Postdoctoral Research Fellow Biodiversity Impacts of the Wave Hub Project (Marine Vertebrates) School of Biosciences Ref. S73N1320 A postdoctoral research fellow is sought to carry out research within a multi-disciplinary project based around the establishment of the WaveHub, an offshore wave energy generating facility in the waters off North Cornwall. This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2010. Based at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, the Research Fellow will lead research on cetaceans, seabirds, seals and basking sharks. Work will be carried out under the supervision of Drs Brendan Godley, Stuart Bearhop, Annette Broderick and David Hodgson but the successful candidate will also work closely with other staff from the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth. The successful candidate will have a clearly established track record of publishing in peer reviewed ecological journals and will preferably have demonstrable project management and fund-raising skills. The ability to work both independently and within a team is also essential. Applicants should also have marine vertebrate ID skills, experience in advanced statistics and modelling and be able to drive. Experience in remote cetacean monitoring, distance sampling and the ability to handle boats, use GPS and GIS would be an advantage. Salary will be circa £29,000 pa depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Brendan Godley, e-mail B.J.Godley@ex.ac.uk. To apply, CVs and a covering letter with the contact details of three referees should be sent to Dr Brendan Godley, Centre for Ecology and Conservation, University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 9EZ, quoting the job reference (S73N1320). The closing date for completed applications is 22 October 2007. More details on jobs.ac.uk http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobs/SI863/Postdoctoral_Research_Fellow/ Dr. Brendan J. Godley Senior Lecturer in Conservation Biology Centre for Ecology & Conservation School of Biosciences University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus TR10 9EZ, UK Tel: +44 1326 371 861 Editor-in-Chief, Endangered Species Research <http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/> Homepage <http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/>