Description Job Description Do you want to play an important role in the management of the marine environment and the sustainable delivery of marine renewables? The Marine Renewables and Ecology Team (MRE) in the Marine Directorate provides specialist scientific advice to regulators and policy makers. The MRE team currently has around 25 staff who provide advice within government on the potential environmental impacts of marine energy on key receptors including birds, marine mammals, fish and fisheries, benthic habitats, and diadromous fish. This role provides scientific advice on Scottish Government policies around underwater noise, including advising on the regulation of marine activities, and on the development of policy on underwater noise. You will also help to build the evidence base relied upon by decision makers through data collection, analysis, development of projects, and critically, by effectively communicating outputs to regulators and policy makers. The role will proactively engage with receptor experts and other initiatives such as OSPAR and UK Marine Strategy. Responsibilities Lead the provision of scientific advice to regulators and policy makers on underwater noise and bioacoustics, with a particular focus on marine renewables, informed by the best available evidence. Work within and manage the team to collect, process, and analyse underwater acoustic data to provide outputs on underwater noise levels and detection of marine species. Develop projects around monitoring and management of underwater noise in Scotland, utilising both internal and external funding sources. Maintain and further develop constructive collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders including statutory nature conservation bodies, industry, academia, and data asset managers. The position may include people and delivery management. Responsibilities Qualifications The successful candidate should hold PhD in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant work experience. Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills: Communicating Science and Engineering for Government - Leader Broad Thinking - Practitioner You can find out more about the skills required here. Experience: A comprehensive understanding of the potential impacts of underwater noise on marine mammals or other marine species, and current research relating to underwater noise. Experience of using software to manage, manipulate and analyse underwater noise data, for example Matlab, Python, R or PAMGuard. Behaviours: Making Effective Decisions – Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here. How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 03/03/25 onwards however this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.