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Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre - Biological Data Officer
Salary £19,621 - £20,858

The Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre at Tullie House Museum, Carlisle is looking for someone with proven interpersonal and IT skills to maintain and develop data management systems for computerised ecological data sets. This challenging role will include liaising on technical issues with suppliers of biodiversity data; maintaining the Recorder 6 database and GIS systems used to store biological records and site data; and reporting, analysing and mapping the data for our users.

A sound IT knowledge is essential. You will be familiar with commonly used software for biological data storage and management including GIS and be competent with data manipulation. Some knowledge of natural history would be an advantage, as would experience of Access and SQL Server. You should have a first degree in a relevant subject and relevant professional work experience. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently but also as part of a small team.

The post is full time for 12 months with the expectation of extension should funding be secured

For an informal chat about the post contact:
Teresa Frost
Tel 01228 618732

Further details: http://www.carlisle.gov.uk/jobs_and_car … upage=1764