Academic Research Fellow

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Heriot Watt University Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join our team and contribute to a 4-year collaborative project funded by the Bertarelli Programme for Marine Science. The successful candidate will work closely with academics from Heriot-Watt University, University of Exeter, and Zoological Society of London to investigate tropical seabird movement ecology.

Key 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.
  • Experience of managing research and administrative activities.

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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