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Join the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to protect global biodiversity using cutting-edge analytical techniques
Overview
Salary
£39243
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a respected plant science institution and UNESCO World Heritage Site on a mission to preserve plant and fungi ecosystems. We leverage our leading research, diverse collections, global partnerships, inspiring gardens, and 260 years of history to help end the extinction crisis and promote sustainable management of nature. Join us in our mission as guardians of global biodiversity.
Role Summary
- Work with the Conservation Assessment and Analysis team
- Utilize advanced analytics to leverage Kew’s scientific data and address global environmental change
- Analyze extinction risk, irreplaceability and monitor areas important for plant diversity
- Conduct research that influences on-the-ground decisions affecting plant conservation globally.
Role Requirements
- Proficiency in using advanced analytical tools in conservation science
- Flexibility to work from home or at Kew Gardens depending on operational needs
Application Process Details
- Offers flexible working, continual learning opportunities, generous annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted gym membership
- Competitive pension, employee discount scheme, free entry to national museums and galleries, access to Kew and Wakehurst gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history. Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The role: Working with the Conservation Assessment and Analysis team, the post holder will be expected to leverage Kew’s scientific data using advanced analytical techniques and tools to address key research questions concerning global environmental change. Analyses may focus on correlates of extinction risk, predicting extinction risk, irreplaceability, and innovative approaches to recognition and monitoring of areas important for plant diversity, with results feeding into on-the-ground decisions influencing the fate of plants around the world.
Job requirements: The position requires a candidate who can effectively utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques in conservation science. The role is based at Kew Gardens with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
Benefits: Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
