Join our friendly South West Coastal Monitoring team based at the University of Plymouth. We help provide standard, repeatable, long term and cost-effective monitoring of the South West coast to support FCERM (Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management) decision makers.
This is an exciting role to join a team of coastal process scientists, where you will collect, appraise and analyse data, supporting coastal processes around our beautiful coastline.
This is a full-time position; however, we welcome applications from those who wish to work part-time or job share.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
We can offer:
* A generous flexi scheme with up to 2 days flexi per month that can be taken.
* Hybrid working – part office based, and part home based.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (currently 19.6 percent employer contributions).
* Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
* Career development through professional learning and development.
* Outdoor surveying opportunities (of beaches and perhaps coastal assets).
You are a Teignbridge District Council fit if you:
* Have an Honours Degree or equivalent in Marine Science, Marine Geography, Civil or Maritime Engineering, Oceanography or similar.
* Have an excellent level of competency in researching and analysing coastal process data.
* Have IT skills, including GIS (Geographic Information System), particularly in respect to coastal processes and management.
* Are able to undertake independent research and produce detailed analytical reports together with advice and recommendations for coastal management authorities.
* Are able to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
* Have excellent knowledge of coastal processes and how this impacts local communities.
* Have knowledge of coastal management practices.
* Have the level of fitness necessary to undertake coastal asset surveys involving carrying equipment and walking significant distances.
You might have:
* The ability to code, preferably using Python, but JavaScript, Matlab, SQL expertise are all welcome. Database design is also a skill we use.
* GIS proficiency, particularly ArcGIS or QGIS.
* Surveying experience using tools of the trade such as GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), laser scanning or a UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle, or drone).
* Experience of working with coastal assets, perhaps even asset inspection.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor work Visas.
Read the job description and person specification - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
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Please note that all applicants will be notified whether or not they have progressed to the interview stage by 16 October 2024.
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