Teagasc is now looking for Contract Research Officer – Soil N2O Emissions based in UK. The project will establish N2O emission factors for fertiliser type, fertiliser rate and soil type. Interested candidates & For detailed information on this position, log on by clicking the APPLY button below to …
Contract Research Officer – Soil N2O Emissions
The Agriculture and Food Development Authority – Teagasc
Job Type: Temporary
WTE: 1x Fulltime
Closing Date: 12 midnight on 5th February 2013
Internal/External: External
County: Wexford
Location: Teagasc, Crops, Environment and Land-Use Centre, Johnstown, Co. Wexford
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Proposed Interview Dates: 13th February 2013
Basic Function: Research scientist to investigate the effect of fertiliser formulation and inclusion of urease and nitrification inhibitors on nitrogen uptake and herbage yield, nitrate leaching, N2O and NH3 emissions.
The project will establish N2O emission factors for fertiliser type, fertiliser rate and soil type. This holistic integrated project is possible because of the different areas of expertise and experience within the project team and contributes to the National critical mass in the area of nitrogen cycling in agricultural systems. Ultimately the project will provide valuable information on cost effective approaches to improve N use efficiency to support Government policy decisions on key environmental issues.