ASO - Fresh Water Fisheries

Assistant Scientist Officer - Fresh Water Fisheries

Location: Newforge Lane
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour

About the Role

The Fisheries and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch (FAEB) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) conducts research and development, monitoring and technology transfer in support of sustainable management of fisheries and aquatic resources, focusing particularly on the needs of Northern Ireland. The post involves working outside and onboard small vessels.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Main Duties: Assistance with field surveys of fish populations, including some or all of the following:

• Electric fishing surveys of fish populations in rivers
• Survey of fish in lakes including coarse fish netting and gill and fyke nets
• Recording of data in the field, and entering data to electronic formats
• Laboratory work including analysis of fish samples
• Work from small boats in freshwaters
• Other laboratory, office, and field duties as allocated by supervisors when scientific fieldwork is affected by weather

Essential Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• 5 GCSE's including science, Maths & English language (Grades A*-C for subjects specified), equivalent or higher
• At least 6 months experience on some aspect of aquatic science data collection, including demonstrated ability to work in challenging environmental conditions
• Must have a full manual driving license that enables them to undertake the responsibilities of the role Successful applicants must:
• Be sufficiently fit, able and willing to carry out fieldwork by wading in rivers, on riverbanks, in small boats, occasionally in inclement conditions. If necessary, applicants will be required to pass a medical examination in order to meet the health and safety requirements of electrofishing.

Other aptitudes which will be an advantage include:

• Experience of electric fishing techniques
• Previous experience of similar employment, particularly with AFBI
• Knowledge of scientific methods in a field and/or laboratory environment · Training and/or certification in first aid procedures
• Computer literacy specific experience in use of excel spreadsheets for data analysis · Proven relevant experience of working on or by water.

Apply Now!
Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Robyn Barry at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.