Marine Biology & Ecology Research Scientist - Coastal

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Coastal environment

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Access to research vessels

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a passionate Research Scientist with Marine Biology & Ecology expertise to lead field and laboratory work designing studies along the coast. You will design, implement and oversee projects that advance our understanding of marine ecosystems.

You will collect samples, analyze data with R/SPSS, and contribute to proposals and peer‑reviewed papers while collaborating with government agencies, NGOs and research institutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Marine Biology, Ecology, Oceanography or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of research experience in marine biology or ecology, including field work.
• Proficiency in species ID, survey methods, and data analysis.
• Experience with R/SPSS and marine sampling is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Design and implement field research on biodiversity, population dynamics and ecosystem health.
• Conduct underwater surveys, collect samples, and perform lab analyses.
• Apply ecological modeling and statistics to analyze data.
• Contribute to proposals, grants, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate with government, NGOs, and research institutions on conservation.
• Present findings at conferences and public outreach events.

Connaissances

Marine species identification

Ecological survey methods

Data analysis

Statistical software (R, SPSS)

Quantitative skills

Scientific communication

Formation

Ph.D. in Marine Biology or related field

Master's degree in related field

Outils

R

SPSS

Description du poste

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a passionate Research Scientist with Marine Biology & Ecology expertise to lead field and laboratory work designing studies along the coast. You will design, implement and oversee projects that advance our understanding of marine ecosystems.

You will collect samples, analyze data with R/SPSS, and contribute to proposals and peer‑reviewed papers while collaborating with government agencies, NGOs and research institutions.