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PDRA Aquatic Ecotoxicology (D25/26.LH)
Full-time
Samsun, Turkey · Oban, UK
GBP 31,396-41,732 / year
Posted 6+ months ago
Location: SAMS, ObanContract Type: Fixed term - 24 monthsWorking Pattern: Full Time - 37 hours per week – Monday to FridaySalary Range: Grade 5 £31,396.00 - £34,980.00 pa. Grade 6 £37,099.00 - £41,732.00 paClosing date: 7th April 2026 The RoleWe are hiring a PDRA to work on a newly funded UKRI project. We will be looking at the various ways that Calanus copepods can transport pharmaceuticals and other contaminants through the food chain, eventually to the human diet. This PDRA role will be focused on ecotoxicology experiments; we will establish a culture of Calanus in the SAMS aquarium and run exposure experiments for a range of contaminants. Observations will be made on the effects of these contaminants on survival, behaviour, and molecular changes. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a highly interdisciplinary project with colleagues across the UK. Our Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone with experimental aquatic research experience, ideally in a research aquarium setting. The role will also involve fieldwork on small research vessels. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project, experience in working across disciplines would be an advantage. The work will require exceptional laboratory skills as well as a high level of competence in data analysis and presentation, scientific writing, and the communication of key findings at project meetings and larger conferences. There will be opportunities for teaching and student supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level; experience in teaching and education is a benefit but not essential. Employee BenefitsOur relatively small, caring community is an ideal environment for making friends, forming collaborations, and supporting each other to do the work that we really care about. Oban and surrounding areas provide a fantastic base to live and work, and we offer a wide range of employee benefits, support and inclusive culture, making SAMS a great place to work. We offer options such as flexible & hybrid working, purchase of additional annual leave, shopping discounts, Cycle 2 Work scheme, technology purchases via salary sacrifice, Payroll Giving, Pensions Plus, health and wellbeing portals, a sabbatical scheme, free car parking with access to electronic charging points, and access to training & development courses. Interested?If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email HR@sams.ac.uk. Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref. ‘D25/26.LH’ in the subject heading. Closing date for application is 7th April 2026 - Interviews to be held on 27th April 2026. Full details can be found here:- PDRA in Aquatic Ecotoxicology Job Description- PDRA in Aquatic Ecotoxicology - JD Accessible Format We are a Disability Confident Employer and follow Fair Work Practices. SAMS’ commitment to gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and work towards Investors in Diversity accreditation.