Red List Assessor (m/f/d) in the project Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance

Tätigkeitsprofil:

• accurately input and update data within the IUCN Species Information Service (SIS) system, ensuring all information is current, comprehensive, and adheres to established guidelines
• gather data on target species to complete Red List assessments
• maintain accurate records of species that have been listed and identify those that still need to be listed, ensuring the database is up to date and complete
• interact with expert researchers from around the world to support species assessments
• support volunteers, interns, and students contributing to assessments

Anforderungsprofil:

• interest in the biology and conservation of marine invertebrate species, with a keen interest in understanding the IUCN Red List process and its significance
• passion for orderly and complete documentation and attention to detail; editorial experience ensuring consistency in spelling and formatting
• experience in organising and managing documentation and data, e.g. spreadsheets
• familiarity with scientific terminology and the ability to efficiently search for, interpret, and compile relevant information from scientific literature
• fluency in English

Desireable skills (not mandatory)

• experience or training in marine biology, conservation biology, or a related field
• knowledge of the German language
• familiarity with the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria; experience with Red List assessment processes