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Seabird Ecologist

Posted
Reference 2012/07  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Terrestrial / Aquatic Ecology & Conservation
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location Scotland (North) - UK
Town/City Aberdeen
Salary Additional Information £26,533
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 12/03/2012
Company Name Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Contact Name Recruitment
Telephone 01733 562626
Fax 01733 555948
Email recruitment@jncc.gov.uk
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the public body that advises the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK-wide and international nature conservation. Originally established under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For Careers with the JNCC visit the Civil Service Career Portal.
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Fixed Term Appointment of one year, with possibility of extension. Salary £26,533 pa

We are looking for a new Seabirds and Cetaceans team member based at our waterfront Aberdeen office. The Seabirds and Cetaceans Team works widely on seabird conservation issues and is currently focused on identifying marine Special Protection Areas for birds; establishing a seabird and cetacean surveillance programme; and making information on seabirds and cetaceans available to support other areas of JNCC marine work and that of its stakeholders. The post holder will be responsible for planning and carrying out surveys and analysis to identify areas at sea for little terns breeding at terrestrial Special Protection Areas.

 The successful candidate will have excellent skills in field ornithology, excellent knowledge of statistical analysis of spatial data and a good understanding of seabird biology and ecology. You will have strong project management skills and be able to work and communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.

 In return you will have the opportunity to develop and broaden your technical and scientific skills while working in a range of ground breaking projects. We also offer a generous leave allowance and a choice of pension schemes, together with the opportunity to contribute to our work in protecting the environment.”

 

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