Wildlife Research Internship (Remote) - Summer 2020
Wildlife Research and Conservation Program
The Wildlife Conservation Program is a unique internship and volunteer opportunity that gives wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to get involved in the conservation and sustainability of African wildlife and ecosystems. Volunteers, interns, and students are critical in the continuation of our research and conservation efforts.
During the course of this REMOTE internship will spend time assisting in various capacities of wildlife conservation. This following is a sample of duties and responsibilities during the course of this remote internship opportunity:
- Literature reviews on animal behavior
- QGIS Mapping and spatial analysis of wildlife movements
- Statistical analysis of animal behavior data
- Preliminary research and project set up
Position requires:
- Computer and internet access
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in data analysis
Operating with the embodiment of Nkonzo Wildlife Research ideals and goals, the mantra of “Educate Act Empower” is nowhere more evident than in the Wildlife Conservation Program. Not only are students directly involved in protecting and studying African wildlife and ecosystems but they also undergo educational sessions where the focus is in teaching the bigger picture through the better understanding of conservation biology, animal behavior, animal ethics and tourism, human-animal coexistence, and the many areas of conservation. Students of the program are assisting in critical hands on research and conservation initiatives in the field that impact the wildlife and environment in both short term and long term goals and solutions These two areas, Educate and Act, work together to foster and facilitate the most important aspect of these ideals, to Empower. Through hands-on initiatives and education students leave Nkonzo with a better understanding of the problems plaguing African wildlife, the efforts being made to assuage these issues, and how they can continue to work with conservation and make a change for the better of wildlife, ecosystems, and our planet as a whole.