Research Fellow in Field of Fisheries Spatial Data

2 weeks ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom RGU Full time

**Job Summary**:
RGU and the Net Zero Technology Centre have partnered to create the National Subsea Centre (NSC), a multi-million-pound Centre of Excellence for Subsea Research and Technology development. The NSC will harness the University's academic expertise, research capability and facilities to establish a world-class research and development centre focused on tackling the underwater challenges faced by all marine industries tackling sustainable economic development.

In this post you will contribute towards the development of methodologies and analyses techniques for fisheries spatial data with a view towards (i) understanding drivers of spatial patterns under current climatic conditions and (ii) estimating how climate change is expected to impact the spatial distribution of fisheries.

In addition to support the delivery of various research projects, you are also expected to support the exploitation of new opportunities with the funding bodies and NSC partners.

You will be predominately based at the National Subsea Centre at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Travel will be required from time to time to visit industrial or academic collaborators to disseminate research.

Salary on first appointment is normally to the bottom of the scale, although in exceptional circumstances an appointment further up the scale may be considered.

Applicants that will require sponsorship may be considered in line with UKVI sponsorship requirements.

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: Dr Ciprian Zavoianu

**RESPONSIBLE FOR**: No supervisory responsibility

**PURPOSE OF POST**: Assisting the Net Zero Operations research programme

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES**
- Develop methodology and analyse fisheries spatial data to understand drivers of spatial patterns under current climatic conditions (weather, species distribution, etc)
- Develop approaches and guidance for taking account of climate change impacts on the spatial distribution of fisheries under future climate conditions
- Produce periodic internal and grant reports as required.
- Publicise research activity through publications, conferences, workshops and seminars, as appropriate, to raise the research profile of the National Subsea Centre.
- Liaise with academic and research staff within the NSC and RGU to promote an awareness of research and research methods and to stimulate research activity.
- Supervise relevant staff and research students, as appropriate.
- Assist in developing links with other institutions within appropriate research fields.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the NSC Director.

**Person Specification**:
**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications & Professional Memberships**:
PhD in Marine Fisheries or related discipline, or close to submission of the thesis.

**Knowledge & Skills**:
Sound understanding and relevant experience of marine fisheries, their ecology and their management - particularly in Scotland/UK.

Excellent Communication and Time Management

**Experience**:
Working knowledge/experience of GIS

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications & Professional Memberships**:
Speciality in analysis of fishery spatial data (such as Vessel Monitoring System).

**Knowledge & Skills**:
Knowledge and understanding of the key climate change pressures affecting the marine environment and climate change scenarios.

Team working and collaboration.

**Experience**:
Understanding of, and experience in, the use of statistical and/or modelling software packages relevant to marine ecology and marine fisheries.

**Behaviours**:
**Behaviour 1: Communication** - Ability to receive, understand and convey information requiring careful explanation and information of a complex or conceptual nature, in a clear and accurate manner

**Behaviour 2: Analysis and Research** - Experience of developing hypotheses and concepts to explain data, events and phenomena, and reporting findings to a wider community

**Behaviour 3: Service Delivery** - Experience of exploring and adapting a service to meet customers’ expectations and also identifying ways of improving standards

**Behaviour 4: Liaison and Networking** - Experience of circulating information in an accurate and timely manner, working across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships and leading and developing internal networks to pursue a shared interest

**Behaviour 5: Pastoral Care and Welfare** - Experience of calming and reassuring those with work/study related problems who may be experiencing distress and dealing with difficult welfare situations or confidential matters

**Behaviour 6: Decision Making** - Experience of using own judgement to make decisions, making collaborative decisions with others to reach conclusions and providing advice or information that will influence the decisions of others

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