Biodiversity Internship Volunteer Research Assistant

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Lajuma Research Centre is part of the newly proclaimed Luvhondo Private Nature Reserve and situated within larger UNESCO Vhembe Biosphere Reserve.

Based high up in the hilly upper-reaches of the western Soutpansberg, Lajuma Research Centre part of the Luvhondo Private Nature Reserve, boasts beautiful scenery and many habitat types: including montane forests and grasslands, clear mountain streams with waterfalls, and a remarkable diversity of plants and animals.

Operating from Lajuma is the Soutpansberg Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation (SCBC), an independent research and conservation organisation currently working in collaboration with and hosted by Lajuma Research Centre. Between running independent projects, Lajuma Research Centre and Soutpansberg Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation also collaborate on the Western Soutpansberg Biodiversity Project in association with University of Venda: thus we are able to offer and facilitate a wide number of research projects.

Some popular research streams which we have established long-term studies on include: Guinea Fowl Behaviour and Ecology, Hyrax Behaviour and Ecology, Mammalian Seed Dispersal, Forest Biodiversity Conservation and Reptile Diversity and Ecology, Amphibian Diversity and Ecology. Other projects offered include: Scorpionology; Myriapodology (Centipedes and Millipedes); Ornithology; Mycology and Lichen; Entomology; Botany; Rodentology and Forest Biodiversity.

Suitable for interns, post graduate students or any students who have to complete a thesis or dissertation as part of their degree: the SCBC, Western Soutpansberg Biodiversity Project and Lajuma Research Centre are always willing to facilitate new areas of research; making it an ideal space for your dream project.

Programme Highlights

• Get to conduct research for your degree in a biodiversity rich region of South Africa.
• Experience the majestic African bush to its fullest, as most days will be spent outside collecting data.
• Become more passionate about biodiversity and conservation whilst gaining experience, which will enhance your CV.
• Enjoy an excellent opportunity to acquire invaluable field experience.
• Visit Kruger National Park, Mapangubwe or other areas of the country during your free time

Research assistants who wish to partake in their own research may do so after discussing their options and drafting a proposal with our help. We are also able to take on students who need to do an internship as part of their course if we our informed upon booking.

For more details see: http://soutpansbergcbc.blogspot.com