Research Assistant - Seagrass Restoration

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

Closing Date: 23 June 2024

Interview Date: 1 July 2024

Informal Enquiries

• Richard Unsworth r.k.f.unsworth@swansea.ac.uk
• Anouska Mendzil a.f.mendzil@swansea.ac.uk

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Seagrass Ocean Rescue North Wales is a multi-partner restoration programme aiming to plant 10 hectares of seagrass at a range of sites on Penllyn and Ynys Mon. The project is led by WWF and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This position works under the leadership of Project Seagrass as the biological delivery partner for the planting elements of the work. This builds on recent successful projects in Dale in West Wales and is currently working to improve seagrass restoration methods for upscaling and to understand the applicability of seagrass sites for future restoration. The project has commenced its first full year of planting and results are to date very promising.The role will provide strong leadership to the field based activities working under a senior research officer and alongside a field assistant.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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