Postdoc: European Eel Ecology & Demography

Bournemouth University; England; Ibrido; GBP 37.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Flexitime

Staff benefits package

Pension

Descrizione del lavoro

Bournemouth University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to lead research on the ecology and demography of glass eels and elvers under the CRISIS project. The role involves fieldwork in rivers across southwest England and laboratory analyses of age, growth, and trophic relationships.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, coordinate project tasks, and contribute to dissemination through publications and reports.

Competenze

• PhD (or close to completion) in fish ecology, aquatic biology or a closely related discipline.
• Capable of completing fieldwork in lowland rivers and upper estuaries, and conducting detailed laboratory analyses.
• Experience with otolith microstructure and stable isotope methods, and a driving licence.
• Strong publication record for career stage; excellent organisational skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Mansioni

• Lead fieldwork and laboratory research investigating eel dispersal, trophic ecology, age and growth, and parasitology.
• Use otolith microstructure to assess age and growth rates and stable isotope analysis to reveal trophic relationships and movements.
• Coordinate research and project management tasks with internal colleagues and external partners.

Conoscenze

Fieldwork

Lab research

Statistical analysis

Formazione

PhD in fish ecology or related

Strumenti

Otolith microstructure

Stable isotope analysis

Descrizione del lavoro

Bournemouth University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to lead research on the ecology and demography of glass eels and elvers under the CRISIS project. The role involves fieldwork in rivers across southwest England and laboratory analyses of age, growth, and trophic relationships.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, coordinate project tasks, and contribute to dissemination through publications and reports.