Empleo como responsable científico (estación de investigación en la Amazonía peruana, contrato fijo) en Conservación Amazónica - ACCA (Perú)
Resumen breve: Conservación Amazónica - ACCA busca un/a Science Manager para liderar y dinamizar la actividad científica en la Estación Biológica Los Amigos, en Madre de Dios (Perú). Contrato fijo con posibilidad de desarrollar investigación propia y coordinar actividades académicas, de conservación y comunicación científica. Se requiere experiencia en investigación de campo, dominio de inglés y español, y compromiso con la ciencia de la biodiversidad.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PF07-2025
Position: Science Manager, Los Amigos Biological Station, Perú
Location: Los Amigos Biological Station, upper Madre de Dios River, Perú
Type: Fixed-term contract
IMPORTANT: Applicants should send their undocumented resume (including cover letter, gross salary and 03 professional references) to talentos@conservacionamazonica.org, indicating as subject “(PF07-2025)”, until June 13, 2025. Applications will be evaluated and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
1. GENERAL BACKGROUND
Conservación Amazónica - ACCA is a Peruvian non-profit organization with extensive experience in conservation areas, forest management, sustainable livelihoods, management of natural resources, and scientific research. The Los Amigos biological station is one of three research stations managed by Conservación Amazónica - ACCA and borders the 146,000-ha Los Amigos conservation concession. Since the early 2000´s the two sister areas—the biological station and the conservation concession—established themselves as important sites for scientific research and conservation in the Peruvian Amazon.
Beginning in 2025, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation provided a three-year grant for ACCA to achieve a key outcome: “By December 2027, Los Amigos Biological Station maintains and expands its key position as a center of excellence for forest ecology and biodiversity science in the western Amazon, more than doubling its research and teaching capacity”.
To this end, we are looking to hire a Science Manager at Los Amigos Biological Station to promote, direct, organize and communicate science, research and education activities, maintaining open and productive communication with researchers, students, academic institutions, station staff and local people. This person is expected to continue to promote research at Los Amigos Biological Station, creating and fortifying a robust and vibrant science community at the Station, and producing and communicating science regionally, nationally and internationally.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION
The Science Manager at Los Amigos Biological Station will report to and coordinate with ACCA’s Science Director who oversees the biological stations at Los Amigos, ManuBio, Wayqecha and research conducted in the Los Amigos Conservation Concession. In addition, she/he will coordinate scientific activities closely and smoothly with the on-site Station Manager and the promotores/park rangers at the Conservation Concession. The Director will have peers/colleagues in ACCA’s Science Director, the Science Managers at ManuBio and Wayqecha, as well as a diverse community of scientists at the Station.
3. FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include:
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Direct and implement their own research project(s) aligned with ACCA's science and conservation strategy
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Review and build the station's research plan, identify funding opportunities and help develop research and funding proposals
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Develop and implement strategies to attract researchers, courses and other potential users of the Biological Station and the Conservation Concession
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Provide technical and logistical support to the researchers, fellows, students, volunteers and courses at the biological station
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Manage and update science databases, build and manage key institutional relationships, and represent Conservación Amazónica - ACCA and Los Amigos Biological Station at meetings and via presentations
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Manage the station's research fellowship program and provide mentorship to students
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Prepare innovative communication materials
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Any other work inherent to the position
4. REQUIREMENTS
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Biologist, Ecologist or related field with at least 3 years of experience in scientific field work in remote Andean-Amazonian environments
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PhD is preferred
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Deep commitment to conservation, biodiversity science, and collaboration
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English
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Ability to work in a team and in culturally diverse environments
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Must be able to swim
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Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel to create and maintain databases
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Basic knowledge of computer programs for biological data analysis (GIS programs such as QGis, ArcGis, and data analysis programs such as Maxent, Distance, R) is desirable
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Knowledge in the use of applied conservation technologies (radiocollars, camera traps, others) and/or experience working in a molecular laboratory is a plus
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Drone pilot license is a plus
5. SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Interested persons should send their applications by June 13, 2025 to the following e-mail address: talentos@conservacionamazonica.org, indicating “PF07-2025” as the subject.
Applications should include:
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Resume / curriculum vitae
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Cover letter, including gross monthly salary expectations
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Contact information for three professional references
