Founded in 1884 and based at Citadel Hill, Plymouth, the MBA is now looking for candidates for top jobs in marine biology, with the creation of two new senior job roles and additional research posts.

A new director of science role will provide strategic oversight to the expanding and diverse research programme.

The MBA has also announced a new director of association post, which will lead on commercial and charitable business efforts, including the promotion and development of the learned society, membership and training activities.

In addition, there will be opportunities for new research fellows roles in marine microbiome, coastal ecology and ocean biology.

The MBA has recently invested in a £5m laboratory refurbishment to create a Marine Microbiome Centre of Excellence.

This new world-class research Centre will facilitate “discovery and inspiration”, the organisation said.

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