Higher Scientific Officer - Fresh Water Fisheries

Job Title: Higher Scientific Officer - Fresh Water Fisheries
Location: Belfast
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours/week, Monday-Friday (flexible hours including possible weekend work)

Salary: £19.59 per hour
Duration: Temporary

About the Role
On behalf of our client, Apple Recruitment Services are delighted to be recruiting for a Higher Scientific Officer (HSO) to join a Fresh Water Fisheries project.

The post involves providing support to the project leader and contributing to research and fieldwork activities, producing reports and presenting findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and undertake scientific sampling of biological specimens, including fish and zebra mussels.
  Conduct laboratory analyses and manage lab-based projects.
  Manage staff during field and laboratory events.
  Disseminate key findings at knowledge transfer events.
  Produce technical reports describing findings and recommendations.
  Investigate potential spread of zebra mussels from DAERA fish farm stocking events.
  Research reproductive biology of zebra mussels in the Neagh-Bann system.
  Liaise with other agencies as necessary to support project objectives.

Essential Criteria:

• PhD in Aquatic Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent subject
  

OR

• Degree or higher in Aquatic Science, Environmental Science, or equivalent subject AND a minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in scientific data management, including familiarity and competence with electronic data using spreadsheets, database packages, and GIS
  
  Proven post-graduate experience of planning and executing fieldwork in environmental or aquatic science under limited supervision
  
  Evidence of being a named author in at least one scientific paper related to aquatic or environmental science, published in a scientific journal
  
  Possess a full, current/exchangeable driving licence for manual vehicles (to aid the successful candidate in driving an AFBI vehicle), enabling the licence holder to fulfil the duties of this role
  
  Under DDA, any reasonable adjustments will be considered

How to Apply: If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft Word format to Caroline at by Friday 20th March 4pm

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date, including full employment history, academic achievements, and contact details.

Only applicants meeting the essential criteria will be considered.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.