SeedPOD Data Resources Officer
SeedPOD Data Resources Officer
The Seed Portal for Online Data (SeedPOD) is an exciting new project led by the Millennium Seed Bank (MSB) Partnership team, based at the MSB, Wakehurst. SeedPOD will be the first open access database of global wild-origin seed collections, including a point of request for access to seed material from all collaborating seed banks. The SeedPOD data resources officer will be a key member of the SeedPOD team, with duties including data management, user acceptance testing, user support and training.
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The successful applicant will have advanced data management and manipulation skills and experience in analysing large, complex biological datasets. They will have a minimum of intermediate to advanced skills in Excel and a good level of skill in using some of the following applications: MS Access, SQL, BRAHMS and R.
The post holder should have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate technical information, both written and verbal. The successful applicant will be equally comfortable working as part of a team and working independently with minimal supervision.
A basic framework of botanical knowledge is required including an understanding of plant taxonomic structures.
This role is based at Wakehurst with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary for this position is £32,900 per annum (pro rata) [Band C]
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.