Research Officer in Biophysical Oceanography - Bangor, United Kingdom - Bangor University

Bangor University

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Description

Applications are invited for the above full-time (six months) or part-time, fixed-term research officer position.

This is a post working in the School of Ocean Sciences, on a DEFRA-funded research project investigating impacts of climate changes on growth and mortality of the common whelk.

The work will involve analysing a range of present-day and climate projection data and developing biophysical models of larval transport.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

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

Closing date: 13 March 2023

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

The School of Ocean Sciences (SOS), located on the Isle of Anglesey, is a multidisciplinary department with a focus on coastal and shelf sea sciences and a strong history of international research excellence and collaboration.

Core research interests include oceanography, marine biology and ecology, aquaculture & fisheries, biogeochemistry and climate change science.

The Project

This project aims to investigate the impacts of climate change on the growth, mortality, and distribution patterns of the commercially important, data-poor stock of the common whelk (_Buccinum undatum) _to help ensure long-term socio-economic and environmental sustainability.

This research is a collaboration between Bangor University, the British Geological Survey, the Welsh Fishermen's Association and the Orkney Fisheries Association.

Results from this project will inform fisheries management and contribute to the Whelk Management Group's (WMG) objective of improving long-term environmental and economic sustainability.

The information gained from this project falls alongside the current Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for Defra and Fisheries Act through current goals of understanding future impacts of climate change.

By understanding natural mortality and behavioural disruptions under different climate change scenarios and how regional variations in growth rates may alter, we can review the current the implementation of management mechanisms, to encompass and pre-empt potential disruptions to industry, to reduce the impact on social and environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the Job

Main

Responsibilities:

To collate and analyse UK climate projections and run existing biophysical models.
To present science outputs at meetings and conferences.
Publication of science outputs in the peer reviewed literature.
Work closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines.

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's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
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:

Experience with analysing large physical ocean data.
Experience with ocean modelling and programming, such as Matlab or Python.
Ability to work effectively with a network of partners and stakeholders under a variety of settings.
The ability to manage time effectively and to deliver detailed reports to deadlines.
Have an understanding of the bilingual nature of the institution and area, and the ensuing responsibilities.

Desirable:

Some fieldbased ocean science research experience.
Some experience in the field of Marine Biology.
Journal publications in the field of Marine Science.

OtherGeneral

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.