Marine Environmental Research Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

Job Number

BU03623

School/Department

School of Ocean Sciences

Grade

6

Contract Duration

24 months

Responsible to

Project Manager

Overview

Situated along the picturesque Menai Strait in North Wales, Bangor University's School of Ocean Sciences (SOS) stands as a leading institution in Marine Science within Europe. The department boasts an array of advanced teaching and research facilities, including both tropical and coldwater aquaria, as well as a state-of-the-art 35-metre research vessel.

Our faculty members are pioneers in their respective fields, engaging in research that addresses pressing global issues such as climate change, biodiversity decline, and the unsustainable use of resources.

The Project

The selected candidate will contribute to the innovative UKRI-funded initiative, FisHistory, which unites historians, marine biologists, and historical ecologists. The project's primary objective is to foster interdisciplinary strategies to enhance the sustainable management of fisheries and marine ecosystems, complementing traditional single-discipline methodologies.

This initiative aims to amalgamate three key areas of knowledge: historical documentation (including naturalist accounts, newspapers, charts, government reports, and estate records), contemporary fishers' ecological insights, and current scientific data.

With a focus on the herring—a species of significant ecological and socio-economic relevance—the project will work to identify essential habitats, characterize population dynamics (including long-term abundance variations), and deepen the understanding of socio-economic connections, particularly in the waters surrounding England and Wales.

Purpose of the Job

The role is designed to support the planning and execution of interdisciplinary research (emphasizing data collection and management) concerning marine fish (herring) and their fisheries, aiming to enhance understanding of their biology and importance to human communities, heavily relying on historical sources. Responsibilities will also include conducting interviews with fishers and other stakeholders, as well as collaborating with external and internal partners. The post holder will work closely with a postdoctoral researcher and the principal investigator/co-investigators.

To promote interdisciplinary capacity, the successful candidate will be based in the School of Ocean Sciences on the Menai Bridge campus and will collaborate with colleagues from the School of History, Law, and Social Sciences on the Bangor main campus. A collaborative and effective approach to working with stakeholders and colleagues from diverse disciplines is essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Data Collection: This includes sourcing, gathering, reviewing, extracting, and managing historical records and contemporary scientific data (including online, archive, and library sources); planning and conducting interviews.
  • Research Outcome Delivery: Contributing to publications and disseminating research findings to relevant organizations (including industry and government); engaging with the public.
  • Project Administration: Assisting in the management of the research project, including data management; participating in meetings; organizing workshops; maintaining stakeholder engagement; social media interaction; planning fieldwork (e.g., fisher interviews, archive visits).

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participation in performance reviews and developmental activities.
  • Compliance with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy, and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
  • General duty of care regarding health, safety, and well-being, ensuring a safe working environment for all.
  • Adherence to relevant legal and financial policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • A degree or equivalent experience in history/related humanities (e.g., environmental history, archaeology, geography) or sciences (e.g., marine biology, fisheries, ecology, environmental sciences).

Desirable

  • Degree-level qualifications in both humanities and science (e.g., undergraduate in history, Master's in science or vice versa).

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Interest in historical ecology/marine historical ecology.
  • Experience in data handling (e.g., extraction, standardization, classification).

Desirable

  • Experience with various data types (e.g., physical/biological/human; spatial/temporal; historical/recent; quantitative/qualitative; terrestrial/aquatic; instrument-measured/anecdotal).
  • Experience working with primary historical sources/in archives.
  • Experience in gathering qualitative data, including interviews and questionnaires.
  • Familiarity with primary historical resources, including online databases.
  • Experience in interdisciplinary research (e.g., humanities/science).
  • Experience organizing workshops and stakeholder consultations.
  • Knowledge of marine biology/ecology, fisheries, seabed sediments, marine historical ecology, long-term climate variation, and the socio-economic history of fisheries/natural resource use.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to systematically and meticulously collect, extract, enter, and classify data.
  • Capability to work independently.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • No specific Welsh language requirement; candidates are expected to engage positively in a bilingual environment.

Desirable

  • GIS/mapping skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze numerical data (e.g., in R) and present findings effectively.
  • Familiarity with research library management software.
  • Ability to read historical handwritten texts/palaeography.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Valid driving license for accessing interview locations.

General

We are proud to be a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award, reflecting our commitment to gender equality within the University's policies and culture. We also proudly uphold our status as a Disability Confident employer.

All staff members are expected to align their actions with the University's environmental goals and minimize their ecological footprint.

All offers are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

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