Faculty of Science
School of Environmental Sciences
Soil Technician/Analyst – UKRI Land Use Next Zero OpenLAND
Ref: TC898
Starting salary from £30,505 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £36,924 per annum
University of East Anglia (UEA) has some of the most innovative and highly regarded centres for research in the UK. Applications are invited for the post of Soil Technician/Analyst to assist in the research under the supervision of Professor Brian Reid to work on the UKRI Funded OpenLAND project.
The role involves planning and delivering fieldwork to collect soil samples and assess them. We are seeking someone with expertise in soil chemical analysis, soil carbon assessment, and ideally the use of dry combustion CHN/O and thermogravimetric analysis techniques. Experience in environmental sampling is also essential. Proficiency in Excel for data processing and presentation is also required. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in generating soil carbon data for the project and collaborating with the team.
This position offers a unique chance to work on groundbreaking research in the UK, conducting both laboratory work at UEA and fieldwork across the East of England and nationally. You may also need to undertake work outside normal office hours, potentially evenings and weekends.
This full-time post is available from 1 January 2025 on a fixed term basis for 24 months.
Benefits include:
- 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 6 November 2024
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