Researcher, Ecosystem Health and Social Dimensions

We are seeking an early career scientist to join our Wetland Evidence department as a Researcher, focusing on urban wetlands and Ramsar Wetland City status. The successful candidate will work on finding, extracting, and summarizing relevant data to understand the experiences of Wetland Cities worldwide.

The role involves identifying common challenges, enabling factors, and outcomes, as well as what makes Wetland City initiatives successful, and how accreditation can translate into meaningful benefits for nature and people.

Key responsibilities include:

• Extracting and collating information from multiple published sources
• Delivering high-quality research to deadlines
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Summarising information effectively using figures and tables
• Problem-solving and finding solutions to issues and challenges

The ideal candidate will have:

• A background in conservation, environmental sciences, or a related discipline
• Experience in extracting and collating information from published sources
• A proven track record of delivering work to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skills in summarising information effectively using figures and tables
• Current knowledge of national and international conservation issues, especially related to wetlands

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, for a 5-month fixed period until 30th May 2027. The role is suitable for hybrid working, with up to 1 day per week required at Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

The salary for this role is £25,985 per annum, pro rata.