Research Fellow - Elasmobranch Species (MOSAIC Project)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Base pay range: £37,694 per annum. Contract: Fixed-term, 30 months. Work location: Edinburgh, Scotland. Hours: 37.5 per week.
Responsibilities
* Lead the deployment, retrieval, and maintenance of acoustic and PSAT telemetry equipment to track movements and habitat use of priority elasmobranch species.
* Manage and analyse large telemetry datasets and integrate environmental/spatial data to address key research questions on species ecology and connectivity.
* Produce high‑impact, open‑access peer‑reviewed publications and project reports.
* Coordinate the delivery of Edinburgh Napier University’s work packages within the MOSAIC project and liaise with colleagues across the MOSAIC consortium.
* Engage with stakeholders and support outreach activities to maximise project impact.
Qualifications and Experience
* PhD degree in a relevant subject.
* Strong quantitative skills, including geospatial data analysis, statistical modelling, and/or ecological modelling.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience publishing in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Pension with employer contributions of 17.6% – 26% and 46 days paid annual leave.
Application
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews: Week commencing 1st December 2025.
Contact: itment@napier.ac.uk
EEO and Accessibility
Edinburgh Napier University are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. University may sponsor employment of international workers depending on circumstances.
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