Research Officer (Restoration of River Connectivity for Migratory Fish)

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The appointed post-doctoral researcher will join our Free-Flow Lab and play a leading role in the Horizon Europe project Danube LifeLines that seeks to (1) develop an user-friendly platform for conservation planning of migratory fish; (2) assess the distribution, conservation status, and threats faced by migratory fish in the Danube River Basin (DRB); (3) update existing barrier inventories and habitats impacted by barriers making optimal use of incomplete and heterogenous data; and (4) prioritize restoration strategies based on cost-benefit analysis and trade-offs under various data- deficient scenarios. The post will be expected to help the PI on the following project tasks:

1. Lead the inventory of river barriers (including lateral barriers) in the Danube River Basin (DRB)- Task 2.3.
2. Lead the quantification of the relative impacts of fragmentation and other stressors - Task 2.5.
3. Help determine the current and potential distribution of migratory fish in DRB - Task 2.2.
4. Help with the analysis of river connectivity and barrier prioritization - Task 2.6..

The PDRA role will be based at Swansea but will be expected to travel and liaise with partners all over Europe

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Informal enquiries to c.garciadeleaniz@swansea.uk are welcome. 

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