Marine Scientist: Seabird Nutrients & Ecosystem Recovery

1000scholars; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University seeks a motivated marine scientist or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub surveyin island-ocean connectivity and seabird nutrient effects on ecosystems. The role covers mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and kelp across sites in the UK and beyond.

Fieldwork includes remote locations, small-team work, and scuba/snorkel activities, with opportunities to co-mentor PhD students and collaborate with partners across Lancaster and collaborating NGOs and

Qualifications

• Field-based marine science expertise relevant to biodiversity-ecosystem function.
• Experience with seabird nutrient inputs and island-ocean connectivity is desirable.
• Ability to work in remote locations and small teams; scuba/snorkel skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork in remote locations as part of Island-Ocean Research Hub.
• Collaborate with Lancaster University and partner institutions on data collection and analysis.
• Co-mentoring of PhD students and dissemination of findings to stakeholders.

Job description

Lancaster University seeks a motivated marine scientist or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub surveyin island-ocean connectivity and seabird nutrient effects on ecosystems. The role covers mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs, and kelp across sites in the UK and beyond.

Fieldwork includes remote locations, small-team work, and scuba/snorkel activities, with opportunities to co-mentor PhD students and collaborate with partners across Lancaster and collaborating NGOs and