Research Fellow - Elasmobranch Species (MOSAIC Project)

Edinburgh Napier’s School of Applied Sciences is recognised for the quality of the educational provision we offer, the employability of our graduates and the international reputation and partnerships we have.

Our modern specialist laboratory facilities and relationships with external partners provide both staff and students with an ideal environment to deliver excellent research and practical based education.

Currently, we have an opportunity for a Research Fellow to join us as part of the MOSAIC project, a 2.5-year, multi-institute collaboration focused on improving understanding of shark, skate, and ray populations around the Island of Ireland.

The Role:

This Research Fellow post is one that will allow you to play a central role in delivering the objectives of the MOSAIC project, which aims to produce high-quality scientific outputs that inform conservation and management measures, while also contributing to stakeholder engagement and outreach activities to maximise the project’s impact.

You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to lead the deployment, retrieval, and maintenance of acoustic and PSAT telemetry equipment to track movements and habitat use of priority elasmobranch species in the study area, while managing and analysing large telemetry datasets, and integrating environmental/spatial data to address key research questions on species ecology and connectivity.

You will also be in an excellent position to use your expertise in geospatial data analysis, statistical modelling, and/or ecological modelling to produce high-impact, open-access peer-reviewed publications and project reports that advance scientific understanding and inform conservation and management strategies.

Furthermore, your excellent interpersonal skills, and proactive and collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders will allow you to coordinate the delivery of Edinburgh Napier University’s work packages within the MOSAIC project across all stages, ensuring alignment with the project’s overarching research objectives. This will include close liaison with colleagues from across the MOSAIC consortium.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to get involved with the design and implementation of a field and analytical research program, investigating movement patterns, habitat use, and connectivity of priority elasmobranch species.

What we will need from you:

• PhD degree in a relevant subject
• Strong quantitative skills, including geospatial data analysis, statistical modelling, and/or ecological modelling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
• A full UK driving license as the job involves working in remote places where there is no access to public transport.

Benefits we offer:

Pension with employer contributions of 17.6% - 26% and 46 days paid annual leave. For more information about our wide range of benefits, click here.

Additional information:

Salary: £37,694 per annum

Hours:  35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed-Term – 30 months

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Interviews: Week commencing 1st December 2025.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on several factors specific to the successful applicant. Check salary criteria for the visa on https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. Contact us to discuss individual circumstances on recruitment@napier.ac.uk  

Edinburgh Napier University are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. For information see here.

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