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The Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) is a new joint initiative with the Scottish Funding Council created by ten of Scotland's research institutions to pool marine research expertise. MASTS will place marine science in Scotland in a global context and ensure that it can remain internationally competitive. For further information on the initiative, please see the MASTS website on www.masts.ac.uk

The following MASTS funded posts will be based at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban and in each case will be expected to link closely with researchers in other relevant MASTS institutions.

Lecturer (Sustainable Aquaculture)

SAMS Ecology Department, Open ended appointment

Salary £28,220 - £37,651
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to contribute to our Marine Prosperity and Marine Renewables science themes at SAMS. In particular, you will focus on supporting research on macroalgal culture, and develop new areas of marine ecology/biotechnology related to culture of marine organisms.

Post Doctoral/Graduate Research Assistant (Coastal Zone JRT: Marine Social Ecology)

SAMS Ecology Department, Open ended appointment

Salary £23,228 - £28,220

We are looking for an individual with experience in the social sciences who can develop community and policy orientated research using innovative methodologies in relation to coastal policy issues. You will need to be engaged and experienced in key policy processes affecting the coastal environment such as marine planning, integrated coastal zone management and stakeholder engagement. In addition, you will provide support to existing SAMS research programmes and provide policy advice to government. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and has a talent for networking and engaging with industry, government and communities.

Electronics Engineer (Platforms and Sensors Development)

SAMS Physics Sea Ice and Technology Department, Open ended appopintment

Salary £23,228 - £28,220

Applications are invited for an Electronics Engineer, specialising in Platforms and Sensors Development to join our Technology Development Team within our Physics, Sea Ice and Technology Department at SAMS. The successful candidate will take a leading role in technology development in support of the SAMS science programmes and in the pursuit of funding for SAMS science and technology.

In particular, we are looking for an individual with good all-round embedded electronics skills and with experience in optical or acoustic sensing or experience of autonomous underwater vehicles.

Closing date for all the above posts is 6th April 2010

Completed application forms for all the above posts can be sent to: The Human Resources Section, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QA, or e-mail: recruitment@sams.ac.uk

SAMS is a registered Scottish charity (SC 009206), has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Environmental Research Scientists: Marine Renewable Energy

The waters around Scotland are estimated to hold 10% of the European wave and 25% of the European tidal energy resource. While marine renewable technologies are advancing well, major environmental questions present challenges to the development of the sector.
The Environmental Research Institute (ERI) of the North Highland College in Thurso and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban are partners in the UHI Millennium Institute (UHI); the ‘emergent university of the Highlands and Islands’. Together, we have secured £4 M funding for a unique multi-disciplinary research programme, Marine Renewable Energy and the Environment (MaREE) to address these key environmental issues.
We now seek to appoint a Programme Leader and dynamic, enthusiastic and well-motivated Research Scientists to address these priorities.
Programme Leader £36,241 – 44,830
This position, based at the ERI, will oversee the leadership and management of the MaREE programme and also provide the opportunity to develop a personal research portfolio.

Programme Leader £36,241 – 44,830

This position, based at the ERI, will oversee the leadership and management of the MaREE programme and also provide the opportunity to develop a personal research portfolio.

PDRA £23,228– £26,864

Fellow £26,864 – £34,767

Senior Fellow £36,321 – £37,651
in the following areas:
Climatology, physical oceanography and remote sensing (ERI):
Specialities of particular interest are tides (modelling & measurement), waves (modelling, measurement & climate), marine meteorology (e.g. weather windowing) and interactions of currents, waves, bathymetry and structures.

Marine ecology and environmental impacts (SAMS & ERI):

The position at SAMS is fixed term for 3.5 years.
Particularly physical or bio-physical modelling, marine predator distribution and interaction (mammals & seabirds), ecological study design; ecological change (e.g. through currents & sedimentation); marine aggregation & disaggregation; benthic & pelagic community observation.

Sustainable development (ERI):
Integrating social, economic & environmental aspects of marine renewables.

For further information on these exciting opportunities and details of how to apply to either institution please visit www.eri.ac.uk and www.sams.ac.uk

Closing date for receipt applications is 31 March 2010.

SAMS is a registered Scottish charity (SC 009206), has an equal opportunities policy and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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