5 Temporary, Agriculture / Fishing / Forestry jobs in Bo'ness, Falkirk

The Rural Policy Centre (RPC) is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team of multi-disciplinary researchers. The role is for an initial 14 months at 80% FTE (i.e. 4-days-a-week). The post-holder will become involved in a wide range of research and knowledge exchange/science communication activities, including contributing to existing research projects, (co)writing a range of outputs, and contributing to the Rural Exchange and NISRIE websites. This is a good opportunity to expand skills and gain a good mix of experience and written outputs which would form the basis of a strong CV. The post-holder will be managed on a day-to-day basis by Dr Ian Merrell (Principal Investigator on Land Reform and Land Use) but will have the opportunity to work with all members of the team across a range of topics, including rural community development, rural economies and businesses, land use and land reform, and climate, environmental and agricultural change., The major tasks in the role will include:

• Provide research assistance to a range of ongoing (and future) research projects, with options to align with research interests.
• Managing online content (including articles, blogs, podcasts and data) for the RPC's two flagship websites and assist in social media coverage of these.
• Integrating into the wider team and exploring future opportunities with these staff members., This role would suited to a candidate educated to SCQF level 11 with a MSc in a relevant subject related to rural development or science communication, particularly to policy audiences.
Admin ref: ACF/RPC/033/25 Eligibility for Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

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Our Rural Policy Centre is a knowledge hub for rural Scotland. We engage and collaborate with researchers, businesses and communities to exchange ideas, share experiences and contribute evidence-based research to rural policy in Scotland. We engage and collaborate with researchers, businesses and communities to exchange ideas, share experiences and contribute evidence-based research to rural policy in Scotland., SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter. SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046


• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)