Lead Marine Mammal Health Data Scientist

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Glasgow is seeking a postholder for the SMASS project to manage data, develop analytical tools, and contribute to cross-institutional harmonisation efforts. Based in Glasgow, the role involves handling necropsy data, building visualisations, and advancing a harmonised European database in collaboration with IWC and ASCOBANS.

The candidate will develop methodologies, supervise activities, and engage in research leadership, with flexibility for fieldwork and outreach activities as

Qualifications

• A1: SCQF level 10 honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• A2: Understanding of research design and marine animal pathology knowledge.
• A3: Genuine interest in marine mammal strandings and field work.
• A4: Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements.
• A5: Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience for Grade 7.
• A6: Advanced knowledge of marine mammal pathology, strandings or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the SMASS database and necropsy portal.
• Develop data attributes and metrics for reporting.
• Perform statistical, temporal and spatial analysis of strandings data.
• Produce data visualisations and outputs for reports.
• Collaborate with IWC/ASCOBANS and European partners on harmonisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Communication

Team collaboration

Planning and prioritisation

Self-motivation

R programming

Independent problem solving

Education

Honours degree in relevant subject (SCQF level 10)

Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Knowledge of marine mammal pathology or strandings science

Tools

Excel

SQL

GIS

R

Job description

University of Glasgow is seeking a postholder for the SMASS project to manage data, develop analytical tools, and contribute to cross-institutional harmonisation efforts. Based in Glasgow, the role involves handling necropsy data, building visualisations, and advancing a harmonised European database in collaboration with IWC and ASCOBANS.

The candidate will develop methodologies, supervise activities, and engage in research leadership, with flexibility for fieldwork and outreach activities as