PDRA in Marine Social Science

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Oban
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£41,732 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Qualitative Research Methods Thematic Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Interviewing Communication Skills Participatory Research Arts-based Social Science Methods Fieldwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

PDRA in Marine Social Science (D10/24.SB)

Location: On-site at SAMS, Oban

Contract Type: Fixed Term, 18 months

Working Pattern: Full Time (37hrs/week)

Salary Range: £31,396 – £41,732 per annum

Closing date: 16th August 2024

The Role

As a marine social science researcher, you will work on collaborative and participatory projects with a diversity of communities and stakeholders. You will understand qualitative approaches and apply arts-based methods through the National Lottery Community Funded project, Unlocking the Power of Seaweed, led by WWF-UK. You will also work on the Horizon Europe Blue Bioclusters project, organising workshops and analysing data. Travel and fieldwork within the UK required.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • PhD in social or marine science discipline.
  • Experience in organising, conducting, and thematically analysing qualitative interviews.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to empathise with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.

Employee Benefits

SAMS offers generous salary, pension, and employee benefits package. Supportive policies for absence, family, and other leave.

Interested?

Send CV and Cover Letter to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref. D10/24.SB. For queries, contact Dr Suzi Billing at [contact hidden]. Closing date 16th August 2024. No visa sponsorship available.

About Us

The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff work for healthy and sustainably managed seas.

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