Research Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Scottish Agricultural College

Scottish Agricultural College

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Title:
Research Associate (Livestock)

Type:
Fixed Term Contract (2 Years)

Salary:
£35,267 - £40,836 (under review)

Location:
Roslin Institute Building, Edinburgh

REF:
ACF/AHES/029/23

Closing Date:
August 11th

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.

Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at SRUC's Beef and Sheep Research Centre within the Department of Agriculture, and Land-Based Engineering.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to support and contribute to SRUC's growing precision livestock farming activities as well as to support our research activities in greenhouse gas emission measurement and mitigation.

Main responsibilities:

Research, development and project management activity to support research activities in the following areas: production efficiency, precision livestock farming and greenhouse gas emissions (including mitigation strategies).
Maintenance and management of specialist research facilities (associated with feed efficiency and greenhouse gas measurement).
Conduct analysis of research data (including machine learning, carbon modelling).
Production of peerreviewed scientific publications, scientific reviews and technical reports.
Participate in a range of knowledge exchange activities to disseminate research outcomes/new knowledge.
Contribute to development of future grant proposals.
Contribute to SRUC's undergraduate teaching activities (delivery of lectures, tutorials and assessments).
Assist with regular liaison between project partners and funders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Closing date:
August 11th
2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
Enhanced pension contributions for teaching staff (7.2% 11.9% employee and 14.9% increasing to 17.2% employer)
Cycle to work scheme
RAC Membership
Enhanced family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

Further information
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