Job advert: Research and Monitoring Officer

October 30, 2016

Salary: £20,456 - £22,434 p.a.

Location: Edale

Closing date: 30th October

The Moors for the Future Partnership carries out evidence-based conservation land management works to restore and protect the internationally important moorland areas within the Peak District and South Pennines. This work is supported by an exciting multidisciplinary programme of research and monitoring that covers the key ecosystem services delivered by these moorlands.

The Research and Monitoring Officer will lead on the collection of field data and data entry, and contribute towards data management, analysis and reporting.  The role is responsible for co-ordinating and supervising a team of Research and Monitoring Assistants and Volunteers.  

Applicants for this post will hold a BSc in a relevant natural science; have experience of delivering science projects, as well as a high level of understanding of monitoring and research study design, fieldwork, data analysis and interpretation.  

The post is based at the Moorland Centre in Edale and involves travel throughout the Peak District and South Pennines.

See website for application form.

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