Tidal Thames Conservation Project Internship

The Zoological Society of London is seeking an intern to provide support to the Marine and Freshwater Conservation Programme. Successful candidates will join an international team and be given the opportunity to gain work experience within a globally respected conservation organisation.

Candidates are expected to spend 1.5 days a week in the field throughout the internship primarily consisting of fish and invertebrate sampling within the Thames Estuary. Another key area of work will be acoustic video analysis of the migration of the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. Training in fish and invertebrate identification and acoustic video analysis will be provided. Additional responsibilities include data input and analysis, representing ZSL at meetings and events and providing general support to the global marine and freshwater programme.

The successful candidate must have an undergraduate and preferably a Masters level degree in Marine Biology or a related subject. Candidates must be self motivated and be able to work in sometimes testing field conditions. The successful candidate will have exceptional research and written communication skills as they will be tasked with drafting reports, posters and updating the website. It is essential that candidates have either a fullUKmanual driving licence, or equivalent, and be confident of driving throughLondon. Existing knowledge of the Thames Estuary and its fauna would be advantageous.

The internship is full time (5 days per week) and runs from 5^th December 2011 until the 27^th April 2012. The successful applicant will be based within ZSL’s Conservation Programmes department in Regent’s Park. All applicants must be able to show that they have permission to work in theUK.

Please note that this is a voluntary position. However, ZSL will reimburse travel costs from within the Greater London area (zones 1-6) and lunches (max £5 a day). Please note there should be no expectation that any paid position will arise out of this internship.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to further their knowledge of conservation and to relevant gain essential conservation experience.

To apply, please send a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role, your CV and details of two referees to Marine & Freshwater Conservation Programmes, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY or by email to marineandfreshwater@zsl.org

Closing date for applications: Friday 11^th November 2011.

Interviews: Week commencing 21^th November 2011.