Thursday, January 26, 2012

Soil Scientist (Fixed Term)

Soil Scientist (Fixed Term)

Improving the Management of N and P in Soils under Agricultural Management

Scottish Agricultural College

R/CS/589a/11
Edinburgh
£27,410 - £34,740 Per Annum
SAC is a Scottish organisation dedicated to innovation and the transfer of knowledge to the land based industries.  Our 900 staff provide consultancy, research, education & training services to rural businesses and communities via a nation-wide network of around 40 business units
The Crop and Soils Systems Research Group of SAC are looking for a soil scientist enthusiastic about improving the management of N and P in soils under agricultural management.  You will join an interdisciplinary team working on nutrient cycling in arable, mixed and livestock systems in temperate agriculture. A good publication record in soil science is essential and experience of involvement in winning research grants advantageous.
The Group undertakes research and provides advice on crop and soil management in Scotland and beyond and contributes significantly to Masters-level teaching at the University of Edinburgh.
Working in the area of Soil Science/Cropping Systems, this role will be responsible for management of projects and staff, for conducting experimental work and making presentations to other scientists and customers.  This post will also be involved in supervision of Msc research projects.
Ideally the successful candidate will have a PhD in soil or environmental science or equivalent. Experience in agricultural systems is also highly desirable.
A current UK driving licence is essential for this post since travel between field sites is required.
The salary will be in the region of £27,410 - £34,740 per annum.
This position is fixed term until January 2015 in the first instance.
Apply online at http://www.sac.ac.uk. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may request an application pack by contacting Human Resources on 0131 535 4420Please note that CV's will not be accepted without a completed application form.
Closing date: 20 February 2012           
Please quote: R/CS/589A/11.

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