Role: Senior Science Officer
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Salary: £36,000
Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours, to include weekend and bank holiday
working as required to deliver fieldwork.
Contract: 2 years (potential to extend, funding dependant)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, with frequent travel to field sites nationally
Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Project Seagrass is a charitable organisation that has grown rapidly in recent years and we’re
excited about the opportunities that the delivery of our 10-year strategy provides to make a
real difference to the marine environment. This is an exciting moment to join us: we’re an
organisation with ambitious aims and are strengthening our team to support delivery of our
mission.
Project Seagrass was created with the intention of reversing the loss of seagrass by turning
research into effective conservation action and communication both directly and through
partnerships with communities and other stakeholders. As a dedicated transdisciplinary team,
we are passionate about securing a future for seagrass.
Main Purpose of Post
You will be a key member of the Project Seagrass team and take a leading role in the
organisation and delivery of our operations in Scotland. Science leadership, fieldwork and
team guidance are key elements of this position. This post will be based in Edinburgh.
How to Apply:
All applicants will need to have an existing right to work (visa) in the UK.
Applications are invited based on a 2-page CV and 2-page covering letter by email to
emma.p@projectseagrass.org. Informal enquiries: Informal enquiries are welcome and can
be directed to Celia Marlowe via email: Celia@projectseagrass.org
