Vacancies

Science Project Officer – Fixed term 12 months

The successful candidate will support the charity’s crop improvement activities in Africa and India, aiding the progression of the collaborative legume crop research programmes.

Location: Long Hanborough, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LN

Starting salary range: competitive, dependent on experience.

Working hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 24th April.

About the role:

The successful candidate will support KT as a member of the KT operations team:

processing crop improvement project proposals,

liaising with scientific consultants for the provision of feedback to grantees,

negotiation of grant agreements and extensions,

monitoring project payments and reporting schedules,

travel (non-optional) and event management:

travel to Africa and India supporting annual meetings and project audits (likely to be one to three times a year up to two weeks each time (or up to 4-5 weeks yearly)),

organisation of remote video conferencing workshops and meetings, and

maintaining project files and database records.

Science operation team members are required to travel.

Skills and experience required

Essential

a science graduate, ideally MSc level of a related science discipline such as: genetics, plant science, biotechnology, or molecular science,

proven administrative experience over at least two years,

ability to travel to Africa and India as required,

a willingness to learn more about modern methods of plant breeding,

science communication skills or interest,

good IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft, and,

well organised and methodical, with a keen eye for detail.

Desirable

statistics,

experience using database packages,

experience analysing research budgets, and

language translation skills, for example, but not limited to French (West Africa).

Answering your queries about the post and how to apply

Please look at the KT website (www.kirkhousetrust.org) for more information about the charity. Please contact email info@kirkhousetrust.org or phone (Tel: 01993 220080) for further details about the role and to apply.