Consultancy opportunity with WWF-UK
Collation and cleaning of global camera-trapping data
Interested in getting hands-on experience managing massive troves of camera-trapping data? Want to engage with leaders in camera-trapping from around the world and identify globally-significant datasets? WWF-UK is offering a six-month consultancy for qualified individuals to collate and clean camera-trapping data from across our global network.
Specific responsibilities under this consultancy include:
- Identification of available camera-trapping datasets within WWF;
- Canvassing of WWF camera-trappers for global analytical priorities and summarization of their input;
- Securing network buy-in and co-definition and development of data sharing agreements;
- Set-up of server infrastructure for data management and storage;
- Collation and cleaning of camera-trapping data;
- Identification of suitable datasets for addition to the Living Planet Index;
- Drafting of MoUs and agreements with external partnerships.
Whilst the start date can be negotiated, we are looking for someone that can start relatively soon and devote themselves full-time to the work. Candidates must also be able to commit to weekly in-person meetings with the project manager in or near Woking. In addition, candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Proven communication abilities, written and verbal;
- Experience managing camera-trap databases;
- Applied in-situ experience and academic knowledge of camera-traps;
- Bachelor’s degree or above in wildlife research or conservation.
In addition to gaining invaluable experience managing camera-trap databases and interacting with camera trappers from around the world, the successful consultant may also be use some of the data to pursue a post-graduate degree.
Interested individuals should submit a writing sample, their CV, contact information for 3 professional references, and a daily rate to Paul Glover-Kapfer via [email protected]