Floral Resources Field Research Technician (2 roles)

☞ University of Leeds

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber

Category: Science Labor Pharmaceutical / Chemical / Biotech

Industry: Education

Job type: Full-time

Salary: £20,092 - £22,847 a year

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Floral Resources Field Research Technician (2 roles)

We are seeking two highly competent field botanists to help collect pollen and flowering data across multiple sites in northern England over the coming spring and summer.

The work will involve locating field populations and collecting pollen from a wide range of plant species, following standardised protocols developed by collaborators at Kew and Oxford. In addition, floral longevity of the species will be surveyed by marking flowers over repeated visits. These data will contribute to a national assessment of pollen resources, as part of a NERC-funded research project on bee nutrition. The two posts each will last between 3 and 7 months (full-time equivalent), and might be full or part-time depending on availability.

You will have good familiarity with wildflowers of the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale, as well as proven abilities to follow scientific protocols and health & safety procedures. A strong track record of working with scientists and interacting with landowners and the general public would be useful. You will have a full, current, clean and valid UK/EU driving licence as you will be required to travel to, from and between the selected sites along public roads.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020. We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor William Kunin, Professor of Ecology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2857 Email: w.e.kunin@leeds.ac.uk

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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