Ecological Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom The James Hutton Institute Full time

The work undertaken by The James Hutton Group is right at the top of the global agenda tackling problems such as the impact of climate change and threats to food and water security.

Ecological Sciences are an innovative, multidisciplinary group of scientists who study the interactions between soil, plants, animals, humans and the environment with the aim of sustainable management of natural resources.

We are looking for a fieldwork assistant to support our recording of the vegetation and sampling of invertebrates at our long-term, large-scale grazing experiment at Glen Finglas.

This post will be based mainly in the field; there will be a requirement for an initial visit to Aberdeen for training purposes.

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

**Main Purpose of Job**

The main purpose of this post is to work with our invertebrate and botanical teams at our experiment in Glen Finglas.

**Main Duties of Postholder**
- To work as a member of the Biodiversity and Ecosystems group within the Ecological Sciences Department to efficiently conduct field experiments, surveys and sampling as required.
- Field work, specifically invertebrate sampling and data recording of vegetation composition.

**Person Specification**
- Essential _
- Appreciation of the need for accuracy and precision in all aspects of sampling, data recording and handling.
- Strong team working skills.
- Self-motivated and have good communication skills with other members of the group.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, e.g., health and safety requirements.
- Reasonable level of fitness to carry and operate invertebrate sampling equipment.
- Willingness to do fieldwork in any weather in rough terrain.
- Flexibility in working hours and a willingness to work away from home at fieldwork sites for multi-day trips.
- Desirable_
- Experience of fieldwork and plant/invertebrate recording.
- Invertebrate sampling skills.
- Botanical identification skills - in particular of Scottish upland plants.
- Full driver’s license and willingness to drive long distances to field sites.
- Demonstrable interest and experience in Scottish upland habitats.
- Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles.
- Experience with identification of taxonomic groups other than vascular plants, e.g., bryophytes, lichens, invertebrates.



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