Conservation Scientists – UK Marine (x3 posts)

Location: Home-based - Flexible in UK (with possibility of up to 6 weeks fieldwork around UK)

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Duration: The posts will be for between 12 and 24 months in the first instance (potential for extension)

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

The RSPB Centre for Conservation Science is responsible for the science that informs delivery of the RSPB’s conservation programmes for species, habitats and landscapes.

We are seeking three Conservation Scientists to join our Marine Section to take key roles in the delivery of a variety of seabird conservation research projects.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity that combines fieldwork, including on remote islands, complex data analysis and scientific paper writing, but also informs the conservation of charismatic seabirds, then this could be the opportunity for you!

What are the roles about

We are seeking three Conservation Scientists to join our Marine Section to take key roles in the delivery of a variety of seabird conservation research projects. Six weeks at a time away from home, between May and September each year. Those roles will involve extensive project management responsibilities, including recruitment of field staff, organising fieldwork logistics, procurement and maintenance of equipment, and all roles will involve data management and analysis, writing of project reports for funders, working closely with project partners, and preparing manuscripts for peer review and scientific publication. 

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• PhD in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience in leading a relevant scientific project.
• An understanding of the ecology and conservation of seabirds, with practical skills and experience appropriate to the post.
• Experience in curating, analysing, and interpreting large and complex data sets to peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, staff and volunteers and work in collaboration with external organisations.

Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 3^rd Jan 2025

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 13th January 2025.

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