You will be part of a team that will set up long-term monitoring of birds and mammals as part of NParks’ Tropical Forest Ecology Research Programme.

Specifically, you will:

• Carry out bird surveys and camera-trapping in the programme’s network of permanent forest plots

• Plan for surveys and prepare the necessary permissions and equipment prior to each session of field work

• Manage the data acquired, including sorting and identification of animals captures in photographs/videos and audio recordings

• Maintain equipment and support procurement needs of the project

• Oversee interns, volunteers and research students attached to this study

• Assist in data analysis, visualisations of data, making of maps, drafting of reports and presentations and conduct of workshops to share the knowledge and findings from the study

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related disciplines

• Physically fit enough to carry equipment and walk long distances in forested terrain and carry out field surveys

• Preferably with experience with bird surveys or camera-trapping studies

• Organised, meticulous and independent

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment under time pressure

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English language

• Prior experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software and with scripting languages (e.g. R or Python) would be advantageous

• Possession of Class 3 Driving License will be an advantage

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered 11-month employment contract.