Nitrogen Science Development Co-ordinator – Edinburgh

The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and is the UK's Centre of Excellence for integrated research in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and their interaction with the atmosphere. Working in partnership with the research community, policy makers, industry and society, CEH undertakes cutting edge research to deliver world class solutions to the most complex environmental challenges facing humankind. CEH has an annual turnover of £35 million, and employs staff across four sites; the headquarters is at Wallingford with further sites at Bangor, Edinburgh and Lancaster.

About the role

We are now looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to develop activities at the international science policy-interface for nitrogen research.  You will coordinate a global network of nitrogen scientists, policy makers and other stakeholders, working through a range of large and medium scale projects. In particular, they will be responsible for leading coordination on a new initiative ‘Towards the International Nitrogen Management System’ (Towards INMS), which is focused on developing the science information streams to support future international decision making in relation to the global nitrogen cycle.

About you

You will have a PhD or equivalent and substantial relevant experience. You will have proven experience and skills in developing and coordinating science-policy networks, managing complex multi-partner projects and winning proposals. Demonstrable experience with intergovernmental science-policy support processes will be an advantage, together with editorial experience on large scale environmental assessments.

Eligibility to apply

To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.

How to apply

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc239712_6905.aspx please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000, please quote reference number IRC239712.

Closing Date: 26^th February 2017
Interview Date: 24^th March 2017