Field Research Casual (Three Weeks)

Dundee - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 20001 - 25000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The work undertaken by The James Hutton Group is right at the top of the global agenda tackling problems such as the impact of climate change and threats to food and water security. We find scientific solutions to the challenges posed by the climate and nature crises on the sustainable management of land crop and natural resources that support thriving communities.

Ecological Sciences are an innovative multidisciplinary group of scientists who study the interactions between soil plants animals humans and the environment with the aim of sustainable management of natural resources.

A temporary technical support is required for three weeks in February 2026 to assist with research relating to agricultural rotation and sustainable farming regenerative agriculture including the impact of tillage on plant:soil interactions. The research is linked to the Scottish Government funded research programme. We need help with sampling two long-term field trials: Grieves House Tillage Trial (GHTT) and Grieves House North (GHN). GHTT is used for investigating the effects of tillage (ploughing vs non inversion tillage - ( and rotations on soil and crop productivity especially linked to processes that occur between plant genotype including cover crops and soil processes. GHN is a continuous rotation of a diverse range of cover crops and spring barley. The post-holder will assist with the sampling of these trials using established protocols including assessment of cover crop biomass and assistance in preparing and processing samples for analytical processing soil chemical and physical analysis.

To deliver effectively in this role you must have a background in science (e.g. Higher or A levels) with an interest in plants the environment and soils. A demonstratable interest in agriculture. An understanding of the scientific process. A willingness to work in both laboratory and field conditions (noting that this post will occur in February 2026) and the ability to follow scientific protocols and accurately score data.

This post will be based in Invergowrie Dundee; there will be a requirement for local travel to field sites.

Please see attached a copy of the full job description and person specification.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity

We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.

The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.

The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.

The Company

The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.

JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.

Our Values

We respect and value our people and the people we engage with

We want to make a difference

We strive to be excellent in everything we do

We lead by example

We foster creativity and innovation

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