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Research Assistant: Study of Horseshoe Bats

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Liverpool John Moores University


20/05/2026


Other - See Job


95 hours in total.


Smart Casual

Pay


£12.83


£1.55

Description

Role
*Ringfenced to current or graduates (within the last 2 years) LJMU students of BSc Animal Behaviour, BSc Zoology, BSc Wildlife Conservation, BSc Biology or relevant MSc programme ONLY.*

 
Increased rewarming from hibernation due to external triggers, such as light and noise pollution, can have a detrimental effect on hibernating animals. This collaborative project between the University of Chester and LJMU aims to determine the specific triggers that cause lesser horseshoe bats to interrupt hibernation. 
 
To this extent, we are seeking a research assistant to help analyse data on the behaviour and activity of horseshoe bats during winter.  

Duties and responsibilities

The role requires data analysis of video material (pre-collected camera trap footage) from 4 roosts of lesser horseshoe bats it North Wales. The results are expected to inform mitigation strategies for sensitive roost sites. 

Skills and experience
Applicants should be current or recent graduates of 

  • BSc Animal Behaviour
  • BSc Zoology
  • BSc Wildlife Conservation
  • BSc Biology 
  • Relevant MSc programmes. Interest in hibernation and conservation work is of advantage. 
  • Ability to work responsibly and independently is required.

Location
Home Based

Additional information
*Ringfenced to current or graduates (within the last 2 years) LJMU students of BSc Animal Behaviour, BSc Zoology, BSc Wildlife Conservation, BSc Biology or relevant MSc programme ONLY.*

 
 
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 7th May 2026. 
 
Proposed interview date: 13th May 2026. 

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