Cetacean Field Science Project Officer Falkland Islands The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) is seeking to recruit a Cetacean Field Science Officer to work within the two-year research project Dolphins of the kelp: Data priorities for Falklands inshore cetaceans. The post is for an initial period of 12-months commencing in October 2016, a further 6-month extension beyond this may be negotiated. Applications should be received by 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. The Field Science Officer will work under the supervision of the Project Manager but will be responsible for the delivery of several components of the project under their guidance. The Field Science Officer will contribute to day-to-day operations and reporting; they will be responsible for field equipment maintenance, volunteer organisation and training, and some fieldwork logistics; they will participate in public outreach, helping with design, conducting and leading some fieldwork, data entry, analyses, and write-up, with the potential to lead on a scientific publication. * Field work * Participation and some responsibilities for a one-off archipelago-wide transect survey 50-days at sea on a medium-size boat * Participation and some responsibilities for seasonal focal site repeat transect surveys 6 weeks twice a year at a remote location * Responsibility for maintaining gear for a passive acoustic monitoring at focal sites (year-round) monthly boat trips * Responsibility for inventory, storage and maintenance of all field gear * Responsibility for ensuring work is conducted to high standard, and for health and safety, in the absence of the Project Manager * Contribute to planning and logistical organisation and permitting * Responsibility for organisation and training of local and international volunteers, for boat- and land-based cetacean survey work * Development of training/teaching material for volunteers, including for health and safety * Data analyses and write-up * Responsibility for some data entry and storage * Responsibility for metadata cataloguing * Responsibility for maintaining the Photo-ID catalogue, matching photos and some analyses * Contribute to scientific publications Essential Qualifications and Skills: * MSc in Marine Ecology or related subject, with full research component * At least one year working on a project in marine megafauna ecology * Proven practical skills in the marine environment, with small motor boats and remote living * Experience with at least one of the following l research methods: passive acoustic monitoring, photo-ID, or line-transect surveys * Full and clean manual driving licence A full list of required personal qualifications and attributes is available upon application. Project Partnership This project will be conducted by a team of two staff, a project manager and a project officer, in collaboration with 5 partner organisations: Falklands Conservation, Austral Biodiversity Ltd, Shallow Marine Survey Group (SMSG-Falklands), Oregon State University, and the University of St. Andrews. The position will be based in the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institutes (SAERI) head office in Stanley. SAERIs objective is to be a world class academic institute, based in the Falkland Islands, operating in the South Atlantic from the equator down to the ice in Antarctica. It aims to conduct world class research, teach students, and build capacity within and between the UK South Atlantic Overseas Territories (UK OTs). The institutes remit includes the natural and physical sciences. Its mission is to advance environmental understanding in the South Atlantic through research excellence and innovative scientific leadership ( <http://www.south-atlantic-research.org> www.south-atlantic-research.org ). Further Information & Applications The salary will be within Falkland Islands Government (FIG) salary range H1 commencing at £18,000, increasing based upon experience and qualifications. The package will include airfares for the post holder at the beginning and end of contract and favourable income tax rates. Subsidised accommodation may also be available as part of the negotiated salary package dependent upon experience and qualifications. For more information, a detailed job description and application form, in the first instance please contact; Contact: Tara Pelembe ( <mailto:tpelembe@env.institute.ac.fk> tpelembe@env.institute.ac.fk ) Contact: Dr Marina Costa ( <mailto:mcosta@env.institute.ac.fk> mcosta@env.institute.ac.fk ) Application forms marked SAERI Cetacean Field Science Officer should be submitted by e-mail to FIG Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley no later than 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. Application Date: 16:00 UTC Monday 29th August 2016. Name: Megan Middleton E-mail: <mailto:recruitment@falklands.gov.fk> recruitment@falklands.gov.fk for international overseas applications E-mail: <mailto:mmiddleton@sec.gov.fk> mmiddleton@sec.gov.fk for local Falkland Island applications Submitted by, Grant Munro ( <mailto:munro@horizon.co.fk> munro@horizon.co.fk)