Job title:
Plant Scientist Location:
Kent, UK Contract type:
Full time fixed term for 10 months Positions available: Saga Robotics are currently hiring a full-time coworker to complement our plant science team in Kent, UK. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced agricultural robots in the world in real farming operations at a commercial level. We are looking for ambitious individuals who have a passion for horticulture and are eager to help us create new sustainable agricultural technologies and services in strawberry farms. As a key member of our data product team, you will collect ground truth data relating to flowering, fruiting, plant growth and fecundity, that will play a critical role in helping develop predictive algorithms that will be used by our robotics solutions to reliably predict yield. You will also be responsible for data collection to demonstrate the value and efficacy of UVC as a chemical-free plant protection solution. You will collect data on yield and disease incidence. You will be responsible for coordinating with the harvest and plant protection teams at our grower partner, ensuring reliable, accurate and consistent data collection and recording and analysing data collected from trials on strawberry farms in the Maidstone area. You will be working closely with our Robotics and Perception teams who will help you produce clear, complete and coherent data. What we can offer you: This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to work as part of an ambitious team, and allow you to work with state of the art robotic hardware and software, and benefit from an excellent network of leading engineers and researchers in real-world robotics deployments. You will be part of the plant sciences team but will interact and communicate with the robotics and software teams, as well as the teams at our grower partners. Our company hosts a great workplace environment with opportunities to work in the office and in the field getting hands on with the robots. We also host a variety of social events for our staff, as well as workshops in both the UK and Norway for better cohesion between our international offices. Would you like to be part of this exciting project and work as part of an innovative and thriving company? Saga Robotics are developing robotic solutions for soft fruit production, and are involved in several exciting projects worldwide, including Norway, UK, and USA. The company works closely with industry leaders in robotics and fruit production to create autonomous robots for farmers. Saga develops robotic hardware and software, and are the creator of the world-leading Thorvald mobile platform, as well as patent pending solutions for robotic strawberry harvesting. The company is a leading actor in the emerging agricultural robotics market, with a rapidly increasing number of robots in commercial operation. Key requirements: Candidates should have a BSc or equivalent in a relevant area, such as
horticulture, plant sciences
or
biology.
They will have experience in collecting data from large-scale trials and will be an organised and meticulous record keeper. Candidates should also meet the technical requirements listed below and be prepared to travel within Kent with occasional trips to Scotland. Excellent communications skills Time management and an ability to prioritise and plan work effectively In addition to technical skills, candidates should also meet the following personal requirements: Valid driving licence Beneficial Skills: Candidates may also benefit from the following skills for this role however they are not mandatory. Familiarity with Farming Operations Start date:
February 2025 Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length:
10 months Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:
On the road Expected start date:
15/03/2025
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Plant Scientist Location:
Kent, UK Contract type:
Full time fixed term for 10 months Positions available: Saga Robotics are currently hiring a full-time coworker to complement our plant science team in Kent, UK. This role offers you the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced agricultural robots in the world in real farming operations at a commercial level. We are looking for ambitious individuals who have a passion for horticulture and are eager to help us create new sustainable agricultural technologies and services in strawberry farms. As a key member of our data product team, you will collect ground truth data relating to flowering, fruiting, plant growth and fecundity, that will play a critical role in helping develop predictive algorithms that will be used by our robotics solutions to reliably predict yield. You will also be responsible for data collection to demonstrate the value and efficacy of UVC as a chemical-free plant protection solution. You will collect data on yield and disease incidence. You will be responsible for coordinating with the harvest and plant protection teams at our grower partner, ensuring reliable, accurate and consistent data collection and recording and analysing data collected from trials on strawberry farms in the Maidstone area. You will be working closely with our Robotics and Perception teams who will help you produce clear, complete and coherent data. What we can offer you: This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to work as part of an ambitious team, and allow you to work with state of the art robotic hardware and software, and benefit from an excellent network of leading engineers and researchers in real-world robotics deployments. You will be part of the plant sciences team but will interact and communicate with the robotics and software teams, as well as the teams at our grower partners. Our company hosts a great workplace environment with opportunities to work in the office and in the field getting hands on with the robots. We also host a variety of social events for our staff, as well as workshops in both the UK and Norway for better cohesion between our international offices. Would you like to be part of this exciting project and work as part of an innovative and thriving company? Saga Robotics are developing robotic solutions for soft fruit production, and are involved in several exciting projects worldwide, including Norway, UK, and USA. The company works closely with industry leaders in robotics and fruit production to create autonomous robots for farmers. Saga develops robotic hardware and software, and are the creator of the world-leading Thorvald mobile platform, as well as patent pending solutions for robotic strawberry harvesting. The company is a leading actor in the emerging agricultural robotics market, with a rapidly increasing number of robots in commercial operation. Key requirements: Candidates should have a BSc or equivalent in a relevant area, such as
horticulture, plant sciences
or
biology.
They will have experience in collecting data from large-scale trials and will be an organised and meticulous record keeper. Candidates should also meet the technical requirements listed below and be prepared to travel within Kent with occasional trips to Scotland. Excellent communications skills Time management and an ability to prioritise and plan work effectively In addition to technical skills, candidates should also meet the following personal requirements: Valid driving licence Beneficial Skills: Candidates may also benefit from the following skills for this role however they are not mandatory. Familiarity with Farming Operations Start date:
February 2025 Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length:
10 months Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Maidstone: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location:
On the road Expected start date:
15/03/2025
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