Research Entomologist

Cambridge, UK
Salary: £15 - 22K+

Vacancy Details

Our client is looking for an applied research entomologist who is interested in working within the arable crop and horticultural industries specialising in invertebrate pest management. The areas of work will include strategic consultancy and research for their clients who include Defra and its agencies, Welsh Assembly Government, EC, the agricultural supply industry and levy boards. Typical subjects include pests of UK arable combinable and root crops and the understanding of their chemical and cultural control methods. This will include their impact on new crops - perhaps including GMs, industry intelligence reporting, and planning and liaison with specialists within ADAS and outside.

This rewarding role will be to work alongside senior staff and team members on existing projects, to publish and promote the findings, and also to assist in the development of new projects.

As a Research Scientist you will be working within the Sustainable Crop Management unit. The business unit has a large number of Research Scientists and Consultants with complementary skills, and scientific support staff who are responsible for the day-to-day conduct of experimentation.

Candidates should have a degree or higher in entomology, integrated pest management or a related discipline, and appropriate scientific publications would be advantageous. Candidates must have good data interpretation and communication skills. You will need to have an incisive mind and be able to distil information into reports relevant to clients needs. You should demonstrate ability to promote and market innovative R&D and consultancy proposals and be particularly attracted to working under the constraints of a commercial research operation. Experience of working within a relevant industry is desirable. Knowledge of practical issues facing UK food and farming industries is essential. Due to the location a driving Licence, valid in UK, is essential.

Ref: ER1601PH

If you would like to be considered for this vacancy please forward your CV to peter@earthrecruitment.com quoting the reference number shown above. Or contact Peter Havaland on 0870 803 3134 for more information.