THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Responsibility

• the Licensing Manager and administrative assistant
• to understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy and specialist safety procedures appropriate to farm, field, and glasshouses work
• any other duties as required
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• to understand and comply with health and safety regulations, the James Hutton Institute Health & Safety policy and specialist safety procedures appropriate to farm, field and glasshouses work
• update and maintain records and files
• undertake general office duties including photocopying, processing mail, reception duties and data input

Earnings for position apprentice

Responsibility

• to assist in monitoring the project work plans and progress by maintaining and updating the project management web-portals , producing internal project newsletter, sending partners regular reminders on upcoming milestones/deliverables and requests for periodic updates, and update the project team as required to ensure the work plan proceeds smoothly with timely outputs
• minute taking at large meetings of project partners and/or other management related meetings
• the post-holder must be able to communicate and respond in a timely fashion to the tasks established by the project management teams
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• participate in the travel requirements of the projects as required/requested
• to organise, produce materials for and attend as necessary key project events and liaise with project collaborators and their administrators to plan and communicate the details, take meeting minutes and deliver final copies to partners and for UKRI reporting

Earnings for position project administrator

Responsibility

• work with other Business Development Managers in JHL to improve efficiencies and identify opportunities for cross-selling as well as with the JHL Marketing Manager and JHI Communications Team

Responsibility

• working closely with current information systems team to integrate new solutions into current architecture
• contributing to the specification, design, development, and maintenance of research software

Requirements

• strong demonstratable programing ability in a modern mainstream programming language
• excellent communicator at all levels both written and verbal
• web framework development experience
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• well organised to be able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• mobile application development
• project management skills
• UX experience
• energetic, enthusiastic self-starter that with proven ability to deliver multiple projects
• experience of relational or NoSQL database technologies
• keen eye for detail
• experience with R
• enjoy working collaboratively and engaging in knowledge transfer
• full-cycle software development from planning to maintenance for web-based environments
• ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and make complex computational concepts approachable
• knowledge of best-practice techniques for software development including automated testing, build automation and continuous deployment, and the use of containers
• ability to work proactively and autonomously within a team, but with a willingness to seek advice where necessary
• proficiency in using modern version control systems such as Git
• enthusiasm to undertake formal and self-directed training and learn/adopt new procedures as required
• experience with using GitHub for software version control
• please note, the contract offered is for 12 months, but there may be the possibility of extension to this
• working in a dynamic, iterative development environment
• benefits Offered
• knowledge of Agile development principles
• employee Assistance Programme - A confidential service available to support employees and their families with work or personal problems
• A passion and inquisitiveness for the biological sciences and data
• providing access to professional counsellors, psychologists, and work-life consultants available to help and support individuals in tackling all types of problems

Responsibility

• attend JHL Senior Management Group meetings and deputise for the Head of JHL at Income Generation Group and other meetings

Requirements

• related relevant experience commercializing academic research or new product development in a commercial environment
• excellent communicator at all levels both written and verbal
• ideally in the agrifood, environmental or analytical services sectors
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• experience of presenting to boards of directors
• experience of portfolio management in a research and development environment
• well organised and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• experience of developing and implementing new portfolio management processes
• project management skills
• experience of mentoring start-up companies
• energetic, enthusiastic self-starter with proven ability to deliver
• experience of filing patent applications
• ability to network and strong influencer
• knowledge of intellectual property and working with patent agents
• international networks would be desirable
• undertaken market research to support cases for investment
• other skills
• experience of writing business cases to support investments
• ability to work as part of a team
• experience of regulatory affairs and accreditation
• second language would be useful
• other requirements
• driving license useful but not essential
• willingness to travel, including international