The Charitable Trust: The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is an independent charity that conducts scientific research into Britain's game and other wildlife. We advise farmers and land-owners on improving wildlife habitat and we lobby for agricultural and conservation policies based on science. Additionally the GWCT run courses, conferences and seminars.
Location: Upper Teesdale, County Durham. The appointment is for an initial one year term, commencing 01 April 2009.
Brief Job Description: Funding has been secured for a three year research project to quantify the status of grey partridge in the northern Pennines. The research assistant will assist with the initiation of a radio telemetry study whereby individuals will be caught and fitted with radio collars and subsequent monitoring will be undertaken to establish movements, survival rates and causes of mortality. The successful post holder will also be responsible for the fieldwork associated with a cross fostering trial and all data handling and the preparation of interim reports.
Qualifications/Experience: Applicants should be qualified to a degree level or equivalent in ecology or a conservation based subject. Previous experience in upland ecology and bird surveying will be beneficial.
Enthusiasm and attention to detail are necessary for this post, together with a willingness for early starts during the field season. Good fitness level important. Clean driving licence essential.
A detailed Job Description for this post is Available on request
Salary: £13,000 - £17,000 pa, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
The GWCT offer a health package and pension scheme.
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
Turkmenistan
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Date available:
now
Experience Skills:
Qualified
Company:
WWF-UK
Company Description:
WWF's panda logo is recognised worldwide as a symbol of conservation and sustainable development, but how much do you know about us? Here's your chance to find out more:
WWF-UK is the UK arm of the WWF Network, the worlds leading environmental organisation founded in 1961 and now active in over 100 countries. Using our unique combination of practical experience, knowledge and credibility, our 300-strong staff work with governments, businesses and communities both here in the UK and around the world so that people and nature thrive within their fair share of the planets natural resources. In 2007/8 we spent £42m on our work; most of our income comes from our dedicated members and supporters.
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08/12/2009