Field Research Scientist

3 days ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom ADAS Full time

About ADAS

ADAS is the UK's largest provider of research and advice on agricultural and environmental issues. With over 75 years' experience, ADAS has an impressive track record of providing agricultural, horticultural, and environmental consultancy and research expertise to a diverse range of clients in the private and public sectors.

Our unique combination of insight and practical experience, underpinned by robust, informed, science-based information, enables us to meet the needs of both domestic and international clients. Our strength lies in our breadth and depth of expertise spanning the entire environmental sector.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Research Scientist to join our team. As a Field Research Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering practical research for a range of predominantly agricultural, but some horticultural crops, working predominantly in the disciplines of pathology, physiology, entomology, soils, and nutrients, and weeds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver field/glasshouse/polytunnel/laboratory work and liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Work towards managing projects, ensuring key objectives and deadlines are met, and high levels of scientific credibility and client satisfaction are achieved.
  • Assist in the marking out of studies, application of treatments, collection and processing of samples, disease monitoring of plants, weed identification, spraying of chemicals onto trials, in-field assessments and observations, preparation and processing of plant, soil, and water sampling, harvesting of plots, and collection and processing of data.
  • Carry out all trials-related research activities, ensuring protocols are understood and all work is carried out in a consistent, scientifically valid, and reproducible fashion to enable all trial activities to be delivered to high levels of scientific credibility and defendable.

Person Specification

  • The suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and willingness to work.
  • Previous experience is not required, as in-house and external training will be provided to meet the requirements of the role.
  • A full driving license to drive manual vehicles in the UK is essential.
  • All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK.
  • A progressive attitude with flexibility and willingness to take on a wide range of challenges.
  • Flexibility – to travel within the UK and overseas.

What We Offer

  • Pay commensurate with experience and technical knowledge.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme.
  • Life Assurance.
  • A flexible benefits program including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare.
  • Regular training and career development.


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