Environmental Scientist

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

Rhizocore Technologies Ltd. is an applied mycology startup based at the Roslin Innovation Centre in Edinburgh, working on a two-year Innovate UK-funded project to develop novel fungal-filter technology for watercourse remediation.

This post will be based at The James Hutton Institute (JHI) in Aberdeen, with field work and visits to partners in East Scotland and England. We are seeking a PhD holder in environmental or soil sciences with experience in field monitoring, experimentation, laboratory analysis, and data evaluation.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of water and soil chemical processes in catchment contexts and ability to manage data quality from field experiments. They will be involved in on-farm field evaluations and experiments involving fungal filter pre-trials, nutrient recovery, and runoff water quality.

This is a full-time temporary position lasting 24 months. We offer a competitive salary of £34,000-£42,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus flexible working arrangements.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

As a member of our team, you will contribute to developing effective solutions for environmental pollution challenges and advance interdisciplinary research in catchment science.



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