Environmental Ecologist

TN United Kingdom; Armagh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated researcher to assess environmental conditions and adaptive genetic variation within tree populations in Northern Ireland. This role involves ensuring research activities meet formal quality standards and contributing to scientific literature in forestry and environmental science. Ideal candidates will possess a PhD in a relevant field or a degree with significant experience. Join a team committed to advancing ecological research and making a meaningful impact on environmental conservation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant natural sciences subject or a degree with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in writing scientific papers related to forestry or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental conditions and mechanisms of adaptive genetic variation in tree populations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Research Skills

Scientific Writing

Driving License

Education

PhD in Natural Sciences

Degree in Natural Sciences

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Main Duties / Purpose of Job / Function of Role

• Assess environmental conditions and mechanisms of adaptive genetic variation within tree populations in NI.
• Ensure that relevant research activities comply with appropriate formal quality standards and standard operating procedures.

Specific Experience / Qualifications Required

1. A PhD in a relevant natural sciences subject.
2. OR a degree or higher in a relevant natural sciences subject AND 2 years’ demonstrable experience in a research capacity in relevant field of forestry and/or ecology.

Experience of writing scientific papers related to forestry or environmental science.

Possess a full, current/exchangeable** driving license for manual vehicles (to aid the successful candidate in driving an AFBI vehicle) enabling the license holder to fulfil the duties of this role. Under DDA, any reasonable adjustments will be considered.