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Quality Assurance Specialist (Marine) – GIS Competent £24-27K Anglia A one year temporary contract has arisen to develop quality assurance schemes for ecological assessments. You will lead the design, planning and execution of quality assurance protocols/ schemes for marine biological components. The post will be responsible for reviewing existing modules in light of new work areas and leading the design and execution of new quality assurance modules Other responsibilities will include: promoting the importance of quality assurance for marine biological monitoring in the UK, creating efficiencies through co-ordinated interagency quality assurance, contributing to the development of standard operating procedures, and collating and reviewing data relevant to the achievement of the above objectives. The post requires an enthusiastic person educated with a first or second class degree or equivalent in marine biology, preferably with an M.Sc and a good working knowledge of marine ecological monitoring techniques. Other key requirements include a working understanding of field and laboratory sample analysis, statistical procedures relating to analysis of marine biological data, and knowledge of some or all of the relevant European Directives (i.e. Water Framework, Habitats and Birds Directives) and the role quality assurance plays in reporting. The post holder must be computer literate and have demonstrable experience of data handling using GIS, databases and spreadsheets and report writing. The post holder must be comfortable with flexible working and be prepared to travel within the UK to liase with key stakeholders for which a full driving license will be required. Strong links will need to be formed with partners involved in marine biological monitoring so good communication skills will be essential. For more information about this exciting opportunity please speak to Micky on 01932 562 900, [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe or modify your gis-jobs settings, please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/gis-jobs