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Senior Ecologist / Biologist
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Overview
Bowland Ecology is looking for a passionate, skilled ecologist/biologist to help shape the future of our aquatic ecology and entomology work. You will lead the delivery of aquatic ecology surveys, assessments, and reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the consultancy’s specialist aquatic ecology services while contributing to multidisciplinary ecological projects throughout the UK.
The Role Will Include
- Leading and organising field surveys
- Processing live and preserved samples in the lab
- Identifying macroinvertebrates to family and/or species level across ponds, streams and ditches
- Working with colleagues and external specialists to ensure high quality sample collection and identification
- Interpreting field and lab data and presenting clear findings
- Managing your own projects, tenders and client relationships
- Producing accurate technical reports
- Providing line management support
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What You’ll Bring
- 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 write clear and concise reports
- Enthusiasm, confidence and a passion for Ecology and Entomology
- Full UK driving licence
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Also Welcomed
- FBA Accredited identification skills
- Species-level aquatic invertebrate identification skills
- Experience/expertise in other areas of aquatic ecology (e.g. fish, macrophytes)
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