- studying interactions between people and marine environments with regard to marine policy and spatial planning, natural capital and ecosystem services, sustainable use and management of natural resources, and conservation; �
- collecting, using and analysing qualitative and quantitative data on social dimensions, ensuring high data quality and recording standards; �
- designing, leading and facilitating workshops and interviews in the UK or overseas with a range of actors and stakeholders (including the public and policy makers); �
- facilitating sustainable livelihood/development and community resilience in areas challenged by climate vulnerability through understanding and engaging with appropriate stakeholders; communicate your work to a varied audience. �
- leading and supervising research to improve our understanding of the interactions between people and marine environments including the collection, extraction, compilation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in the UK and overseas, as well as stakeholder engagement and participation using a varied range of methods; �
- seeking new business opportunities and writing research proposals for future grant applications within Cefas and with broader national and international consortia, including academia; �
- communicating science/research outcomes to a range of stakeholders using a variety of media (incl. peer-reviewed scientific publications, presentations, briefings etc.)�
- Proven environmental social sciences background (translating theory to applications of human behaviour ( to pro-environmental behaviour and pollution, livelihoods assessment)); �
- Capability to lead and advise on a range of qualitative data analysis including content, thematic and narrative analysis; �
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and participation in the Global North/Global South with a range of actors, and analysing the results for sustainable marine governance and policy, including climate and community resilience; �
- Being flexible, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and to adapt to various activities and committed, with the ability to work as part of a team, but also independently to organise own work to meet deadlines; �
- Excellent communication skills verbally and written; �
- Leading the publication of peer-reviewed papers; �
- Excellent time management; and�
- An MSc, plus evidence of work experience in a related field, or currently undertaking a PhD in international relations/development or equivalent degree ( environmental social sciences; political sciences; public policy; psychology). However, if the applicant doesn�t meet these qualification then being able to demonstrate having relevant work experience and meeting the criteria in this person specification will be considered.���
- Developing Self and Others
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Developing Self and Others
- Generous annual leave entitlement � Cefas offers 25 days' annual leave on entry (rising to 30 days over first 5yrs) for full-time new entrants to the Civil Service. Employees receive 8 public holidays a year, plus an additional day to mark the King's birthday
- Access to learning and development tailored to your role
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- Eligible to join the Civil Service Pension scheme � more information can be found on the CSP website�
- Staff recognition vouchers
- In-year award scheme
Senior Social Scientist - London, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service
Description
Job summary
Cefas understands social science as a key component to understand our environment, fisheries, and aquacultures. �
This strategic post is for a highly-skilled Senior Social Scientist. You will provide technical support to develop and expand Cefas� growing social science capability whilst contributing research to a growing portfolio of UK and international programmes. Specifically, you will be required to lead research and advice on marine social sciences and governance both in the UK and overseas. This will include: �
Cefas is proud of a diverse and inclusive work environment, committed to fairness and the promotion of equality of opportunity for all. We know that having a range of experiences, backgrounds, ways of working and thinking, makes us a stronger organisation, better at reflecting the communities we serve. We embrace different views and experiences and value the fresh perspective that people from a variety of circumstances bring to the work we do. We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked for the Civil Service, mid- and late-career changers with transferable skills, people from all backgrounds and circumstances regardless of disability, gender, age, ethnicity, LGBT+ identity and socio-economic status.�
Job description
Your main duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:�
Bringing together relevant cross-disciplinary research, the postholder will build Cefas� social research portfolio, focussing on identifying and filling critical evidence gaps. Main duties and responsibilities include: �
In addition, Cefas reserves the right to ask staff to take on additional duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with their grade. Team Leaders and management will have a discussion with staff to explain the changes that are to be made. A new job description will be issued if required.�
Person specification
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the ability to build, lead and work with teams to generate and communicate impactful outcomes from Cefas� applied social science. Example of relevant scientific expertise necessary to do so includes (but is not limited to): �
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �39,150, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science contributes �10,571 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.