Applications are invited for a Field Technician to join the Field Experimentation Team at the John Innes Centre based in Norwich, UK.

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.

Our employees enjoy access to state-of-the-art technology and a diverse range of specialist training opportunities, including support for leadership and management. Click here to find out more about working at the John Innes Centr.

About the Field Experimentation Team:

The Field Experimentation Team deliver world leading field trials in a range of crops to researchers at the John Innes Centre. The post holder will assist JIC scientists in delivering crop genetics research through growing experiments in a commercial farm environment. They will work in a team of five based in JIC’s state of the art field facility near the village of Bawburgh, Norfolk and surrounded by the JIC owned Church Farm (110 Ha).

The role:

The post holder will assist across all aspects of field operations with an emphasis on small scale manually maintained experiments. They will perform field patrols to monitor for the presence of bird and animal pests that might cause damage to valuable field experiments. The post holder will also be responsible for grounds maintenance at the Field Station and around Church Farm including mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, weeding (manual and by application of appropriate herbicides).

The ideal candidate:

Candidates should have 5 GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) and previous experience in agriculture or horticulture, with good knowledge of a variety of crops. They must have good computer literacy and communication skills, along with the ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours and weather conditions.

It is essential that candidates are willing to operate an array of field equipment and embrace the need for basic field operations, such as operating a tractor when required.

Additional information:

Interviews will be held on 12 September 2024.

Please note, this post does not meet UKVI requirements to provide visa sponsorship.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website or contact the Human Resources team quoting reference 1004728.

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 of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.