Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Agricultural College Full time

**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 peer-reviewed 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 11**th** 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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