#Harvest cambridge trial

You already have experience working in a commercial horticultural or food science R&D team and/or have a PhD in horticulture, agriculture or food science.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role: We’re looking for somebody with exceptional enthusiasm and a can-do attitude, with experience in managing horticultural trials who can help us on our mission to grow the best plants better and more efficiently. You will be collecting data in our growing chambers – so we hope you are happy at heights and confined spaces! You will liaise closely with the Growing Manager, Head of Operations, Head of Data, and Agronomy Technicians to organise the delivery of trials.

#Harvest cambridge trial

On a given day, you will spend time organising resources, collecting data, keeping accurate trial records, and reporting on your findings. If you're ready to take on the challenge and work towards growing the best plants better, then we want you on our team! We know that with our collective efforts, we can solve complex problems, and shape the future of crop production. This can make for a challenging working environment that will push you professionally and intellectually, but you’ll have the support of a great team. Both the production site and the research site are high-ambiguity, high-change environments, where good judgement, flexibility and open communication are key. This role is focused on organising and implementing trials at our production site (Pepperness) and at our Research Centre (The Leaf Lab), under the guidance of the Head of Crop Optimisation. We are looking for an ALL-ROUND superstar with a passion for growing plants and making a difference. You will need to have the flexibility to work these when required.Īre you curious about how crop production works in a real vertical farm? Are you a person who loves to learn from data and apply it to real-world problems? It may include working weekends or parts thereof. To streamline collaboration and knowledge sharing you will need to spend 4 days/month at the Leaf Lab.

We take ground-breaking ideas and turn them into real-world solutions, revolutionizing the future of growing.Īlthough this role will be based at Pepperness, our Farm in Kent, you will be a part of the Leaf Lab team based in Cambridge, reporting remotely to our Head of Crop Optimisation. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions. We value the ability to work independently but not at the expense of being a team player.Ĭreate: Bringing to life the future of growing We believe that to do great things you need to work with great people and that at the core of that is great teamwork. To go fast you go alone, to go far you go together.

Join us as we find innovative and creative ways to lead the way in sustainable agriculture, creating a brighter future for our planet and its inhabitants.Ĭollaborate: Changing the world through teamwork Innovate: Leading the world in plant scienceĪt the forefront of plant science, our team is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that harness the power of the world's most exceptional plants. We want to find the best way to grow plants that solve real-world problems, improve lives and protect our planet. We believe that the world's best plants hold the key to unlocking a sustainable and vibrant future. The Leaf Lab team has the following values: We make sure we’re giving our customers the best possible products with the lowest environmental impact. We look at all elements of the production process, from plant genetics to how we handle our products after they have been packed. At the Leaf Lab we are on a mission to constantly improve how we grow plants for existing customers alongside identifying new varieties that solve genuine customer problems. The Leaf Lab, located just outside of Cambridge, is the home of our Innovative R&D activities.