Conservation Scientist: Ring Ouzel Research Lead (Remote)

RSPB; Liverpool; Hybride; GBP 40 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

RSPB is seeking a Conservation Scientist to lead research on the Ring Ouzel, a charismatic yet declining upland bird, spanning breeding, migration and wintering habitats.

The role combines fieldwork in Northern England with advanced data analysis, satellite tag deployments and publication in peer‑reviewed journals; remote work is possible outside field season, with a closing date of 22 October.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience.
• Collaborative working with partners and funders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, GIS/remote sensing (QGIS/ArcGIS) and R.
• Advanced statistical analysis, including movement/tracking data.
• Strong project and time management to balance priorities.
• Lead publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fieldwork in upland environments; nest finding & monitoring.
• Bird handling with ringing permit preferred; Ring Ouzel experience ideal.
• Understanding UK upland habitats and interventions for nature recovery.
• Supervision experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Lead research on Ring Ouzel recovery interventions.
• Oversee deployment of satellite tags to breeding birds.
• Analyse data from field trials and habitat studies.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Coordinate with field staff, partners and funders; ensure safe field operations.
• Visit Northern England during field season.

Connaissances

GIS/remote sensing

R statistics

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Project management

Scientific publishing

Communication

Bird handling

Driving licence

Formation

PhD or equivalent

Outils

QGIS

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

RSPB is seeking a Conservation Scientist to lead research on the Ring Ouzel, a charismatic yet declining upland bird, spanning breeding, migration and wintering habitats.

The role combines fieldwork in Northern England with advanced data analysis, satellite tag deployments and publication in peer‑reviewed journals; remote work is possible outside field season, with a closing date of 22 October.