Theme: Research
Hours of work: 35 hours per week to include some occasional weekend and evening working as required.
Contract: 2-year fixed term, extension subject to continued funding
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Introduction
Project Seagrass is an environmental charity devoted to the conservation of seagrass ecosystems through community, research, and action. Our mission is to lead societal change to enable the recognition, recovery, and resilience of seagrass ecosystems globally; that provide biodiversity, equitable and sustainable livelihoods, and planetary life support.
This role is funded by our Seagrass Ocean Rescue programme which is a research and conservation collaboration between Swansea University, WWF and Project Seagrass that seeks to facilitate, inspire and act to restore 3000 hectares of seagrass by 2030. This builds on successful trials and projects across Wales, England and Scotland This scientific post will take a lead on restoration work in Noth Wales and pull together data from across our UK sites, including our nursery, to improve methods and drive forward restoration science.
The post is to be initially appointed on a fixed term contract but significant funding opportunities suggest potential for an extended or ongoing position.
Background information
As part of the Seagrass Ocean Rescue project, funds have been secured to pay for the development of tools to facilitate seagrass restoration at larger scales, however scientific expertise is required to enable the application of these tools to create ecologically appropriate methods for seagrass restoration.
The post holder will have a marine ecological background, preferably with experience of interdisciplinary working. Preferably the post holder will have knowledge and experience in temperate seagrass or other marine habitat restoration.
The post holder will be an integral part of the team at Project Seagrass working with stakeholders, partners, and collaborators ensure wide dissemination and knowledge sharing with the marine conservation and research sectors. Project Seagrass have a strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals including Sustainable Development Goal 17 “partnerships for the goals." Collaboration and partnership are integral to advancing science and securing successful seagrass restoration, and the SDGs, more broadly, can only be realized with strong global partnerships and cooperation.
Project Seagrass have a range of aquaria and field facilities alongside our seagrass nursery site in West Wales. This includes a range of mechanised equipment for large-scale seagrass planting, multispectral drones, an ROV and our marine research vessel for diving and restoration work. The post holder would need to have a skill set applicable to utilising such facilities.
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Applications are invited based on a 2-page CV and 2-page covering letter by email to Emma Povey via the 'Apply' button above. Please include details of 2 referees from recent employment in the email.
Informal enquiries: Informal enquiries are welcome and can be directed to emma.p@projectseagrass.org
Application Deadline: 31st March
Interviews will be held on 16th April 2024
Location: | Bridgend |
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Salary: | £36,000 to £44,000 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 19th March 2024 |
Closes: | 31st March 2024 |
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