FISHERIES RESEARCH PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The University of Liverpool |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 105914 |
Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
EARTH, OCEAN AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FISHERIES RESEARCH PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER
– GRADE 6
Grade 6, £33,951 pa
We wish to recruit a research project support officer to work across multiple marine ecology/fisheries science projects for a fixed-term 12-month period. Specifically, the post will require collaborative working with the Welsh fishing industry across two projects to support data collection, analysis and reporting. The project aims to provide evidence to inform sustainable fisheries management in Wales.
You should be willing and able to conduct fieldwork at remote locations in Wales at short notice (e.g. within 24-48 hours). Applicants will ideally demonstrate relevant experience in fisheries science/marine ecology related projects, field or boat-based data collection, analysis of ecological data in GIS/PRIMER/R and scientific report writing.
The post holder will report to Dr Leo Clarke. For additional information please email leo.clarke@liverpool.ac.uk.
Key responsibilities and duties:
• Working collaboratively with Welsh fishers to plan and deliver a program of field and vessel-based data collection aimed at:
• Investigating the viability of alternative fishing methods to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional gears
• Understanding bycatch in the Welsh shore-based gillnet fishery
• External (e.g. industry) and internal partner liaison across the two projects
• Quantitative ecological data analysis, including multivariate analysis of marine species and community data, and reporting to deliver project outputs
• You will need to be flexible to work unsociable hours when needed and potentially at short notice and must be able and prepared to work at sea on small vessels
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 105914 Closing Date: 10 March 2026
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
EARTH, OCEAN AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FISHERIES RESEARCH PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER
– GRADE 6
Grade 6, £33,951 pa
We wish to recruit a research project support officer to work across multiple marine ecology/fisheries science projects for a fixed-term 12-month period. Specifically, the post will require collaborative working with the Welsh fishing industry across two projects to support data collection, analysis and reporting. The project aims to provide evidence to inform sustainable fisheries management in Wales.
You should be willing and able to conduct fieldwork at remote locations in Wales at short notice (e.g. within 24-48 hours). Applicants will ideally demonstrate relevant experience in fisheries science/marine ecology related projects, field or boat-based data collection, analysis of ecological data in GIS/PRIMER/R and scientific report writing.
The post holder will report to Dr Leo Clarke. For additional information please email leo.clarke@liverpool.ac.uk.
Key responsibilities and duties:
• Working collaboratively with Welsh fishers to plan and deliver a program of field and vessel-based data collection aimed at:
• Investigating the viability of alternative fishing methods to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional gears
• Understanding bycatch in the Welsh shore-based gillnet fishery
• External (e.g. industry) and internal partner liaison across the two projects
• Quantitative ecological data analysis, including multivariate analysis of marine species and community data, and reporting to deliver project outputs
• You will need to be flexible to work unsociable hours when needed and potentially at short notice and must be able and prepared to work at sea on small vessels
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 105914 Closing Date: 10 March 2026
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk