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Marine EconomistLocation: SouthamptonDivision: Science and Technology (S&T)Group: Ocean BioGeosciencesRef No: 11612
National Oceanography Centre
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Southampton, UK
Posted on Friday, February 2, 2024
Marine Economist
Location
Southampton
Division
Science and Technology (S&T)
Group
Ocean BioGeosciences
Closing Date
01/03/2024
Job Reference
NOC11612
Documents
- Job Description and Person Specification
(PDF, 108.02kb)
National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
Permanent
Full time
£40,444 - £44,366
Who are we?
We are the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) - the UK's centre of excellence for oceanographic sciences. We are a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean.
We are made up of a dynamic and vibrant community whose focus is on improving the world in which we live. Our work is balanced by our strong sense of purpose, values and behaviours and an unwavering commitment to a ‘one NOC’ approach.
We have a rich history dating back to 1949, and our future has never looked more exciting as we aim to be the world’s most innovative oceanographic institution.
About the role
The successful candidate for the Marine Economist post will integrate with multidisciplinary teams, across NOC and beyond, to provide economic assessments of marine habitats, and thereby contribute to informed decision making regarding, and management of, the marine environment. This will be achieved by the postholder’s application of economic analyses, such as the provision of natural capital assessments to quantify marine ecosystem services, stocks and flows, and cost benefit analysis of marine management interventions. The economic analysis performed will incorporate input data generated by habitat mapping and characterisation, associated ecological and biogeochemical parameters, as well as socio economic data. The position is offered at postdoctoral level but has significant capacity for rapid career development via a greater role in the formulation of future research proposals. The postholder will be expected to write and submit academic peer-reviewed papers, and present at, and participate in, academic conferences and workshops etc. The postholder will also engage across a diverse range of stakeholders and work directly with governance, NGO’s, etc, thereby necessitating an ability to communicate information effectively with laypersons via written and oral means.
About you
You will apply economic analyses, such as the provision of natural capital assessments to quantify marine ecosystem services, stocks and flows, and cost benefit analysis of marine management interventions. The economic analysis performed will incorporate input data generated by habitat mapping and characterisation, associated ecological and biogeochemical parameters, as well as socio-economic data.
You will contribute to NOC’s active engagement with governance and other stakeholders to communicate information to underpin the management and safeguarding of marine resources for the benefit of society. The postholder will also utilise their economic analysis skills to contribute to the evaluation of various schemes which channel private finance towards marine habitat conservation or restoration. On the longer term, it is expected that the candidate will contribute to the development of further projects in this field.
The postholder will be expected to write and submit academic peer-reviewed papers, and present at, and participate in, academic conferences and workshops etc. The postholder will also engage across a diverse range of stakeholders and work directly with governance, NGO’s, etc, thereby necessitating an ability to communicate information effectively with laypersons via written and oral means.
Why the NOC?
We offer a generous set of benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus 3.5 local closure days and 8 public bank holidays, and a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan.
We promote an inclusive and supportive environment where our people can meet their full potential.
The NOC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. There is a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable candidates with a disability and we welcome applications from ethnic minorities currently under-represented. The NOC is an Investors in People organisation.
Location
This position will be based in Southampton. The centre is well connected by public transport and has ample cycle parking in addition to free onsite car-parking.
The NOC has a hybrid working approach where for most positions staff can work from home up to 2 days per week. If you are interested in this position, but require a more flexible working arrangement, please contact the recruitment team using the contact details below.
We can support visa applications where required. For overseas applicants who are willing to move to the UK we may be able to offer financial support with relocation.
How to apply:
Please click ‘Apply for this job’ and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the NOC recruitment team at careers@noc.ac.uk / 07355 676794.
Before submitting your application please ensure you have reviewed the attached job description and person specification.
Date advert posted: 02/02/2024
Closing date: 01/03/2024. Please note this vacancy may close earlier depending on the number of applicants.
Please note we are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies for this position.
Assessing applications
All applications to the NOC are reviewed by a real-life person, not a computer programme. Attached to our adverts you will find a ‘Job Description and Person Specification’ document which clearly sets out the criteria against which applications are assessed. Once assessed the most suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
If you have been selected for interview we will be in touch to arrange a time and date. If you haven’t been selected for interview we will let you know, although we may not be able to give detailed feedback to every applicant.