Ideal for a motivated individual interested in working within an established International and local research team to carry out fieldwork in a world-renowned biodiversity hotspot. Based in the stunning coastal village of Sainte Luce 40km north of Fort Dauphin, conducting research within the area's fragmented littoral forest habitats. This position affords the opportunity to contribute towards vital in-situ conservation and to participate in the writing of scientific publications. The Research Assistants are responsible for leading international teams of short term volunteers, collecting and analysing data accurately and contributing towards the holistic conservation approach encouraged at Azafady. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain field experience and the necessary skills essential for a career in conservation.
Duties and responsibilities
The research assistant will work in collaboration with Azafady’s International and Malagasy staff in the following activities;
- Organise the logistics of the research projects when in the field, including equipment and resource management
- Lead data collection in the field
- Monitor data collection in the field and ensure quality of data
- Assist in setting research objectives and ensuring these are consistently met
- Supervise volunteers during their time in the field, ad-hoc problem solving.
- Assist in training volunteers in field research techniques
- Ensure good communication and team relations between volunteers, Azafady staff and local staff
- Assist in the development of research projects, analysis of data and write up of research papers when required.
- Any other tasks the Director/ Project Coordinator deems necessary within the broad remit of this role
- Able to commit for a period of one year minimum
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