Science Project Intern
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Science Project Intern
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Science Project Intern for the ADCRA project. This is an on-site internship in London with a salary of £25,579 per annum.
About the Role
This research project is part of the ADCRA project (Accelerated Diversification for Climate-Resilient Agriculture) and aims at characterising the responses to abiotic stresses of multiple accessions of 50 wild edible plant species from Sub-Saharan Africa. The target species belong to three main groups of crop wild relatives: wild millets, wild legumes and wild yams and are being collected by Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) partners in Africa (Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia).
Candidate Requirements
- Experience with seed germination testing
- Preparing chemical solutions
- Use of scalpels to extract plant tissues
- Experimental activities in nurseries and/or growth chambers
- At least two years of university education or a graduate within the past two years from start date
Benefits
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, competitive pension, employee discount scheme, and free entry to national museums and galleries as well as our own gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the online portal by clicking 'Apply for this job'. Please include education dates in the application form. Interviews are due to take place on 22 May. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. No agencies please.