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Title | Research Internship - Indicators and Assessments Unit |
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The Indicators and Assessments Unit at the Zoological Society of London is offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience with one of the UK’s leading conservation research organisations. The unit is involved in a number of globally focused conservation projects, specifically the Sampled Red List Index, Living Planet Index and National Red List project. The IUCN Sampled Red List Index (SRLI) and the Living Planet Index (LPI) enable conservationists and policy-makers to Though each successful candidate will focus on a specific role within the unit, these six-month internship positions will provide ample opportunity to gain experience across the different projects run by the Indicators and Assessments Unit. Tasks include: collaborating with a network of international scientists and species experts to compile data, and review and validate IUCN 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; collecting and entering population time series data into the LPI database and using mapping and statistical techniques to analyse patterns in population trends; managing the National Red List database, which will include general maintenance and updating of the website, uploading existing data from Candidates will ideally have an undergraduate degree or above in biology, zoology, ecology, conservation biology or a related subject. They should be IT proficient and should have exceptional attention to detail, along with strong research, analytical and communication skills and an ability to work independently. Database experience is highly desirable, particularly a working knowledge of SQL. Knowledge of GIS would also be an advantage, though training is provided. Interviews will be held on THURSDAY 2nd MAY 2013, with a start date of 13th of MAY 2013. |