Location: Washington DC, Latin America (Remote possible)
Organization: Amazon Conservation Association
Type: Part-time (20h/week), Consultancy contract
Position Overview:
Research Assistant position supporting development of policy tracker module for illegal gold mining prevention across the Amazon. Two-year project funded by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Key Responsibilities:
Compile and analyze laws and regulations from 9 Amazonian countries
Support policy tracker module development and maintenance
Coordinate with in-country partners
Prepare reports and policy briefs
Assist in organizing workshops and meetings
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in public policy, environmental science, political science or related
2+ years experience in program/project implementation
Professional fluency in English and Spanish/Portuguese
Strong research and analytical skills
Experience in policy analysis
Knowledge of Amazon regional dynamics preferred
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
Flexible location (Brazil or other Amazonian country preferred)
Part-time schedule
Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to applications@amazonconservation.org
Subject line: "Research Assistant Application"
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Organization Background:
Caribaea Initiative is a French NGO focused on strengthening Caribbean scientific expertise in ecology and conservation biology through research projects, local capacity building, network development, and youth education.
An opportunity for a couple/2 friends looking to work a summer season in Greece.
Crew needed for 2 small tourist boats in Lefkada, Greece. One boat runs the Marine Adventure cruise, a snorkel/marine wildlife excursion, the other boat runs SUP/Paddleboard cruises. Each boat runs a cruise daily from early June – end September, with maximum 15 guests on board each day.
Note: 2 crew members will share accommodation, seeking couple/2 friends.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Organization: Uppsala University - Department of Ecology and Genetics
Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship (2-3 years)
Description:
The Birgitta Sintring Foundation offers postdoctoral fellowships for research in ecology and genetics. Projects span evolutionary ecology, genetics, and ecosystem studies.
Requirements:
PhD obtained within last 7 years (career breaks considered)
Must secure support from potential host group leader
LOCATION: Salt Lake City, UT or Golden, CO
ORGANIZATION: ERG (formerly PG Environmental)
TYPE: Full-time seasonal (Feb/Mar/Apr - Aug/Sep 2025)
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Field-based position supporting BLM's Terrestrial Assessment, Inventory & Monitoring (AIM) program. 8 days on/6 days off schedule with remote camping required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vegetation species identification and cover assessment
A highly motivated individual is sought to join the multidisciplinary team ofANTENNA“Making technology work for monitoring pollinators”, a European Biodiversa consortium nationally funded by the Environmental Protection Agency. The successful applicant will be based in the School of Natural Sciences atTrinity College Dublin, with Professor Jane Stout, collaborating with partners across Europe.
About the project
Due to pollinators’ decline and their importance in food security and ecosystems, the EU Pollinators Initiative has prioritised the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring system (EU PoMS). Modern technologies like robotics and computer vision can improve pollinator monitoring coverage, speed, and accuracy. However, more research is needed to advance and adapt these technologies to determine the best, most cost-effective ways to use them for pollinator monitoring.
ANTENNA will assess stakeholder needs regarding usability, design, current limitations, and opportunities for improvement to enhance new monitoring methods. Based on this, we will improve methodologies whilst testing their effectiveness and complementarity alongside traditional sampling across various regions within and outside the EU. Additionally, we will create a roadmap for improving pollinator monitoring across Europe using these frameworks, data standards, and integration pipelines.
About the role
We seek an experienced individual to join the team for up to 2 years of the ANTENNA project. This person will be responsible for:
Assessing stakeholder needs for novel pollinator monitoring technologies.
Trialling novel technologies at our site network in Ireland.
Providing a roadmap for novel pollinator monitoring technologies to be incorporated into European policy.
Working with the wider project team to contribute to a cost-benefit analysis and refine methods.
Project management, including reporting, data management, and managing relationships with project personnel and partners
Skills and qualifications required
Essential
Experience in biodiversity monitoring
Exceptional skills in the management of a multi-partner project, including arranging meetings, reporting, and interacting with researchers and a wide range of stakeholders (partners, taxonomic experts, funders, and decision-makers)
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Excellent personal time management
Excellent data handling and presentation skills
Excellent report writing skills
Desirable
PhD in ecological/environmental sciences, entomology, biodiversity or similar
Experience with insect identification
Experience in successfully publishing scientific journal articles
Job specifications
Post status: Up to 24 month Specific Purpose Contract
The duration of this contract is limited to the above-fixed term so that the successful candidate can complete work on the ANTENNA project. This contract is, therefore, limited to a fixed term and is not being offered on a permanent basis, as the specific scope of responsibilities associated with this role aligns with the externally funded ANTENNA project timeline and deliverables and is expected to conclude within the period outlined.
Hours of Post: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: This appointment will be made on the Research Assistant (€31,962 – €41,943 per annum) or Post-Doctoral Researcher Salary Scale (€43,908 – €44,496 per annum) at a point depending on experience, in line with current Irish Universities Association University Research Salary Scales/Guidelines.
Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter that specifically addresses their relevant experience and outlines their suitability for the position, along with three referees’ names and contact details, to Jessica Knapp (KNAPPJ@tcd.ie). The position will remain open until filled.
Applicants not addressing the application requirements above will not be considered at the shortlist stage.
