Herpetologist Knepp
Operation Wallacea is a conservation research organisation working across a range of countries and ecosystems worldwide.
We are currently recruiting for a volunteer Herpetofauna Surveyor to work at our UK site based at the Knepp Estate in West Sussex. Positions will ideally be available for several weeks between 14th June and 8th August; 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, newt bottle trapping demonstrations with torching and habitat suitability surveys as part of a large-scale monitoring programme across the rewilding site. Applicants should have experience working in the field, a biological undergraduate degree or higher, extensive survey experience, and a GCN licence. You will be working as part of a larger staff team to deliver field courses to people looking to get a head start in ecology and conservation, so any previous teaching experience is valuable.
In return, successful applicants receive full accommodation and on-site meals, potential current and future research opportunities, participation in at least one safari around the Knepp Estate, networking and skills development, and, of course, the opportunity to contribute to long-term conservation efforts.
The position will be filled when we find a suitable candidate, so if you are interested, please reach out 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. Looking forward to hearing from you!