Senior Research Officer (Wetland Landscapes and Processes Team)

About The Role

WWT is seeking a wetland scientist to create ground-breaking evidence about the effectiveness of wetlands as nature-based solutions. This role will particularly focus on the evidence gaps about how wetland restoration and creation affects water quality and hydrological functioning. There is substantial scope for the successful candidate to help to develop these areas in the newly formed Wetland Landscapes and Processes Team.

The role will include evidence review, research design, fieldwork, analysis and write-up, including of academic papers. Initially, the successful candidate will lead on exciting areas of ongoing WWT science:

• Gathering and analysing evidence to determine the effectiveness of Natural Flood Management interventions on groundwater recharge (with the possibility of adding a water quality component to this work).
• Development of a strategy for the improvement of water quality at the 10 WWT visitor centres.

In addition, we want you to develop new projects that support WWT’s Strategy, using your skills to examine the effectiveness of treatment wetlands and other wetland nature-based solutions in improving water quality, flood and drought resilience.

This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday although part time working or other flexible working options would be considered. The role is based at Slimbridge with the opportunity for hybrid working. 

This is an incredibly exciting time to work for WWT. Increased awareness of nature-based solutions to the nature and climate crises has brought new opportunities for wetland restoration. In line with this, WWT has an ambition to create and restore 100,000 hectares of wetland in the UK.

About You

You have a relevant PhD or equivalent experience, and you want to use your skills in wetland science to contribute to ambitious wetland conservation programmes. You are a team-player, problem-solver, partnership worker and a strong communicator.

At WWT we believe that everyone should be able to come to work, volunteer or support our organisation as their full selves. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where diversity and difference is valued. We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals who are under-represented in the environmental and charity sectors to apply.

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones

For more information, and to apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

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