Fisheries Scientist (Toothfish)
Starting Salary: This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £36,274 – £41,668 per annum within Grade D1 or from £43,141 – £49,590 per annum within Grade C.
Salary package also includes:
- Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity
- Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
- 41 days paid leave (includes Public and Government Holidays)
- Relocation allowance to help with moving costs.
- 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.
Closing date: 13/11/2026 at 16:30
The post is for a fixed term of up to four years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.
The Opportunity: To undertake and co-ordinate age, growth, and biological research of Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and provide timely scientific advice to the Government for long-term sustainable management of the fishery for this species.
The Role: The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of age, growth and biological research on Patagonian Toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), with the goal of providing timely, effective and well informed management advice and recommendations to the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) in order to facilitate the effective management of this commercially exploited species on a long-term sustainable basis. The post holder will also be responsible for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification targets.
The Person: Will be qualified to Ph.D. level in an appropriate fishery, marine, biological or zoological discipline. Have a good publication record in peer-reviewed scientific literature (>10 papers). Evidence of continuing personal scientific development.
For further information about the role please contact Head of Science, Andreas Winter on email: awinter@naturalresources.gov.fk
How to Apply
If you are already based in the Falkland Islands, you may choose to submit your application in person at Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ.
All overseas candidates should complete our online application form, providing as much detail as possible about your relevant employment history, education , skills and experience to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.
Further information on this vacancy:
Falkland Islands Government (FIG)
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government. The Falklands Islands Government is the largest employer in the Falkland Islands providing an extensive range 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. For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk
The Falkland Islands
Located in the South Atlantic, around 400 miles east of South America and 8,000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are home to 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.