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# PeacePlus Nature Conservation Scientist (Wader Surveys)

- **Company:** Peaceplus Nature
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,381.0 - £43,113.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, GIS Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.countryside-jobs.com/job/oct26/peaceplus-nature-conservation-scientist-wader-surveys-rspb-1509-3

## About the Role

* Ornithological research experience - PhD in a relevant subject or a Masters degree with 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in ornithological research, including applied or field-based projects. Equivalent research experience welcomed.
 * Breeding wader survey and data skills - Knowledge of breeding wader survey methods, data-collection design, and data analysis, gained through participation in a scientific or conservation project.
 * Citizen science survey knowledge - Understanding of citizen-science survey approaches, including their strengths and constraints, and experience contributing to data-collection design and analysis within a scientific or monitoring project.
 * Data analysis and scientific reporting - Ability to analyse ecological or ornithological data using appropriate statistical methods and to present results clearly in reports, publications, etc.
 * Volunteer-based fieldwork logistics - Experience managing access, logistics, and practical arrangements for volunteer-based fieldwork in remote or challenging locations.
 * Project management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects effectively.
 * Volunteer and partner engagement - Ability to engage, motivate, and support volunteers and partners, and to adaptively communicate scientific information.
 * IT and GIS capability - Confident user of IT systems and able to use GIS tools / willing to learn.
 * Able to travel to field sites reliably.



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