Marine Assessment Scientist (Peterborough or Aberdeen)

Are you interested in taking on an exciting role in marine conservation?

JNCC is seeking a motivated benthic ecologist to take on the role of Marine Assessment Scientist within the Marine Ecosystem Assessment and Advice Team in Peterborough or Aberdeen.

JNCC is the public body that advises the UK Government and Devolved Administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation, as well as having specific responsibilities for marine biodiversity conservation in UK offshore waters. Within JNCC, the Marine Ecosystem Assessment and Advice Team is responsible for developing and undertaking assessments of the health of the marine environment at different scales, and for providing scientific advice on marine policy implementation to a range of organisations. 

The position requires a good understanding of benthic ecology and the ability to analyse and interpret different types of data. As well as strong organisational and communication skills to maximise coordination both within JNCC and with external partners.

For more information about the competencies visit our website http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/jobs where you can download the details and the relevant application form and find out more about our work. If you have further questions, contact us via recruitment@jncc.gov.uk.

The closing date is 09:00 on Monday 24 April 2017.

Interviews will take place on 03 May 2017 in Peterborough.