Social Scientist - School of Biological and Marine Sciences

This is an exciting chance to join the University of Plymouth, Marine Institute.  You will be part of an interdisciplinary group that delivers world class Marine Conservation research and have the opportunity to live in a progressive maritime city in the south west of the United Kingdom, in close proximity to National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Coastal Paths and within the UK’s first National Marine Park.

We are seeking a talented individual with expertise in social science research methods to join the ‘Green minds’ project at the University of Plymouth.  With close ties to the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute and Arts Institute you will be able to bridge the gap between the research centres.  You will lead on research to establish social values linked to Plymouth City’s Green and Blue environment and infrastructure.  The research will further understanding of the pathways between the natural environment and the benefits that influence human wellbeing to ultimately enable mainstreaming of the quality of the natural environment into city wide policies and practice.

You will have:

• An MSc/PhD that has included the development of social science research methods.
• Knowledge of social-ecological systems research and a developing track-record of relevant published research.
• Experience of project management.
• A track-record of successful engagement with key stakeholders.
• Experience of designing focus groups and the facilitation of workshops.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Sian Rees by email sian.rees@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 584732.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until June 2022 due to funding.  We will also consider candidates who wish to work part time hours.

Closing Date:          12 Midnight, Monday 18^th November 2019

Interviews are likely to take place on the 29^th November 2019 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.

University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.

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