To lead BAS research on the biology and ecology of fish and other nektonic species, with particular emphasis on ecosystem approaches to fisheries management and in relation to climate change scenarios.
Key areas include:
1. Developing ecosystem approaches to fisheries management
2. Determining the trophic role of fish species (abundance, diet, feeding rates) in the Southern
Ocean.
3. Explore life-history parameters, including temporal and geographic patterns in reproduction, fecundity,
age determination.
4. Carry out assessments of fish populations
5. Explore linkages between benthic and pelagic systems
The scientific work will be disseminated through publication in peer-reviewed journals, with management aspects delivered to CCAMLR.
Scientific work is funded through BAS core funds and from external grants that the postholder will be expected to obtain. The post will involve fieldwork on commercial and research vessels and on BAS bases.
The post will be line-managed within the Ecosystems programme at BAS.
Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent) in Fisheries Ecology or Marine Biology, with good publication record.
Duration: Open-ended
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