Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Spatial planning of dry biomes
Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Spatial planning of dry biomes
Full Title: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Improving spatial planning of African dry biomes
The main goal of this project is to generate input data to improve spatial planning of African dry biomes with regards to biodiversity, ecosystem services and restoration. African dry biomes provide key ecosystem services to African populations such as food and water provision but are currently under human pressures of habitat transformation and climate change. Planning to conserve biodiversity while meeting human needs is thus urgent.
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The student will join the Spatial Analysis team where African dry biomes are studied at different scales. They will primarily use spatial analysis (e.g. species distribution modelling, google earth engine) to participate in three projects: (1) Diversity and distribution of African grasslands, (2) What should be grown where? And (3) Forest ecology, fires and regeneration of the dry forests of Madagascar.
The applicant should be studying a discipline like biosciences, bioinformatics, ecology, or geography. They must have a demonstrated interest in biodiversity, its sustainable use and conservation; experience in data handling and in data analysis (desirable if the student has experience with a programming language e.g. R); and experience of report writing.
Please state your education dates in your application.
This role is based at Kew 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 £24,535 per annum (pro rata) [Intern Grade]
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.