Job Vacancy - Conservation Scientist (social or interdisciplinary)

[Paul Barnes]

Hi everyone,

 

We are recruiting a new Conservation Scientist with a social sciences or interdisciplinary social/natural sciences background to join the EDGE of Existence team at ZSL.

 

It’s a rewarding job that aims to bridge the social and natural sciences gap and incorporate social science perspectives into every aspect of the EDGE of Existence Programme. The successful candidate will get an enormous breadth of experience working with 30-40 EDGE Fellows from all over the world simultaneously. It is also an excellent opportunity to develop teaching experience. 

 

Links and more about the job are below. Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested.

 

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LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3951511229/?refId=M3XrfeZ7SSGEIoNDzzaR7g%3D%3D&trackingId=M3XrfeZ7SSGEIoNDzzaR7g%3D%3D

 

ZSL Website

https://careers.zsl.org/vacancies/240/edge-of-existence-conservation-scientist-social-or-interdisciplinary.html

 

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Overview of the role:

The EDGE of Existence Conservation Scientist will have an interdisciplinary or social sciences background and an excellent understanding of past and current conservation models worldwide. The role aims to bridge the social and natural sciences gap and incorporate social science perspectives into every aspect of the EDGE of Existence Programme. This position is critical for guiding community engagement and integrating social (and decolonial) research methodologies and perspectives into the heart of conservation activities that target the most unique, extraordinary, and overlooked species and regions on Earth.

The post holder will work closely with the programme’s Regional Project Managers in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, as well as a range of technical experts at ZSL. A vital aspect of the role will be supporting, strengthening, and diversifying conservation leadership globally. The post holder will simultaneously work with approximately 30-40 EDGE Fellows, supporting them in implementing conservation projects for EDGE species in their home countries.

 

 

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Dr Paul Barnes

EDGE of Existence Programme Manager

Conservation & Policy, ZSL

 

 

Zoological Society of London

Regents Park

London NW1 4RY

 

EDGE of Existence | ZSL

 

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