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

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

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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