP)

Description

Innovation Technical Research Associate

Contract:
Permanent


Hours:
Full Time


Location:
York/Harpenden/Dundee/Warwick


About the role
CHAP is seeking to grow its understanding, connections and partnerships across the sector.

As part of the Innovation team this role will be responsible for supporting the writing and delivery of successful research grants and projects, acting as a technical specialist within the team.

You will also work closely with CHAP's commercial team to assist in delivering commercial projects/programmes and technical content for outreach marketing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Report to the Innovation Director and assist in delivering the overall objectives of CHAP.
• Proactively research and engage with the sector to understand current opportunities and challenges
• Support the building of consortia and grant writing to contribute to the successful and growing CR&D portfolio at CHAP.
• Provide technical support for the Innovation and Commercial team as required
• Raise awareness of CHAP and its capabilities
• Provide relevant documentation and reports internally
• Produce briefing documents and presentations as required for colleagues, Board and wider audience.
• Assist with appropriate reporting to the Innovation, Operational, Commercial teams and Monitoring Officer as required.
• Participate in company training and skill enhancement programmes.
• Attend and represent CHAP at events as required.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria

• A good honours degree in a science discipline
• A PhD in Biology/Agriculture/Agronomy/Soil Science
• Experience and understanding of the academic research and development sector and/or commercial research sector.
• Experience and knowledge of the UK funding landscape.
• Experience of grant writing for UK funding bodies
• Ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholder technical and nontechnical
• Ability to build relationships with a range of organisations and people
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with an ability to engage with all stakeholders
• Confident, friendly and articulate manner
• Experience of developing and maintaining networks
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work both as a team member and on own initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to represent CHAP nationally and internationally as required

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£35,000.00-£38,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• PhD (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
CHAPTECHRA23