Research Officer in Marine Biology/ecology or - Bangor, United Kingdom - Bangor University

Bangor University

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Description

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

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Overview

The projects work closely with industry to gather data and evidence to inform fisheries management, focused primarily on crab and lobster fisheries.

The Project

Improved Shellfish Data collection Project:_

Brown crab, lobster, and whelk fisheries have seen considerable expansion over recent years to become some of the UK's most economically important fisheries.

All 3 species are currently considered data deficient, with lack of seasonal and spatial coverage of catch and length frequency data being a key limitation to assessment.

The aim of this project is to increase the spatial and temporal coverage of catch composition data for UK shellfish fisheries

Filling the gap in crustacean evidence for English and Welsh FMPs:_

Support the development and delivery of four front-runner FMPs across England and Wales for data-limited brown crab and European lobster fisheries by addressing common evidence gaps critical to the development of robust stock assessments and evidence-based management regimes.

Purpose of the Job

Main

Responsibilities:

Design, instigate and execute a programme of fisheries and environmental data collection suitable for assessing potential drivers of the size structure of crab and lobster populations.

For example, is size related to depth, habitat, distance from shore.

And/or

Semistructured interviews with stakeholders including fishers, merchants, processors, fishery officers, as well as retired stakeholders. These interviews should aim to gather data to inform how fishing practices and statutory data gathering has changed over time and how these changes may have affected the landings size data collected over the last 40 years.
Lead on the drafting of outputs and deliverables (report, updates and presentations) within area of expertise and be responsible for ensuring that these are delivered on time for the various projects.
Contribute to other data analyses and reports as required.
Regularly report progress to the collaborators, including Seafish, stakeholders, the Welsh Government Marine and Fisheries Division, and work alongside academic, scientific and policy staff in Bangor University.
Support the research assistant on the project as necessary.
Flexible to work unsociable hours when needed and be able to work at sea on small and large vessels.

Other

Responsibilities:

The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Training_

Essential- Experience/ Knowledge_

Essential

Clear evidence of the ability to instigate and execute a programme of data collection and analysis projects in their area of expertise.
Evidence of data analysis and interpretation in area of expertise.
Experience in fisheries science or related research (i.e., marine social science).Desirable
Experience in statistical software, such as R.
Experience in analysis of interview data.
Experience in stakeholder collaborative science.

S_kills/ Abilities _

Essential

Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with other scientists, policy makers and key industry stakeholders.
Demonstrate an ability to work independently and to work effectively as part of a team.
Must be able to pass an ENG1 medical and Sea Survival Course to work safely at sea and onboard vessels.
Valid driving license.

Desirable

Demonstrate advanced mathematical, computational, and statistical skills OR advanced data analysis in social science.
Demonstrate a knowledge of key UK fisheries, marine biodiversity, habitats, hydrography and/or oceanography.
Ability to speak Welsh.

General

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