Research Fellow (Aquatic Epidemiologist)

Job Details

We are now seeking an Aquatic Epidemiologist who can carry out, support, lead and develop projects concerning salmon survivability, gill health and environmental challenges, and support teaching activities in the domain of general aquaculture and fish health. The post holder will be an expert in fish health and applied epidemiology. Quantitative analytic skills are desirable. Flexibility and good communication skills are an asset, as is familiarity with the Scottish salmon industry.

The job is a 1-year maternity-leave replacement, there may be opportunities to stay on.

The major elements of the role are to:

• Provide applied aquatic epidemiological input in
• collaborative projects.
• Manage and develop projects.
• Develop and support teaching activities focussed around aquaculture, aquatic epidemiology gill health, and fish health.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications required, is a PhD in (veterinary) epidemiology, health/animal health, agricultural, environmental, biological sciences. animal health, or in a closely related field (SCQF level 12).

For full person specification, please read the Job Particulars document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

For the purposes of sponsorship, this role may be eligible for sponsorship depending on candidate circumstances.

Admin ref: ANF/AH/010/24

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Flexible working pattern
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

How to Apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.
Please read the Job Particulars document before applying.

Contact Information

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