The School of Biological and Marine Sciences wishes to appoint an experienced Technical Project Support Officer, to help deliver the research projects of the aMER (Applied Marine Ecosystems Research) unit at the University of Plymouth. This dynamic research group focuses on answering applied marine ecology questions to inform environmental management, using a variety of survey techniques including benthic video surveys and marine animal tracking (acoustic telemetry). This is an exciting and varied position involving substantial boat-based fieldwork in coastal seas around southern England, working with a range of stakeholders including fishers and fisheries managers.
You will primarily support the Principal Investigator (PI) Dr Emma Sheehan and her research group to plan and deliver fieldwork campaigns for two Fisheries Industry Science Partnership projects: Pollack FISP and Angling for Sustainability.
The role will involve supporting the planning, organisation and undertaking of boat and/or shore-based fieldwork activities, overseeing the maintenance and organisation of the team's kit/equipment, data management and analysis, and contributing to the group's academic outputs.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Rebecca Nesbit: by email at rebecca.nesbit@plymouth.ac.uk
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 26 August 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis ending Monday 31 March 2025 due to Funding.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Remote working is availble up to 1 days a week.
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.
The appointed candidate would be employed by University of Plymouth Enterprise Ltd and would therefore be subject to their terms and conditions of employment.
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