Population Biology Science Voluntary Work Placement

3 weeks ago

Chester, United Kingdom BIAZA Full time

Chester Zoo
- Chester**Contact**:
**Sector**:

- Conservation**Type**:

- Volunteer**Contract type**:

- Full-time**Salary**:

- Voluntary**Population Biology Science Voluntary Work Placement - Full-time voluntary industrial placement (up to 12 months) commencing September 2024**

Are you excited by the prospect of gaining invaluable work experience with one of Europe’s leading Zoological collections?

Chester Zoo aims to be a centre of excellence for animal and plant care based on sound scientific principles. The Population Biology Science Voluntary Work Placement will provide valuable training and experience that will be essential for all aspiring conservationists.

**What you’ll be doing**

Working in a team environment with the Lead Conservation Scientist and Conservation Scientist specialising in Population Biology, the Population Biology Science Voluntary Work Placement will:

- Conduct a specific Population Biology research project. This could include diverse areas such as population monitoring, viability and sustainability; best practice for species husbandry; and population reintroductions or reinforcement. These will be related to either zoo populations or as part of our field conservation programmes.
- Potential opportunities to attend conferences to present your project.
- Analyse data, report findings and write summary articles and documents for a range of stakeholders, potentially including the opportunity to be part of peer-reviewed publications.

**The Work Placement**
- Voluntary Work Placement for a period of up to 12 months commencing in September 2024
- Full Training with the Conservation & Science Teams
- Full uniform provided, along with lunch vouchers for the days you attend
- Monthly stipends of up to £120 per month may be payable based on appropriate expenses
- Full Time Hours - 40 hours per week

**Our Requirements**
- A passion for biodiversity conservation and the role of zoos in conservation.
- Being highly organised and proactive in your approach to work.
- An interest in using and analysing data to answer scientific questions.
- The ability to search for, and synthesise, scientific literature.
- Willingness to write and deliver oral presentations in a clear, concise and engaging manner.
- A desire to learn how science can be used to help support and inform conservation in a zoo setting.
- Experience of using Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and statistical software such as R.

**This opportunity is only available to those studying at a UK university on a degree programme with an industrial year.**

Industrial placements are full-time voluntary positions for maximum of a year, commencing September 2024. Although **no direct animal contact takes place in this role**, you will attend monthly workshops to gain wider knowledge of modern zoo management.

Interviews are anticipated to take place in January 2024

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