Fisheries and Marine Scientist Project Manager

Reference number: 1840613

Location: Based in Tristan da Cunha

The RSPB is seeking to appoint a Fisheries and Marine Scientist / Project Manager to implement our new Darwin Plus project "Sustainable Management of the marine environment and resources of Tristan da Cunha". The postholder will lead investigation of the inshore biology of Tristan lobsters. This will involve diving and remote sampling, and will include the use of plankton hauls, larval traps and tagging. The post-holder will also provide training to Tristan da Cunha Fisheries Department staff in sampling, data recording, statistics and data processing.

This post is an exciting opportunity to assist in developing one of the world's most unique fisheries as well as exploring and preserving Tristan's remarkable marine environment. 

Salary

£24,000 to £28,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: 2 year Fixed Term contract
Replacement post: No

Closing date: 10 July 2013
Interview date: 17 July 2013

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number 1840613 on any correspondence.

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Who to contact

For questions about this post
ClareStringer
clare.stringer@rspb.org.uk
01767 693015

Send application forms to
Peter Taylor
peteraj.taylor@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693527

Word version (83Kb, requires Microsoft Word)

Who to contact

For questions about this post
ClareStringer
clare.stringer@rspb.org.uk
01767 693015

Send application forms to
Peter Taylor
peteraj.taylor@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693527