European Seawatching !Hi All,

Apologies for any cross posting. The conservation research charity Marinelife
is looking for two new staff members

Post 1 Research Assistant - Channel Marine Mammal and Seabird Survey
Two year fixed term full-time contract (40 hours, flexi-time allowed)
Salary £21,000 to £23,000 (dependent on experience) plus 3% pension contribution
The post will be based at home (SW England) and/or at office (Dorset) to be
specified.

The full-time research assistant will co-ordinate and conduct surveys for
whales, dolphins and seabirds in the English Channel. Good knowledge of marine
species surveys and experience of data handling, GIS and statistical analysis is
essential. We are looking for an outgoing, dynamic and enthusiastic person,
with a strong scientific background and practical experience of whale, dolphin
and seabird surveys.

You will work with limited direct supervision so will need to be well-organised
and self-motivated. You will be part of a small professional team and will work
with a wider network of volunteers. You will need good communication skills
both to encourage volunteers and to enthuse boat owners, conservation partners
and the local community about the project.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2009
Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2009
Start Date: As soon as possible after interview

For a job description and an application pack please email:
tom.brereton@...


Post 2 Project Administrator - Channel Marine Mammal and Seabird Survey
Three year fixed term part-time contract; two days per week (16 hours,
flexi-time allowed)
Salary £14,500 to £16,000 pro rata (dependent on experience) plus 3% pension
contribution

The Project Administrator will oversee the administration of an exciting new
European Union-funded marine biodiversity project. The post will be based at
home and/or at office (Dorset) to be specified.

You will need to have experience in project management, including basic
financial management, as well as familiarity with a range of IT applications,
including spreadsheets and word processing.

You will work with limited direct supervision so will need to be well-organised
and self-motivated and work in a meticulous and efficient manner. You will work
with a small professional team and a wider network of volunteers, where a calm
and friendly manner is required.

Accurate record keeping is essential for an EU audit over the project period.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 20 March 2009
Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2009
Start Date: As soon as possible after interview

For a job description and an application pack please email:
info@...


Marinelife is a charity registered in the UK (No. 1110884). Website:
www.marine-life.org.uk

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