Postdoctoral Research Associate in Soil and Crop

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

We seek a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to join the Environmental Science Research Division to work on the UKRI/Horizon Europe project LEGUMINOSE (Legume-cereal intercropping for sustainable agriculture across Europe).

The role will involve the management of a new field trial at the University of Reading farm to mechanistically investigate the benefits of cereal-legume intercrops and quantify nitrogen losses. It will also require you to co-ordinate 20 on-farm field trials across the UK, with support from the UK Soil Association and the project coordinators at the University of Florence.

You will have:

- A PhD in Agriculture, Soil Science, Crop Science, Environmental Science, or other relevant discipline
- Experience making measurements in the field and analysing soil or plant samples in the laboratory
- Excellent understanding of carbon and nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems
- Strong skills in quantitative analysis of environmental data
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent team working skills
- UK driving license, or commitment to obtain one during probationary period

**Interviews will be held on 5 May 2023**

**Informal contact details**

**Alternative informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Professor

**Contact role**:
Professor

**Contact name**:
Tom Sizmur

**Contact name**:
John Hammond

**Contact phone**:
+44 (0) 118 378 8913

**Contact phone**:
+44 (0) 118 378 6676

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