Job title : Biodiversity Data Technicians (Fixed-Term Contract)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 09, 2024
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Requirements
- An MSc in Biological Sciences, Conservation Biology or similar.
- At least six months of experience cleaning and formatting large biodiversity datasets.
- Excellent data management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work productively full-time for three months curating, cleaning, formatting and uploading biodiversity occurrence data.
Desirable
- Understanding of taxonomic backbones, the Darwin Core standard and database management.
- Experience working with the Global Biodiversity Information Facility platform.
- Advanced data manipulation skills using functions in MS Excel, R or OpenRefine.
Responsibilities
- Curating, cleaning and formatting of biodiversity occurrence data.
- Uploading biodiversity occurrence data to the SANParks BIMS.
Please Note
- The above position is a three-month position based in Cape Town at the Cape Research Centre in Tokai.
- The successful candidate will have to provide their own accommodation as there is no official accommodation.
- Only interested persons who meet the above stated requirement should apply.
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