Research Assistant in Marine and Fisheries Science

4 weeks ago

Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

This role will primarily be located within the D&S IFCA district, as this is primarily a fieldwork-based post along the coast of Devon. Short periods of time in the School of Ocean Sciences will be supported through a travel and subsistence budget.

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

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 Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (D&S IFCA) is the largest of the ten separate IFCA districts and has two separate coastlines. The area of the District is 4522km². Research and survey work conducted by D&S IFCA informs evidence bases subsequently used to manage fishing activities via the introduction of local management measures that can include legislation in the form of Byelaws and Byelaw Permit Conditions. D&S IFCA works in collaboration with other organisations to conduct research work and also takes environmental advice from Natural England (NE). D&S IFCA's research and survey work (and external research and advice) also informs longer term management that can be achieved via the permitting byelaws that contain flexible permit conditions.

The Project

Purpose of the Job

This 9 month contract will support work package three in the project which will research how to define soft-shelled brown crab in a practical, enforceable method. The Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 prohibits the landing of soft-shelled crab (unless it is used for bait), but without a clear definition or assessment tool this is difficult or impossible to enforce. In addition the post will be involved in sea-going observer work collecting catch and biological data for use in other work packages in the project.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Will report to Dr Natalie Hold (Bangor University) and Sarah Clark (D&IFCA).- Will provide general ecological and logistics support in the field.- The post holder will be responsible for organising field sampling trips in collaboration with the local fishing industry, preparing and maintaining equipment, data processing and analysis, processing samples at sea and on shore, and in the laboratory. The post holder will work with D&S IFCA officers to ensure consistency in data collection on sampling trips around D&S IFCA’s district.- Assist in engagement with fisher and other stakeholders, including working with local processors and organising fisher workshops.- Will support the wider research team in delivery of other related research projects.The post holder will need to be flexible to work unsociable hours/ long days when needed and must be able and prepared 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 themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their 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 post.Person Specification
- Qualifications/Training_

Essential
- Degree in a marine biology related field (or equivalent).Desirable
- Master’s degree in a marine biology related field (or equivalent).- Experience/Knowledge_

Essential
- Evidence of sampling at sea on scientific surveys and from commercial fishing vessels, preferably within fisheries science.- Evidence of working within a research team and providing research support.- Evidence of stakeholder engagement and working wider than academia.Desirable
- Experience in spatial mapping and data analysis using QGIS, ArcGIS, R or similar.- Demonstrate an understanding of UK crab and lobster fisheries.- Skills/Abilities_

Essential
- Excellent communication skills across disciplines and sectors.- Demonstrate good computer skills, including MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel, GIS and the statistical software R- Other_

Essential
- Driving licence or ability to demonstrate alternative method to fulfil travel requirements of the post. It is not possible for public tr

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