Restoration Forth Intern

Job Posting Title: Restoration Forth Intern (2 positions)

Grade and Salary:Grade 3 23350 - 24215

FTE and working pattern: Full Time (1FTE) Internship (up to 8 weeks)

Purpose of Role

As a Restoration Forth Intern you will be embedded within the Marine Environmental Enhancement Team (MEET) a leading research group with over a decade of pioneering work in oyster restoration. Youll work closely with Dr Naomi Kennon and contribute directly to ongoing restoration efforts scientific monitoring and community engagement.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on fieldwork experience
• Develop your scientific skills and confidence
• Contribute to a high-profile ecosystem restoration project
• Work with partners such as WWF and the Marine Conservation Society
• Build a strong foundation for future employment in applied marine science/ marine conservation

This internship is open to anyone with a passion for the marine environment and an interest in developing their career in marine conservation or science while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities

During this internship you will develop skills and contribute to:

• Monitoring oyster deployment outcomes (survival and growth)
• Day-to-day marine restoration work
• Biosecurity for oyster movements
• Supporting and enriching volunteer and citizen science activities
• Outreach and engagement with communities partner organisations and corporate groups
• Scientific writing communication and development of your own small pet project

Youll also gain exposure to supply chain management shellfish biosecurity and restoration field techniques.

Education Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for marine conservation
• Strong academic record (e.g. BSc Hons.) or Equivalent work experience
• Data-handling skills (databases spreadsheets GIS statistics)
• Ability to work well in a team and show initiative
• Reasonable physical fitness (fieldwork can be demanding)
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork and near-shore boat work
• Happy to work outside in a range of weather conditions
• Meticulous approach to scientific work
• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
• Experience in scientific writing; fluent English

Desirable:

• Experience in aquaria or aquatic animal husbandry
• Experience working at sea or on the shore
• Experience using R
• Diving qualifications (CMAS 3* Dive Master Dive Leader etc.)
• Interest in generating scientific outputs or communications

How to Apply

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter (2) Full CV

Applications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time)onMonday 12th January 2026

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