Employer | Thomson Unicomarine |
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Job title | Senior Biologist |
Location | Guildford, UK |
Salary range | Competitive |
Sector | Benthic Taxonomy |
Date posted | 27-Oct-16 |
Apply by | 26-Nov-16 |
Contact |
Daisy Chamberlain recruitment@thomsonecology.com http://www.thomsonecology.com/ Tel: 01483 466056 |
Details |
Know the difference between Alcyonidium and Alcyonium? Would you like a unique opportunity to work with marine specialists in a company focusing on all areas of ecology? We are the UK’s leading experts in gaining consents and meeting ecological planning conditions. Our expertise is in all ecosystems and we provide the full range of services within ecology from survey, through data management to consultancy and public inquiry. Our marine division, Thomson Unicomarine, has over 30 years of marine experience, and the team comprises international experts in marine biology and taxonomy. We have provided specialist marine data management solutions for commercial developers and government bodies, such as the Environment Agency, Cefas and Northern Ireland Environment Agency. We help clients obtain licences and consents for offshore renewable energy, decommissioning, and other marine constructions, oil and gas extraction, sewage outfalls, fish farms, navigational dredging and disposal, beach recharging, aggregate extraction and all near-shore developments. We promote a happy, friendly workplace and are guided by the company’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Support and Excellence. We provide fantastic on-the- job training, and a range of company benefits including pension contributions and payment of a professional membership fee. The role As part of our marine team you will be involved in benthic faunal sample analysis for a variety of exciting projects from both the UK and abroad. You will be given the opportunity to improve your taxonomic identification skills with world experts and will run projects from initial enquiry through to project sign off. You will be expected to give guidance to junior members of the team and provide accurate reports to clients on time and to budget. The successful candidate must have the following:
Ideally you will also have:
If short-listed, candidates will be expected to demonstrate their skills in identification of fauna. This is a permanent position based in our modern offices in the picturesque Surrey Research Park. The successful candidate will live within commuting distance of Guildford or be prepared to relocate. If you would like to discuss the position further and what it involves please call Daisy Chamberlain on 01483 466056. Please apply as soon as possible with your CV and a convincing covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (max 500 words) to recruitment@thomsonecology.com |
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