Postdoctoral Scientist in Seabird Ecology

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Heriot Watt University Full time

About the Project

Tropical seabird populations are declining worldwide but remain understudied. This project aims to improve our understanding of tropical seabird movement ecology by analysing new and existing seabird tracking data from the Chagos Archipelago.

Your Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to contribute to this project and work closely with academics from Heriot-Watt University, University of Exeter, and Zoological Society of London.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse and manage seabird tracking data using R or MATLAB.
  • Support data processing and undertake analysis as directed by the team.
  • Contribute to writing papers based on existing Chagos seabird data.

Requirements

  • PhD (or close to successful completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.
  • Experience analysing animal movement data.
  • Sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Benefits

This fixed-term contract offers a competitive salary of £36,924 - £46,485 per annum, plus a range of benefits including 33 days annual leave and 9 buildings closed days.



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