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Unique opportunity for plant scientists to contribute to world-changing research at a UNESCO heritage site.
Overview
Salary
£39243
Location
Wakehurst, West Sussex, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a renowned plant science institute, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction. RBG Kew's mission is to understand and safeguard plants and fungi, aiming for the wellbeing of humanity and the vitality of all life on Earth. The organization strives to mitigate the ongoing extinction crisis. As a part of the team, you'll contribute to creating a world where nature is protected and diligently managed.
Role Summary:
- This role provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven plant scientist to join the Seed and Stress Biology team based at Wakehurst.
- You will be working on an exciting new project funded by the Forestry Commission titled 'Optimising plasma treatments for enhanced germination of dormant tree seeds.
- The project aims to facilitate better propagation of trees from seeds and will research the effects of cutting-edge plasma-based methods for breaking seed dormancy and improving germination and storage of UK native tree species.
Role Requirements:
- The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in plant science with knowledge in seed biology, particularly in conducting lab-based studies of seed germination and dormancy.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within the project team, and skills to design and execute experimental research, analyse data, and interpret results.
- Exceptional communication skills and experience in presenting data at conferences and in research papers are mandatory.
Application Process Details:
- Not specified.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated plant scientist to join the Seed and Stress Biology team based at Wakehurst to work on a new project funded by the Forestry Commission. The project, titled 'Optimising plasma treatments for enhanced germination of dormant tree seeds', aims to enable improved propagation of trees from seeds and will investigate the effects of innovative plasma-based methods for breaking seed dormancy and improving germination and storage of UK native tree species.
Job requirements: Our ideal candidate will have a PhD in plant science with expertise in seed biology, particularly in undertaking laboratory-based studies of seed germination and dormancy. We are looking for a candidate with the ability to work collaboratively across the project team and with sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to design and conduct experimental research, and to analyse data and interpret results. Good communication skills and experience of presenting data at conferences and in reports or research papers is an essential requirement.
Benefits: Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
