Plant Physiologist

4 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom University of Essex Full time

Research and Development Opportunity

The University of Essex, in partnership with Stourgarden, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated graduate to undertake research and development in controlled environment agriculture. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to 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
  • Carry out plant physiology measurements of photosynthetic performance and plant growth
  • Collaborate with the Engineering and Software Tech Teams to integrate plant science with engineering
  • Perform data analysis and interpret findings, prepare reports to support the companies scale-up agenda, and share internally with senior management and where relevant, clients
  • 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 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 with academics at the University of Essex (support with grant writing and research publications)
  • Act as lead on this collaborative research between University of Essex and Stourgarden

Requirements

  • BSc in Plant Sciences, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, or similar degrees
  • MSc 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

Location

Initially at University of Essex: Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ

With travel to Stourgarden: Boxted Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, CO6 4AP

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