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Senior Research Scientist- Sustainable Crop Production. Switzerland - LH314

Employer
De Lacy Executive
Location
Switzerland (CH)
Salary
Exceptional basic salary, company bonus and relocation package (dependent on location).
Closing date
11 Nov 2022

Job Details

Are you committed to researching and developing solutions for a sustainable future in crop production?

Would you like to work for one of the largest agricultural business in the world with an unrivalled research budget?

If you have answered yes to the above, this exceptional research opportunity could be the career move you have been waiting for. I am looking for a motivated individual with significant experience in designing, carrying out and analysing research trials both out in the field and in glasshouses with a focus on sustainable agriculture.

You will be responsible for leading this business' research strategy, informing company carbon capture policy to improve their global sustainability, reducing environmental impact in order to meet the business' ambitious targets towards net zero.

This inclusive, innovative international business provides a unique and diverse work environment, with substantial room for growth and development through their defined career development plans within their R&D department.

What you will be involved with:

  • Conducting research, collating and analysing carbon sequestration science information, using the information to influence on agricultural industry issues such as; production, biodiversity, soil emissions, carbon and nitrogen cycle and soil ecology and microbiome.
  • Informing company policy based on your research and industry developments.
  • Managing proposals and bids for funding.
  • Collaboration with other research institutes, building a comprehensive network.
  • Supporting and implementing global R&D projects.

To be considered for the role you will:

  • Hold a relevant degree at MSc or above in a relevant subject such as soil science or carbon sequestration.
  • Have an excellent understanding of global carbon sequestration issues, policies and developments.
  • Fluent English written and spoken is essential, candidates with Spanish and/or French skills would be of particular interest.
  • Have exceptional communication skills, be engaging and confident with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, the farming community and other research institutions.

Remuneration package: Exceptional basic salary, company bonus and relocation package (dependent on location).

To find out more:

Please call Lauren Holloway on 01885 485527/ 07506297071 or email an up-to-date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to lauren.holloway@delacyexecutive.co.uk

De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.

More information about our processing activities can be found at www.delacyexecutive.co.uk/privacypolicy.

Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.

Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation

Company

De Lacy Executive is the professional Agri-Business recruitment consultancy.

Since 2000 we have been recruiting within the agriculture, horticulture, fruit, fresh produce, primary food and other rural sectors in the UK and Internationally. We arguably have the largest database of candidates and regular employer clients.

In this period we have been privileged to help countless companies and jobseekers to achieve their employment goals.

We engage at all levels from trainee through to senior executive and in disciplines from production to technical and commercial.

Our team of nine is friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. We welcome your enquiries and offer our very best advice and service whatever the employment situation.

Most of us are agriculturalists by upbringing and education and have experience of working in the sector we serve before entering the recruitment industry.  We are well trained in recruitment practice and De Lacy Executive is the only Agricultural Recruitment business to be Approved by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation which promotes high standards within the recruitment industry.

We maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and are registered and conform to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

 “Integrity, Knowledge and Confidentiality”.

We look forward to hearing from you.

De Lacy Executive Ltd. Suite 7, Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester WR2 4BN

Tel: 01885 483440. E mail: admin@delacyexecutive.co.uk

Company info
Telephone
01885 483440
Location
Suite 7
Malvern Gate
Bromwich Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR2 4BN
United Kingdom

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