Research Ecologist

Details

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of the BTO’s Wetland and Marine Research Team, with a particular focus on statistical analysis and modelling.

Role title: Research Ecologist

Organisation: British Trust for Ornithology

Closing Date: 07/12/2020

Role Location: Thetford, Norfolk or Stirling, Scotland

Role Description

Full time, nine month position

£23,490 + 11% employer pension contribution

The UK hosts internationally important populations of waterbirds and seabirds. The BTO’s Wetland and Marine Research Team carry out vital research on the ecology of these species, particularly in relation to the impacts of climate change and renewable energy. In recent years this has included a number of high profile projects, both desk-based and in the field. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the work of the team, with a particular focus on statistical analysis and modelling. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects on seabirds and waterbirds and to help to apply novel analyses to these data in order to maximise the impact of our work. Join our team and support us to better understand the pressures facing seabirds and waterbirds. 

Ideally the successful candidate will be able to start as early as December.

We are happy to discuss requests for flexible working at interview.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on Monday 7 December.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held remotely on Friday 11 and Monday 14 December.

 

For further information and to apply visit our website: www.bto.org/vacancies  

 

For an informal chat about the position please contact Liz Humphreys (liz.humphreys@bto.org) or 

Aonghais Cook (aonghais.cook@bto.org).

 

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)