Oferta compartida por Cristina Species Survival Officer / Conservation Officer Alpenzoo **Superior:** Zoo Director Alpen Zoo Innsbruck-Tirol **Liaison:** Informal liaison with the Office of the Chair of the IUCN-SSC to assist with training, network building and work plan preparation ** Job Description:** The role involves key responsibilities in implementing the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Assess-Plan-Act model for small mammals, particularly for conservation efforts like those aimed at the Bavarian Pine Vole. This includes assessing the risk of extinction, planning effective conservation measures, and coordinating with stakeholders for species protection efforts. **Tasks:** - Collaborate on the IUCN assessment process and conservation planning for priority species. - Conduct species-specific research and background studies. - Serve as a reviewer for assessments before publicat...
Natural Resource Scientist As part of their long-term strategy for sustainability Thorverk is excited to announce that they will be hiring a natural resource scientist to work in the long-standing wild seaweed harvesting industry in the west of Iceland. Thorverk in Reykholar is advertising the position of a specialist to work in the marine harvest and use of Ascophyllum and Laminaria in Breiðafjörður. Required skills: · Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility. · Experience from scientific work and research. · Basic knowledge in biology and sustainable resource utilization. · Knowledge and experience of nature conservation and pollution prevention. · Independent working methods and initiative. · Proficiency in using computers and the most common programs for data processing and presentations. Projects that the resource scientist attends to can be for example: · Control and research of the factory's raw material and possible by-catch. · Participation in the organization...
Oferta compartida por Cristina Technical Specialist, Marine Plastics, Conservation Science & Design Description Salary: Circa £32,000 depending on skills and experience Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Permanent Location: Fauna & Flora International Cambridge. Current policy offers partial remote working within the UK Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries. We are offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery and future development of ou...
Oferta compartida por Cristina Conservation Scientist Closing Date: Friday 18 February 2022 Department: Conservation Knowledge (Science) Reports to: Conservation Science Manager Contract: Full-time (40 hours per week) Location: Oxford, UK (Flexible) The Role To lead on the development of a practical evaluation tool, based on the IUCN Green Status of Species (GSS) framework, to measure species recovery and conservation impacts at the sub-global species range scale. The role will also involve the assessment of a range of species according to the GSS at the global scale across a range of partner conservation organisations to contribute to the IUCN GSS roll out and input into the emerging IUCN processes around these assessments. The role will report to Durrell’s Conservation Science Manager, working closely with Durrell’s Director of Conservation Knowledge and also the Co-chair of the IUCN GSS Working Group based at University of Oxford from whom they will receive technical supervision...
Oferta compartida por Nuria The Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL is part of the ETH Domain. Approximately 600 people work on the sustainable use and protection of the environment and on the handling of natural hazards. The Research Unit Biodiversity and Conservation Biology studies the diversity of life, from genetic diversity to species and habitat diversity, as well as their interactions. To strengthen our group Ecological Genetics, we are looking per April 2022 or by arrangement for a (f/m/d) scientific collaborator in conservation genomics (80-100%) You are responsible for the acquisition, implementation and publication of practice-oriented research projects in the field of conservation genetics, in particular with the application of genomic methods. You are the contact person for the federal government and cantons as well as other stakeholders in aspects related to applied conservation genetics, and communicate research results in various implem...
Oferta compartida por Nuria The University of British Columbia seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in conservation and restoration, part of major cluster hire initiative ( https://biodiversity.ubc.ca/cluster-hire ). We seek a Conservation and Restoration Scientist to be jointly appointed in the Departments of Botany, and Forest & Conservation Sciences, with opportunities for strong interaction with UBC's Beaty Biodiversity Museum and Biodiversity Research Centre. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. degree by June, 2021, show evidence of potential to develop a strong research program, and contribute to teaching and mentoring at graduate and undergraduate levels. In evaluating candidates, we may also consider evidence of leadership within the candidate's community, contributions to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, and the social or policy impacts of the candidate's work. The Conservation and Restoration Scientist will conduct research broadly i...
