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As Fisheries Technician you will work as part of our Fisheries Science Section to effectively carry out sampling and research programmes.
In particular, you will maintain the current sampling regime and ensure that the appropriate level of data is collected.
This post is initially being offered on a one-year fixed term basis and you will be required to carry out sampling aboard commercial and research vessels, at processing factories and fish markets (including some out of hours and weekend working).
Your work will also include: assisting with and undertaking fisheries research projects; engaging in data entry, processing and managing collected data; undertaking data analysis and report writing; and assisting with laboratory work (in particular fish ageing and routine fish and shellfish laboratory-based sampling).
You should have a BSc (Hons) in a relevant subject or relevant employment experience. Your experience should include data collection, handling and analysis, as well as seagoing experience. You will be computer literate with a working knowledge of Word and Excel and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
A full job description and person spec can be viewed at www.nafc.ac.uk/jobs.aspx
For an informal discussion on this post, please contact: Dr Chevonne Angus, tel 01595 772000 or email chevonne.angus@nafc.uhi.ac.uk.
For an application pack, please contact NAFC Reception as below.
NAFC Marine Centre
Port Arthur
Scalloway
Shetland
ZE1 0UN
Tel: 01595 772000
Email: recruitment@nafc.uhi.ac.uk
Web: www.nafc.ac.uk
CLOSING DATE: 5.00PM ON FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER 2011
The NAFC Marine Centre is an academic partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands.
NAFC Marine Centre is the operating name of the Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust. Scottish Charity Number SC003715.
The NAFC Marine Centre is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in all aspects of its work and study and therefore operates an Equal Opportunities Policy.
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