1. Assistant
Project Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Coordinate and lead teams on a field-based elephant
research project in Peninsular Malaysia.
- Conduct field research and data collection on the ground
with several field teams.
- Liaise and collaborate with research partners in
government agencies in other organizations.
- Liaise with international experts on the project at
hand.
- Write and co-write research papers for international
publication.
- Write final project report.
- Must be fluent in spoken English and Malay and at least
moderate written in both, able to communicate in Mandarin is
a plus.
- Be familiar with tools for wildlife data analysis, or at
least be familiar with the concept of statistical data
analysis in field biology or ecology.
Relevant training is provided, where necessary.
2. Wildlife
researchers (2 positions)
JOB DESCRIPTION
-
Lead a
team of research assistants and field workers on a
field-based tiger research project in Endau Rompin National Park
and the adjacent Permanent Reserve Forest of Johor.
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Fieldwork
will comprise: camera-trapping work, wildlife surveys and
data collection of human-wildlife conflict (HWC).
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Conduct
field research and data collection on the ground with a
small team.
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Write a
field report after each field trip.
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Write and
co-write reports on the project.
Relevant training is provided.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in biological sciences, conservation or related
field.
- Willing to travel to rural areas for extended periods at
a time.
- Must be willing to work with people and and as a team.
- Must be fluent in spoken English and Malay, and have
moderate writing skills in both; ability to communicate in
Mandarin is a plus.
- Good communication skills
- Previous experience in mammal research is an advantage.
- Passion and enthusiasm for wildlife conservation are a
must.
To apply:
Send a letter of application or an email to the address
below. You should include/attach:
- your expected starting salary,
- the names and contact details of two referees,
- a detailed resume,
- a passport sized photo, and
- a short write-up on "Why wildlife is important".
The Manager,
No. 7, Jalan Ridgeway,
93200 Kuching, Sarawak
Fax: 082-252799
Email: cchin@wcs.org
DEADLINE 28 February 2010. Only short-listed candidates will
be notified.
* We can only consider applications
from Malaysian citizens, Permanent Residents, or others who do
not require a Work Permit to be employed in Malaysia.
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