At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Crop Protection team to innovate invertebrate management and ecological monitoring.
- Company: Be part of a leading research organisation focused on sustainable agriculture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent role with potential for growth across multiple UK locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in agriculture while working with cutting-edge ecological approaches.
- Qualifications: MSc or PhD in ecology or entomology, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38000 £ per year.
We are seeking an Entomology Researcher to join our Crop Protection team, supporting the development and application of innovative, systems-based approaches to invertebrate management. The role will focus on ecological networks, novel monitoring approaches, and translating systems thinking into practical solutions for agriculture and land management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of novel approaches to agricultural entomological monitoring, including network-based approaches.
- Apply systems approaches to invertebrate management in practical, real‑world contexts.
- Support delivery of research and consultancy projects across the entomology and wider ADAS teams.
- Contribute to current and future initiatives and proposal development.
- Engage effectively with farmers, growers, and advisors to support knowledge exchange and adoption of new approaches.
What We Require
- Background in ecology, entomology, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in systems approaches and ecological networks.
- Experience or interest in novel monitoring methodologies.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, particularly farmers and agronomists.
- Ability to translate complex science into practical applications.
- MSc or PhD in a relevant subject e.g. applied entomology or ecology, and/or monitoring techniques.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary And Benefits
- This is a permanent role based at ADAS Boxworth in Cambridgeshire. Other office‑based ADAS locations include ADAS Rosemaund in Herefordshire, ADAS Gleadthorpe in Nottinghamshire and ADAS High Mowthorpe in Yorkshire may be considered for the right candidate.
- Salary range £30,000 to £38,000 per annum depending on experience.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holiday and private health care.
- Company funded life assurance.
- Regular training and career development.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Entomologist Researcher employer: ADAS
At ADAS Boxworth in Cambridgeshire, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through regular training opportunities and a flexible benefits programme, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful agricultural solutions.
