Postdoctoral Marine and Fisheries Research Officer
2 weeks ago
Applications are invited for the above temporary full time post working in the School of Ocean Sciences.
The post holder will engage with internal and external stakeholders to design robust projects and ensure research progress and outcomes are disseminated regularly.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Committed To Equal Opportunities
The Project
Bycatch of non-target species in Welsh static net fisheries, particularly of protected, endangered and threatened species, such as seabirds, marine mammals and elasmobranchs, is poorly understood.. Current estimates are derived from UK-level observer programmes which are extrapolated more widely across each fishing metier and ICES Division. These often underestimate bycatch for larger, offshore fishing vessels, and overestimate it for smaller inshore vessels, by which the Welsh fishing fleet is largely characterised. Bycatch estimates applied to the Welsh fleet are further skewed by inclusion of English vessels. There is therefore an urgent need to better understand bycatch rates in Welsh net fisheries at a higher resolution, to inform appropriate management measures in future Fisheries Management Plans and avoid any potential loss of fishing opportunities for the Welsh fleet through disproportionate management. This project will fill this knowledge gap by:
- Characterising the Welsh static net fishery and the extent of the fishery in space and time through analysis of available VMS data
- Assessing its interaction with different non-target species and developing bycatch risk maps
- Quantifying the level of bycatch through design and execution of onboard observer programs
- Characterising the nature of bycatch in Welsh net fisheries by modelling the relationship between fishing effort and non-target species distributions/densities, across space and time
The research is a collaboration between Bangor University, the Welsh Fishermen’s Association, and Natural Resources Wales.
Purpose of the Job
The post is part of an established team working in the area of fisheries science. The project involves the collection of field data to better estimate bycatch rates in Welsh static net fisheries. The research will provide important evidence that will inform future Fisheries Management Plans in Wales.
Main
**Responsibilities**:
- Design, instigate and execute a programme of data collection and analysis suitable for assessing bycatch rates in Welsh static net fisheries.
- Lead on the drafting of all outputs and deliverables (report, updates and presentations) and be responsible for ensuring that these are delivered on time for the various projects.
- Act as a conduit between Bangor University and the wider marine and fisheries science community in Wales, making links between academic research activities and priority policy areas
- Regularly report progress to the collaborators, including Natural Resources Wales, and work alongside academic, scientific and policy staff in Bangor University.
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the project and project delivery including managing subcontractors.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Flexible to work unsociable hours when needed, and be able to work at sea on small and large vessels for prolonged periods of up to three weeks.
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/her self 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
Person Specification
- Qualifications/Training_
Essential
Desirable
- Valid sea survival certificate e.g., STCW Personal Survival Techniques.
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- Experience/Knowledge_
Essential
- Clear evidence of the ability to instigate and execute a programme of field-based data collection and analysis.
- Evidence of using advanced quantitative methods for data analysis and interpretation, including spatial/spatiotemporal modelling.
- Experience in fisheries science or related research (i.e., marine vertebrate ecology).
- Experience in boat-based survey methods.
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience in statistical and GIS software, such as R and ArcGIS.
Desirable
- Experience in stakeholder collaborative
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