North Wyke Farm Platform
North Wyke and the Farm Platform as a Test-Bed For Advances in Sensor Technologies
In addition to the IoT network of water flow and water quality sensors installed throughout the Farm Platform, we are testing a variety of sensor and sensor communication technologies
User Guides, Information, Data Portal Updates and External Links
User guides to the Data Portal data, case studies and published literature.
Agri-Modelling
An Agri-Modelling Repository of Input and Calibration Data for temperate high rainfall grassland & livestock systems
Timeline of Events
This is an interactive tool that allow users to explore the time line of events on the NWFP
Live Catchment Data Trends and Meteorogical Data
Live meterological data and catchment data trends from the last 30 days: Daily precipitation; mean soil and air temperature; flow rates and precipitation from the largest catchment on each farmlet.
Using Our Facilities
The Farm Platform provides a unique facility with cutting-edge science and technology to understand and innovate the dynamic processes and underlying mechanisms behind managing sustainable agricultural production. It is primarily funded by BBSRC (https://bbsrc.ukri.org/), but also part-funded by NERC (https://nerc.ukri.org/) and by CIEL (https://www.cielivestock.co.uk/) investments.
News
Trial finds ewe data is route to bigger lamb cheque
Article published in Farmers Weekly 21 February 2022
https://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/sheep/trial-finds-ewe-data-is-route-to-bigger-lamb-cheque
Employment Vacancies
Chef de Partie
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We have an exciting new opportunity for a Chef de Partie to join our warm and friendly team, providing restaurant and conference catering on the Rothamsted Research Campus in Harpenden.
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Digital Communications Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to support the institute’s digital communications plans under the direction of the Head of Communications at Rothamsted Research. Operating within a team, the successful candidate will deliver effective online communication across internal and external stakeholder groups, will help to ensure that the institute website is a visually and editorially engaging parallel of the institute itself and provide support for various web-based projects throughout the organisation.
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (Statistical Genomics)
We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist with a strong background in quantitative genetics, genomics and statistics. Experience with linkage/association mapping and genomic prediction is essential, as is the ability to handle large data sets and develop bespoke analytical pipelines in R. The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD degree in a relevant area, as well as a promising track record of delivering high-quality presentations and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Assistant Laboratory Technician
Working within the Analytical Unit in the Computational and Analytical Sciences Department, we are seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist with sample preparation and performing digestions and extractions of soil and plant materials for analysis. The role will involve the weighing of sample materials, following detailed extraction procedures and analytical grade washing of laboratory equipment.
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (Plant Genome Editing Specialist)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist to join the group of Dr. Vladimir Nekrasov focused on development and application of genome editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas) for characterisation and improvement of agronomically important traits, such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, macro- and micro-nutrient uptake and assimilation in wheat and, potentially, other crops.
Financial Analyst
We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team to be responsible for the financial management of the Rothamsted studentships, ensuring timely invoicing and management of individual budgets within a complex web of relationships and financial interactions between universities, students, Research Councils and Rothamsted scientists.
Scientific Technician - Field Operations
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Scientific Technician to work in our Science Field Operations (SFO) team based at our site near Okehampton in Devon. The North Wyke site has a focus on grassland systems within Rothamsted Research which is the UK’s primary institute for agricultural sciences sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The estate at North Wyke is sited on a 350ha working beef and sheep farm, roughly 70ha of which is under scientific management.
Biosafety Officer
We are seeking a skilled Biosafety Officer who will provide expertise and advice on matters relating Biosafety & Biosecurity as a member of the Health, Safety, Biosafety, Biosecurity and Quality Assurance (HSBQ) team.
Field Trials Manager - Brooms Barn
Rothamsted Research is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, organised and adaptable person to lead our field trials programme at Brooms Barn Farm in Suffolk. The work will involve varied field trials related tasks including data capture and treatment applications. The successful applicant will carry out a variety of activities both in the field and office and will be supported by the Rothamsted Farms Team based at Harpenden, Herts. The
Science Writer and Editor
- Research and write original copy for publication, online, in print or for broadcast, and in a variety of styles and formats.
- To edit copy from a variety of different sources and prepare it for distribution for general and for specialist readerships.
Post-Doctoral Research Scientist
Rothamsted Research is looking to an experienced researcher to work on BBSRC funded project “Algal oils by design”.
The project is focused on metabolic engineering of algae for the optimised accumulation of high value lipids such as omega-3 long chain fatty acids. The project has the goal of developing a robust system for the use of microalgae as a new microbial platform for the production of high-value products.