Biodiversity internship
Internship to work on a biodiversity management for Chilworth Conservation area still being advertised on the Excel placements website. The deadline for applications is 22nd May.
Career planning workshop
If you are unsure what to do after graduation, sign-up for the Biological Students’ Planning Career workshop here https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/home.html
A special invitation from John Poland
For those of you hoping to pursue a career in ecological consultancy, Hampshire Ecological Services Ltd (run by Biological Sciences alumnus John Poland) will be offering intern and work experience opportunities this summer. Hampshire Ecological Services hope to help address the consultancy ‘skills gap’ and give graduates a head start in a competitive job market. John says “We offer high-quality training and demonstrate how ecological surveys are completed to a professional standard“. Interns will be given the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of surveys including bat and amphibian surveys between June and September. As these can involve late evenings and early mornings, availability at these times is key. Although not essential (if based in Southampton or willing to travel there), a car is beneficial and would enable interns to get more out of this opportunity. Successful interns will also gain an insight into the day-to-day running of a consultancy. If you are interested, please send your CV (for the attention of John Poland)
Voluntary field assistants – SW Australia
Lyanne Bowers is looking for dedicated field assistants to help monitor a population of red-winged fairy-wrens in south-west Australia from 10 October 2016 to 16 January 2017 as part of an on-going study on cooperation and competition. The study is based at Smithbrook Nature Reserve in one of the 35 biodiversity hotspots of the world! Duties include searching for nests, monitoring colour-ringed birds, behavioural observations, mist netting and data entry. Working days are long, start early and consist of lots of hiking through dense forest with occasional encounters with venomous snakes. Applicants must be physically fit and have outstanding hearing and vision, be able to work independently, get along well with others in remote field setting and tolerate hot weather conditions. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic are a must. Required qualifications: experience in monitoring colour-ringed birds, nest-searching, mist netting and current drivers licence. Field assistant will get an allowance of AU$7000 for total period. Onsite accommodation is provided, but candidate must pay their own flight to Perth, Australia. Candidate must be Australian citizen or eligible for appropriate visa e.g. subclass 417, 600 or 601. To apply, please email a letter outlining previous relevant field research experience, and a resume including names and contact information for 3 referees to Lyanne Brouwer. Applicants will be considered as they apply until the position is filled.
Business Innovation Programme
The Business Innovation Programme (formerly Student Consultancy) is now open for applications. Students from any degree discipline and year are eligible to apply – however if they are graduating and leaving the university this summer, they cannot apply. The Business Innovation Programme is designed to offer you the opportunity to gain invaluable experience of working on a real-life business issue put forward by local businesses or not-for-profit organisations. This is an opportunity to develop your business acumen, team working and problem solving skills by working on an 8 week project during term-time, in either Semester 1 or 2. The Business Innovation Programme is supported by IBM, who facilitate the training programme prior to projects commencing. Students will also receive £250 payment on completion of the project. Applications close on the 19th May, and students will know whether they have successfully gained a place on the programme before term ends. Projects will take place from 10th October for 8 weeks. Students will need to attend 2 half day training sessions, facilitated by IBM, prior to the start date.
Students can apply via MyCareer – https://mycareer.soton.ac.uk/leap/jobSearch.html?id=14398&service=Careers+Service
Further details about the programme can be found on our website – http://www.southampton.ac.uk/careers/students/work-experience/business-innovation-programme.page
Posted By : Judith Lock