Overview

Established in 1989 as a non-profit conservation and development non-governmental organisation (NGO), Frontier has been an innovator in creating quality volunteer programmes across the globe. Since then, Frontier has grown to operate over 330 capacity building conservation, community and adventure projects in over 60 countries spanning 5 continents. Over the past 25 years Frontier has volunteers of more than 30 nationalities take part in projects all around the world, making Frontier a truly international organisation with a global impact.

We are seeking Marine Assistant Research Officers to assist with all aspects of Frontier’s exciting marine research programmes in Belize, Madagascar and Tanzania to start in June 2015.

The role involves assisting the Principal Investigator with the development and implementation of the research programme, involving the daily supervision and training of volunteer Research Assistants, data collection and analysis, and report-writing.

The successful candidate will have a good BSc or MSc in a relevant discipline and experience in marine survey techniques and biodiversity or conservation research experience, ideally in tropical countries, with strong SCUBA diving qualifications.

This post is an opportunity for less experienced individuals to gain overseas field experience of research, project and volunteer management and training.

For a full job description please visit: https://frontier.ac.uk/recruit/DisplayJobs.aspx?category=5

Positions to start June 2015

Job Location: Worldwide

How to apply: Please apply online via our website https://frontier.ac.uk/recruit/DisplayJobs.aspx?category=5 or send a CV and cover letter to staff@frontier.ac.uk