Forth-era Technical Specialist - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Post Details
Full time
Fixed term until 31 December 2024.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible.

The Post
Scotland's International Environment Centre is looking to appoint a highly motivated, forward-looking Technician to join a multidisciplinary team working on the

Forth Environmental Resilience Array:

a programme pioneering the development of a world-leading digital environmental observatory for the Forth Valley Region in Scotland in collaboration with a range of regional and national partners and stakeholders.

You will join a dynamic, innovative team of scientists and technical specialists focussed on delivering a programme that will help deliver on Scotland's net zero and broader environment targets.

Description of Duties

Work as part of a small team undertaking work to install sensors and other monitoring infrastructure in the field
Perform regular inspections and undertake routine maintenance work on sensors and related infrastructure in the field, working independently or as part of a team as appropriate
Liaise with landowners and other stakeholders to obtain permission to undertake fieldwork and install and maintain instrumentation
Plan, organise and undertake fieldwork to collect soil, water or vegetation samples and store, distribute, or analyse these as required
Perform work in the field and/or laboratory to ensure sensors are appropriately calibrated and meet required tolerances
Support other team members on the processing, analysis and visualisation of environmental datasets
Contribute to publications, reports, presentations and disseminate results and outcomes using other appropriate media as required

Essential Criteria

Previous experience undertaking fieldwork on land and/or water for the collection of environmental data
Previous experience with the collection of water, soil or vegetation samples and familiarity with standard sampling methodologies and protocols
Knowledge of local, regional and global environmental issues
Understanding of the pressures affecting air, water and soil quality in the UK and elsewhere
Strong data analysis and management skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar products
The ability to work independently or as part of a small team
Evidence of selfmotivation and the ability to work independently
Excellent time management skills including ability to prioritise workload
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria

Experience with the use of sensors for monitoring air, water or soil quality
Familiarity setting up data loggers and remote telemetry devices. Background or experience in electronics and/or sensor engineering
Experience working with microcontrollers and microcomputers (e.g., Raspberry-Pi, Arduino) for environmental monitoring projects
Skills in computer programming in one or more languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript or R)
Experience with the analysis of complex datasets and the creation of scientific visualisations using R or Python
Experience with GIS for the management and analysis of spatial data
Experience contributing to the writing of risk assessments for fieldwork activities, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures

About Us Faculty of Natural Sciences**The Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) encompasses the Divisions of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Computing Science and Mathematics, Psychology and the Institute of Aquaculture. FNS is a distinctive academic arena where new fundamental understandings of the complex and challenging inter-relationships between human behaviours, technologies, biological and environmental systems are created, explored and tested. The most recent national assessment of research - REF2021 -confirmed that 80% of our research is classed as world leading and internationally excellent. It is supported through UK Research Councils, European Union and a range of research charities We work with businesses and public service organisations both at home and overseas to achieve direct and positive outcomes for society across a range of critical problems. Substantial investment aligned with the City, Region, and Growth deals is supporting major new infrastructure developments linked to the Faculty including Scotland's International Environment Centre and the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub.

Biological and Environmental Sciences (BES)

Our research interests are broad, ranging from conservation and evolutionary ecology to environmental processes including carbon and nutrient cycling, aquatic and catchment sciences, landscape and forest ecology, evolutionary biology, environment and human health, energy and environmental sustainability.

Research activities are led by principal investigators who seek to understand the fundamental processes driving the evolution and maintenance of the natural environment and its int