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’s 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 an experienced researcher with a proven ability to direct field research and write up results for our Fiji Marine Research Programme.

We are seeking an experienced researcher with a proven ability to direct field research and write up results for our Fiji Marine Research Programme.

The successful candidate will have a good BSc or MSc in a relevant environmental discipline and experience in underwater marine survey techniques, statistical anaylsis and report-writing. Biodiversity or conservation research experience, ideally in a tropical setting, and a strong PADI diving qualification is crucial. Further to this, experience of managing overseas projects, volunteers and research camps is beneficial. The role will include implementing and developing the research programme and will involve the daily supervision of volunteer Research Assistants, data collection, analysis, and report-writing.

country : Fiji

job category : Overseas Positions

job type (s): Principal Investigator , Dive Officer

job area (s) : Diving / Research

deadline for applications : No deadline