Job Description Witherby Publishing Group is a specialist publisher of marine training, reference and regulatory material for the shipping industry, including key safety titles for shipping within the oil & gas sector.
We are looking for an Environmental Research Assistant to join our busy technical team on a full time basis for a period of 12 months, working directly with our Senior Environmental Editor.
Responsibilities:
Utilising multiple resources for research purposes – Non-Government Organisations, system manufacturers and other scientific technical resources
Identifying, consolidating and summarising key research findings relevant to the shipping industry and sharing these within the technical team
Assisting the Senior Environmental Editor with creating and updating publications
Working closely with the Senior Environmental Editor to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Assisting with planning and coordination of research projects
Any other activities that the Company requires.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
PhD or master’s degree (distinction grade), preferably in a science, geography or environmental related field
Ability to assess and determine relevant information for research projects
Ability to understand complicated s...