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| Research Officer/Marine Research Officer | ||
| Organisation: | Frontier |  |
| Location: | Various | |
| Position Type: | Paid/Fixed Term Contract | |
| Part/Full Time: | Full Time | |
| Closing Date: | 20 Nov 09 | |
| Website: | www.frontier.ac.uk | |
| Contact: | Sam Fox | |
| Contact Telephone: | 0207 613 2422 | |
| Contact Email: | staff@frontier.ac.uk | |
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| Self funded assistant roles also available, for these and for particular job specifications, please use the following link and find out more details for each job: http://www.frontier.ac.uk/gap_year/Overseas_Opportunities/ General Research role (varies depending exact position applied for): 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. 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. Terms & Conditions Contract duration: 12 months, possibility of extension. Accommodation: Basic accommodation provided at field project and country HQ. Travel: A return international airfare is provided (capped) plus internal travel as necessary to the fulfilment of duties. Insurance: Employer’s liability insurance provided. Subsistence: Food provided on project site. Subsistence allowance provided for time spent off project site. Salary: Up to £800 per annum paid in quarterly instalments and depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and availability. Training: BTEC assessor training and pre-departure training provided. Annual Leave: 20 working days. Job Specification: Qualifications/Education/Knowledge: Essential - Postgraduate in an environmental / biological science discipline. - First Aid qualification Desirable - Knowledge of natural resource management and rural development. - Relevant, peer-reviewed publications. Experience: Essential - Minimum 6 months field research experience, preferably in tropical environment - Experience of data analysis and report-writing. Desirable -Experience of GIS applications -Experience of budget and financial management - Experience of working with NGOs - Experience of donor liaison and writing of funding proposals - Volunteer work as a Research Assistant with Frontier. Skills: Essential - Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills - Administrative and time management skills - Ability to manage and train research assistants. Desirable - Familiarity with field operational logistics - Technically orientated - Knowledge of local language Personal attributes: Essential - 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 | ||
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