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Offer: Environmental Economist:Job description:Job location: Lowestoft, Work in the house £35,895 to £41,660 per annum Permanent Full-time, Part-time, flexible working, job share We welcome flexible working and are open to a hybrid approach of working in the house and in an office. The location for this function is also flexible, though some travel to Cefas sites, in particular the Lowestoft site will be required. Please be aware that this function will be contractually located at one of the Cefas sites. The prosperous candidate is required to carry out all their tasks from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time unless travelling for business purposes. MAIN tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES Main tasks and responsibilities for this post include: » Leading research to improve the accounting and management of the coastal and marine natural capital, including collection and modelling of data from local, national, and international databases, e.g. for input-output analysis; » Contributing to the development and application of econometric tools in an interdisciplinary setting working with Cefas' natural and social scientists, including econometric experimental design studies (e.g. stated and revealed preference techniques); » Communicating research in writing (e.g. publications in high-quality scientific journals) and verbally (e.g. presentations, policy briefings); and » Seeking new business opportunities and writing research proposals for future grant applications within Cefas and with broader national and international consortia, including academia. PERSON SPECIFICATION The following are essential criteria required for this function and you must be able to demonstrate your expertise and practice in the following areas: » Strong statistical background (translating theory into applications); » significant research practice in environmental and/or ecological economics; » Good knowledge of economic theory (applied to environmental economics) and the data challenges connected with its analysis in an interdisciplinary setting (e.g. within biological and ecological systems); » Being flexible, able to adapt to various activities and committed, with the capability to work as part of a team, but also independently to organise own work to meet deadlines; » Good communication expertise verbally and written; and » Previous practice leading the publication of peer-reviewed papers. QUALIFICATIONS Academic qualification required for this Cefas Pay Band 6 post is a postgraduate degree in environmental economics or related fields of work. However, significant work practice will be considered. BENEFITS » Annual leave entitlement - 25 days on entry (rising to 30 days over first 5yrs) » Access to learning and development tailored to your function » A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options » A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity » Eligible to join the Civil Service Pension scheme. Very favourable package, contributions are more than matched by employer - more information can be found on the CSP website http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/ » Performance Related Pay scheme - yearly award linked to individual performance » Staff Recognition vouchers » In-year recognition scheme (monetary amounts up to max £2000 possible) For full details and to apply online please go to Civil Service Jobs Closing date for applications is 7 February 2022 Skills:
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