Network Manager (Fixed-Term, Part-Time)

Area

Plant & Crop Sciences

Location

Sutton Bonington

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Wednesday 04 February 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

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Rice is critically important for global food security and is potentially the world’s most ‘essential’ crop because so much of it is directly consumed by humans. Whilst the UK is not a rice growing nation it hosts a thriving community of scientists and academics working on diverse aspects of rice plant biology, agrosystems and production. Despite this the UK does not have a formal organisational structure to support it. We are therefore pleased to announce a new 3-year networking initiative called Oryzanet, funded by the BBSRC. The aim of Oryzanet is to promote and develop the diverse rice research base in the UK and encourage international collaborations and partnerships for the future.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will help us to coordinate the various activities of OryzaNet. These include effective communication with network members; co - organisation of events including conferences and training; promotion of network activities and engagement with internal and external stake

holders, and administration of applications for funding provided by OryzaNet. You will join the Network Lead, based at Nottingham, and a group of academics from across the UK who are overseeing the network. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with UK and international stakeholders, including those in rice growing regions.

We would like to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about agriculture, science and the challenges of global food security. You will have excellent communication skills, a relevant scientific background, experience of (management of) projects and preferably networks in a relevant field, conference organisation and the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

This is a part time post (21.75 hours), fixed term position funded until 31/12/2028. We support flexible working.

Please upload a copy of your CV along with your application.

For further information please contact the OryzaNet Lead, Professor Erik Murchie , erik.murchie@nottingham.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this e-mail will not be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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