Bowland Ecology is a well-established and thriving ecological consultancy. We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented aquatic ecology and entomology team in our lab at the Sci-Tech Daresbury Campus. We pride ourselves on offering solutions and robust ecological advice based upon best practice and continual learning and development while ensuring that staff wellbeing underpins all that we do.
You can expect:
Salary range 26-35K+ depending on experience
The chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects including large scale infrastructure, brownfield sites, minerals projects and work commissioned by Government Agencies including projects that have won industry awards
Payment of CIEEM membership fees
Ongoing support via a bespoke training programme
Flexible working and work from home options
Additional Annual Leave added for every year worked up to 30 days
Life assurance
Scope of role: Laboratory analysis of biological samples, including aquatic invertebrates to at least family-level. Scope to identify terrestrial groups where applicable Seasonal field based ecological, invertebrate, water quality, macrophyte, and/or fisheries survey work Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings Manage own projects (including tenders/fee proposals and client liaison) Production of ecology reports Supervision of junior staff
Successful Candidates will have: Relevant degree level qualification Membership of CIEEM or equivalent Technical expertise in aquatic ecology, particularly invertebrate identification to at least family level Excellent communication, team working, project and time management skills ‘Hands on’ approach, initiative and self-motivation Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to write clear and concise reports Current and full driving licence Enthusiasm, confidence and a passion for Ecology and Entomology
Desirable: FBA Accredited identification skills Species-level aquatic invertebrate identification skills Knowledge and experience of terrestrial invertebrate survey methods and identification, with specialist group interest
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented within Ecology, including people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and people with disabilities. Applications should be made by CV and covering letter and sent to info@bowlandecology.co.uk www.bowlandecology.co.uk
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Scope of role: Laboratory analysis of biological samples, including aquatic invertebrates to at least family-level. Scope to identify terrestrial groups where applicable Seasonal field based ecological, invertebrate, water quality, macrophyte, and/or fisheries survey work Interpretation of field and laboratory data to report findings Manage own projects (including tenders/fee proposals and client liaison) Production of ecology reports Supervision of junior staff
Successful Candidates will have: Relevant degree level qualification Membership of CIEEM or equivalent Technical expertise in aquatic ecology, particularly invertebrate identification to at least family level Excellent communication, team working, project and time management skills ‘Hands on’ approach, initiative and self-motivation Ability to work without direct supervision Ability to write clear and concise reports Current and full driving licence Enthusiasm, confidence and a passion for Ecology and Entomology
Desirable: FBA Accredited identification skills Species-level aquatic invertebrate identification skills Knowledge and experience of terrestrial invertebrate survey methods and identification, with specialist group interest
We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those under-represented within Ecology, including people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Backgrounds and people with disabilities. Applications should be made by CV and covering letter and sent to info@bowlandecology.co.uk www.bowlandecology.co.uk
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