Research Assistant: Wildlife Vision & Pollution Impact (Flexible)

SMALP

Salford

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 32,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 days leave

Flexible working

MySalford

Wellbeing support

Networking

Job summary

University of Salford invites a research assistant to contribute to PLAN-B research on light and noise pollution impacts on biodiversity. The role focuses on developing computer vision methods for wildlife analysis in field and lab settings and on creating guidance to support regulatory decision-making.

The successful candidate will work within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, with opportunities for international networking and travel, flexible working, and a supportive

Qualifications

Demonstrable expertise in developing computer vision techniques for wildlife research.
Experience developing pollution impact assessment guidance to support regulatory decision-making.

Responsibilities

Develop impact assessment models and guidance for light and noise pollution impacts on wildlife.
Develop computer vision methods for analysing wildlife activity in field and lab studies.
Coordinate community and stakeholder engagement activities, including recruitment, workshop facilitation, and external communications.
Conduct structured literature reviews and build databases on light/noise pollution impacts on wildlife.
Collect, manage and analyse data generated across research activities.

Skills

Computer vision

Wildlife research

Regulatory guidance

Job description

The successful candidate will work within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, with opportunities for international networking and travel, flexible working, and a supportive

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