RESEARCH FELLOW OR RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
You will contribute to the delivery of Cranfield University’s work in agricultural drought risk management for the DRisk2 (Multi-scale management of irrigation abstraction and drought risks in UK) project, which is funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council.
Building on the results of previous hydrological and atmospheric modelling studies and the DRisk project (www.d-risk.eu), you will develop an approach to integrate farm-scale irrigation demand and catchment-scale water availability to provide a fuller understanding of drought risk.
The DRisk2 web application will be used to inform and co-design responses to support increased agricultural drought resilience and environmental protection.
You will work closely with a web developer and staff at Cranfield University and with environmental and agricultural project partners with international expertise in agricultural water management, irrigation demand modelling and hydrological modelling.
| Organisation: | Cranfield University |
| School/Department: | School of Water, Energy and Environment |
| Based at: | Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedforshire |
| Hours of work: | 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. |
| Contract Type: | Fixed term contract |
| Fixed Term Period: | 12 months |
| Salary: | £33,309 per annum (Research Fellow) or £30,600 per annum (Research Assistant) |
| Posted Date: | 17/12/2019 |
| Apply by: | 19/01/2020 |
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Research Fellow (if PhD obtained) or Research Assistant (if close to completing PhD) in Agricultural Water Management
Here at Cranfield, we can offer you the opportunity and resources to really develop your career. Cranfield is an exclusively postgraduate university that is a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management.
The School of Water, Energy and Environment is committed to leading in its areas of expertise through investing in world class staff and facilities over the long term.
You will contribute to the delivery of Cranfield University’s work in agricultural drought risk management for the DRisk2 (Multi-scale management of irrigation abstraction and drought risks in UK) project, which is funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council.
Building on the results of previous hydrological and atmospheric modelling studies and the DRisk project (www.d-risk.eu), you will develop an approach to integrate farm-scale irrigation demand and catchment-scale water availability to provide a fuller understanding of drought risk. The DRisk2 web application will be used to inform and co-design responses to support increased agricultural drought resilience and environmental protection.
You will work closely with a web developer and staff at Cranfield University and with environmental and agricultural project partners with international expertise in agricultural water management, irrigation demand modelling and hydrological modelling.
You will have a PhD (obtained or near completion) in geography, environmental sciences, agriculture, agricultural engineering or related disciplines and be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of agricultural systems and agro-hydrological processes. You will have modelling and programming experience.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Ian Holman, Professor of Integrated Land and Water Management, i.holman@cranfield.ac.uk
At Cranfield, we value Diversity and Inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential. We actively consider flexible working options such as part-time, compressed or flexible hours and/or an element of homeworking, and commit to exploring the possibilities for each role.
This is demonstrated in our success in achieving a Bronze Institutional Athena SWAN which recognises our commitment to progress gender diversity in STEM, as well as the European Commission’s ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’ which demonstrates our commitment to supporting Research careers. We also run the Leadership Foundation’s Aurora Programme, which is a leadership development programme, aimed at women in an academic, technical or professional service role.
Your career at Cranfield will be enhanced through access to fully equipped shared laboratory and pilot facilities, extensive research and business training through our learning and development team and doctoral training centres in a collegiate and supportive environment.
Interviews to be held: 06 February 2020
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MARKETING AGRONOMY (SPECIALIZATION IN NUTRITION)
DESCRIPTION:
Grupo Enterprise needs to incorporate International chemical company is looking for a Marketing Assistant in Madrid with a focus on agronomy support. Developing agronomical material and implementation of trade marketing activities BTL channels are the two pillars of the role.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate actions of the trade marketing plan generating materials to support distributor’s plan (operational marketing activities)
- Support on sales of the company range visitng the customer and leading meetings with farmers. Review Distributor performance (sales analysis).
- Coordinate and manage events and activities with third parties (customers and agencies).
- Pull demand through identifying and prioritizing specific farmer leads (indirect sales).
- Develop commercial messages and generate branded content linked to agronomy knowledge for marketing materials such as leaflets, advertisings, product webpages and other documents.
- Analyze data of demo field trials and generate selling stories to reach the farmers
PROFILE DETAIL:
- Bachelor/Master degree or equivalent in Agronomy with preference on crop Nutrition specialization.
- Experience or studies in marketing is a plus.
- Working experience of minimum 3 years in the agronomy sector.
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking.
- Excel knowledge.
- Highly creative with experience in generating agronomy content and with a good performance on communication writing.
- Fluent in Spanish and English. Portuguese or other languages would be a plus.
- Good organization skills and results oriented.
- Availability to travel across the Spanish geography from 50% 30% of the time.
IT OFFERS:
- Temporary Contract: Until June.
- Salary: 24k.
CONTACT:
If you’re interested send us your email to: rrhh@grupoenterprise.com
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PRÁCTICAS EN LA ORGANIZACIÓN REGIONAL DE PESCA DEL NOROESTE ATLÁNTICO
DESCRIPCIÓN:
La Organización Regional de Pesca del Noroeste Atlántico ha convocado dos prácticas, de tres meses de duración cada una, durante este este año 2020.
La fecha límite para presentar las solicitudes es el 31 de enero de 2020
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