Undergraduate Sandwich Intern: Capturing critical data from botanical books

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew • Richmond, VA

257d • £24,535

About The Position

The Undergraduate Sandwich Intern will be involved in capturing critical data from botanical books, which is essential for accurate conservation and policy decisions. This role focuses on screening books for new data and incorporating that information into the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) databases. The internship will also explore decentralized data incorporation models, particularly through World Flora Online (WFO), to ensure data quality comparable to IPNI and WCVP. Applicants should have some knowledge of working with scientific plant names.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of working with scientific plant names.
• Ability to work full-time during the internship period.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with botanical literature.
• Familiarity with database management systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen botanical books for new data.
• Incorporate new data into IPNI and WCVP databases.
• Investigate decentralized data incorporation methods through WFO.
• Ensure data quality meets standards of IPNI and WCVP.
• Collaborate with team members on data management.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing support including cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Free entry into national museums and galleries.
• Access to Kew and Wakehurst gardens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree