Job Description:
The Ongava Research Centre (ORC) is hiring 1 field technician to spend 1 year collecting
valuable scientific data for a research project on the Ongava Game Reserve in collaboration with
the University of Georgia, USA. The successful applicant will primarily work with a graduate
student (Jessica Patterson) from the University of Georgia (attached to Dr. James Beasley’s lab,
http://beasleywildlifelab.srel.uga.edu ) and a research scientist from ORC (Dr. Stephanie
Périquet, www.orc.eco ) on a multinational research project assessing the effects of artificial
lighting on wildlife behaviour and temporal activity at waterholes
This project primarily aims to directly evaluate the impacts of artificial lighting related to
tourism activities on wildlife behaviour. The successful candidate will gain extensive field work,
data collection and handling experience as relates to wildlife ecology, conservation, and
management in northern Namibia. Housing at the Ongava Research Centre (on-site) will be
provided. Salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and
experience.
Position Duties:
The position is based at ORC, on the Ongava Game Reserve and will include both field and
office components. Field work includes deployment and monitoring of lighting stations and
video cameras, transferring videos from recording units to portable hard drives, collecting
carnivore fecal samples and other various activities (camera trap deployment, biological sample
collection and processing, carnivore collaring, etc.) depending on ORC research programmes
(visit the ORC website for more information). In addition to field work, this position will require
long hours spent at a computer processing and coding of videos to identify behaviours of several
African mammal species.
The successful applicant will be required to work in the field individually and in group settings.
The study site is located on the Ongava Game Reserve, Northern Namibia.
Ongava Research Centre, a Non-profit Association Incorporated under Section 21 (21/2018/2327)
102A, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia
Private Bag 12041, Windhoek, Namibia
Required Qualifications:
1. At least a BSc or Honours degree in a relevant field (e.g. wildlife ecology, behaviour,
conservation or management)
2. Experience and/or willingness to conduct field work in semi-arid remote area
3. Ability to learn quickly and efficiently collect accurate data
4. Capability to use artificial lights and cameras, and troubleshoot problems with those in
the field
5. Experience/training with various software programs, Windows applications (Microsoft
Excel, Word, etc.) and using external hard drives
6. Ability and desire to work/collaborate well with team members and supervisors
7. Demonstrate commitment to promoting and enhancing wildlife conservation
8. Possess a current, valid driver’s license
9. Demonstrate experience/training with 4WD vehicles, GPS units, and mobile apps (e.g.,
Avenza Maps, onX, Epicollect5)
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Courses/experience with wildlife data collection and sampling methods
2. Ability to identify African mammal species
3. Potential candidates should be well organized, self-motivated, and able to perform duties
independent of direct supervision
4. Candidates intending to pursue their studies into MSc or PhD will be preferred
.
More Information
- Job Application Details APPLICATION Closing date for application: 1st March 2023 Starting date: 15th May 2023 Please submit a cover letter, resume, copies of driving license and qualifications, and two professional references (name, email, and phone number) as a single PDF file to Stephanie Périquet ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed starting 1st March and will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been found. Please name the PDF file with your first and last name and use the following as a subject line for your email: "Field technician application for artificial lighting & wildlife behaviour". Applications without this subject line may be missed and might not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preference will be given to Namibian Citizens/Permanent Residents or persons in possession of a valid work permit
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