£34,980 - £36,045 PER ANNUM + 11% EMPLOYER PENSION CONTRIBUTION

We are seeking a skilled and motivated acoustic monitoring specialist to join our team, focusing on the collection and analysis of both new and existing datasets. While a significant emphasis will be on projects related to the Framing Futures Action Area, the role will also involve working with a wide range of datasets, including BTO’s own data as well as freely available resources covering habitat, vegetation, climate, protected areas, and bird and other species monitoring schemes from across the UK and Europe.
The successful applicant will have a PhD in ecology or a related field (or equivalent experience), strong knowledge of passive acoustic monitoring, and expertise in analysing ecological data using Python and/or R. They will be skilled in survey design, managing fieldwork projects and scientific writing, with the ability to learn new analytical methods and tools as needed.
They will be experienced in planning and delivering research projects from fieldwork to publication, possess a solid understanding of population processes in birds or bats, and be knowledgeable about British avian and/or chiropteran ecology. Strong communication skills are essential, including writing for scientific and public audiences and presenting at conferences.
A record of scientific publications, the ability to secure research funding and initiative in developing independent research ideas are desirable.
This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from home part of the time. We have a hybrid working policy which allows staff to work more flexibly and work from home 40% of the time and the office 60% of the time.
You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under ’supporting documents’ in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.
British Trust for Ornithology: Birds Science People; it is a powerful combination – will you be part of it?
BTO helps to secure the future for birds and nature, using our science, monitoring and data to inform good environmental decisions, inspiring others with the wonder of birds and empowering them to work with us. Our priority is to make a positive impact for birds, using our strong and objective science in partnership with others. We strive to work sustainably and to welcome everyone.

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