UK Dairy Farm Sustainability Expert

1 week ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) Full time
About the Opportunity

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is a partner in a new consortium established to facilitate adoption of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation measures by dairy farmers across the UK. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a UK Dairy Farm Sustainability Expert.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in animal science or a closely related field and/or extensive experience in a closely related field. You should have proven successful experience of collaborative research in animal science, working with other academic and industry partners, with a knowledge of UK dairy farming practices and a knowledge of the sources of GHG emissions from dairy farms combined with an awareness of approaches to cut those emissions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise on GHG emissions reduction measures and GHG measurement methods to dairy farmers and stakeholders.
  • Work with SRUC researchers and other consortium members to develop and implement strategies to reduce GHG emissions from dairy farms in Scotland and northern England.
  • Collaborate with technicians to install and operate recording equipment and maintain protocols.
  • Analyse data, prepare reports, and prepare refereed papers for publication in high-quality journals.

This is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years. The estimated salary for this role is £55,000-£75,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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