Postdoctoral Researcher — Glass Eel Ecology & River Demography

Bournemouth University; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with progression

Defined benefit pension

30 days leave + holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

The European eel project at Bournemouth University’s Human Computer Interaction Research Group seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to lead research on glass eels and elvers across southwest England as part of the CRISIS project.

You will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analyses, including otolith microstructure and stable isotope methods, and help coordinate project delivery with internal colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in fish ecology or related discipline.
• Experience with fieldwork in rivers and estuaries.
• Experience with otolith microstructure and stable isotope methods is desirable.
• Driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork and laboratory research on eel dispersal, ecology, age and growth, and parasitology.
• Coordinate research activities and project management with colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Fieldwork

Laboratory research

Otolith microstructure

Stable isotope analysis

Driving licence

Publication record

Organisational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD in fish ecology or aquatic biology

Job description

The European eel project at Bournemouth University’s Human Computer Interaction Research Group seeks a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to lead research on glass eels and elvers across southwest England as part of the CRISIS project.

You will conduct fieldwork and laboratory analyses, including otolith microstructure and stable isotope methods, and help coordinate project delivery with internal colleagues and external partners.