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# Researcher, Wetland BioScience

- Job
- South West
- In Person
- Deadline: Sun 1 Nov 2026
- £25,985+
- Location based
- Employer
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Help WWT survey wetland wildlife as an early-career researcher based at Slimbridge.

WWT's Wetland BioScience team is looking for an early-career researcher to support ecological surveys across wetlands. The work covers species including pollinating insects, aquatic invertebrates, bats and birds, alongside data management and reporting. The role is based at Slimbridge, with fieldwork across the South West and elsewhere in the UK, so you will need to travel and hold a driving licence. It is full time at 37.5 hours a week, fixed term until 30 March 2028, and pays £25,985 a year. Read the full role description and apply through WWT's vacancy page. The employer lists 1 November 2026 as the closing date but gives no time. Eco hides this listing at 00:00 UK time at the start of that date; check the employer's page for its actual deadline.

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## [Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust](https://meeteco.org/organisation/wildfowl-and-wetlands-trust)

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust protects wetlands and the wildlife that depends on them. Its reserves, research and conservation work bring people closer to these vital places.

- Application deadline Sun 1 Nov 2026

- Coverage South West

- Location WWT Slimbridge

- Participation In Person

- Time Full time

- Recruiter Employer

- Contract Fixed term

- Sectors Rivers, Water & Hydrology, Conservation & Wildlife

- Job functions Academic/Research

- Country UK

- Workplace Location based

- Level Entry Level and Graduate

- Annual salary £25,985+

- Why this matters Field surveys give WWT better evidence for restoring and protecting wetlands.

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