Ornithologist

Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research programmes across 13 countries worldwide.

We are currently recruiting ornithologists to work at various locations across South & Central America, Africa, Europe & Asia. Positions will be from four to eight weeks between June and early August, and information on all our sites is available on the website.

The position will involve carrying out ornithological surveys as part of a large-scale monitoring programme. Applicants should have experience working in the field, biological undergraduate degree level or higher (or other relevant experience), point count, bird mist netting and handling experience.

Please include in your application any information about ringing permits you currently possess or are working towards. Those without ringing permits can still apply; we have roles that are point-count only.

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

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