Are you a recent marine science or ecology graduate looking to build your career in environmental consultancy? Do you want to spend time in the field, working across marine and freshwater environments? Are you keen to develop practical survey skills and build experience across a range of projects?
AQUAFACT (part of the APEM Group) is looking for a Graduate Field Scientist to join our field team, supporting environmental surveys across Ireland. You’ll support a varied programme of marine, freshwater and terrestrial fieldwork, from coastal and freshwater monitoring to benthic surveys, sediment sampling and offshore environmental surveys. Alongside fieldwork, you’ll support laboratory activities, data processing and the preparation of information for reports.
As you develop, you’ll become confident using a range of environmental sampling equipment and survey techniques, while building your understanding of how environmental data is collected, processed and used to support real-world projects, and working closely with experienced field scientists and colleagues across AQUAFACT’s consultancy and laboratory teams.
This is a great opportunity for an early career marine scientist with an interest in field work, data collection and marine ecology. This role will involve extensive travel across Ireland, as well as some unsociable hours.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
Essential
- Relevant third level Degree (Level 8 or higher) in marine ecology/biology or related discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- IT literacy
- Ability to work well in teams, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Driving Licence.
- Experience in data management, including data entry, quality control, validation, and record keeping.
Desirable
- Seagoing experience.
- ISA Commercial Endorsement for Passenger Vessel.
- Membership of a professional body.
- Experience of marine sampling techniques.
- Towing licence (Category BE).
- STCW Sea Survival Qualification.
- Seafarers medical (ENG11).
- First Aid trained.
- HSE or HSA Commercial Diver qualification.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
