Research Fellow in Environmental Science Brighton, England
Job description
Your knowledge and experience in coastal ecosystem research will be key in this pivotal Research Fellow position.
There are a range of interesting opportunities for marine and coastal research in the region linked to the recent Sussex Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority's Nearshore Trawling Byelaw protecting a large swathe of the Sussex coastline. The role is funded jointly by the University of Brighton and Blue Marine Foundation to support and develop marine and coastal research within the Sussex and Solent regions, with a particular focus on coastal ecosystems and blue carbon. You will be expected to develop, plan and manage research projects with a Principal Lecturer.
To be effective in this role, you will need:
- A good, relevant degree (1 or 2:1)
- Experience with project management
- Sufficient specialist knowledge of relevant techniques and research methods
- Competent IT skills
The role will help develop research involving climate change mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, environmental contamination, fisheries management and ecosystem service provision within the aforementioned coastal and marine systems.
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