Are you a graduate who is passionate about working with data or an individual who is naturally data-oriented? Are you looking to expand your knowledge of UK bats and their roosting, activity and echolocation habits? Are you looking to start your career in ecological and environmental data management, and progress within a dedicated and supportive team?
We are actively seeking a Graduate Ecology Data Technician to join our in-house Data Team at Aspect Ecology.
In this key role, you'll be supporting our Ecology Team by handling, analysing and evaluating the considerable amount of audio and video data we collect from our Phase 2 bat surveys. This includes identifying bat calls from our audio data and examining bat behaviour from our video data. There are also opportunities to get involved with Phase 2 bat surveys and Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments if desired.
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- A relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification in the environmental/biology sector, with a strong academic record.
- Experience working with analytical or other processing software.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel and Word.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with effective teamwork and excellent organisation and communication skills.
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.