Marine Benthic Taxonomist

Why Ocean Ecology?

Ocean Ecology is a leading marine environmental consultancy providing trusted survey, technical and advisory services to organisations shaping and governing the global blue economy. Ocean Ecology is part of DNV, a global assurance and risk management company and a leading classification society to the maritime industry, enabling it to extend its reach, capability and client base across the UK and internationally.

Ocean Ecology sits within DNV's Life Sciences business area, bringing together expertise across aquaculture and ocean health, healthcare, and medical technologies into a focused global platform. The organisation plays a key role in delivering independent environmental science and assurance across marine and coastal environments, aligned with DNV's purpose — to safeguard life, property, and the environment.

About the Role

These new roles provide unique opportunities to work in and help shape a growing and dynamic organisation alongside a team of passionate marine scientists. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to be involved in a full range of sample processing and wider laboratory activities including elutriation, sorting, identification, enumeration and biomassing of benthic species from intertidal, coastal and deep-water environments.

Location: Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom (on-site). Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Essential Requirements

• A clear and demonstrable passion for marine science.
• A conscientious and enthusiastic attitude.
• An appreciation of the need to work to tight timeframes within a commercial laboratory setting.
• A BSc degree in marine biology (or similar marine related discipline).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Professional or post-graduate experience in the field of marine taxonomy.
• Experience in identification of macrobenthic and epibenthic species found in the NE Atlantic.
• Experience in analysis and interpretation of seabed imagery.
• Experience in zooplankton, phytoplankton and/or freshwater invertebrate identification.
• Experience working to recognised quality control scheme standards (e.g. NMBAQC).
• Experience in identification of macrobenthic species from tropical, sub-tropical and/or deep-water environments.

What We Offer

• Industry competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• Private health options.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Flexible working policy.

How to Apply

Please apply via: LinkedIn