Institute of Environmental Sciences and Research
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Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Quantitative Marine Ecology and Squid Recruitment Dynamics South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute in New Zealand
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Ecology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 24, 2026
Country
New Zealand
University
Institute of Environmental Sciences and Research

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Senior Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Quantitative Marine Ecologist at the South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI), Falkland Islands.
This is a 2-year full-time postdoctoral research opportunity focused on climate adaptation, environmental drivers, and the phenology of seasonal recruitment dynamics in Doryteuthis gahi (Patagonian longfin squid / Loligo). The project aims to improve understanding of the dynamics of the Loligo fishery in the South Atlantic and to inform adaptive management and forecasting for one of the Falkland Islands’ most valuable fisheries.
The successful candidate will work with long-term fishery and environmental datasets, including 30 years of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data, oceanographic time series, transect data, and satellite-derived metrics such as SST, chlorophyll-a, and sea level anomaly. The role includes time-series analysis, multivariate approaches, statolith ageing, microchemical analyses, reconstruction of hatch dates and thermal histories, and development of empirical and predictive models linking environmental variability to recruitment strength and season performance.
The post is based with SAERI and involves collaboration with the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Department, South Atlantic Laboratories Ltd, Loligo Producers Group, and SAERI scientists. The work is technical in nature and includes reporting to a Project Management Group and contributing to fisheries management and stock assessment frameworks.
Funding and benefits: salary £42,092; sick leave, annual leave, flights, and a relocation grant.
Eligibility highlights: strong quantitative marine ecology/fisheries science background, experience with large datasets and statistical modelling, and the ability to publish and present findings internationally.
Deadline: 24 August 2026.
How to apply: complete the job application form, prepare a CV, and write a letter addressing the requirements of the job. Submit via the vacancy application page.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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