Dear MARMAMers The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust wishes to appoint a Marine Biodiversity Officer, to be based in Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Working as a member of the Trust’s small, dynamic research team, the Marine Biodiversity Officer is primarily responsible for maintaining HWDT’s boat-based science programme. HWDT’s Marine Biodiversity Officer will work on its boat- and land-based projects and will undertake the running of the science programme. A substantial part of the job involves being the main monitoring officer onboard the Trust’s research vessel, Silurian, conducting systematic visual and acoustic marine mammal surveys. They will work with and supervise volunteers on most projects. Outside of the survey season, time will be spent on office-based data entry and analysis. An additional role involves representing the Trust on local and regional forums. The appointee must be a qualified marine biologist with appropriate field and analytical experience. See the here <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/cust_images/vacancies/HWDT%20Marine%20Biodiversity%20Officer%20Job%20Description%202015.pdf> for the full job description and post details. Salary and Hours: This is a full time salaried post at £20,000 per year, based on 37 hours per week. Application Procedure: Send CV and covering letter, with the names of two referees, by e-mail to gemma.paterson@hwdt.org or post. Further information on HWDT and on this post are available by phone 01688 302620 or email. Deadline for Applications: *Friday 4th December 2015*. -- Dr Conor Ryan Sightings and Strandings Officer Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust p: +44 (0)1688 302620 w: www.hwdt.org t: @HWDT_org a: 28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland PA75 6NU