IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The NERC Research Associates' Programme is an initiative which is intended to offer individuals the opportunity to gain practical experience of working within a Research Institute, whilst acquiring specialist and wider skills that will be valuable in a range of careers. The programme is aimed particularly at those who have recently completed postgraduate studies, but is open to individuals from other backgrounds and of all ages. Individuals will work on highly topical research projects, both important for future research within the environmental research community and appropriate to their backgrounds. Research Associates are given specific, measurable objectives which will be intended to develop their skills as a researcher and to demonstrate their suitability for a research career.
Skills and qualifications required on appointment
- Masters or PhD in a relevant subject
- An aptitude/interest in remote sensing for ecology.
- Experience of image processing and use of GIS is highly desirable.
- Programming skills (for example, Java or Python) are desirable.
- Knowledge of geospatial database technologies is desirable.
- Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
It is CEH policy to use an online application form, please ensure that you complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted as a standalone. The form should be uploaded via the "My Account" menu option on the "Jobs Home" page
For a full description and application process please go to
http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc207017_6045.aspx If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact UK Shared Business Services Ltd by telephone on 01793 867000 and quote reference IRC207017.
This post closes on 30th October 2015.
Eligibility to apply
To work for CEH, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the requirement for a work permit. CEH can only apply for a work permit in cases where there are no suitably qualified or experienced resident workers; otherwise applicants should normally be resident in the UK or a national of the European Union.
