Senior Post Doctoral Scientist: Quantitative Marine Ecologist
SAERI
Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Fisheries
Join SAERI to lead an exciting research project investigating how climate change and environmental conditions influence the recruitment of Doryteuthis gahi (Patagonian longfin squid), one of the Falkland Islands' most important commercial fisheries. Working with long-term datasets and collaborating with government, industry and research partners, you'll help develop the science that supports sustainable fisheries management for the future.
Location: Falkland Islands
Salary: £42,092
Contract: 2 years Fixed Term
Benefits: Relocation package & Mid-term Flights
We’re looking for
- PhD (or equivalent) in Marine Ecology, Oceanography, Fisheries Science, or Quantitative Ecology
- Strong quantitative and statistical analysis skills (R and/or Python)
- Experience in handling large, multi-source datasets
- Excellent project management and communication skills
What you will do
- Analyse long-term fisheries, environmental and oceanographic datasets
- Develop predictive models to support fisheries management
- Publish high-impact scientific research and technical reports
- Work closely with government, industry and research partners
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
About South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI)
Established in 2012 SAERI is a research institute operating from its main base in Stanley, Falkland Islands. SAERI aims to be a world-class research institute that teaches students and builds capacity within and between the South Atlantic Overseas Territories as well as globally through three Focal Areas.
The broad SAERI mission to “deliver world-class environmental research from the Falkland Islands that informs the effective stewardship of our planet” embraces a wide range of science disciplines, as is reflected in the breadth of our science themes - Ecosystems, Earth Science and Remote sensing and data science.
Established in 2012 SAERI is a research institute operating from its main base in Stanley, Falkland Islands. SAERI aims to be a world-class research institute that teaches students and builds capacity within and between the South Atlantic Overseas Territories as well as globally through three Focal Areas. The broad SAERI mission to “deliver world-class environmental research from the Falkland Islands that informs the effective stewardship of our planet” embraces a wide range of science disciplines, as is reflected in the breadth of our science themes - Ecosystems, Earth Science and Remote sensing and data science.
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