Starting Salary: £22,658 (Grade 5) p.a.
Applications are invited for the above full-time post available on a fixed-term basis for 3 years from April 1st 2019 working on the Natural Environment Research Council funded Artificial Light Impacts on Coastal Ecosystems (ALICE) project in the School of Ocean Sciences (SOS) SOS is a leading centre of research in the marine sciences, ranking 2nd across the UK for predominantly Ocean Science submissions to the REF. The successful candidate will join the research group of Dr Thomas Davies in a multi-disciplinary community covering the broad spectrum of marine sciences located by the shores of the Menai Strait on the Isle of Anglesey. Anglesey’s 125 miles of stunning coastline and beaches are home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and its position on the doorstep of the scenic Snowdonia mountain range provides the perfect environment for a variety of outdoor pursuits including scuba diving, sea kayaking, coasteering, coastal and hill walking and rock climbing. The ALICE project combines world leading expertise in ecological light pollution, larval biology, marine benthic ecology, tropical marine biology, and optical oceanography from across the UK’s premier marine science research centres to tackle fundamental gaps in our understanding of coastal ecosystem responses to Artificial Light At Night (ALAN). The post holder will work with Dr Davies, specially appointed research staff, and other SOS staff members to support the delivery of laboratory and field experiments that quantify the impacts of ALAN on the early life history of temperate marine invertebrates, and species interactions. They will be responsible for assisting the delivery of outputs for the ALICE project under the direct supervision of more senior staff by installing, maintaining and operating laboratory and field equipment; assisting with the collection of scientific data from laboratory and field experiments; maintaining the health and welfare of invertebrate adults and larvae kept in controlled environments; ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations; and assisting with sourcing and purchasing items for delivering scientific objectives. Candidates should be educated to A level in biological or environmental sciences related subjects or possess equivalent experience. A degree in Marine Biology/Zoology, Aquaculture or related subject, or equivalent experience of working in these areas would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be experienced in the husbandry of marine invertebrate adults and larvae in controlled environments, maintaining marine invertebrate breeding programmes and installing, monitoring and/or maintaining seawater quality control systems. The successful candidate will be expected to commence work no later than 1st May 2019. Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865. On applying, applicants are expected to attach a Cover letter, CV and a description of how they fit the person specification for the post. For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Dr Thomas Davies ([email protected]). Closing date for applications: 06 March 2019. Committed To Equal Opportunities
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