Research Assistant x 2

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Two Research Assistant positions

• Location: Cambridge, UK
• Full time: 35 hours per week, but might consider part time over a longer period for position 2
• Duration: Six month fixed term, with a possibility to extend if funding becomes available

BirdLife International is the world's largest nature conservation partnership.  Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

We are looking for two Research Assistants to join our Science Division in the Global Secretariat, to support our work on two projects.

Position 1: Publication of a report on the impacts of climate change on the world's birds, and the adaptation solutions being implemented.  This will be launched at the UNFCCC meeting at the end of 2015.  

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent scientific writing skills and ability to collate and synthesise information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with documented and projected impacts of climate change on biodiversity and adaptation interventions
• A Masters degree in a biological or environmental subject, or equivalent conservation/ research experience.

Position 2: Implementation of a project to develop practical impact assessment methods and guidance for small and medium-sized conservation projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent scientific writing skills and ability to collate and synthesise information clearly and concisely
• Familiarity with quantitaive and/or qualitative research methods for impact evaluation
• Experience in any of: biodiversity assessment, policy impact, capacity development, livelihoods & human well-being, changing awareness & behaviours
• A Masters degree in a biological or environmental subject, or equivalent conservation/ research experience

Detailed Job Descriptions can be found at www.birdlife.org/jobs

Closing date: 4 August 2015

Salary: £17,000-£23,000 pro rata, dependent on experience and qualifications for the role.  Competitive pension benefits.

 

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant's suitability for the position, a detailed CV, and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity.  Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen, to: recruitment@birdlife.org.

Interviews: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.