Research Assistant - GCAS Internship

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Oban
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£23,700 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Research Skills Data Collection Data Analysis Report Writing Workshop Facilitation Networking Scientific Communication Project Collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Research Assistant - GCAS Internship

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (SAMS)

Location: On-site at SAMS, Oban

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 6 months

Working Pattern: 35hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £23,700.60 per annum

Closing Date: 5pm on the 2nd of March 2023

The Role

You will develop your scientific research skills in carrying out research, analysis and write up your findings in the form of data and reports. This is also an opportunity to increase your network, as you will be interacting regularly with scientists at SAMS, external project partners, gathering information, organising and attending workshops and participating in meetings. There may also be opportunities at meetings for you to showcase your own findings as well as participate in other science project activities. This should assist you in developing both your research and collaborations and help you decide on where you want to take your career next.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have a Postgraduate Degree (ideally a PhD or an MRes/MSc with work experience) in a relevant discipline – biotechnology, social or sustainability science or environmental science, and you will have experience in data collection and analysis. You will also be able to utilise specialist knowledge and experience in own area to interpret and meet requirements of the project.

How to Apply

Full details on this vacancy can be found here. You must be a member of the GCAS Talent Pool before you can apply for GCAS internships: https://gcas.co.uk/graduates/what-we-offer. Email your CV and covering letter (as one document) to [contact hidden] by 5pm on the 2nd of March 2023, quoting the GCAS reference number (GCAS535). Please note, candidates must have the rights to work in the UK.

About [Employer hidden]

The [Employer hidden] (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society. Learn more about us…

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