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Title | Ecosystem Resilience and Biodiversity (One year Internship) |
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The South African National Biodiversity Institute is offering a one year (12 months) internship to help inform the work of the Ecosystem Based Adaptation programme, and which will also contribute to the “Benefits of Biodiversity to Society” component of the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) for South Africa (see http://www.sanbi.org/nba for more information about the NBA). We would aim to complete a systematic review or, if the data permit, a meta-analysis, on the relationship between biodiversity and ecological resilience, based on global and regional studies. The intern would also be required to produce a gap analysis of Who is eligible to apply?We invite applications from M.Sc. graduates and preference will be given to historically disadvantaged individuals. Potential interns should have a background and skills that will allow them to contribute in the following research areas:
Applicants should have strong statistical and writing skills. Enthusiastic students with an MSc degree are urged to apply. No prior working experience is required but a strong academic record at university and a keen interest in the conservation of biodiversity ValueThe stipend offered is fixed at R8 250 per month (Masters completed). No other benefits apply as this is an internship position. DurationJanuary 2017 – December 2017 ApplicationPlease find attached an application cover sheet to accompany each application. Applications should include a cover letter, explaining your interest in and suitability for the post, full CV, letter of reference, certified copies of ID and academic record. Please submit your application to students@sanbi.org.za Subject: SANBI Ecosystem Resilience Internship Enquiries: Colleen Seymour (c.seymour@sanbi.org.za) SANBI reserves the right not to fill this internship. If no response has been Please note that any emails sent to SANBI must be under 10MB in size. |