Flexsource NI are working in partnership with the Agrifood and Bioscience Institute (AFBI) to hire a Senior Grassland and Cereal Agronomist
This is a temporary position, working full time hours for up to 9 months.
Main Duties:
· Manage the VCU (Value for cultivation testing) trials for both herbage crops and combinable crops.
· Assist with the management of other research projects which currently includes varietal research on multispecies crops, agronomy studies associated with legume crops.
· Contribute to PhD student trials including design and management of trials · Contribute and assist with ongoing crop agronomy studies
· Responsibility for ensuring quality of data obtained from trials and analysis of such data.
· Contribute and assist with the writing of scientific papers and both internal and external reports.
· Manage staff and resources
Criteria:
· PhD in Plant Sceince & 2 years experience in areas related to crop research and testing, OR Honours degree in a relevant field and 4 years experience in areas related to crop research and testing
· Demonstratable experience in grassland or combinable crop production management
· Be a lead author on peer reviewed scientific articles published in scientific journals in the area of plant science
· At least 2 years post graduate experience of managing and analysing large databases in a scientific area of work
If you are passionate about advancing agricultural science and delivering practical solutions for farmers, apply now; or for more information contact Ciaran on 02890725600