Project Assistant, Biological Sciences

Project Assistant, Biological Sciences (SBS186R)

Based in Cromarty, the Lighthouse Field Station (www.abdn.ac.uk/lighthouse) was established in 1990 with the dual aim of supporting research within the School of Biological and integrating this work into the School’s teaching and outreach activities.Our research aims to understand how natural and man-made environmental changes influence the behaviour and population dynamics of marine mammals and seabirds. This work directly supports regional conservation and management programmes, and has developed best practice case studies that provide insights into marine resource management issues elsewhere in the world

Job Description

We are now seeking an experienced individual to provide support for researchers conducting both land and marine based fieldwork. The post will be a fixed term 40-100% FTE to March 2027.

Salary will be on Grade 4, £27,319 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Barbara Cheney, Advanced Research Fellow, e-mail: b.cheney@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK

To apply online for this position visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: SBS186R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19 March 2026

The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.