Research Assistant (Invertebrate Ecologist)

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Institute For Biological, Environmental And Rural Sciences
(Fixed Term until 10 December 2010)

Grade 6: £25,001 – £27,319
Applications are invited for the temporary post of invertebrate ecologist to work on the EC project: “BioBio – Indicators for biodiversity in organic and low-input farming systems” at IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Duties will include:

1. Undertaking invertebrate sampling on livestock farms in the Welsh hills; 
2. Sorting and preservation of target specimens in samples for later species identification, either by laboratory identification of species in at least one taxonomic group (spiders, wild bees or earthworms) or dispatch of specimens to a taxonomic expert; and 
3. Input and collation of data records into spreadsheets.

Qualifications and experience :

Ideal academic qualifications are an Honours degree in an ecological or biological science and an MSc in a related discipline, especially a scheme which offered field sampling.

Evidence of taxonomic competence in at least one of the three target invertebrate groups is desirable but experience in the use of taxonomic keys to identify other groups is essential. Physical fitness and aptitude are essential to undertake the field sampling which will require the carriage of sampling equipment and samples on foot in remote hill country.Lates Scholarships for Reseacher 2010 2011

Excellent organizational, communication and data handling skills are also essential. A current, full UK driving license is essential, evidence of off-road driving training and experience is desirable.

This post is available from July 2010.

The salary scale is on Grade 6: £25,001 – £27,319 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.
A full job description and an application form can be obtained from the Human Resources – Aberystwyth University web page: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/jobs/vacancies-external/.
Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr Peter Dennis: Tel: (01970) 621629, E-mail: pdd@aber.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 1 July 2010. Please quote reference IBERS.10.08
Ref: IBERS.10.08 

Closing Date: 1 July 2010
NOTE: Please put the post reference on the front of your envelope and on your application form.

Completed Applications Forms should be signed and returned to the Human Resources Recruitment Team by fax or post. E-mail attachments will not be accepted.

Bilingual Institution which operates a Welsh Language scheme.
Committed to Equal Opportunities. Operations Team: vacancies@aber.ac.uk / Tel: 01970 628442 / Fax: 01970 622975 For information and application forms please go to www.aber.ac.uk/hr
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