Geospatial Analyst (United Kingdom) Monday, May 10, 2010

Description:

The Marine Biological Association is seeking to appoint an experienced Geospatial Analyst to work on biological data. Working within the DASSH and MarLIN teams, the post will provide the management and dissemination of spatial data, spatial modelling and cartography services in addition to other tasks as required by external contracts. Tasks will include: • Quality assurance of 3rd party data • Creation and management of spatial data • Production and design of maps • Preparation and output of data for clients • Liaison with external data providers and contract managers Essential skills: • Experience with ArcGIS 9.x • Proven ability to handle large, complex datasets • Knowledge and understanding of coordinate systems and projections • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work as a member of a small team and to tight deadlines • Experience editing and managing geospatial metadata • Some background or interest in biological sciences Desirable skills; • Experience with other mapping technologies (MapInfo, Google Earth etc) • Experience with ArcObjects and VBA • Creation, management and debugging of geospatial models. • Proven ability with ArcSDE, PostgreSQL, GeoServer and/or MapServer. The contract will be open-ended pending the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. The starting salary will be in the region of £22,000 per annum and benefits from an annual increment. The post will be full time (37 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks). The MBA is an equal opportunities employer. To apply, send a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills match the essential skills listed above and with details of 2 referees to Dan Lear - dble@mba.ac.uk The closing date for applications is Monday 24th May 2010 If you wish to find out more about the post please contact Becky Seeley (bese@mba.ac.uk) on 01752 633291. About the MBA, MarLIN and DASSH: The MBA (now in it’s 125th year) is a Learned Society and one of the UK’s leading marine biological research institutes. Our mission is to promote scientific research into all aspects of life in the sea and to disseminate to the public the knowledge gained. The MBA hosts the Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN http://www.marlin.ac.uk) and DASSH (The Archive for Marine Species and Habitat Data http://www.dassh.ac.uk). The archive held by DASSH forms the basis of many collaborative projects with MarLIN staff undertaking analysis based on the archived data. Much of this analysis requires data to be spatially rendered, modelled and disseminated.

Other Benefits:

Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year, plus bank holidays and privilege days. A company pension scheme is available.

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Application Deadline:	24 May 2010
Start Date:	24 June 2010	Salary:	See below Euros per annum
Country:	United Kingdom	Position Type:	Other
Duration:	Open-ended Contract	Category:	Other
Work Authorisation:	Employee must be authorised to work in the EU
Languages:	N/A
Language Level:	N/A
Working Hours:	37 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks
Link to More Info:	http://www.mba.ac.uk/

EAFM Summer Bursaries - An Ecological Risk Assessment Of Proposed Restoration Of A Scallop Fishery (2) (Ireland)

Description:	Background: Funded under the Irish Beaufort Marine Research Awards the EAFM (Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management) is a seven year project involving a consortium comprising research groups from University College Cork, Queens University Belfast and the Marine Institute. An ecosystem approach to fisheries management involves moving away from the traditional single stock concept and taking a more holistic view of the industry and its place in the marine environment. For example, if sand eel stocks are depleted, how does this impact commercial species like cod, seabirds like the puffin and top marine predators such as seals and dolphins. In 2007 scientists from the Coastal and Marine Resource Centre (CMRC) and Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Centre (AFDC) of UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) were awarded one of the five prestigious Beaufort projects. By involving three partners (UCC, QUB and the Marine Institute) with expertise in marine ecosystems, modelling and fisheries, and by using a nested scalar approach, this project is examining issues on both a micro and macro level. Current impacts of fishing practices on the environment will be assessed and new management regimes will be explored. The summer bursaries, are designed to support the growing team of specialists who have been recruited to increase Ireland’s capacity in this important area of ecosystem approach to natural resource management. An ecological risk assessment of proposed restoration of a scallop fishery (2): The hydrographic model used to predict current flow around Valentia Island was developed by Prof Michael Hartnett (NUI Galway). Data gathered by the other Valentia bursary (see 4 above) will be used to validate and refine existing models. In the future these models will be used to predict the possible impact(s) of scallop fisheries management as part of an ecological risk assessment. Contact: Dr Michael Hartnett, NIUG, 091-52-4411 (michael.hartnett@nuigalway.ie) The bursary is valued at €1,500 euro (tax free) per month for 3 months. Candidates must be currently registered as undergraduate or postgraduate students in order to qualify. Start dates are negotiable with the project leaders (contacts). Please note that each student must submit a short report (5-10 pages) on their project within one month of the completion date. For all positions CVs, with a covering letter, should be emailed to the indicated contact person by 5pm on Friday May 21st 2010.
Other Benefits:
Other Requirements:	The bursary student will need a working knowledge of 2D and 3D modelling.
Experience:	Undergraduate/Graduate

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Application Deadline:	21 May 2010
Start Date:	21 June 2010	Salary:	€1500 Euros per annum
Country:	Ireland	Position Type:	Other
Duration:	3 Months	Category:	Research & Development
Work Authorisation:	Employee must be authorised to work in the EU
Languages:	N/A
Language Level:	Excellent
Working Hours:	Not indicated
Link to More Info:	http://www.ucc.ie/en/

EAFM Summer Bursaries - An Ecological Risk Assessment Of Proposed Restoration Of A Scallop Fishery (1) (Ireland)

Description:	Background: Funded under the Irish Beaufort Marine Research Awards the EAFM (Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management) is a seven year project involving a consortium comprising research groups from University College Cork, Queens University Belfast and the Marine Institute. An ecosystem approach to fisheries management involves moving away from the traditional single stock concept and taking a more holistic view of the industry and its place in the marine environment. For example, if sand eel stocks are depleted, how does this impact commercial species like cod, seabirds like the puffin and top marine predators such as seals and dolphins. In 2007 scientists from the Coastal and Marine Resource Centre (CMRC) and Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Centre (AFDC) of UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) were awarded one of the five prestigious Beaufort projects. By involving three partners (UCC, QUB and the Marine Institute) with expertise in marine ecosystems, modelling and fisheries, and by using a nested scalar approach, this project is examining issues on both a micro and macro level. Current impacts of fishing practices on the environment will be assessed and new management regimes will be explored. The summer bursaries, are designed to support the growing team of specialists who have been recruited to increase Ireland’s capacity in this important area of ecosystem approach to natural resource management. An ecological risk assessment of proposed restoration of a scallop fishery (1): This project is a collaboration between the Valentia Island King Scallop Cooperative, UCC, NUI Galway, BIM and the Daithi O\'Murchu Marine Research Station. The Co-op propose to restore a local scallop fishery. The organisations listed above are all contributing to a management plan involving all the key stakeholders - industry, fishermen, tourists, scientists and conservationists. Since the proposed development area includes an SAC and vulnerable habitats it will be necessary to include an ecological risk assessment into the management plan. Scallop broodstock from Valentia Harbour are being conditioned and spawned in the DOMMR in Bantry. It is proposed that early stage larvae will be released into Valentia Harbour at positions determined by an existing hydrographic model (see similar busary listed). The bursary student will be involved in both rearing the larvae and tracking them following their release. Data from the larval release experiment will improve the accuracy of the hydrodynamic model and thus lead to an informed ecological risk assessment. Contact: Professor Gavin Burnell, AFDC, 021 4904590 (g.burnell@ucc.ie) The bursary is valued at €1,500 euro (tax free) per month for 3 months. Candidates must be currently registered as undergraduate or postgraduate students in order to qualify. Start dates are negotiable with the project leaders (contacts). Please note that each student must submit a short report (5-10 pages) on their project within one month of the completion date. For all positions CVs, with a covering letter, should be emailed to the indicated contact person by 5pm on Friday May 21st 2010.
Other Benefits:
Other Requirements:	A current driving license is essential as the position will involve commuting between Bantry and Valentia. Familiarity with small boat handling would also be an advantage.
Experience:	Undergraduate/Graduate

Pass:REAL

Application Deadline:	21 May 2010
Start Date:	21 June 2010	Salary:	€1500 Euros per annum
Country:	Ireland	Position Type:	Other
Duration:	3 Months	Category:	Research & Development
Work Authorisation:	Employee must be authorised to work in the EU
Languages:	N/A
Language Level:	Excellent
Working Hours:	Not indicated
Link to More Info:	http://www.ucc.ie/en/

EAFM Summer Bursaries - Grey Seal Diet Bursary (Ireland)

Description:	Background: Funded under the Irish Beaufort Marine Research Awards the EAFM (Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management) is a seven year project involving a consortium comprising research groups from University College Cork, Queens University Belfast and the Marine Institute. An ecosystem approach to fisheries management involves moving away from the traditional single stock concept and taking a more holistic view of the industry and its place in the marine environment. For example, if sand eel stocks are depleted, how does this impact commercial species like cod, seabirds like the puffin and top marine predators such as seals and dolphins. In 2007 scientists from the Coastal and Marine Resource Centre (CMRC) and Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Centre (AFDC) of UCC’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI) were awarded one of the five prestigious Beaufort projects. By involving three partners (UCC, QUB and the Marine Institute) with expertise in marine ecosystems, modelling and fisheries, and by using a nested scalar approach, this project is examining issues on both a micro and macro level. Current impacts of fishing practices on the environment will be assessed and new management regimes will be explored. The summer bursaries, are designed to support the growing team of specialists who have been recruited to increase Ireland’s capacity in this important area of ecosystem approach to natural resource management. Grey seal diet bursary: A bursary placement will be offered to work on the diet of the grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in southwest Ireland. Seal scat samples collected from haul-out sites on the Blasket Islands (2009-2010) will be analysed for prey hard part remains (fish vertebrae and otoliths, squid beaks) which will be removed and stored for subsequent identification. The position will be laboratory based at the ZEPS department in UCC and there is potential for occasional fieldwork to the Blasket Islands to collect scat samples. Contact: Dr Michelle Cronin, CMRC, 021 4703114 (michelle.cronin@ucc.ie) The bursary is valued at €1,500 euro (tax free) per month for 3 months. Candidates must be currently registered as undergraduate or postgraduate students in order to qualify. Start dates are negotiable with the project leaders (contacts). Please note that each student must submit a short report (5-10 pages) on their project within one month of the completion date. For all positions CVs, with a covering letter, should be emailed to the indicated contact person by 5pm on Friday May 21st 2010.
Other Benefits:
Other Requirements:	The ideal candidate must be willing to pay close attention to detail (as samples are fragile) and show a proven ability to work unsupervised (after initial training).
Experience:	Undergraduate/Graduate

Pass:REAL

Application Deadline:	21 May 2010
Start Date:	21 June 2010	Salary:	€1500 Euros per annum
Country:	Ireland	Position Type:	Other
Duration:	3 Months	Category:	Research & Development
Work Authorisation:	Employee must be authorised to work in the EU
Languages:	N/A
Language Level:	Excellent
Working Hours:	Not indicated
Link to More Info:	http://www.ucc.ie/en/

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