Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Scientist

6 days ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom University of Essex Full time

The Project Overview

The University of Essex, in partnership with Stourgarden, is seeking a highly skilled graduate to undertake research and development in controlled environment agriculture. The successful candidate will apply the latest theories in plant physiology to optimize light and nutrient recipes for growing alliums in a totally controlled environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, conduct, and monitor experiments and research trials on onions in a containerized trial facility
  • Perform plant physiology measurements of photosynthetic performance and plant growth
  • Collaborate with the Engineering and Software Teams to integrate plant science with engineering
  • Analyze data and interpret findings, prepare reports to support the company's scale-up agenda, and share internally with senior management and relevant stakeholders
  • Support the Plant R&D Team with the operations of the farm and delivery of research, including other trials that may be taking place
  • Ensure safe and sustainable company operations
  • Maintain production facilities in a clean and hygienic state and keep a laboratory notebook
  • Develop new environmental control protocols for Stourgarden's research farm and clients
  • Share information, insights, knowledge, and skills, and be open to feedback to develop and learn from company staff
  • Support the Plant R&D Team to monitor emerging technologies, research, and potential partners
  • Participate in academic and/or industrial conferences and other events to disseminate and present research outcomes to the wider community
  • Build the IP and publications necessary to protect Stourgarden's competitiveness, contribute to communications and regulatory engagement
  • Work towards the publication of peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals in collaboration with Stourgarden and academics at the University of Essex
  • Act as lead on this collaborative research between the University of Essex and Stourgarden

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Plant Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or similar degrees
  • Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Plant Biotechnology, or a similar field, or equivalent industry experience
  • PhD in Plant Sciences, Biological Sciences, Plant Physiology/Pathology/Biotechnology, or similar

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