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We have a rare and exciting leadership opportunity for an outstanding person to become the Head of the Rothamsted Insect Survey (RIS).
The RIS is sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) as a National Bioscience Research Infrastructure (NBRI). More detail can be found in this YouTube video and the website insectsurvey.com.
Do you have an exciting vision for advancing science?
Can you exhibit effective stakeholder engagement?
Do you have the ability to oversee lab, field and desk-based deliverables on time and to budget?

• You will be directing a team working on the nationwide Rothamsted suction-trap network. This is used to sample and monitor aphids and other important insects of relevance to UK agriculture.
• You would also work on the Rothamsted light-trap network, which is used to collect data on moth biodiversity.
• You will provide the leadership needed to deliver strategic RIS and institute goals.
• You need to embrace innovative approaches in shaping new science with impactful outcomes.
• You will collaborate with a host of other researchers and have extensive engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• You should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in applying the analysis of long-term data sets in crop protection and biodiversity conservation