Senior Conservation Scientist birds UK

Reference number: 3870210

Edinburgh

RSPB seeks a Senior Conservation Scientist with PhD (or equivalent experience) to underpin the Society's UK conservation work on birds and wider biodiversity in upland and northern areas in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation, and delivery of other ecosystem goods and services. You will be numerate, understand current conservation challenges in these environments, and be committed to working with colleagues across the Society to translate conservation science into successful action. You will achieve objectives by developing and leading a portfolio of research projects and science advocacy and communication activities, including publication of high quality peer-reviewed research outputs.

Salary

£24,500 - £29,000 pa

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time

Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 26 March 2010

Interview date: 13 April 2010

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number 3870210 on any correspondence.

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Who to contact

For questions about this post

JeremyWilson

jeremy.wilson@rspb.org.uk

0131 311 6548

Send application forms to

Alix Middleton

alix.middleton@rspb.org.uk

The RSPB, Scotland Headquarters, Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH4 3TP, 0131 311 6547