You should be willing and able to conduct fieldwork at remote locations in Wales at short notice (e.g. within 24-48 hours). Applicants will ideally demonstrate relevant experience in fisheries science/marine ecology related projects, field or boat-based data collection, analysis of ecological data in GIS/PRIMER/R and scientific report writing.
Key responsibilities and duties:
Working collaboratively with Welsh fishers to plan and deliver a program of field and vessel based data collection aimed at:
- Investigating the viability of alternative fishing methods to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional gears.
- Understanding bycatch in the Welsh shore-based gillnet fishery.
- External (e.g. industry) and internal partner liaison across the two projects.
- Quantitative ecological data analysis, including multivariate analysis of marine species and community data, and reporting to deliver project outputs.
- You will need to be flexible to work unsociable hours when needed and potentially at short notice and must be able and prepared to work at sea on small vessels.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of field-based data collection on fisheries science/marine ecology/ecology focused projects.
- Experience in scientific report writing.
Desirable
- Experience in collaborative fisheries science projects working with the fishing industry.
- Experience in boat-based fieldwork/data collection.
- Marine fish (and other species) identification skills.
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. ecology, marine biology).
- The ability to complete and pass STCW95 sea survival training and ENG1 medical.
- The ability to undertake fieldwork across multiple and remote locations, including at short notice and outside standard hours, where public transport may not be available.
Desirable
- Master’s degree (e.g. MSc, MPhil, integrated Master’s) in a related field.
- STCW95 PST/sea survival certificate.
- ENG1 Medical.
- Full driving licence.
Skills, general and specialist knowledge
Essential
- Analysis of multivariate ecological data in GIS and R/PRIMER.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of core areas in marine ecology and/or fisheries science.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the fishing sector and UK fisheries management frameworks.
Grade and salary: Grade 6, £33,951 pa
Application deadline: March 10, 2026
