MASTER DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP: BIOACOUSTIC ECOLOGY – Gobabeb – Namib Research Institute 120 views

Key Responsibilities

• You will conduct original research on animal vocalization, acoustic identification and acoustic behaviour in and [sic] appropriate animal or group of animals indigenous to the Namib Desert for the next 24 months (2 years).
• You will carry out bioacoustic monitoring for your own research and to facilitate future research at Gobabeb and elsewhere in the Namib Desert.
• You will be responsible for bioacoustic analysis and maintaining bioacoustic archives at Gobabeb.
• You will maintain and regularly test bioacoustic recording equipment.
• You will educate visitors on bioacoustic ecology and how it improves understanding of desert organisms and their ecosystems.
• You will share your knowledge and skills and train others in field and analytic techniques.

Requirements

• You are a Namibian that completed an honours degree in science, or equivalent, and desire to register as a Master degree student at a southern African university.
• You studied environmental science, zoology, or environmental ecology and wish to acquire specialised research skills.
• You are interested in how and why animals communicate and how environmental conditions and competition will affect communication.
• You are curious about acoustic interactions between individuals or between species and the role of animal vocalization in ecological and evolutionary processes.
• You have a passion to do original research, learn new skills and explore new horizons.
• You are meticulous, independent and self-motivated.
• You understand or wish to learn about bioinformatics and the processing of large datasets.

How to Apply

Apply via email to [email protected]. The application deadline is 18th Jan. 2026.