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VOLUNTEER/ VOLUNTEER INTERN ROLE DESCRIPTION Volunteer Role: Department: Location: ZSL Contact/ Supervisor: Purpose of Role/ Project: Main tasks volunteer will be asked to undertake: Voluntary research intern Sampled Red List Index project Institute of Zoology Nuffield building Monni Böhm Aid the publication of remaining SRLI dung beetles and cephalopods on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, including the compilation of species range maps Resources/ Uniform Provided: Edit and check Red List assessments contributed by experts o Data entry into SIS database o Compilation of range maps in GIS o Communicating with experts o Checking proper application of the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria assisting other project staff with communication about the project when applicable; an undergraduate degree or above in biology, zoology, ecology, conservation biology or a related subject IT-proficient exceptional attention to detail strong research, analytical and communication skills ability to work independently knowledge of GIS desirable, but not necessary some understanding of the IUCN Red List is desirable, but not necessary Dealing with large amounts of data Creating GIS maps of species distributions for publication on the IUCN Red List Analysis/representation of spatial data in GIS/R Scientific writing Networking with a large number of experts working on cephalopods and dung beetles GIS training Training in application of IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria Website updating Potentially training in R and Python through joint training sessions within the Indicators and Assessments Unit Access to PC and desk space Access to ZSL library/British library/UCL library as required Work Place Conditions: Shared office with other interns and Masters students Anticipated skills and experience that the volunteer will bring: Skills & Experience Volunteer will gain: Training Provided: Additional Information: