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| Title | Research Assistant - Asian Elephant Conservation |
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Research Assistant
Asian Elephant ConservationAn exciting conservation project that uses multidisciplinary approaches to manage conflicts between elephants and people in Assam (India) is seeking a Research Assistant to assist with project management and scientific research. The Assam Haathi Project for mitigating human-elephant conflicts is run by the North of England Zoological Society (Chester Zoo) and EcoSystems-India, and is funded by the Darwin Initiative.The role of the Research Assistant consists of three task areas: 1) Research: carry out literature reviews, data collection (including some field work), data analysis, and assist with the production of scientific publications 2) Promotion: draft press releases and articles and maintain the project website 3) Project Management: assist with general project management tasks, including finance and reporting and the coordination of sub-initiatives Candidates should have completed a Masters degree in Conservation or a closely related subject and be able to demonstrate experience of working or carrying out research in a conservation field. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, be highly organized and have proven skills in researching and summarizing information and writing scientific papers. Preferred additional skills and experience include: GIS, website maintenance, familiarity with the topics of elephants and/or human-wildlife conflict, and experience with field work and/or social surveys. The candidate should be willing to travel within the UK, to India, and possibly elsewhere in Asia. This is a 9-month full-time position based at Chester Zoo, to start in early December 2008. Salary is £16,216 per annum pro rata. To apply please contact Chester Zoo’s recruitment line on 01244 389477 or email recruitment@chesterzoo.org for an application form. Your application will need to include this form, a covering letter, your curriculum vitae, and a short sample of your own written work (e.g. an article, essay, or excerpt from a dissertation).The deadline for applications is 24 October 2008. |