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Conservation Scientist - Overseas Territories Marine Protected Area Analyst

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Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Location England (South Central) - UK
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 01/09/2016
Company Name RSPB
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Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Conservation Scientist to join the RSPB's team working on marine protected areas (MPAs) in the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs). The post-holder will assess the extent to which marine sites of conservation importance (marine Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas and Key Biodiversity Areas) in the UKOTs are covered by existing spatial protections, and compile data on the pressures these important areas face.The post holder will also be responsible for analysing tracking data from seabirds and other marine fauna to produce detailed distribution maps in the Tristan da Cunha EEZ

The post-holder is expected to hold a PhD with a focus on spatial distributions of marine fauna, evidenced by a publication record in the peer-reviewed international scientific literature. Candidates must also have experience working with and manipulating spatial data from biologgers and other sources. Familiarity with analysis of spatial data in either R or ArcMap, or Python, will be essential. Knowledge of marine protected areas and Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas is also an asset.

Experience in data management is essential, as is preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports for a diverse range of audiences.

The post will be desk-based and involve extensive collaboration with teams in Conservation Science and the Overseas Territories Unit of RSPBs International programme, as well as with BirdLife International.

The post-holder will need to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners using high standard oral and written communications. They may need to represent the RSPB as a technical expert in a variety of internal and external fora.

Salary

£25,463 to £27,585 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: 6 months

Closing date: 1 September 2016
Interview date: 12 September 2016

How to apply

You can find more information about the role in the downloads below. Please make sure you include reference number A2510816 on any correspondence.

Role Profile (Word 193Kb, requires Microsoft Word)

Application details (Word 32Kb, requires Microsoft Word)

For questions about this post
Alex Bond
alex.bond@rspb.org.uk
01767 693432

Send application details to
Anita McClune
anita.mcclune@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693099

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