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Research Assistant

1 month ago

Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

- Preparing for fieldwork;
- Generating and verifying inventories, stock taking, and restocking of fieldwork consumables;
- Ensuring that all equipment is clean and in working condition;
- Coordinate packing and unpacking of field equipment and supplies at campus and in the field;
- Overseeing maintenance, cleaning and disinfection of all field equipment;
- Assisting with procurement of field equipment and supplies;
- Coordinating accommodation and food for field visits;
- Coordinating the maintenance and use of field vehicles and trailers according to UP policies;
- Overseeing field store rooms and keep inventories up to date;
- Fieldwork related activities to collect data and samples from animals;
- Being present at all fieldwork activities;
- Ensuring and review data sheets to ensure that it is correctly completed;
- Completing all environmental, site data and climate data;
- Collecting from environmental samples from bat roosts;
- Collecting of all climate data;
- Collecting of movement and tracking data;
- Coordinating disinfection of biohazardous equipment and supplies;
- Coordinating waste management linked to fieldwork;
- Coordinating return of samples to biobanks after collection;
- Coordinating and assist with the entering of all field data into the database;
- Collecting of biological samples from small mammals;
- Collecting of morphometric data from small mammals;
- Assisting in administrative duties specifically;
- Providing training to other staff and students where needed
- Assisting with the administration of fieldwork SOPs (formatting, updating, editing)
- Assisting with the analysis of environmental and ecological data where needed
- Assisting with research report and grant writing where needed
- Assisting with preparation of permits and other regulatory permissions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- BSc Honours degree in Zoology or Ecology or a related field;
- At least two years’ experience in working with mammals, trapping and handling methods, fieldwork and coordination of fieldwork;
- Excel and other statistical analyses experience;
- A valid driver’s licence.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Advanced understanding of animal biology and ecology;
- Broad knowledge of zoonoses and virology;
- Proficient in biosafety, biosecurity and health and safety principles;
- Knowledge of virology including biocontainment and decontamination requirements;
- Competent in handling animals and trapping techniques;
- Competent to work in a biosafety environment;
- Competent to work in field conditions;
- Excellent writing, communication and people skills;
- Advanced writing, communication and people skills;
- Must be highly organised with attention to detail;
- Must be able to take instruction and work independently;
- Effective time management and planning;
- Assertive, with excellent leadership skills

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- MSc in Zoology or Ecology or a related field
- Experience in working with bats and rodents and performing virological sampling

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 17 May 2023
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._

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