Senior Researcher

Future Trees Trust

South Oxfordshire, with optional hybrid working
£38,000 - £42,000 pa
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Mon, 9th Jun 2025

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Future Trees Trust is recruiting a Senior Researcher to assist with planning and management of forest genetic resources and tree improvement projects across the UK.

Future Trees Trust is a charity undertaking research in tree improvement and the use of forest genetic resources. We are an organisation dedicated to promoting resilient, healthy and productive forests and woodlands by creating genetically diverse breeding populations of tree species and have extensive forest genetic resources in the form of trials, seed orchards and archives across the UK. As our senior researcher, you will be responsible for managing existing and developing new innovative research programmes, and for communicating research findings and best practice to a wide audience.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, independent and reliable with a willingness to work outdoors in all weathers. They will have good communication skills and excellent record keeping with a proven publication track record. A full clean driving licence and own vehicle are essential.

Closing Date: 9th June 2025
Interviews: 24th June, in person, Buscot and Coleshill estate, Oxfordshire
Start Date: Autumn 2025

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About Future Trees Trust

Future Trees Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving broadleaved trees and promoting resilient, healthy and productive forests and wood. Combining the latest research and decades of on-the-ground experience, Future Trees Trust works to support greater tree resilience against pests and diseases and producing a healthier and more productive generation of homegrown broadleaves. Meaning we can help preserve UK biodiversity, strengthen the homegrown hardwood timber industry, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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