Assistant Consultant - Ecology

WSP

Noida, Uttar Pradesh Bangalore, Karnataka
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Role SummaryWSP is seeking an Assistant Consultant Ecologist to join our large and growing technical support team in India (Noida/Bangalore) to work with our UK wide ecology team.The successful applicant will be a part of data handling who will be part of WSP iCRC UK Ecology Team, delivering the highest standards of technical work and aiding the continued success of the ecology business by assisting in our client focused delivery of projects.The work will be focussed on providing data handling support, with good knowledge on data analysis and data management. The knowledge and understanding of GIS interpretation will have an added benefit. Digitization and documentation of the raw survey information gathered by ecologists in the UK will be prime responsibility. Deliverables will be used in reports and assessments provided to our clients for a range of different commercial and scientific sectors.Responsibilities

Handling, sorting and preparation of data sets
Digitization and documentation of the raw survey information
Identification of habitat types or species distributions coinciding with nationally (UK) recognised standards.
Preparing supporting information for investigations of European Protected Species
Conversion of large data sets into .xls./.csv enabled data.
Actively acquiring knowledge in relevant field and sharing with an inclusive nature.

Key Competencies / SkillsMandatory skills

Have academics from any biological sciences – a master’s degree in relevant field of biological sciences/wildlife/environment sciences/ forestry/ or similar disciplines.
experience of handling and managing large data sets
Have experience of using MS excel, MS word, and google earth.
Are a good team member with excellent attention to detail.
Are confident and highly motivated, with good communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

Database management
Experience of Ecological Consultancy or working within the field of conservation
Google maps, Google Earth Professional

Qualifications

Have a master’s degree in relevant field of biological sciences/wildlife/environment sciences/ forestry/ or similar disciplines.

Department:70555 - iCRC - E&E - Environmental, UKSkills Required:Life Sciences, Data analysis, Literature review,Years Of Exp:2 to 4 YearsDesirable Skills:Experience of Ecological Consultancy, working within the field of conservation, GIS

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