Agricultural Research Technician
Agricultural Research Technician
Rothamsted Research – North Wyke Farm Platform, Devon
2 year Fixed Term Contract - £24,225 - £26,573 p/a
Are you passionate about agriculture, the environment, and hands-on scientific work?
Do you want to be at the forefront of sustainable farming innovation?
Rothamsted’s North Wyke Farm Platform is an internationally recognised research facility dedicated to transforming the future of agriculture. We’re looking for a motivated Agricultural Research Technician to join our mission to improve the productivity, resilience, and environmental impact of farming systems.
About the Role
As an Agricultural Research Technician, you’ll play a vital part in connecting on-the-ground fieldwork with cutting-edge agricultural science. You will help maintain high‑quality data streams, support experiments, and keep our research platform running smoothly.
What You’ll Be Doing
Fieldwork & Sample Collection
- Lead and assist in collecting and processing soil, water, atmospheric gas, and manure samples.
- Work outdoors in varied conditions as part of our field research programme.
Sensor Network Maintenance
- Help maintain and calibrate an extensive environmental sensor network.
- Ensure continuous, reliable flow of real-time environmental data.
Data Stewardship
- Assist with the archiving, documentation and quality control (QC) of large-scale datasets.
- Use Excel and R to process, check and prepare data for scientific use.
Research & Site Support
- Assist with establishing small-plot experiments.
- Contribute to general site maintenance, including vegetation management.
- Provide hands-on support to farm operations during busy periods.
What You’ll Gain
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + privilege days.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- A chance to contribute to innovative, globally relevant sustainability research.
- Work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team with a diverse skill set.
Who We’re Looking For
Someone enthusiastic about environmental science, agriculture, or field research, with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. Experience with data handling, sensors, or fieldwork is beneficial but not essential — training is provided.