Biodiversity Intern at NRF National Research Foundation

About the position

Postion Summary:
The SAEON Fynbos Node seeks an Intern on a 12 Months programme to assist with mobilising historical ecological data stored in the Fynbos Node archive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Digitise and mobilise field note data in the SAEON Fynbos Node data archivePrepare analysis ready ecological dataCurate datasets for uploading to the SAEON Observation database portalLearn about the data collection processContribute to website development through blog post or news articlesSupport fieldwork and in field data collectionArrange photos with the appropriate data setsWork with data stakeholders

Minimum Qualification:

• Honours Degree / Post Graduate Qualification / Professional Qualification / NQF 8

Minimum Experience:

• 0-1 years

• Honours degree in Environmental Sciences or similarValid Code B-driver's license will be advantageous

Experience:

• Previous experience and familiarity with data capturing and data managementField work or research instrumentationEcological understanding of Fynbos systems

Knowledge:

• Good scientific skills Ability to analyse data Ecological understanding

Additional Notes:
Willingness to travel to remote locations (nationally and internationally)The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.

Desired Skills:

• Skilled in applied field of position
• Knowledge to be relevant
• Responsible in performing duties

About The Employer:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) since 2002. SAEON is mandated to observe and research ecosystems on land, in coastal regions and the oceans to understand how those systems function and might change over time and space when influenced by socio-economic driving forces including climate change. We deliver our data online and offer tools, services and advice for informed environmental policymaking.