Placement Opportunity - Natural History Society of Northumbria

This is an outstanding opportunity to gain significant professional and practical experience in the charity sector to research and promote women naturalists.

Benefits of the placement

• An opportunity to work with one of the largest, oldest and most active natural history societies in the country
• Opportunities to meet long-standing naturalists of N E England, learn about social heritage of natural history and contribute to the NHSN regional archive.
• Flexible working arrangements that can be fitted around other commitments
• To participate in the Student Award Scheme and receive a certificate, adding to your employability. http://www.nhsn.ncl.ac.uk/activities/student-naturalist-awards-scheme/

It is anticipated that the placement would require between 0.5 – 1 day per week from October 2019 to April 2020.

Skills and interests needed

• An interest in ‘woman in science’ would be helpful.
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive approach to encourage submissions.
• Competent IT user, including social media use.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Initiative and creativity in problem solving
• Ability to apply research skills in a new professional context
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work unsupervised when necessary

Expressions of Interest
To apply for this placement please submit to northernbridge.admin@ncl.ac.uk:

• a 250-word expression of interest explaining your interest in the placement, how you fulfil the criteria, and how this placement would support your training and development needs.
• a CV
• a 100-word supporting statement from your supervisor

Please see Placement Opportunity - Natural History Society of Northumbria for full details.

Deadline for submitting your expression of interest is 10am, Friday 27th of September. Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified week beginning 30th September.

Please note that the Northern Bridge Training Grant will be able to meet reasonable travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with undertaking this placement.

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