by Ria Olivier | Jan 25, 2024 | Ecology, Invasion Biology, Jobs, Marion Island, Mice Eradication, Overwintering Team, SANAP, sub-Antarctic, Team member
Vacancy for field researcher on Marion Island (March 2024 – May 2025) –
Mouse impacts on invertebrates and plants
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria is offering one suitably qualified candidate an opportunity to spend a year on Marion Island to measure various aspects of the impact of the house mouse on the diversity and function of the terrestrial ecosystems of Marion Island. This work will entail collecting baseline data, mostly on invertebrates and plants.
CLOSING DATE 4 FEBRUARY 2024
Read more about Marion Island and Overwintering Teams on the SANAP website
REQUIREMENTS (full list available in advertisement
Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in an ecological field.
Experience of field work in rugged terrain is required.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, meticulous observation, note-taking
and record-keeping abilities.
Experience of invertebrate and/or plant surveys.
Computer literacy with experience in data management, statistical analysis (at least
one undergraduate statistics course) and report writing are required.
Applicants should submit their applications here.
South African applicants will receive priority. Please note that appointments will be contingent on availability of ship berths and funding.
For queries contact Prof Greve (michelle.greve@up.ac.za) via email.
by Ria Olivier | Jan 23, 2024 | Announcement, Jobs, Marion Island, Overwintering Team, SANAP
Join the 81 Marion Island Overwintering Team!
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is looking for a suitable candidate as communications engineer to join the 2024/2025 Marion Island team.
The team will depart (on the research and supply vessel, S.A. Agulhas II) to the sub-Antarctic Marion Island in April 2024 and return in May 2025. Click Here for the Marion Newsletter “The Wanderer” to read more about the overwintering team members experiences and activities. (Latest newsletter) More information available on SANAP website.
Position to be filled: Communications Engineer/Technician
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 February 2024
Click on the here to apply.
by Ria Olivier | Nov 27, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, Marion Island, News, Overwintering Team, Prince Edward Islands, Research, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SANAP, SAPolarRI, SAPRI, Science, Southern Ocean, Stations, sub-Antarctic
Applications open for:
- Overwintering Birder
- Overwintering Killer Whaler
- Overwintering Sealer (2x positions)
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a research platform funded by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) since 2002. SAEON is mandated to observe and research ecosystems on land, in coastal regions and the oceans to understand how those systems function and might change over time and space when influenced by socio-economic driving forces including climate change. We deliver our data online and offer tools, services and advice for informed environmental policy-making.
SAEON Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of suitably qualified individuals to be responsible for collecting field data on birds and mammals, to be used for conservation and academic purposes as part of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI). The birder will be contributing to the project ‘On-island impacts of climate change on the Southern Ocean’s iconic seabirds’ run by the FitzPatrick Institute (University of Cape Town).
The Marion Island research station is managed and administered by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
Apply before: 07 December 2023
Click here!
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 27 November 2023
by Ria Olivier | Nov 1, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAPolarRI, SAPRI
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of SAPRI Operations Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Supply Chain Management activities at SAPRI to meet organisational objectives and ensure compliance
- Coordinate the compiling of promotional content management, progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annually)
- science engagement and annual performance plans
- Provide lead support to ensure effective communication and coordination between SAPRI stakeholders
- Day-to-day responsibility of operational and logistical management of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure
- Provide assistance to a range of services that support sound management and the sustainable development of SAPRI, underpinned by good logistical coordination
- Support the SAPRI manager and Ocean and Polar Coordinator, with other operations and reporting, including drafting relevant documentation in support of the portfolio, including contracts, MoUs and MoAs, promotional content management, progress reports (monthly, quarterly and annual), science engagement and annual performance plans
- Work closely with the key SAPRI stakeholders (NRF SANAP, DFFE and scientists and technicians) to ensure that there is effective communication and coordination for efficient operations
- Support the promotion of transformation within polar science by mentoring and supporting PDPs and emerging polar scientists and technicians in logistics and operation management
Apply before: 13 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
SAPRI Operations Coordinator at NRF National Research Foundation job in Foreshore, Western Cape | CareerJunction
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 01 November 2023
by Ria Olivier | Oct 26, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAPolarRI, SAPRI
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node, based in Cape Town, Western Cape, requires the services of a Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator responsible for the day-to-day operational and logistical management of the Marion Island Marine Mammal Programme (MIMMP), and the Albatross & Petrel Programme (APP), as part of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day responsibility for operational and logistical management of the MIMMP and APP program
- Liaising with Mammal Research Institute (University of Pretoria) to ensure successful transfer of MIMMP to SAPRI
- Liaising with Percy FitzPatrick Institute for African Ornithology (University of Cape Town) to ensure successful transfer of APP to SAPRI
- Oversight of MIMMP and APP field personnel team selection, training and supervision for continued collection of long-term monitoring data
- Raw data integrity and workflow to SAPRI – DPS oversight
- Equipment and consumable management and procurement
- Upkeeping of permits, ethics and reporting administration
Apply before: 07 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator at NRF National Research Foundation job in Foreshore, Western Cape | CareerJunction
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 26 October 2023
by Ria Olivier | Oct 26, 2023 | Announcement, Jobs, SA Polar Research Infrastructure, SAPolarRI, SAPRI
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), managed by the National Research Foundation (NRF) requires the services of an EDI Coordinator responsible for driving and supporting transformation in marine and polar sciences in South Africa, coordinating the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) Mentorship Programme, and compiling the SAPRI Code of Conduct (CoC).
As per job advertisement:
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with NRF-SANAP, DFFE, DSI and other key stakeholders to understand past efforts and design a forward looking, phased approach to transforming marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with historically disadvantaged institutes to promote marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with previously disadvantaged individuals who are interested in marine and polar sciences
- Collaborate with current and past SANAP and MARS stakeholders to understand the blockages with regards to transformation
- Responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of the SAPRI mentorship programme, including all elements such as the needs to be addressed, programme length and structure, mentee and mentor recruitment, strategies for mentee-mentor matching, activities, addressing mentee and/or mentor challenges to participate (e.g. technological barriers, funding), etc.
- Organise and chair meetings of the mentorship programme organisational committee and ensure that minutes are recorded
- Design and implement a programme monitoring and evaluation strategy
- Report writing at the end of each iteration of the programme and work on strategies to ensure programme sustainability
- Compile the SAPRI Code of Conduct (CoC)
- Review existing SA polar / marine CoCs (e.g. SEAmester, etc)
- Form and chair a CoC Action Group
- Represent SAPRI and South African polar community on EDI committees (e.g. SCAR, SOOS, others) and give talks, presentations, webinars on EDI where relevant
- Organise workshops for SAPRI stakeholders and community to create awareness of EDI
Apply before: 08 November 2023
View the full job advert here:
EDI Coordinator at NRF National Research Foundation job in Foreshore, Western Cape | CareerJunction
Anche Louw, South African Polar Research Infrastructure, 26 October 2023
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Pretoria is offering one suitably qualified candidate an opportunity to spend a year on Marion Island to measure various aspects of the impact of the house mouse on the diversity and function of the terrestrial ecosystems of Marion Island. This work will entail collecting baseline data, mostly on invertebrates and plants.
Join the 81 Marion Island Overwintering Team!
