We're currently recruiting a Post-doc Research Fellow to manage a Scottish Executive-funded project on the abundance and population structure of bottlenose dolphins around the Scottish coast. They will need a PhD in biological science, and at least 3 years experience in conducting and managing field-based research projects in marine ecology, ideally involving marine mammals. This should include a proven ability to work in remote rural areas, and of leading and motivating boat-based research teams. Experience of the field and analytical techniques required to conduct photo-identification, acoustic or aerial surveys would be advantageous. Excellent writing, communication and networking skills, illustrated by a strong publication record and evidence of effective communication with the public and other stakeholders are also required. The post will be based in our group at the University’s Lighthouse Field Station in Cromarty (www.abdn.ac.uk/zoology/lighthouse) and the work will be carried out in collaboration with Prof Philip Hammond at the Sea Mammal Research Unit (http://smub.st-and.ac.uk/) and Dr Ben Wilson at the Scottish Association of Marine Science (http://www.sams.ac.uk/) Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively email jobs@abdn.ac.uk or telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number YGP073R for an application pack. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 28 November 2005. The salary is £20,044 - £26,470 per annum Professor Paul Thompson, University of Aberdeen, School of Biological Sciences, Lighthouse Field Station George Street, Cromarty, Ross-shire, IV11 8YJ. Phone: 01381600548 Fax:01381 600841 Email: lighthouse@abdn.ac.uk