Applied Biodiversity Scientist

Salary - £40,574 - £43,056
Hybrid working (50/50)
Permanent/Fixed Term
Location: Wallingford
Closing date for applications: Friday 24th July.

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Applied Biodiversity Scientist to join our Biodiversity Monitoring & Analysis group. Working within interdisciplinary teams, you will collaborate with colleagues across UKCEH and external partners to improve understanding of biodiversity change and the factors driving it.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, analysis and interpretation of biodiversity data to support understanding and projecting biodiversity change, working collaboratively with colleagues across UKCEH and partner organisations.
• Work constructively within project teams, contributing to shared problem solving, supporting colleagues, and engaging openly with feedback.
• Represent the team in meetings with stakeholders and collaborators in a thoughtful and professional manner, demonstrating awareness of audience needs and context.
• Produce high quality scientific outputs (peer reviewed papers, reports and presentations), demonstrating good judgement in how evidence is framed, interpreted and presented.

Qualifications

You will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, conservation biology, environmental sciences). Expertise in applying quantitative methods for ecological questions, especially using long term monitoring datasets, with awareness of assumptions and uncertainties. Ability to exercise sound scientific judgement and evidence of discussing results critically and transparently. Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of working collaboratively, reflecting on feedback, and adapting working styles to different team and stakeholder contexts. Good time management for delivery of personal work across a portfolio of projects. Professional self awareness, including recognising when to seek input, challenge assumptions, or adjust approaches. Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated across a range of audiences. UKCEH is committed to supporting professional development, and we welcome applicants without fieldwork experience, providing opportunities to develop the necessary skills within the role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave - 27 days (rising to 29 days after 5 years) +3 for Christmas closure
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Financial protection through life assurance and income protection
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible and hybrid working options (depending on your role)
• Lifestyle perks including dental, gym, retail and cycling discounts
• A commitment to wellbeing, supported by a range of internal initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme and health benefits, including 24/7 support with remote GP access, mental health, physiotherapy and lifestyle services
• Peer recognition and rewards that celebrate your contribution
• Salary sacrifice agreement benefits including Electric & Plug in Hybrid vehicle and Cycle2Work schemes
• Interest free annual travel season ticket loans (terms apply)

Inclusion and Diversity

We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we're happy to support you with any adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self sponsorship, please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.