Do you have skills in geo-spatial mapping and surveying? Want to learn how your skills can be utilised for environmental restoration?
The Crichton Carbon Centre specialises in peatland restoration, carbon management, sustainable land-use and environmental education. A vacancy now exists to become embedded within the peatland team at the CCC to learn about peatlands and collaborate on the development of ways of understanding, mapping and planning peatland restoration and management. We wish to work together, bringing our respective expertise in ecological surveying, peatland and geo-spatial mapping, to tackle the following question: How should we plan peatland restoration in our changing environment?
This 7-month internship would be suitable for those fascinated with geography and mapping, interested in environmental restoration, and using technology to find ways to assist with environmental management. Whether you are a recent graduate or looking for a career change, more information and how to apply is available here: https://www.carboncentre.org/work-for-ccc. The role is available either to people based in the region or able to travel here as required. Deadline for applications = 4th November.
Seeing the recruitment process get underway, Crichton Carbon Centre General Manager Dr Emily Taylor said:
“This is a really exciting opportunity for CCC to help others gain skills in peatland restoration, and a great chance for us to come up with new ideas on how we can improve our peatland assessments and survey methods”The role is supported by the Galloway Glens Scheme, who have an aim of encouraging the next generation to consider their working future in Galloway. The Scheme is funded by a range of partners, primarily thanks to a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Jan Hogarth, Galloway Glens Education & Community Engagement Officer, said:
“This is the 11th intern position supported by the Galloway Glens Scheme and is a bit different to others as it is looking for what is a completely new role – bringing together the worlds of technology and peatlands. How can latest software, hardware and techniques support the restoration of Galloway peatlands, with all of the benefits that could bring. From drone pilots to computer programmers, this role is of interest to people who want to use their technology skills to make a difference in the face of a climate emergency.”
