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Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research programmes across 10 countries worldwide.

We are currently recruiting for a herpetofauna scientist to work at our UK site based at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Positions will ideally be for 7 consecutive weeks between 22^nd June and 9^th August, and you can find more information on our website. If you are interested but can’t commit to the full-time period, please still get in touch.

The position will involve carrying out reptile refugia surveys and newt bottle trapping with torching as part of a large-scale monitoring programme across the rewilding site. Applicants should have experience of working in the field, a biological undergraduate degree level or higher, and extensive survey experience as well as a GCN licence.

In return, successful applicants receive full accommodation and food on-site, potential current and future research opportunities, networking and skills development, and of course the opportunity to contribute towards long-term conservation efforts.

The position will be filled when we find a suitable candidate, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as you can to give yourself the best chance. The position involves working with minors, so if successful, you will be asked to complete a background check.

If you would like to apply for the position of Knepp herpetofauna survey lead, please fill in our online application form at jobs.opwall.com