Earthwatch is an international environmental charity established in 1971. Our mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Through our programmes and partnerships, we engage people from diverse countries, cultures and organisations, inspiring them to take responsibility for the environment. LOCATION: OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM FULL-TIME SALARIED: OPEN ENDED DEPARTMENT: ENGAGEMENT AND SCIENCE SALARY: £27,000 TO £33,000 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 07 JANUARY 2018 INTERVIEWS: 19 January 2018 ________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY: ________________________________ Earthwatch is recruiting for a Research Manager to develop our exciting new environmental citizen science project related to urban biodiversity, the 'Naturehood' project. ________________________________ RESPONSIBILITIES: ________________________________ Role purpose: To lead on the development, delivery and dissemination of innovative and engaging citizen science activities to create a robust scientific underpinning for the Naturehood project Key Deliverables: · Lead the research development of Earthwatch's urban biodiversity citizen science programme, ensuring its scienfitifc validity and rigour in order to deliver powerful actionable knowledge · Lead on the design, testing and implementation of scientifically robust and highly engaging citizen science sampling protocols in line with Naturehood programme requirements in close collaboration with the Senior Research Manager and Development Coordinators · Work with the wider Engagement and Science development team to integrate the scientific project elements in community engagement activity plans, school programmes and corporate offerings · Work with external academics including through a scientific advisory group to ensure scientific robustness of the research and to make sure the project is well aligned with the latest developments in urban biodiversity research · Oversee scientific data collection, storage and sharing in line with Earthwatch protocols and citizen science best practice · Provide scientific advice to community officers and engagement, education and learning colleagues · (Co) supervise temporary research staff working on the Naturehood project, including work placements, interns and PhD students · Lead on the scientific dissemination of the Naturehood project by leading on or contributions to scientific publications and stakeholder engagement events · Work with the communications team to identify and utilise opportunities to communicate research outputs and wider research impact externally · Work with the impact manager to monitor and improve engagement and science activities, outputs and outcomes · Work with the fundraising team to identify and secure future project funding opportunities · Work with other research managers within Earthwatch to share knowledge and expertise and enhance internal research capacity and capability · Raise the profile of Earthwatch and advocate for its citizen science projects through attendance at strategic external events · Contributing to wider organisational priorities as required ________________________________ REQUIREMENTS: ________________________________ Person Specification: · Strong background in and knowledge of environmental science (PhD or equivalent), particularly on urban biodiversity, species' ecology and life-cycles and nature conservation. · Understanding and appreciation of the challenges of field science and extensive experience with sampling and observation technigques for a range of different species, particularly invertebrates, birds and mammals. · Demonstrable personal enthusiasm for citizen science and an excellent understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities as well as current developments in this field · Experience in research management, including project development, method development, data analysis and dissemination · An established research network, preferably across Europe · Credible and persuasive, able to represent Earthwatch externally · Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely to different audiences including lay public and policy stakeholders · A track record in peer reviewed scientific publication · Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships · Excellent planning and management skills, proven ability to manage competing requirements, prioritize effectively and deliver on time · Knowledge and understanding of European sustainability agendas · Fluency in English is essential, proficiency in other European languages is desirable · International work experience is desirable · Willingness to undertake regular travel across the UK and occasional travel abroad · Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch ________________________________ The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post
http://eu.earthwatch.org/About/Job-Details/research-manager Kind regards, Gitte Kragh, PhD Senior Research Manager Earthwatch Institute Europe Creating Knowledge. Inspiring Action. See how our freshwater citizen science has contributed to improving water quality<http://earthwatch.1kcloud.com/edlv_EW6SA/#4> around the world... See how we're supporting the public to get involved in our research into soil health and coastal ecosystems<http://earthwatch.1kcloud.com/edlv_EW6SA/#6>... Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DE, UK Phone: +44 (0) 1865 318824 | Skype: gitte.kragh | earthwatch.org/europe<http://www.earthwatch.org/europe> Connect with Earthwatch on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/earthwatcheurope>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/Earthwatch_Eur>, and YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/user/EarthwatchInstitute>. This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views, which are not the views of Earthwatch Institute Europe unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that Earthwatch Institute (Europe) monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this. Conservation Education & Research Trust also known as Earthwatch Institute (Europe) is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales under company number 4373313 and charity number 1094467. The registered address is, Mayfield House, 256 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DE England.
