Research Fellow in Regenerative Agriculture

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in soil science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

You will work as part of a team on the EU project Novosoil. Novosoil is a Horizon Europe project that highlights the benefits of investing in soil for society and the environment. It will propose a toolbox of good practices, models and business cases drawn from different parts of Europe and beyond to promote sustainable soil management under different land uses and climatic conditions while promoting soil health. 

The University of Leeds is investigating the impact of Regenerative Farming on soil health. We need a Research Fellow to continue to determine the impact of regenerative agricultural practices on soil properties. You will be responsible for collecting soil samples from farms across Yorkshire, and analysing them in the laboratory. You will also be responsible for analysing the data and dissemination of the results in a range of written formats and orally at farm events, workshops and conferences.  

You will have a first degree in one of the following subjects; biological sciences, environmental science, ecology, geography, soil science or agriculture, and a PhD in soil science, sustainable agriculture, agri-environment or closely allied discipline. 

You will work under the guidance of Professor Pippa Chapman and Professor Guy Ziv (School of Geography) to quantify the regenerative benefits of different farming practices. We will support you to develop your independence as a researcher through training and mentoring, whilst also providing opportunities to develop your grant writing skills. 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus  pprox..16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Pippa Chapman, Professor of Biogeochemistry 

Email: p.j.chapman@leeds.ac.uk

Professor Guy Ziv, Professor of Socio-Environmental Systems

Email: g.ziv@leeds.ac.uk

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