Plankton Ecologist

Job summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) is a world leader in marine science and technology, providing innovation, scientific evidence and impartial expert advice on the aquatic environment, biodiversity, and food security. 

In recent years, the demand for plankton data, science and evidence has increased and advances in technologies for collecting and analysing samples have been made. We are seeking a plankton ecologist, with expertise in taxonomy using microscopy and image analysis, to support the development of these novel technologies and their application to pelagic science.   

You will work in the Environment and Energy Directorate, collaborating with scientific experts within Cefas, and both nationally and internationally, to create innovative solutions to challenges faced by pelagic scientists and to provide evidence-based advice to our customers. You will work with colleagues who have a wide-ranging mix of practical and analytical skills, including laboratory taxonomists, data scientists, ecosystem scientists and others across disciplines, and contribute towards developing Cefas’ capabilities in the field of pelagic ecology. This includes contribution to current and future research, presenting at scientific meetings and publishing in high-ranking scientific journals. You will also have the opportunity to travel overseas and conduct fieldwork at sea.   

There is considerable scope to apply and expand your technical and analytical skills, as well as opportunities to develop practical and advisory skills to support Cefas’ R&D and Overseas Territories portfolios.  

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