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: 1.Identification of available camera-trapping datasets within WWF; 2.Canvassing of WWF camera-trappers for global analytical priorities and summarization of their input; 3.Securing network buy-in and co-definition and development of data sharing agreements; 4.Set-up of server infrastructure for data management and storage; 5.Collation and cleaning of camera-trapping data; 6.Identification of suitable datasets for addition to the Living Planet Index; 7.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 calls with the project manager. 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 pgloverkap...@wwf.org.uk.
