Research Fellow; Role of air-borne inoculum in disease epidemics
Life and Medical Sciences/ Clinical, Pharmaceutical, and Biological Science
FTE: 1FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year until 30 Sept 2023
Salary: UH7 £35,333 - £42,155 pa
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield
We are seeking a committed and proactive research fellow with expertise in core research areas for the Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management (CAFEM) Research to join our existing team and contribute to the ongoing development of this Centre.
The fellow will a member of the Bioscience, Agriculture, Nutrition & Dietetics(BAND) team in the Department of Clinical, Pharmaceutical, and Biological Sciences which focuses on some of life sciences’ most exciting and rapidly evolving disciplines. They will also be a member of CAFEM Research and The University Centre for Climate Change Research.
The appointed research fellow will:
• join a friendly, busy, committed and enthusiastic team
• benefit from a supportive working environment
• access study leave and funding for continuing professional development
• participate in exciting research opportunities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will work within CAFEM Research to develop and lead world-class research activity, both initiating research projects and seeking external funding for them. The Fellow will be able to build on and support existing areas of expertise and work in CAFEM Research.
Skills and Experience Required
You will have proven experience of working in a research environment and you will have excellent modelling, quantitative numerical and analytical skills and be able to apply them in relation to agricultural systems. Areas covered may be quite diverse, such as crop and plant production and disease patterns, genetics of resistance to crop pathogens, impacts of climate change, decision-making in agricultural systems. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential and you will have the ability to work to deadlines and to multi-task.
Qualifications Required
The successful candidate will have a good Honours Degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent and a PhD or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, with a good research record or equivalent experience.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.
Applicants are asked to attach a personal statement showing clearly how their skills match the Person Specification.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Please contact Prof Bruce Fitt ([email protected]) or Dr Simon Baines ([email protected])
Closing Date: 31 October 2022
Interview Date: To be advised
Reference Number: 045715
Date Advert Placed: 3 October 2022
The University offers every individual the opportunity to succeed. We want our staff to represent multi-faceted life experiences, varied cultural heritage and to encourage cognitive diversity. We recognise that the field is not ‘level’ and want to actively address barriers to progression. Markers of success to date include no gender pay gap within the School where this post sits and holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award. We also challenge stereotypes and partner with networks both within and outside of the University to enhance inclusion in the workplace. We wholeheartedly encourage applications from BAME and LGTBQ candidates, who are currently under-represented within the School.
We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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