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3 de noviembre de 2023

Trabaja en consultoría de impacto ambiental en Madrid


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Empresa con presencia internacional especializada en proyectos de ingeniería, arquitectura, consultoría estratégica y tecnologías de la información.

Tareas

  • Asesoría y apoyo técnico en tramitación e integración ambiental de proyectos.
  • Elaboración de estudios de impacto ambiental, documentos ambientales o anejos de integración ambiental.
  • Elaboración de Estudios de gestión de residuos de construcción y demolición.
  • Realización de estudios de campo.

Requisitos

  • Titulación Licenciatura de Ciencias Ambientales o Biología.
  • Imprescindible experiencia en la redacción de proyectos de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental y Anejos de Integración ambiental de proyectos de carreteras y ferrocarriles (ADIF y DGC).
  • Mínimo 2 años de experiencia elaborando estudios de impacto ambiental con ADIF y/o DGC

26 de octubre de 2023

Tecnología y conservación de felinos en Sudáfrica

Founded in 2006, Panthera is devoted to the conservation of the world’s 40 species of wild cats and the vast ecosystems they inhabit. Our team of biologists, data scientists, law enforcement experts and wild cat advocates studies and protects the seven species of big cats: cheetahs, jaguars, leopards, lions, pumas, snow leopards and tigers. Panthera also creates targeted conservation strategies for the world’s most threatened and overlooked small cats. With our supporters around the world, we inform the public about the plight of wild cats, help local communities live in harmony with wild cats, protect wild cats and their prey from poaching, fight the illegal wildlife trade and safeguard the precious landscapes wild cats need to survive.


The Conservation Technology Support Coordinator (CONSUP-C) position requires excellent interpersonal and technical skills to troubleshoot technical issues, provide timely user feedback, and support the roll-out of new software developed by Panthera, including running global Data Management training workshops and staff upskilling events across Panthera’s globally recognised regional hubs. Moreover, the CONSUP-C is expected to interact closely with Panthera staff and partners directly, as well as create written documentation- requiring excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Main responsibilities include:Coordinating with Conservation Technology Support Technician(s).
  • Liaise with software users and software programmers to ensure the most effective communication between the two parties.
  • Manage associated online support forums and help desk ticketing systems
  • Manage software tasks within the associated online project management platforms, alongside the Conservation Technology’s Programming unit.
  • Identify hardware and software solutions.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues including diagnosing and repairing faults, and resolving network issues alongside the Conservation Technology’s Programming unit.
  • Install and configure hardware and software.
  • Communicate effectively with Panthera staff and partners to quickly get to the root of their problem.
  • Provide timely and accurate feedback.
  • Communicate with Panthera staff and partners through a series of actions to resolve a problem.
  • Follow up with users to ensure the problem is resolved.
  • Support the roll-out of approved Data Management software alongside the Conservation Technology’s Programming unit.
  • Create procedural documentation of software use and data management best practices alongside the Conservation Technology’s Data Management unit.
  • Manage multiple cases at one time.
  • Test and evaluate new technologies.
  • Delegate tasks to CONSUP Technicians in order to realize the successful completion of objectives, and
  • Monitor the performance of CONSUP Technicians, and provide them with practical guidance, as needed.
  • Local and international travel may be required.

Qualifications and Experience
  • BSc in Computer Science or Information Technology, or relevant experience with exceptionally strong future potential to advance (STEM Staff).
  • Prior experience in tech support, desktop support, or a similar role.
  • Proficiency in Windows/Linux/Mac OS.
  • Experience with remote desktop applications and help desk software.
  • Attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • 1-year of experience in programming, including one of the following: R, Python, Java, HTML.
  • 1-year of experience in a management position.
  • Prior experience in wildlife conservation is favourable.

Applications close 31 October 2023. CVs must include two professional referees and their contact details. If submitting a cover letter, ensure that CV and cover letter are uploaded as one document. Only candidates who apply via the Panthera Careers Page will be considerded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Although this position is open to candidates of any nationality, suitably qualified South African nationals will be given preference.

1 de junio de 2023

Puesto como especialista en eDNA para hacer crecer el sector

Oferta compartida por Cristina


eDNA Technical Support Specialist

Full Job Description


Smith-Root is a global leader in eDNA product development. We are looking for a motivated individual with a science background to join our eDNA Division and help support this growing sector. The main duties of this position will be to support our customers with educational content and scientific technical expertise. This is a highly proactive position that requires someone with strong communication skills and an enthusiasm for interacting with other scientists.

Position duties

1. Teach eDNA classes and equipment trainings.

2. Support the Smith-Root sales office with customer inquiries.

3. Create videos and other online training content.

4. Represent Smith-Root eDNA products at trade shows.

5. Visit customer regions and check in on customer needs.

6. Consult with engineering team on design modifications for eDNA equipment.

7. Help with research studies and equipment evaluations.

8. Assist with electrofishing classes (minor role)

Travel

This position will be required to travel up to 1 week per month.

Required qualifications

· B.S. degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.

· Experience with eDNA sampling, extraction, qPCR, metabarcoding.

· Teaching experience related to scientific courses.

· Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

· M.Sc. degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.

· Significant field experience with Smith-Root eDNA equipment.

· Background including sales and customer service.

· Experience writing scientific papers.

· Willingness and enthusiasm to travel (up to 1 week).

Starting salary

$60,000/yr.

Telework options

This position will be primarily located on-site at the Smith-Root headquarters in Vancouver, WA. There is the potential for occasional work from home options.

We offer a generous benefit package, competitive wages, drug screening and background check required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please submit cover letter and CV/Resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:Vancouver, WA 98686: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person


22 de abril de 2023

Dos puestos en un proyecto que estudia cambios espaciotemporales en la diversidad de insectos a través de su ADN

Oferta compartida por Nuria

BIOSCAN is a global project initiated by the International Barcode of Life to simultaneously study species diversity, interactions, and dynamics using DNA barcoding. At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, we are leading a UK-based project that contributes to this global effort. We have partnered with agencies and researchers across the UK to collect and study one million insects over the next five years. In addition to the use of COI DNA barcodes to identify spatiotemporal change, we also retain 99% of the DNA from each specimen as well as the specimens themselves (DNA is non-destructively extracted). Thus, there is huge potential to leverage on the BIOSCAN results to create new genomics projects on particular species or species groups.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to join the Lawniczak Group on the UK-wide BIOSCAN project that is using DNA based approaches to study spatiotemporal change in insect diversity.
BIOSCAN is exciting because of its potential impact and because of its scale. You will be excited to make the most of the barcode data in terms of impact and identify further opportunities for the samples. You will have a strong interest in insects and in the application of DNA to conservation and monitoring. The role is primarily an analytical and computational role, though there may be some wet lab work required on occasion.

You will be responsible for data analysis of all BIOSCAN data, studying change in species abundance, diversity, and interactions (where possible) over space and time as the project progresses. Abundant opportunities to integrate other data sources into analyses exist, which you should be keen to investigate. You will also play an important role in working with others to develop digestible and informative data visualisation and reports for our project partners. There are also opportunities to make wet-lab advances to get the most from the samples including the potential to capture additional barcodes for each specimen such as the evidence of plants each insect might have interacted with and/or pollinated.

You will be expected to develop a research project that entails whole genome sequencing of a small subset of the BIOSCAN samples where interesting or important research questions can be addressed. A likely focus would be studying cryptic species diversity in different Diptera families using long read sequencing.

About You:
You are creative and dedicated to making use of the samples and the resulting data to maximise the benefits of biodiversity research while carrying out interesting evolutionary genetics research. You will have a strong interest in leading DNA approaches that enable biodiversity monitoring and thus conservation. Additionally, you should have solid entomological knowledge and interest, ideally in Diptera, which comprise the majority of the sampled specimens. You will be part of a vibrant, diverse PDF community at the Sanger Institute. We provide PDFs with a wide programme of transferable skills training and excellent career development opportunities. For more information about being a PDF with us, please visit: https://youtu.be/1-vxm2nBmFA

Essential skills:
  • PhD in entomology, molecular biology, statistics, bioinformatics, population genetics, ecological genomics, or other relevant area of molecular or quantitative analysis
  • The ability to analyse and interpret genomic data with strong quantitative/computational skills.
  • Programming and bioinformatics skills and/or experience in statistical analysis
  • Practical knowledge of DNA barcoding
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to deliver high-quality scientific outputs as evidenced by publication record
Competencies and Behaviours:
  • Demonstrates inclusivity and respect for all
  • Being a team player, and working collaboratively with others and building working relationships with internal and external colleagues
  • Ability to plan and prioritise own work in order to meet deadlines, including using initiative to plan research programmes
  • Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
Other Information:
Salary Per annum: £35,707-£44,712 (dependent upon skills and experience)
Application Process: Please write a cover letter that 1) showcases your relevant skills and background, 2) describes what you would use the BIOSCAN data to investigate, and 3) describes how you would use the BIOSCAN data to develop a research project on species of interest.
You may apply in this portal

We welcome applications equally from those who wish to work full time (37 hours) or for a minimum of 30 hours per week via a flexible working arrangement.

Closing Date: 9th May 2023
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We are also seeking someone to fill a 12 month maternity leave vacancy for the BIOSCAN Science Lead. This post is effectively a strategic operations management role that ensures the whole project is working well, delivering to its aims and to our partners.
The BIOSCAN UK project already has many partners. The role will require excellent communication with our partners, ensuring they have the support they need to deliver 10,000 insect specimens each month. We anticipate that new partners may join the project during the 12 month post and this role would also need to support new partner onboarding. Additionally, the role oversees the tracking of tens of thousands of samples as they arrive at the institute and enter the sequencing queue. Finally, the role is also in charge of overseeing the delivery of data analysis results back to our partners and ensuring that the strategic goals of the project are being met.

About You:
You will have experience in operating large programmes of research, being able to balance many different demands on your time. You will need to continue to implement effective sample management systems in collaboration with relevant internal teams – this work would involve Jira, Benchling, LIMS, and a sample tracking system database. This will include reviewing, developing, and continuously improving metadata tracking, sample acquisition, sample shipping, receipt and storage processes, and data analysis and return processes. You will need to identify and mitigate risks and issues early and lead the development of reporting systems back to partners that ensure timely return of results. You will be comfortable driving the relationships with partners and being available to partners as a point of escalation for any sample collection or other issues.

Essential skills:
  • Advanced scientific qualification such as Master’s with years experience or PhD
  • Experience of successfully managing a large research project involving many collaborator
  • Ability to demonstrate delivery of a complex project to time, cost and quality
  • Evidence of careful attention to detail
  • Evidence of working with spreadsheets and databases to manage information carefully and under change control
  • Project management experience and experience of Agile ways of
  • working and Lean process improvement.

Competencies and Behaviours:
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills are required, including evidence of working with a wide range of collaborative partners including experience with international stakeholders.
  • Excellent communications skills and evidence of an ability to adapt their communications style to a wide range of audiences.
  • Demonstrates inclusivity and respect for all
Other Information:
Salary per annum: £52,375-£62,222
Application Process: Please write a cover letter that 1) showcases your relevant skills and background and 2) describes how you would approach the role. Applications lacking a cover letter addressing these two areas will not be considered. We welcome applications equally from those who wish to work full time (37 hours) or for a minimum of 30 hours per week via a flexible working arrangement.
You may apply through this portal

Closing Date: 1st May 2023

17 de marzo de 2023

Dos puestos de técnico en cartografía con conocimientos de flora y vegetación en Madrid

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Título:Licenciatura o Grado + Máster Universitario Oficial o Diplomatura o Grado o Ingeniería – Cartografía de Hábitats de pastizales (Madrid)
Nº de puestos:2
Empresa:Tragsatec
Proyectos:Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios, S.A., S.M.E., M.P. (TRAGSATEC) precisa incorporar dos Ingenieros/as o Licenciados/as o Graduados/as con Máster Universitario Oficial o Diplomados/as o Graduados/as pertenecientes al Medio Natural para prestar apoyo en el trabajo de gabinete y de campo para análisis y procesado de datos alfanuméricos y espaciales relativos a los Hábitats tipo pastizal.

Habiendo quedado desierta la convocatoria, se amplía el plazo de recepción de candidaturas del 16/03/2023 hasta el 20/03/2023 (ambos inclusive).Ubicaciones geográficas:Madrid, con desplazamientos a nivel nacional.Funciones:En los ecosistemas de pastizales será necesario:
- Trabajos de análisis espacial y técnico sobre la información concerniente a cartografía de hábitats tipo pastizal mediante bases de datos y sistemas de información cartográfica (ArcGIS, QGis) y/o análisis estadísticos en R o similar.
- Elaboración de metodologías y directrices de trabajo en base a análisis espaciales previos.
- Asignación de contenidos (Lista Patrón expresión EUNIS e HIC) a la cartografía.
- Identificación de especies típicas de pastos.
- Intervención de todas las fases cartográficas del proyecto, analizando fuentes de datos, generando productos intermedios, revisando la calidad espacial y semántica de productos elaborados e integrando cartografías.
- Preparación y coordinación de informes del proyecto.Tipo de jornada:Tiempo CompletoTitulación requerida:Ingeniero/a Superior en Agrónomo
Graduado/a en Geografía
Licenciado/a en Biología
Licenciado/a en Ciencias Ambientales
Graduado/a en Ingeniería Forestal y del Medio Natural
Graduado/a en Biología
Graduado/a en Ciencias Ambientales
Ingeniero/a Superior en Montes
Licenciado/a en GeografíaRequisitos (obligatorios):- Ingeniería en Agronomía o Montes o Licenciatura o Grado o Grado + Máster Universitario Oficial en Biología o Ciencias Ambientales o Geografía o Ingeniería Forestal y del Medio Natural (Titulación Homologada en España).
- Haber realizado asignaturas o cursos de especialización relacionadas con el manejo de sistemas de información geográfica.
- Experiencia mínima reciente de 2 años trabajando con bases de datos de biodiversidad y manejo de sistemas de información geográfica en proyectos de flora y/o vegetación de hábitats de pastos.
- Experiencia mínima reciente de 1 año en proyectos relativos a flora/vegetación (pastizales).
- Experiencia mínima reciente de 6 meses en trabajos de campo relativos a la inventariación e identificación de especies de flora (preferiblemente pastizales).
- Nivel de inglés B1 acreditable por certificado o entrevista.Méritos (valorables):- Realización de Trabajo de Fin de Carrera o de Grado o Trabajo de Fin de Máster relacionado con el seguimiento y conservación de especies de flora o hábitats de pastizales.
- Realización de cursos de análisis estadístico con software R/Python o similar.
- Realización de cursos relativos al uso del software GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS) y/o teledetección.
- Experiencia demostrable en proyectos de análisis de datos e información sobre hábitat tipo pastizales.
- Publicaciones científicas y/o participación en congresos científicos.
- Nivel de Inglés B2 o superior.
- Carnet de conducir tipo B.
- Disponibilidad para realizar desplazamientos a nivel nacional.Idiomas:InglésObservaciones:Se ofrece:
- Contrato de duración determinada con una duración estimada de 20 meses, asociado a la ejecución del encargo detallado en la publicación para el plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia o con financiación que provenga de Fondos de la Unión Europea.

- Jornada completa.

Se aceptarán candidaturas desde hoy 16/03/2023 hasta el 20/03/2023 a las 23:59hs.

Para poder participar en este proceso de selección será necesario adjuntar como anexo a la solicitud, o bien durante el trascurso del proceso de selección, la documentación acreditativa del cumplimiento de los requisitos de formación académica detallados en la oferta. La incorrecta acreditación de los documentos solicitados o la falsedad en lo indicado, supondrá la exclusión inmediata del proceso.

En caso de títulos obtenidos en universidades y/o centros extranjeros, se requiere que el mismo esté homologado en España debiendo adjuntar como Anexo a la solicitud la correspondiente documentación justificativa.

Se formalizará la contratación atendiendo a la mayor titulación oficial acreditada y homologada aportada por la persona seleccionada de las indicadas en la oferta.


Con el objeto de dar cumplimiento de la Norma RRH.09 para el Fomento de la incorporación de personas con discapacidad en el Grupo Tragsa, a igualdad de condiciones, se priorizarán las candidaturas de aquellas personas que cuenten con una discapacidad reconocida y acreditada igual o superior al 33%, siempre y cuando la discapacidad sea compatible con el adecuado desempeño del puesto.

La inscripción y presentación de su solicitud de empleo supone la declaración responsable del cumplimiento de los requisitos recogidos en la misma, así como la veracidad de sus respuestas a las preguntas de filtrado o killer questions, que respondan en relación a la misma, pudiendo ser rechazados en caso de que se compruebe su incumplimiento o falta de veracidad.

Si la persona que resulte seleccionada en este proceso mantiene una relación laboral vigente en la empresa, la suscripción del nuevo contrato conlleva la inexistencia de reserva de su actual puesto de trabajo, debiendo realizar previamente, los trámites legales oportunos.

En caso de surgir bajas, se podrá contactar a los/as candidatos/as para ofrecer un contrato de duración determinada con una duración que variará en función del hecho causante.

Cualquier contratación temporal resultante de este proceso de selección garantizará por parte del Grupo Tragsa la operatividad y el mantenimiento de los proyectos/servicios, así como, el cumplimiento de la normativa interna y la legislación laboral vigente.

11 de enero de 2023

Vacantes de técnicos en cartografía de hábitats (Madrid, España)


Desde Tragsatec se está desarrollando un proyecto de cartografía de hábitats en el que actualmente necesitamos incorporar diferentes técnicos en cartografía, con conocimientos de flora y vegetación y un dominio básico de SIG.

Actualmente ya hay un equipo de trabajo funcionando y las nuevas vacantes se incorporarían a trabajar dentro del mismo, en Madrid. Jornada completa con 50% de teletrabajo, salario según XIX Convenio Colectivo Nacional de Empresas de Ingeniería y Oficinas de Estudios Técnicos y contrato de 20 meses.

Os adjuntamos una vacante que ya está publicada (abierta hasta el 16 de enero de 2023): https://www.tragsa.es/_layouts/GrupoTragsa/ficha-oferta-empleo.aspx?tipo=FTG&jobid=34812

También os informamos que próximamente se publicarán más vacantes para este proyecto (técnico en cartografía de pastos, matorrales, GIS, etc) por lo que os animamos a difundir esta información a toda persona que pueda estar interesada y a estar atentos a la plataforma de ofertas especificas del grupo Tragsa: https://www.tragsa.es/es/equipo-humano/unete-a-nuestro-equipo/ofertas-empleo-temporal/Paginas/ofertas-especificas.aspx

13 de noviembre de 2022

Trabaja en una consultora de UK como técnico especialista en mamíferos marinos

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Technical Specialist - Marine Mammals


Job Title: Technical Specialist - Marine Mammals
Salary: Competitive and Rewarding + Benefits
Hours: Standard Business
Location: Flexible across the UK


The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally.

Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.


Why join us?

Our global team is growing, and we are looking for a Technical Specialist - Marine Mammals to work within the Marine Consultancy team as part of APEM’s Marine Division.


Joining our marine mammal team you'll be delivering and promoting the APEM marine mammal consultancy services by influencing and shaping current work streams, and expanding the current customer base across the UK, Europe and worldwide. You will be securing and managing a wide range of large-scale marine mammal projects by organising, undertaking and analysing marine mammal and visual, digital aerial and acoustic surveys to support Environmental Impact Assessment, SEA and or permitting risk assessments.

You will be managed by the Associate Director for marine mammals and will work closely with the Principal marine mammal consultant and Senior marine mammal consultants within the team as well as others within the wider Marine Division.


About the role

You will be providing expert technical knowledge on marine mammals, application of scientific principles/knowledge and interpretation to survey design, technical delivery, and reporting to a range of private and public clients.

You will be adding to and complementing the skillset currently offered by the marine mammal consultancy team and working across group projects where appropriate. You will help to secure and contribute to the delivery of a range of marine development/operation and coastal consultancy projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

You will be at the heart of the new service offering for APEM, working internally to feed topical issues and new scientific knowledge into consultancy advice to a range of clients across marine industries.

Please note that this is a part time role (up to 20 hours per week).

About you

Essential
An MSc degree in a relevant marine biology focussed environmental or ecological subject.
An excellent understanding of the potential impacts to marine mammals from offshore developments and major marine infrastructure projects, and how to mitigate the associated risks.
A good understanding of the legislative drivers relating to marine mammals, particularly in UK and Irish waters.
A good understanding of the EIA and HRA processes, and experience writing and/or reviewing these assessments.Experience supporting field teams on marine mammal projects.
Experience in stakeholder engagement, and ideally with a well-developed network of contacts in one or more sectors (e.g. industry, regulator, statutory nature conservation bodies, academia).
Excellence in technical report writing.

DesirablePhD in a relevant area of marine mammal science.
Experience in analysis and interpretation of acoustic data, e.g. CPODs and/or broadband devices such as SoundTraps and Loggerheads.
Experience in survey design for marine mammal monitoring, such as land-based, boat based and/or passive acoustic monitoring (PAM).
Experience of interpreting underwater noise assessments/modelling.
Experience using population consequences of disturbance models (e.g. iPCoD, DEPONS) and/or collision risk modelling (e.g. ERM, the Band model) and/or PBR.
Fully chartered status with CIEEM.
Experience in marketing and business development.




Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box above, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. We may also have an associated role that might be of interest.


We expect significant interest in this flexible and rewarding role. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

18 de marzo de 2022

Investiga como afectan los microplásticos a la biodiversidad marina

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Technical Specialist, Marine Plastics, Conservation Science & Design

Description

Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on skills and experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora International Cambridge. Current policy offers partial remote working within the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery and future development of our marine plastics work. In addition to providing technical input to and supporting delivery of existing projects, the Technical Specialist, Marine Plastics, will play an important role within the Marine Plastics team by taking the lead on researching new areas of work and opportunities for programme development, and (with the support of FFI’s fundraising team) leading on programmatic fundraising as a priority over the next twelve months. In addition, the Technical Specialist will contribute to a review of our strategic direction to ensure our global project and policy work is centred on and integrated with the predominant threats identified at key project sites.

We are looking for a high-performing and experienced professional with technical knowledge of the broad spectrum of marine plastics issues, and how this impact on marine biodiversity. You will have experience of thinking strategically to identify and articulate solutions to affect changes in practice and policy, particularly in relation to microplastics. In addition, you will have an awareness of the wider challenges of plastic pollution in developing country contexts and how it relates to broader conservation and fisheries management. You will be able to communicate with confidence and credibility to a range of audiences, and have experience in building and maintaining productive organisational and external stakeholder relationships. In addition, you will have proven experience of securing funding from a range of sources, including private philanthropy.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

How to apply

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 03 April 2022.

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