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-----Original Message----- From: Kenter, Jasper Onno University of Aberdeen College of Life Sciences and Medicine School of Biological Sciences Part-time Research Fellow (OPAL Community Scientist) YBS631RX The University of Aberdeen has a position available for a Part-time Research Fellow (Open Air Laboratories Community Scientist) to develop and deliver a programme of environmental projects in rural parts of eastern Scotland with a particular focus on introduced species. OPAL brings together leading institutions to work with local communities across the UK to give people opportunities to increase their understanding of the natural world through educational activities and by directly recording and monitoring the environment (see also under <http://www.opalexplorenature.org/> ). OPAL is funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. The main duties will be to work with communities to promote OPAL and support members of the public to develop the skills and knowledge about the natural environment, whilst furthering our collective understanding of introduced species and their place in society. This work will range from arranging open public events to promote OPAL activities or products, to working closely with individuals or small groups to support the development of their skills and environmental interests. Projects may include the design and provision of tools, training and practical experience, supporting the development of a range of skills from the identification of plants and animals, to surveying and monitoring flora and fauna, assessing habitat quality and investigating aspects of wider environmental change. Research activities may include the creative use of ecological and/or social scientific data on introduced species. See attachment for more details / contacts. Best wishes Jasper The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.