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All Vacancies

Scientist – Entomology

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Contract Type
Fixed Term Appointment (Full Time)
Job Grade
Pay Band 5
Salary
£32,089 - £32,724
Appointment Duration

12 months

Closing Date
13th July 2025

In this role, you will help deliver a Defra funded project investigating the operational feasibility of using drones to control quarantine tree pests.

Data & Information Lead

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian
Contract Type
Fixed Term Appointment (Full Time)
Job Grade
Pay Band 4
Salary
£39,135 - £42,133
Appointment Duration

24 months

Closing Date
6th July 2025

In this role you will be involved in implementing and supporting the new information management principles and helping to bring about change to both physical and digital records management, as outlined in our Digital and Data Strategies.

Head of Society and Environment Research Group

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian
Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent (Full Time)
Job Grade
Pay Band 2
Salary
£58,423 - £64,316
Closing Date
6th July 2025

In this senior leadership role, you will lead the Society and Environment Research Group at Forest Research, combining leadership with applied research. The postholder will drive the Group’s scientific vision, promote innovation, and ensure high-quality research. They will develop and implement a business plan to support organisational strategy and will join Forest Research’s leadership team to help shape its scientific direction and culture.

Senior Scientist – Epidemiology

Alice Holt, Hampshire
Northern Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian
Contract Type
Permanent (Full Time)
Job Grade
Pay Band 3
Salary
£47,252 - £50,927
Closing Date
6th July 2025

In this role you will lead on developing a strategic vision for epidemiology within the Tree Health group, delivering high-impact research that addresses current and emerging threats.