£30,000 - £33,000 per year (pro rata if not full time)
Fixed term contract for 30 to 37.5 hours a week for 12 months
This post may be undertaken remotely or may be split between remote working and our main office in Battersea, South London.
We have a fantastic opportunity to lead our programme of research and development of new bat population monitoring techniques, with a particular focus on passive acoustic monitoring and monitoring in woodlands, and to contribute directly to the conservation of the UK’s unique and fascinating bat fauna.
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is proud to be the leading UK charity devoted solely to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Through scientific research, education and collaboration we deliver effective conservation action for these remarkable species.
The Bat Conservation Trust coordinates the National Bat Monitoring Programme, a world-leading citizen science programme which produces population trends for British bat species. We are continually developing this programme to include new monitoring and analysis approaches. We aim to ensure our monitoring work is underpinned by robust science, and that the data we produce contributes to high-quality cutting-edge research.
To support this goal, we are looking for a scientist with a passion for quantitative ecology to lead research into and the development of innovative bat population monitoring approaches, with a particular focus on passive acoustic monitoring, to undertake research into the use of woodland habitats by bats, and support the delivery of robust science across BCT’s Science team. You will have strong analytical skills, particularly in the fields of survey design, power analysis, population trend estimation and habitat suitability modelling, and you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline.
Why work for us?
We offer an excellent staff benefits package which includes a 4% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, time and support to undertake professional development, and 25 days annual leave per year in addition to public holidays.
The Bat Conservation Trust is a welcoming and inclusive organisation. We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring difference. We are committed to building a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all.
Application information
Job Description / Person Specification
Application deadline: 9am Wednesday 22nd May 2024
Interviews Dates: Interviews will be held via video call between the 11th – 13th June 2024
Please send your completed application form to Sian Moore at jobs@bats.org.uk or via post to the Bat Conservation Trust, Studio 15 Cloisters House, Cloisters Business Centre, 8 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4BG
If you have any further questions please contact us at jobs@bats.org.uk or 020 7820 7167
