Our people

In the our people section, you will find profiles of our staff members, showcasing their professional backgrounds, research interests, and contributions to the Institute’s goals.

We invite you to explore these profiles to learn more about the talented individuals who make The James Hutton Institute a leader in environmental and agricultural research. At the heart of our Institute is a fantastic team of scientists, researchers, and support staff, each bringing their own unique skills and passion to the organisation.

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Eugene Ryabov

Virologist

Doug Salt

Scientific Computing Specialist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

James Sample

Honorary Associate
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Frances Sandison

Life Cycle Analyst
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Geeske Scholz

Researcher in people environment studies
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Miriam Schreiber

Cereal Bioinformatics Specialist

Leonie Schulz

Environmental Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr Nick Schurch

Application Lead for Ecology & Environmental Science (BioSS)
T: 01224395126

Sanjeev Kumar Sharma

Senior Research Scientist
T: +44 1382 568741 (*)

Dr Paul Shaw

Senior Research Scientist
T: +44 (0)1382 568864

Jennifer Shoesmith

Postdoctoral Researcher

Orla Shortall

Agricultural Social Scientist
T: +44 (0)1224 395302

Allan Sim

Honorary Associate
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Davie Sim

Site Operations Manager

Lindsay Sim

Gordon Simpson

Principal Investigator
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Sharon Simpson

Director of Communications and Engagement

Peter Skelsey

Research Leader
T: +44 (0)1382 568913

Becky Smith

Research Software Engineer
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)
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