Stock Assessment Scientist

The Falkland Islands Fishery is recognised globally for its management of sustainable
fish stocks. As the single largest contributor to the Falkland Islands’ GDP, the continued
success of the Fishery is vital to the future economic development of the country. 

The Role

The Fisheries Department of the Falkland Islands Government is looking to recruit a Stock
Assessment Scientist to undertake stock assessments of commercially important fishery species
and provide timely scientific advice to the Government for long-term sustainable management of
the fisheries.

The Person

The successful candidate must have a PhD in an appropriate biological, fisheries or
mathematical discipline, or significant relevant work experience in a stock assessment role.
The successful candidate must have adequate training in fisheries stock assessment or another
relevant discipline, such as population dynamics, and be able to apply standard fish stock
assessment techniques, develop new modelling approaches, and have a high level of competence
with modern statistical methods.

Candidates should have a good understanding of commercial fisheries issues with at
least two years of post-graduate experience in fisheries data management and analysis.
Candidates should have a good publication record and be able to report findings in both
scientific papers and at conferences, but also through reports and presentations to clients and
stakeholders.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.
• Starting Salary, basic starting salary £39,944 – £46,057 per annum (depending on
  qualifications and experience) rising to £49,341.
• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity, payable on successful completion of the contract
• 30 days Annual Leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave).
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and recognised dependents at the beginning and end of contract, and
  additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live
  in.

How to Apply

For further information regarding the position please contact Dr Frane Skeljo, Senior Stock
Assessment Scientist, by emailing [email protected] or by calling
(+500) 27260.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and completing the
form. Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to [email protected] before the closing date.

Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

Closing Date for Applications: 10 March 2024

Shortlisting commencing from: 18 March 2024

Interviews week commencing from: 25 March 2024

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job
opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those
typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those
usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and
education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as
fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our
recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles
south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way
of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of
traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing
wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the
shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere
else in the world.