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National Senior Certificate plus a M. Sc. Degree in Natural Science with a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a museum natural science environment. A PhD will be considered an added advantage.
Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professionals (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist.
Duties
Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures for the Ornithology Collection. Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions. Monitor and evaluate programme performance.
Develop working relations with a diverse client base. Create public awareness of the science system. Provide scientific data, information and advice as requested. Review scientific publications. Gather and interpret data, perform scientific analyses, evaluate results and disseminate information.
Apply appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Literature studies to improve expertise.
Present research findings through exhibitions, educational programmes and publications. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on science-related matters. Mentor, train and develop candidate scientists and others to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.