SANParks Careers – Knowledge Collation Scientist

Job Description:

A vacancy exists for a pollinator and invertebrate knowledge collation scientist in the Scientific Services division of South African National Parks (SANParks). The successful candidate will locate, review and synthesise existing literature (peer-reviewed and grey) and ongoing research (by SANParks and external researchers) across all parks to produce ‘State of Knowledge’ reports for (i) pollinators, and (ii) invertebrates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, consult and finalise reports.
• Identify, review and analyse (if needed) data from registered external researchers and open access repositories.
• Identify, review and analyse (if needed) SANParks’ datasets.
• Identify, collate and review knowledge relevant to pollinators and invertebrates in SANParks.
• Planning report content through end-user consultation.
• Prepare and present summaries for decision-makers.

Job Requirements:

• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to national parks across the country.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Proven record of accomplishment of scientific writing, including first author peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, scientific assessments and reports.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Qualification & Experience:

• Three years of post-graduate working experience in an ecological field and/or bioinformatics-related field.
• Proven experience of successfully leading the writing of scientific reviews and reports.
• At least an MSc in Natural Science
• Wide-ranging knowledge and experience working with pollinators and other invertebrates.

Job Details:

Company: South African National Parks – SANParks

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: N/A

Job Location: Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA

Application Deadline: N/A

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