Hiring Organization:
Frontier (The Society for Environmental Exploration)
Date Posted:
2008-04-17
Position Description:
Primary Function
To assist with all aspects of the research programme involving daily supervision of research team, data analysis and report writing.
General Outline of the Role
•Assisting the Principal Investigator in the development and implementation of the research programme;
•Daily organisation and supervision of the survey programme;
•Supervision and training of volunteers / assistants;
•Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
•Assist with project logistics and administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•assist the Principal Investigator in implementing the standard programme of research to cover each survey component, e.g. primates; vegetation; ungulates; small mammals; bats, reptiles and amphibians, and selected invertebrate groups, including millipedes, molluscs and butterflies;
•assist the Principal Investigator in the accredited and non-accredited training of the volunteer Research Assistants and other project participants where necessary and supervise their implementation in the field survey;
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing the collection and processing of accurate field data, including specimen collection, for all survey components;
•ensure that the specimens collected on each phase are adequately preserved;
•produce sections of the technical reports and scientific papers to the schedule agreed with the Principal Investigator, and the Programme Manager (London HQ);
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing and supervising the maintenance of the project's scientific resources;
•provide the Principal Investigator with regular (minimum quarterly) progress updates and ensure that these updates are passed on to the London HQ;
•assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country participants.
Qualifications/Experience:
•Postgraduate in an environmental / biological science discipline
•First Aid qualification
•Minimum 6 months field research experience, preferably in tropical environment
•Experience of data analysis and report-writing
•Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills
•Administrative and time management skills
•Ability to manage and train research assistants
•Demonstrable commitment to conservation
•Resilient and mature, with the ability to work as a team in basic living conditions
•Flexible & conscientious Ability to motivate others
•Physical fitness
Salary/funding:
Contributions may be provided towards a return international flight, medical insurance, salary and an end of contract bonus depending on your qualifications and experience.
Training:BTEC assessor training and pre-departure training provided.
Annual Leave:20 working days.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and accommodation is covered
Term of Appointment:
12 months
Application Deadline:
2 May 2008
Contact Information:
Keely Severn
50 - 52 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3QP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
020 7613 2520
Fax Number:
020 7613 2992
Website:
http://www.frontier.ac.uk
E-mail Address:
operations@frontier.ac.uk
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