We are seeking to
recruit three research technicians for a collaborative project (University of
York and Natural England), based at the Humberhead Peatlands NNR, near
Doncaster.
The project is part of
a wider EU LIFE+ funded project called ‘That’s LIFE’, focusing on the
restoration of lowland blanket bog through scrub removal and re-wetting. The
Humberhead Peatlands is an SPA for its breeding population of nightjars and an
SAC for its lowland bog habitat.
The nightjar project
fieldwork aims to collect data on any behavioural and population changes that
occur as a result of this restoration work. The work involves ringing, tagging
and tracking European nightjars, as well as nest finding to investigate
breeding productivity and exploring their food resources through moth trapping
on the NNR from June to August 2017.
We are able to offer some
shared accommodation close to the field sites. Fieldwork involves long hours in
the field, primarily overnight, with some afternoon work required. In addition,
staff will assist with maintenance of kit and recording of data. The work will
be conducted in small teams of employees, students and volunteers.
Position 1: Senior avian research technician
We are seeking an
experienced avian field technician (grade 4 ~ £20,624 pro rata dependent on experience). One person required for 8 -10
weeks, on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate
would have:
·
A or
C-permit ringing licence
·
Experience
of ornithological fieldwork, particularly ringing and breeding surveys
·
Experience
of, and enthusiasm for, working outdoors
·
Full,
clean driving licence
·
Good
physical fitness
Desirable criteria:
·
Experience
of fitting or using radio/GPS tags
·
Own
transport
Positions 2 & 3: Research technicians (grade 3 ~ £17,898 pro rata dependent on experience). Duration – 6-8 weeks
We are also seeking two
field assistants (grade 3) who would have a T or C ringing permit, or at a
minimum some experience of handling birds.
This position would
additionally require a full clean driver’s licence, some experience of outdoor
fieldwork, and the ability to work enthusiastically in small teams for long
hours in the field.
All positions would start
June 1st (approx.) 2017, and would continue until mid-August.
Position 4/5: Student internship
Starting end of June
Ecology / zoology
degree
Fieldwork experience
desirable but not essential
Can develop own
project for dissertation
Accommodation and small stipend offered
If you are interested
in the role please contact Dr Kathryn Arnold Kathryn.Arnold@york.ac.uk, with your CV, references and a short covering letter, detailing
previous experience.
For informal
enquiries, please contact Lucy Ryan (PhD Student) ljr540@york.ac.uk.
Deadline 14th April 2017
Please note that the positions
will be offered subject to satisfactory references, check of eligibility to
work in the U.K. (verified copy of passport) and proof of qualifications if
necessary.
Whilst we
will attempt to reply to all candidates, the volume of applications we receive
may mean that this is not possible. If you have not heard from us within three
weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been
unsuccessful on this occasion.