Job Opportunities at the University of Lincoln
Research Assistant
Research Assistant at Job Opportunities at the University of Lincoln, based in Lincoln, East Midlands, paying £33,662 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £33,662 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Lincoln, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
28% below the typical rate for research scientist
Reference CHS379
About the role
GRAINS, Job Advert, Field Research Assistant
We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant with a research profile in crop science to join our research team.
The University of Lincoln is working towards an exciting project generating nitrogen datasets for LINCAM CERES enterprise collaboration. The project seeks to find ways to improve nitrogen use efficiency without loss of yield in contrasting environments across the country. The research objective is to generate a datasets for winter wheat to predict optimal nitrogen requirement based on local environmental conditions and growth stage.
The key role of the post is to collect crop data and processing of samples on several trials across the country. The research assistant will liaise with PDRAs of the project and should be motivated to assist the field sampling campaign of the project. You will be expected to have experience in field trials collecting samples from crops but ideally wheat. Experience in handling and analysing crop samples is essential (preferably wheat). Familiarity with field data collection is desirable.
Applicants should have a degree in crop science/ agronomy or any related discipline. This opportunity allows you to engage in national collaboration within an ambitious team, to work in wheat research.
This is a full-time post, fixed term for 6 months. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Reshmi (Oorbessy) Gaju (email: [email removed]).
As an institutional Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, we are committed to advancing gender equality in STEM, therefore female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026
Department: Research
Salary: £33,662 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term and full time until the 16th July 2027
Reference: CHS379 · Posted 2 hours ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Job Opportunities at the University of Lincoln
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