Pink Pigeon Field Biologist

The Pink Pigeon recovery programme has seen the restoration of this endangered species from only 10 individuals in 1990 to over 400 individuals in 2015. The long-term survival of the species depends upon the management of the sub-populations and habitat restoration. The post holder will be responsible for assisting to manage (if there is a more senior field staff at the assigned site) or managing the sub-population, at the assigned field station, of this Mauritian endemic and to develop the project to ensure the future survival of the species.

This position forms part of a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to the conservation of the Pink Pigeon.  The post holder will be responsible for all work relating to the Pink Pigeons that takes place at their assigned site if they are the most senior field staff.  When you have been trained you will be expected to train and supervise staff & volunteers and carry out sub-population management and monitoring, nest location and monitoring, predator control and the production of reports. The work will often involve lone working in remote, rugged upland locations with basic living accommodation and little contact with those outside of the organisation. You will live and work with people from a range of backgrounds, often in close quarters with basic facilities and limited personal living space.