The Scottish Association for Marine Science UHI (SAMS) is seeking highly motivated candidates for
four new posts:
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Marine Environmental and Ecological Economics
Research Fellow in Marine Planning
Postgraduate Research Associate in Ecology
Post Doctoral Research Associate: Acoustician in Ambient Underwater Sound
These posts have been created through the UHI MERIKA project:
‘MERIKA (Marine Energy Research Innovation and Knowledge Accelerator) is an ambitious initiative
by UHI (University of the Highlands and the Islands), located in Scotland and the UK’s outermost
region. The project revolves around the concept of turning the UHI Faculty of Science, Health and
Engineering into a reference research and innovation hub for all of Europe on the theme of marine
energy’
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Marine Environmental and Ecological Economics
Salary £34,199 - £45,838
An opportunity to conduct influential research on the economics of marine spatial planning, the
development of marine renewable energy and to provide leadership to a growing team of social
scientists working in the marine and coastal environment. Scotland’s largest and longest established
independent marine institute and founding partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands is
seeking an experienced and productive economist to play a key role in building applied
interdisciplinary research.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 6 January 2014
Full details: https://sams.ciphrro.com/
Research Fellow in Marine Planning
£26,475 - £34,199
An opportunity to join a rapidly-developing team of social and natural scientists and play a leading
role in researching marine spatial planning with a focus on the marine renewables industry. The
successful candidate will have a relevant postgraduate degree and at least 5 years’ experience in the
public or private sectors. SAMS is an independent and dynamic institution - the largest of its kind in
Scotland - developing quality research, teaching and commercial activities in superb modern
facilities. It is a founding partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 9 December 2013
Full details: https://sams.ciphrro.com/
Postgraduate Research Associate in Ecology
£23,824 - £28,911
Early career opportunity to be part of a team of social and natural scientists who will employ a wide
range of valuation techniques to help planners optimize the benefits of the marine renewables
industry without compromising ecosystem services and biodiversity. The successful candidate will be
able to demonstrate prior experience in data gathering and analysis for environmental economics as
well as excellent writing and interviewing skills. SAMS is an independent and dynamic institution the largest of its kind in Scotland - developing quality research, teaching and commercial activities in
superb modern facilities. It is a founding partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 6 January 2014
Full details: https://sams.ciphrro.com/
Post Doctoral Research Associate: Acoustician in Ambient Underwater Sound
An opportunity to support influential research on acoustic impacts in the development of marine
renewable energy. Scotland’s largest and longest established independent marine institute and
founding partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands is seeking a self-motivated individual
with skills in quantitative studies along with experience in operating and carrying out passive
acoustics data collection, processing and presentation.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 6 January 2014
Full details: https://sams.ciphrro.com/
SAMS is a dynamic international community with national and international links and a strong
programme of experiential education at the undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as a
wholly-owned company, SRSL Ltd. It is an equal opportunity employer.
University of the Highlands and Islands Marine Energy Research and Innovation Accelerator
(MERIKA) team will be located at The Scottish Association of Marine Science - UHI (Oban),
Environmental Research Institute - North Highland College UHI (Thurso), Lews Castle College UHI
(Stornoway) and the University of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Directorate (Inverness).
Details of other posts within the MERIKA programme may be found at
http://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/merika
These posts are funded by the European Union Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/2007-2013)
SP4 Capacities FP7 REGPOT 2012-2013-1 Grant Agreement number 315925