Plant Scientist

Plant Scientist
 
Are you looking to work for a company doing something truly incredible, disruptive and exciting? Now is your chance! Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) was founded in 2013 and has brought together decades of farming and engineering experience to create a market-leading agritech business with a vision to revolutionise indoor growing. 
Over the last decade, IGS has built its reputation as a leading global provider of vertical farming technology, and is now looking to recruit an experienced Plant Scientist to join the team.
 
IGS is a fast-paced organisation with its Crop Research Centre focusing on developing high quality plant growth recipes for customers. You are expected to have strong plant biology knowledge to plan and execute crop trials. You will be responsible for developing new crop growth recipes for the plant research pipeline. The Plant Scientist will also be responsible for testing new nutrients, fertigation system, developing crop recipes and growth models based on environmental inputs in the IGS growth towers. 
 
Key responsibilities include:
Responsible for planning and running crop growth optimization trials in alignment with the crop research strategy
Developing the trial plan including resource estimation and timelines for successful trials
Responsible for data analysis & report generation
Developing novel recipes using various light, nutrient & environmental modulation in IGS growth towers & developing physiological, agronomic and metabolic crop models using AI
Participate in various cross functional research projects at IGS Skills and Experience:
PhD in Plant Biology, Physiology, Plant biochemistry, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Genetics, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Agricultural Engineering or other related discipline or Masters + 3-5 years industrial experience in relevant areas mentioned
Experience in indoor plant growth (Green House, Container, Vertical Farm)
A very good understanding of plant biology & growth processes, photobiology, nutrients, growth substrates and fertigation systems
Bioinformatics, crop modelling, AI, predictive modelling (essential)
Experience with agronomic analysis of crop performance GXEXM & creating crop models
Good insight into the environmental inputs (Light, nutrients, temperature, humidity) affecting crop growth
Crop Imaging, data analysis, phenotyping, crop modelling & bioinformatics
Running crop physiological & biochemical assays, crop growth assays
MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint), R, Python, AI databases, any additional tools like (url removed) or Smartsheet is desirable We are looking for someone with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, who is able to troubleshoot complex problems and has an innovative mindset. You have the ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with others and demonstrate cooperative behaviour.
 
IGS is focused on delivering innovative solutions to enable our customers to sustainably grow high-quality crops all year round. This is made possible by a highly inclusive, empowered, constructive, challenging and team-driven culture. However, we are still a business and people like you deserve to be well rewarded for your passion, energy, commitment and effort. Your base salary is accompanied by core benefits including; 7 weeks' holiday, solid pension, opt in Private Health Care, company sick pay, Income Protection, Life Assurance x 4 of basic salary, Lifestyle & Recognition benefits and personal development/training funding.
 
Please apply via our website