Project Coordinator & Research Assistant — Marine Restoration & Island‑Ocean Hub

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policies

Job summary

Lancaster University seeks a project coordinator and research assistant to support two marine science restoration projects at the Lancaster Environment Centre. The role includes fieldwork planning, lab work, data management, and public engagement, with responsibilities across budgeting, reporting and partner coordination.

Part-time 0.8 FTE, 3-year duration, based at Bailrigg, Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and meetings is required; salary £33,002 to £37,694 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine/biological science and/or project management.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach with good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork and field activities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and teams.

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork planning, risk assessments, ethics and permits management.
• Support fieldwork, laboratory work and data management tasks.
• Website and logo development and maintenance; social media support.
• Public engagement, stakeholder liaison and partner coordination.
• Budget oversight, spending monitoring and reporting duties.
• Welcoming and inducting visitors and new group members.

Skills

Project coordination

Research support

Fieldwork planning

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Budget tracking

Job description

Lancaster University seeks a project coordinator and research assistant to support two marine science restoration projects at the Lancaster Environment Centre. The role includes fieldwork planning, lab work, data management, and public engagement, with responsibilities across budgeting, reporting and partner coordination.

Part-time 0.8 FTE, 3-year duration, based at Bailrigg, Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and meetings is required; salary £33,002 to £37,694 depending on experience.