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GIS analyst - Designing a global monitoring framework for protected area monitoring.

Intern Position: GIS analyst - Designing a global monitoring framework for protected area monitoring.

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is looking for an intern, based at ZSL's offices in Regents Park, to provide support on the Monitoring Protected Area Project. This project is a collaborative project between the Institute of Zoology and Conservation Programmes aiming at providing information regarding the state and the level of threats faced by the global protected area network.

Main tasks would include (but not exhaustive):
• GIS manipulation of remote sensing data
• Carrying out literature searches to compile data
• Data analyses and image classification
• Help with the production of relevant deliverables (reports, presentations, etc..)

This is a desk-based only position. There will be opportunities to help with the production of publications.

The ideal candidate should:
• have an undergraduate degree or above in geography, environmental science or biology
• have good knowledge of GIS (ArcGIS)
• have excellent English both written and spoken
• be IT proficient
• have strong research skills
• have knowledge of quantitative research methods
• preferably, have experience with programming in ArcGIS, R or any other relevant software
Finally, the intern must be hard-working and self-motivated with a strong interest in helping to develop the project.

ZSL is offering:
• A professional working environment
• Supervision by Institute of Zoology staff
• Experience working within an active conservation organisation
• Facilities including computer, internet, library and relevant software
• Up to a 12 month contract with daily expense (travel Zones 1-6 and lunch costs - max £5 per day)

Period of volunteer contract:
• 6th February 2012 – up to 31st December 2012
• Four days per week

Please send your CV and letter of application by post or email to:
Nathalie Pettorelli, Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London, Regents Park NW1 4RY or Nathalie.Pettorelli@ioz.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2012 (Interviews: 2nd February 2012)