SMRU Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the University of St Andrews that provides cutting edge scientific advice to
industry and government. SMRU Ltd works closely with the University of St
Andrews, in particular the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and the Centre for
Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM), undertaking a
wide variety of research contracts that build on the expertise within the
respective organisations.
Areas of work we are currently involved in
include advising on potential impacts of marine renewable energy projects;
providing guidance on marine mammal populations; assessing how wider commercial
activities within the marine environment may affect marine organisms and
developing tools through which users can access high quality marine
environmental data.
SMRU Ltd is at an exciting stage in our
development and we are currently looking for motivated applicants to apply for
this new post to join and augment our team of scientists. The successful
candidate will take up a key position in a dynamic and expanding team.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will include the reviewing of
management reports, and the provision of scientific advice based on the
available literature primarily related to the development of offshore energy
sites. Much of this work is related to marine mammal visual and acoustic
monitoring survey techniques and the successful candidate would be expected to
be familiar with the appropriate field techniques both in theory and in
practice.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Educated to either Masters level in the
relevant field with some marketplace experience, or educated to PhD level in
the relevant field
Familiarity with and ability to
interpret and evaluate scientific literature on approaches to visual and/or
acoustic surveys of marine mammals
Ability to design, and experience of
executing field surveys Confident in their ability to meet project requirements
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Experience of
scientific report writing and working to deadlines
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Has experience of working on EIAs and
knowledge of the environmental legislation in the UK Competent in statistical
data analysis
SALARY
SMRU Ltd offers a competitive salary;
negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience.
Formal applications should preferably be
made by email, sending your CV, together with a covering letter outlining your
suitability for this post, to recruitment@smru.co.uk
or by post for the attention of Dr Beth Mackey, SMRU Limited, 7 Woodburn Place,
St Andrews, Fife KY16 8LA.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 3RD
OCTOBER 2008.
SMRU Limited
7 Woodburn Place
St Andrews
Fife KY16 8LA
Scotland
Tel: + 44 (0) 1334 479 100
Fax: + 44 (0) 1334 477 878
email: recruitment@smru.co.uk
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Registered Number: 296937. Registered Office: 5 Atholl Crescent,
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