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About UsHarris Academy Chobham is always on the lookout for inspirational and influential staff. Most of all, we are on the lookout for potential colleagues who like our students and want to help them succeed. We understand that if staff are to give their best to our students over a sustained period of time, then the school needs to provide them with the best deal possible. In order to help our staff have the best possible experience and achieve a proper work- life balance, we have put into place a range of measures to benefit both our teaching and students services colleagues. These include:

An extra week of holiday for all Harris Academy Chobham staff. This takes the form of a two-week half term in October. We work fewer days than most other schools.
Outstanding professional development both at Harris Academy Chobham and through the wider Harris Federation
Excellent promotion opportunities
A constant dialogue about workload and how to manage it most effectively. We have regular workload audits, and frequent campaigns to tackle unnecessary work and identify quick wins
Rapid and effective support with any student behavioural issues arising
A high-quality staff induction programme
Marking protocols devised by departments themselves
Clear communications and manageable deadlines. We only ask staff to do what is necessary and avoid complication and confusion.
Learning walks rather than formal lesson observations. These are not graded
Nursery on site
Flexible and part time working encouraged whenever possible
Additional time for leadership responsibilities
High levels of administrative support for all teachers

Other benefits of working at Harris Academy Chobham:

World-class facilities for learning, leisure and sport. A school which is genuinely at the heart of its local community
The advantages of working for the country's most successful major Academy group. These include amazing consultant support and a range of high-quality central services.
Generous Harris rewards and benefits package, including £2000 annually for Mainscale/Upper teachers.

We regard staff wellness as being central to the school's purpose and to its success.  We have several initiatives which we think give Harris Academy Chobham staff one of the best wellness packages to be found anywhere, including:  

Access to the Calm mindfulness app 
Staff fitness suite and multiple team sports opportunities 
Staff social events 
Staff discounts at shops and restaurants in the local area 
Access to the Harris Federation's staff counselling service ,Dedicated Wellness Hub 
Healix Healthcare package 
Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:

Assisting and advising teaching staff on the preparation and layout in classrooms for practical exercises, running trials of experiments, demonstrations and helping students with learning activities
Ensuring equipment and materials are prepared to the teacher's specifications, including making up special equipment or modifying from existing equipment
Advising students and staff on the safe and proper use of tools and equipment and on the correct and safe way to carry out learning activities
Assisting in the safety, repair and general maintenance of all resources, equipment and tools, and advising where any maintenance or inspection is beyond your competence
Ensuring the welfare and care of any plants and animals in the science area and the security of the equipment
Ensuring understanding of science syllabus and schemes of work to prepare for practical lessons adequately
Assisting with stock keeping
Undertaking safety checks and risk assessments to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, COSHH and other relevant legislation and school documentation
Ensuring that all equipment and materials are stored safely, securely, and in good condition
Safe disposal of used chemicals/hazardous waste
Keeping up to date with health and safety regulations and with developments in practical science
Working with other technical staff to assist in keeping areas neat, clean, tidy and in a safe condition in readiness for lessons, as well as cleaning and making safe spills, breakages and related incidents
Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications to A Level or equivalent (A Level in either physics, chemistry or biology)
COSHH training as appropriate
Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
Good understanding of a range of chemicals and their properties
Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks
Experience of managing and being responsible for own workload.

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

About the role

You will help to deliver an innovative neuro-oncology research project; developing a new preclinical in vivo model of NF2-null meningioma and investigating immunotherapies. The project involves using single-cell RNA-sequencing and murine models of NF2-null tumours, patient-derived xenograft drug screening and validation with a variety of wet-lab techniques. This role is advertised on a fixed-term basis for 2.5 years due to external funding.

The role will be ideally suited to an early-career researcher who is motivated to join a vibrant neuro-oncology research community at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence.

Essential:

• Ph.D (or close to completion) in neuro-oncology, immunology or other closely related and relevant subject.
• Competence in a variety of laboratory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of cancer cell biology and tumour-associated immune cells.
• Skill in protocol development and optimisation.

Desirable:

• Experience in animal research and/or UK Home Office PIL A/B + C (rodents).
• Experience in single-cell RNA-sequencing and/or other omics techniques.
• Bioinformatics skills.
• First-author publications and/or other demonstrable research impacts.

Our Research:

The Parkinson lab’s neuro-oncology research focus centres around NF2-null nervous system tumours; meningioma, schwannoma and ependymoma. We have access to an excellent biobank of primary tumour cells, and use genetic and xenograft murine models to drive translational preclinical research.

Recent publications:

Inhibition of YAP/TAZ-driven TEAD activity prevents growth of NF2-null schwannoma and meningioma, Brain, 2022;awac342, https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awac342

Human Endogenous Retrovirus Type K Promotes Proliferation and Confers Sensitivity to Antiretroviral Drugs in Merlin-Negative Schwannoma and Meningioma. Cancer Res 2022 Jan 15;82(2):235-247. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-3857

Merlin controls the repair capacity of Schwann cells after injury by regulating Hippo/YAP activity. JCB, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201606052

Peninsula Medical School:

Our laboratory is based in the Derriford Research Facility within the Peninsula Medical School and contains state-of-the-art facilities for delivering this project including a confocal microscopy suite and biological services unit. Our facility is supported by the Brain Tumour Research charity as a Centre of Excellence.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Liyam Laraba by email liyam.laraba@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 30 months due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Remote working is available up to 1 days a week.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

They are innovative in creating learning spaces that suit all students and allow teachers to work collaborative with colleagues to ensure all measures of success are meet for all involved.
* Secondary Science/Maths Teacher * Tamworth Location * Allowance, Bonus and Relocation assistance offered * Salary range $85K - $120K based on experience and tenure
Benefits to you:

Opportunities to gain experience in Rural location
Ability to teach across other KLA's with main focus on being the Secondary Science/Maths Teacher
Further development in your Education and Training discipline
Reasonable relocation expenses offered
Bonus payment across many years to promote tenure and retention
Generous placement allowance

Role Responsibilities:

Main focus is the classroom teaching of Science and Maths across years 7-12
Create a safe learning environment for all
Identify students' needs
Communicate clearly and respectfully
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The RSPB, in conjunction with BTO and Natural England, are running national surveys of the three key lowland heathland species in 2025 – Nightjar, Woodlark and Dartford Warbler.
We are looking to recruit four Research Assistants, on six-month contracts (from early February to the end of July) to undertake fieldwork for these surveys at various sites (primarily in England). What's the role about?
These posts require experience of conducting fieldwork on lowland heathland, moorland and in conifer plantations, by 1km-square. The post holders should have a good knowledge of the ecology of Nightjars, Woodlarks and Dartford Warblers and should be able to ensure the smooth running of the surveys by dealing diplomatically with all interested parties. Fieldwork will involve long and unsociable hours in the field and will be physically demanding over the contract period. Extensive travel to different sites may also be required. Applicants must be able to regularly travel to, from and within remote locations not served by public transport. If work from a home base is not possible the post holder will be responsible for finding their own accommodation, although the RSPB will be able to contribute towards costs. The successful candidates will be allocated to survey priority sites for each of the species, mainly in southern England, where additional coverage is needed. The surveys will follow the standard national survey methods for each species, with the following survey periods for each species: Woodlark - mid February to late May (2 visits to each square); Dartford Warbler - early April to late June (2 visits); Nightjar - June and July (2 visits). Additionally, surveyors will be asked to record numbers (or absence) of the other species listed in the JNCC heathland bird assemblage. The fieldwork will include a combination of early mornings, and survey work around dawn and dusk.
Key information:

This role will involve lone working.
This role will require early morning and evening working and may require regular weekend working.
The role may be based in a remote and rural location.
This role may require occasional travel within the UK.
This role may require occasional overnight stays away from home.
The RSPB works for a healthy environment for all and we therefore expect you to take action in accordance with our Environmental Policy and objectives. Together we can make positive difference for our world.
In the RSPB, volunteers are a major resource and make a vital contribution to the RSPB’s aim to take action for the conservation of wild birds and the environment. Employees are responsible for encouraging, developing and supporting volunteers in their work for the RSPB.

What we need from you:

Expected to have a degree or equivalent experience.
Demonstrable specialist knowledge in relevant taxonomic groups appropriate to the post.
Knowledge of conservation issues and scientific principles.
Knowledge of, and adherence to, legal and practical requirements for ensuring own health and safety, sometimes in challenging field conditions.
Demonstrable, specialist identification and practical field skills appropriate to the post.
Ability to use own initiative to solve day-to-day problems in the field
Ability to be self-motivated and work efficiently within a defined work plan.
Practical scientific skills of a standard that provides the highest quality data
Demonstrable experience of relevant research or survey techniques - Desirable
Skilled use of Microsoft Office - Desirable
Knowledge of conservation issues and practice, and conservation science - Desirable

Additional Information
These are full-time contract posts for 37.5 hours per week, for 6 months.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 9th December 2024. For further information please contact andrew.stanbury@rspb.org.uk; fiona.burns@rspb.org.uk; simon.wotton@rspb.org.uk.
As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.

An exciting social science opportunity awaits you at a high achieving all-girls school in Wandsworth, who are seeking a full-time teacher of social science from January 2025. This will be a permanent role for the ideal candidate. The social science teacher will be required to teach sociology and psychology, as well as BTEC Health & Social Care.

Social Sciences Teacher Role:

• Good familiarity of the KS3 and KS4 curriculum for Psychology, Sociology , Citizenship & Health and Social Care.
• Organised and professional maintenance of the classroom and the associated resources.
• Work effectively with other members of staff, both within the department and throughout the school.
• Ability to assess students, monitor their progress, and provide constructive feedback.
• Able to plan and deliver engaging and comprehensive lessons.
• Compliance with the schools’ policies and the reliable implementation of these.

Social Sciences Teacher Requirements:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent qualification for teaching in Secondary School.
• Have recent mainstream school-based experience as a Social Sciences Teacher in Secondary School .
• Have a good level of classroom and behaviour management.
• A relevant Social Sciences related degree is desirable.
• SEND experience is desirable.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Enfield, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers are an agency listed as an approved supplier on the Crown Commercial Service and is proud to be REC audited. This ensures we are carrying out comprehensive checks in line with the REC Code of Professional Practice and are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Upon registration, candidates will be subject to a variety of checks including an enhanced DBS check, full references including your most recent employer, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK.

Weekly pay is processed through PAYE. We offer high street, travel, gym membership and many other exclusive discounts, along with physical and emotional well-being services as standard with our pay portal.

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We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a definitive trial examining the effectiveness of oral nutritional supplement use in care homes.

We seek to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team for the REFRESH (nutRition intervEntions For malnouRished oldEr adultS in care homes) trial. This is a large NIHR funded randomised controlled trial examining oral nutritional supplements in care homes over four years.

The trial is a multi-university collaboration led by Professor Mary Hickson and Professor Jane Murphy of Bournemouth University. It is supported by the PenCTU and includes collaborators from the University of Exeter (statistics, health economics and community geriatric expertise), University of Coventry (dietetic expertise), University of Southampton (geriatric expertise), as well as care home managers and public representatives.

Your main tasks will be to recruit, set-up and initiate sites (care homes), maintain excellent working relationships with the care homes, manage the three field workers (to help with site initiation), develop online training for care home staff, and manage the day-to-day running of the trial. You will be supported by a Research Assistant and line managed by Professor Hickson.

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals with a PhD or equivalent within the field of nutrition and dietetics. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, clinical research experience with older adults, and ideally will have worked in the care home sector. You will also have an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, be able to work to tight deadlines and be comfortable and resilient working under pressure. A knowledge of training other professionals and using online educational platforms will be an advantage.

The role will be based at the University of Plymouth, recruiting in Devon & Cornwall, Wessex and the Birmingham area with an opportunity to discuss a hybrid online and in person working pattern. You will be required to travel regularly to Plymouth and/or Bournemouth for meetings, as well as visiting care homes in all the regions listed above that may not be accessible by public transport.

Based in the Faculty of Health, the School of Health Professions has something for everyone interested in health and care-related professions and is committed to shaping students into the best health professionals they can be.

InterCity Place is the first-class new home for our healthcare teaching and research providing students with skills to meet the needs of 21st century careers. The School offers a unique interdisciplinary learning environment, where students from the largest breadth of healthcare disciplines in the South West can benefit from excellent skills and research laboratories, research-informed teaching, stimulating practice placements and teaching delivered by professionally registered academic staff.

The School is proud of the commitment to student voluntary work, staff–student partnership, strong professional values and our record of student achievement and student satisfaction. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills, preparing them to embark on exciting and rewarding careers. The School holds an Athena SWAN Silver award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all.

Please demonstrate clearly in your supporting statement how you meet the essential and any desirable criteria outlined in the job description.

For an informal online discussion about the role please contact Mary Hickson (mary.hickson@plymouth.ac.uk) or Jane Murphy (jmurphy@bournemouth.ac.uk).

This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Adult's Barred List check.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10th November 2024

Interviews will be on Thursday 21st November 2024, via a zoom meeting. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31st December 2028 due to funding.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Remote working is available up to 3 days a week.

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

About us:
This post will sit within Research, Business and Innovation (RBI), a dynamic, friendly department with a strong team ethos. We support, develop and enhance the ambitions for research, professional development and business engagement. We are agile, bold and collaborative in our approach to delivering our activities. Our people are what makes us successful. Skills and experience can be acquired, so what we look for first in our team members is an ability to collaborate, communicate and think creatively. As a professional service, it is essential that we put our service users at the heart of everything we do.

About the vacancy:

This is full-time, fixed-term post offered at Research Associate level. The postholder will sit within the Impact and Engagement Team of RBI and will be directly line-managed by the Head of Impact and Engagement. However, the post will also be accountable to the Dean of Research and Enterprise in the College of Health, Science and Society.

This unique arrangement will ensure that the postholder can draw on the support structure of other teams within our professional services to deliver activities across the College, while also ensuring they are embedded within the research community.

About you:

We are seeking a skilled research associate in public involvement and/or engagement who ideally also has experience of working with underserved communities. The university has a strong track record in developing innovative and effective public involvement and engagement. Working with public contributors you will support the College’s research and knowledge exchange ambitions by helping to deliver impactful outcomes. Key activities will include:

Building capacity and expertise in public involvement/engagement in research across the College
Identifying pre-grant funding to support early engagement activities
Working collaboratively with public contributors to ensure strong public involvement in research across the College, potentially leading on work packages for specific projects
Working with and building upon existing networks (internal and external) to foster future collaboration opportunities and improve inclusivity
Streamlining internal processes and procedures that recognise and value meaningful public involvement where contributors are rewarded for their time commitments where desired.


This post is based at our lively Frenchay.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of employee benefits including:

a generous holiday allowance of 27days pro rata
up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
flexible working
excellent defined benefit pension schemes
access to employee assistance programme
ongoing learning and development opportunities
family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.
savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

Application process

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nicola Temple on 075 8787 9104 or email: nicola.temple@uwe.ac.uk

Further information

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, and is full-time working on a 1 FTE contract.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay campus in mid-Aug 2024.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are recruiting an organised, hard-working individual to join our friendly and busy team to help in the delivery of a wide range of research projects and commercial trials in the areas of ecology, pests and disease in horticulture.

As a Research Assistant, your key duties include:

• Field work, such as preparing trial materials and marking out trials; applying treatments (spraying); monitoring crop husbandry; collating experimental data (plant, disease, pests); accurate record keeping; biocontrol, pollinator and wildflower identification.
• Laboratory work, such as laboratory maintenance; molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR); microscopy; and culturing microbial strains in vitro, invertebrate identification, maintaining plant cultures.
• Conduct drone- and ground-based phenotyping in both commercial and academic projects.
• Data entry, quality checks and administration.

Comprehensive training will be provided.

You will be joining NIAB’s Pest & Pathogen Ecology Department, which aims to understand the ecology of pests, pathogens, host plants and natural enemies at community, whole organism and molecular levels to develop more effective and sustainable management of horticultural crops.

The role at times can be physically demanding and includes working in all weather conditions outdoors and in polytunnels/glasshouses. In peak seasons, working pattern may vary from day to day.

Location

The role is based at East Malling, Kent, ME19 6BJ. East Malling is three miles from junction four of the M20, with plenty of free on-site parking. NIAB East Malling can easily be accessed by the London Victoria to Dover (via Ashford International) rail route via West Malling station. Alternatively, exit the train at the East Malling station and take the short walk onto site.

Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Tom Passey, Principal Scientific Assistant, Pest & Pathogen Ecology Department, tom.passey@niab.com

Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and 3 days off during the Christmas period, flexible working, generous sick pay, attractive pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, employee discount scheme, free on-site parking and great colleagues.


ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements
Ideally you have:

• BTEC/HND/A-Levels in science/horticulture or equivalent qualifications/experience
• Competency in Microsoft Office (ideally Word, Excel and SharePoint)
• Accurate observational and data recording skills with high attention to detail
• Practical experience of field and/or glasshouse work in a science or horticulture environment
• Full UK driving licence or access to independent means of travelling, enabling you to travel to grower sites. Transport can be provided.

Desirable requirements
Ideally you may also have:

• BSc in biology/biological sciences or equivalent qualifications/experience in horticulture
• Pesticide application certification (PA1 and PA6 or PA9)
• Practical experience of working in a laboratory, especially in molecular biology
• Experience in microbiology and/or crop protection
• Knowledge of plant pest and pathogen identification
• Experience of operating a drone and/or machine based phenotyping

See full Job Description for more details by contacting human.resources@niab.com.

ABOUT US

NIAB – Plant science into practice
Come and join an organisation at the forefront of the application of genetics, physiology, soil science, precision agronomy and data science to improve the yield, efficiency, and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors.

NIAB actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. As a Disability Confident Employer we have a positive approach to employing people living with a disability.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

Summary

Our farms reward original thinking, team players, and in these roles we need researchers that know when to say “no”, so he/she can stay laser focused on solving big problems. We need results on-time, within budget constraints, and with the imaginative and creative flair that great scientists possess.

Vitonga Farms is growing very fast, and we have a lot of work to do. If you are someone that is is hungry to get in the field, loves to collaborate, is best mates with SPSS, is preoccupied with new ideas late in the night and not sweat the little stuff then you should apply - you will succeed here.


Who You Are

We’re looking for individuals who are creative, imaginative, diligent, articulate, academic and possesses strong research acumen.
You’ve got experience in the field. You know your way around the laboratory and the farm alike.
You’ve learnt the ins and outs of research and experimentation because you live and breathe the scientific method.
You enjoy engaging your work colleagues by asking them questions, sharing your knowledge, and collaborating.
You also love the outdoors and enjoy working outdoors.
Are willing to go out of your way to lend a hand or listen. After all, the pressure on businesses to succeed in an increasingly unstable global economy is immense without staff looking out for one and other.
You have incredible communications skills, a strong work ethic and ability to not only problem solve independently, but also to identify and mitigate risks we’re not even thinking about as an organisation.


About the Role

It is important to note that we do not expect you to have experience in every area of this role, however we need competency in many areas and at least the capacity to figure out how to tackle the things you don't.

1. Experimental Design: Plan and design field experiments to study the impact of various factors on crop growth and yield. Develop protocols for data collection, ensuring experiments are well-controlled and scientifically sound.
2. Field Experiments and Data Collection: Coordinate and conduct field experiments to evaluate different crop varieties, agronomic practices, and technologies. Collect and analyze data on crop performance, including growth rates, disease resistance, and yield.
3. Soil Analysis: Assess soil health and nutrient status to determine the best practices for crop production. Recommend appropriate fertilizers, soil amendments, and irrigation strategies based on soil analysis.
4. Crop Management: Advise on crop rotation, planting density, and other agronomic practices based on the experimental findings to optimize yield while reducing environmental impact. Also, research and implement sustainable farming practices to promote soil health and minimize the chemical input usage.
5. Crop Improvement: Carryout research to identify and develop horticultural crop varieties suitable for broadacre farming. Evaluate and select crops based on yield, quality, and adaptability to specific environmental conditions.
6. Pest and Disease Management: Examine and develop strategies for managing pests and diseases affecting crops. Identify resistant/tolerant crop varieties and develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
7. Technology Adoption: Stay abreast of new technologies in agriculture and assess their potential benefits for crop production. Provide recommendations for the adoption of precision agriculture, automation, and other cutting-edge technologies.
8. Data Analysis and Interpretation: Use statistical methods to analyze research data and draw meaningful conclusions. Interpret findings and communicate results to farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
9. Collaboration: Collaborate with other agronomists, researchers, and agricultural professionals to share knowledge and insights. Similarly, work with teams to understand the needs and incorporate practical solutions into research problems.
10. Publications and Presentations: Prepare research papers and reports for publication in scientific journals. Present findings at conferences and workshops to disseminate knowledge and engage with the agricultural community.
11. Irrigation and water management: Research and implement efficient irrigation strategies for horticultural crops in broadacre farming. Evaluate technologies and techniques to optimize water use and minimize wastage.
12. Plant protection: Study and develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for horticultural crops. Identify and recommend control measures for pests and diseases affecting large-scale cultivation.
13. Technology Adoption: Strategize, explore, and recommend the adoption of modern technologies, such as precision agriculture, automation, and remote sensing, to enhance efficiency.
14. Environmental Sustainability: Research and promote sustainable agricultural practices to minimize environmental impact. Explore methods for reducing chemical inputs and improving overall farm sustainability.
15. Capacity development: Provide training and education to staff and farmworkers on best practices for horticultural crop production. Disseminate information through workshops, field days, and educational materials.
16. Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about regulations and standards related to horticultural crop production. Ensure that research practices and recommendations align with relevant agricultural policies.

Role Requirements

- AQF Bachelor Degree or equivalent, preferably Doctorate.
- Proven competency in agricultural science
- An excellent work ethic, a strong focus on WHS, and a high degree of reliability and dedication to providing support to your teammates on WHS.
- Background in environmental sustainability and/or citrus will be highly advantageous
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Australian Driver’s License (Clean-ish)
- Imagination

Salary range: 85,000 - 105.000 AUD depending on experience and qualifications

About the Farms

Our properties are an 8 min drive (9km) North-West of Moree, NSW. We have 280,000 drip irrigated citrus trees, last year we harvested 5,000 tonnes of barley and this month 11,000 bales of irrigated cotton were picked.

Our citrus is harvested 9 months of the year for juicing and goes to our other business grovejuice.com.au who supplies our own brands as well as the four major supermarkets and export market in South-East Asia.

We take an active position in the industry via industry-based associations, not-for-profit work, local sponsorships and talking to our mates over a few beers at the pub. Vitonga Farms has strong water & market stability, our staff have good job security and as a result we retain great knowledge as a collective unit.



Training

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We are seeking to appoint two Lecturers and an Associate Professor in Computer Science to enhance and strengthen our research capacity in areas complementary to our existing research strengths in artificial intelligence, cyber security, game development and big data. Applicants with expertise in other areas of computer science are also encouraged to apply. You should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline, be able to demonstrate a strong track record of producing high-quality research outputs, and, ideally, provide evidence of attracting funding to support your research, particularly for posts above Lecturer level. Relevant groups within the school include the Centre for Robotics and Neural Systems, the Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Network Research, and the Big Data group. You will take an active approach to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary collaborations and will be able to demonstrate external collaborations with the potential for generating impact.

You will be expected to contribute to teaching across our suite of undergraduate and postgraduate computer science programmes and will have experience of providing high quality teaching at these levels. You may be required to take part in internationalisation activities (including overseas delivery opportunities) and other widening participation activities. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the running of the School where appropriate.

This is an exciting time to join the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) as the £63 million Babbage Building creates the state-of-the-art space for inspiring research and teaching, and enables multidisciplinary collaborations within and beyond the School. SECaM is a welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. SECaM is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical science, mechanical, marine and materials engineering and navigation and maritime science. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on the advancement of knowledge and the creation of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, coastal engineering and robotics to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.

The School holds an Athena Swan Bronze award demonstrating the University’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all, and is an official Signatory of the Tomorrow's Engineers Code, a framework for organisations with a mission to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers. Women and members of other currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Please indicate the level of role to which you are applying and tailor your application accordingly. Please note, however, that the University reserves the right to make an offer of appointment within the range advertised, aligned with Plymouth's Academic Career Pathways, according to your knowledge, experience and skills in relation to the key accountabilities.

Informal enquiries may be made with Professor Alex Belton (alexander.belton@plymouth.ac.uk) or Dr Yinghui Wei (yinghui.wei@plymouth.ac.uk).

Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.

These are full-time positions working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Monday 27th May 2024

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 17th June 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidates, conditions apply.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.