We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant with a research profile in crop science to join our research team.

The University of Lincoln is working towards an exciting project generating nitrogen datasets for LINCAM CERES enterprise collaboration. The project seeks to find ways to improve nitrogen use efficiency without loss of yield in contrasting environments across the country. The research objective is to generate a datasets for winter wheat to predict optimal nitrogen requirement based on local environmental conditions and growth stage.

The key role of the post is to collect crop data and processing of samples on several trials across the country. The research assistant will liaise with PDRAs of the project and should be motivated to assist the field sampling campaign of the project. You will be expected to have experience in field trials collecting samples from crops but ideally wheat. Experience in handling and analysing crop samples is essential (preferably wheat). Familiarity with field data collection is desirable.

Applicants should have a degree in crop science/ agronomy or any related discipline. This opportunity allows you to engage in national collaboration within an ambitious team, to work in wheat research.

This is a full-time post, fixed term for 6 months. Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Reshmi (Oorbessy) Gaju (email: ogaju@lincoln.ac.uk).

As an institutional Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, we are committed to advancing gender equality in STEM, therefore female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,662 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term and full time until the 16th July 2027

We are looking to recruit a technical assistant to work primarily within both our model making workshop and printing suite. The successful candidate will be responsible for first line day to day support of our students and academic staff requiring the use of our facilities. Alongside supporting our students with the designing and building of various projects, the post holder will also be involved in Health and Safety, CoSHH and Radiation Safety compliance.

We are seeking an individual who has experience using skills such as general fabrication, woodworking, model making, printing, and book binding, who has a keen eye for detail and can create work to a high standard. We welcome applications from individuals who may not have worked previously within an educational setting. Training in university policies and procedures will be given to the successful candidate, including opportunities to upskill and develop yourself as a creative individual.

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance for you to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a range of staff benefits, including a leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata, plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days per year.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Mr Jeff Pashley, Technical Team Leader at jpashley@lincoln.ac.uk

Closing Date: 24 Nov 2026

Department: Technical

Salary: £25,949 pro rata
Please note this post is permanent and part-time at 0.5 FTE.

As a Strategic Delivery Intern, you will work with colleagues across the University to help understand how students move through key stages of their journey. With support and guidance, you will help map student journeys, gather and present information, keep track of actions, engage with students and staff, and support testing to see whether changes are making services clearer, more connected and easier to use.

In this role, you will:

• Support student journey improvement work, including helping to map journeys and maintain clear action information
• Speak with students, colleagues and service users to understand experiences, identify issues and test understanding of problems
• Gather, organise and present information to support evidence-led decisions and practical improvement ideas
• Support simple research, feedback and evaluation activity to help understand whether changes improve the student experience
• Plan and manage your own workload with guidance, meet agreed deadlines and keep colleagues informed of progress
• Benefit from a structured development package, including mentoring, training, project-based learning, and dedicated support to help you achieve your personal and professional development goals.

What we’re looking for

• A degree or equivalent experience, or a clear interest in developing skills in service improvement, research, delivery or student support
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work positively with students, colleagues and stakeholders
• Curiosity, creativity and problem-solving skills, with an interest in using information and feedback to improve services
• An interest in change, improvement and making services better for students and service users
• The ability to manage tasks, respond positively to feedback and work accurately within clear guidance and established processes
• This opportunity is open exclusively to University of Lincoln graduates who completed their studies within the last two years. 

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about these exciting opportunities please contact Liz Jones, Head of Strategic Delivery (EliJones@lincoln.ac.uk).

Interviews to take place week commencing 23rd November. 

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 12 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.