Research Technical Officer in Agritech and Environmental Sciences
Support cutting-edge research and teaching in biodiversity, vertical farming, and environmental genetics at UCL’s Agritech Platform.
Best for:Best for experienced technical professionals with a background in biological or agricultural sciences, expertise in greenhouse/vertical farming operations, and a passion for interdisciplinary environmental research and public engagement.
Overview
This position at UCL’s Division of Biosciences offers a Research Technical Officer role focused on providing hands-on technical support for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and public engagement initiatives. Based at the new UCL East campus, the successful candidate will assist with projects spanning vertical farming, greenhouse experiments, bee labs, environmental genetics, sensor technologies, and citizen science. The role emphasizes operational expertise in laboratory, field, and data science techniques, with a strong emphasis on health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a background in biological or agricultural sciences and experience in managing technical teams and public outreach.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support for teaching, research, and public engagement activities related to biodiversity, environmental change, and human health.
- Operate and maintain vertical farming systems, greenhouses, bee labs, and roof garden experiments.
- Assist with environmental genetics and eDNA research, including sample processing and data collection.
- Support the deployment and calibration of sensor technologies for ecological monitoring.
- Conduct field-based ecological research and manage associated data collection and analysis.
- Engage with the public through citizen science initiatives and educational outreach.
- Supervise staff and lead teams to deliver technical support and ensure adherence to health and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams to facilitate cross-disciplinary projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Biological or Agricultural Sciences
Language: English (proficiency required for daily work and communication)
Instruction: English
- Technical expertise in greenhouses, vertical farms, and bee labs
- Experience with ecological laboratory techniques and data science tools
- Proven ability to manage and operate diverse fieldwork environments
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements in laboratory and field settings
- Experience supervising staff and leading technical support teams
- Familiarity with sensor technologies and data collection methods
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-20
Applicants must submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications through the UCL job portal. Additional documents may be requested during the application process.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Relevant experience documentation (if applicable)
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