The Zoological Society of London is looking for two voluntary Research Interns to join the Institute of Zoology’s Indicators and Assessments Unit. The unit is involved in a number of collaborative projects developing indicators of the status and trends of biodiversity, and the successful candidates will be primarily involved in the development of the IUCN Sampled Red List Index. The IUCN Sampled Red List Index enables conservationists and policy-makers to determine whether targets to reduce biodiversity loss, such as those set by the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Millennium Development Goals, are being met. The index is based on Red List assessments from a wide range of species groups, including large numbers of invertebrates, in order to give a picture broadly representative of biodiversity as a whole.
This six-month position will involve collaborating with a network of international scientists and species experts to compile data, and review and validate Red List assessments of invertebrate species, specifically dung beetles. Preparation of conservation assessment documentation to submit to the IUCN, including the creation of distribution maps in GIS, will be carried out. There is potential for interns to contribute to additional ongoing projects within the Indicators and Assessments Unit.
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree or above in biology, zoology, aquatic biology, or related subject such as geography or environmental science. They should be IT proficient, and have strong research and leadership skills. Knowledge of GIS would also be an advantage, though training is provided. Finally, the intern should be hard-working and self-motivated with a strong interest in helping to develop the Sampled Red List Index.
Please note that this is a voluntary, six-month position, with ideal office hours from 9am to 5pm, five days a week (although with flexibility). Lunch and travel expenses (within the Greater London area) will be reimbursed.
Please send a covering letter and CV to Monika Böhm (monika.bohm@ioz.ac.uk) by MONDAY 20th of FEBRUARY 2012.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th of MARCH 2012 with a start date of 19th of MARCH 2012.
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