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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field/Photography Assistant to join the Crop Genetics Department, to support the cutting-edge science of the John Innes Centre.
About the John Innes Centre
The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences. We nurture a creative, curiosity-led approach to answering fundamental questions in bioscience, and translate that knowledge into societal benefits. Our strategic vision, Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, sets out our ambitious long-term goals for the game-changing impact of our science globally.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will assist with all aspects of providing small scale manually maintained field experiments, in particular with peas and potatoes. Additionally, they will assist the Scientific Photographer in a range of duties.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) and a keen interest in plant science. The successful candidate will also have enthusiasm for working with and caring for plants. It is desirable that they will also have skills in photography including image processing.
Additional Information
Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.
Interviews are planned to take place on 11 March 2025.
We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity. As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment, and good practices towards advancing gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family-friendly workplace.
The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
* £23,250 - £25,400 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
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