12 research jobs found

WildComm Research Stations is a conservation organisation located in South Africa, committed to hands-on research, education, and training for the next generation of conservationists. We are situated within a private reserve, home to two of the Big Five, rich birdlife, and diverse vegetation. We focus on providing interns with direct, meaningful opportunities to engage in wildlife conservation efforts. Project Description Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and eager to gain hands-on experience in the field? Join our Rhino Research Project and contribute to important studies focused on the behaviour and ecology of one of Africa’s most iconic and endangered species. As an intern, you’ll be part of a dedicated team conducting field observations and collecting data to support long-term conservation efforts. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of rhino behaviour while making a meaningful contribution to their protection. Key...

WildComm Research Stations offers an immersive internship for individuals passionate about wildlife research and conservation. This position offers students the opportunity to contribute to key research objectives by conducting behavioural observations related to habitat use, movement dynamics, social behaviour, and dietary preferences. Interns will participate in structured fieldwork and data collection, gaining valuable experience in wildlife research and conservation methods. Location Limpopo Province, South Africa | Private wildlife reserve, home to two of the Big Five Responsibilities Giraffe Behavioural Observation: Conduct detailed behavioural observations using scan and focal sampling techniques during set transects. Habitat Use & Social Dynamics: Record movement patterns, habitat use, and social interactions to investigate giraffe social networking behaviour. Capture Individual Identification: Capture and catalog ID...

Open Period: Open on a rolling basis. Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, Stann Creek, Belize Experience required: none Description:   Internships are held at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education center in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to conserve Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way in which we meet our mandate is through hosting interns. By training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques and data collection protocols, knowledge on the biodiversity of Belizean fauna and flora will be gained. This knowledge will then be compiled into peer-reviewed publications, Belizean government reports and regulations, field...

Open Period: June 15th - November 30th, 2026 Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, Stann Creek Belize Experience required: none Description: The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, located in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has spots open for our Tropical Herpetofauna Technician Internship Program. Internships are held at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education center in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to conserve Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way in which we meet our mandate is through hosting interns. By training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques and data collection protocols, knowledge on the...

Details: Open Period: Open on a rolling basis. Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Mile 27. 5 Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek District. Belize, C.A. Experience required: none Description: The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, located in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has 3 apprenticeship spots open for our Tropical Agriculture Techniques Internship Program. The T.R.E.E.S Farm has been established as a Farm-to-Table organic operation and regenerative agriculture demonstration farm. Its primary purpose is to serve the original needs of the NGO’s operations which are wildlife conservation through research and education. This is accomplished through the layout of the farm which provides extensive wildlife habitat and foraging opportunities, increasing the local faunal biodiversity as well as acting as an educational demonstration to local subsistence farmers and visiting students.  Interns will learn by assisting in...

Station: Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S)  Location: 27.5 miles Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek, Belize  Open Period: Open on a rolling basis.   Description:  Internships take place at the T.R.E.E.S Hosting Center, a research and education facility in the Maya Mountains of Belize. The center is operated by the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society (T.R.E.E.S), a small grassroots nonprofit dedicated to conserving Belize’s natural and cultural heritage through education, conservation, and research. One way we fulfill this mission is by hosting interns. Through training international and local Belizean students in environmental and wildlife management, field research techniques, and data collection protocols, we contribute to a greater understanding of Belize’s biodiversity.  At T.R.E.E.S, the only resident turtle species is the White-lipped Mud Turtle ( Kinosternon leucostomum ). This internship focuses on using radio...

Open Period: March 8 - May 1, 2026 Hours per week: 35 – 40  Location: Mile 27. 5 Hummingbird Highway, Stann Creek District. Belize, C.A. Experience required: none   Description : The Toucan Ridge Bird Observatory, located at the T.R.E.E.S Research Center in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has apprenticeship spots open for our Bird Banding Apprenticeship Program. This internship focuses primarily on how to set-up mist-nets, extract passerine birds from mist-nets, learn proper bird banding techniques, learn how to I.D., age and sex tropical resident birds as well as Neotropical migrants, learn proper data entry, and more.   Interns will also learn how to conduct bird transect surveys, point counts, nest searching, and other wildlife sampling techniques. As bird banding is usually done in the morning, there are also smaller side projects to do in the afternoon. There are opportunities to work on different community development...

Position Overview: The Development & Communications Associate plays an essential role in strengthening MCC’s mission by connecting two core communities that make our work possible: the supporters who invest in youth development and conservation, and the young adults and youth who join our programs to grow as leaders through service. This position helps ensure that donors feel inspired by the impact of their generosity while members feel welcomed, informed, and excited to join MCC. Working with the Director of Philanthropy, CEO, and program teams, the Associate supports fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship, while also producing recruitment materials and digital content that attract a diverse pool of program participants. They manage donor data and gift acknowledgments, assist with campaign messaging, and coordinate donor meetings and field visits that deepen supporters’ connection to the MCC experience. At the same time, the Associate collaborates with staff...

The Lajuma Research Centre maintains a long-term camera trap grid that provides a valuable platform for studying predator diversity, ecology, and behaviour in the Soutpansberg Mountains. The reserve is home to several carnivore species, including serval, caracal, brown hyena, leopard, honey badger, two genet species, and multiple mongoose species. Research contributes to understanding predator population dynamics, habitat use, and ecological roles within this biodiverse ecosystem. Internship Focus: Interns support the ongoing predator monitoring programme through fieldwork and data analysis. This internship offers experience in camera trap research, species identification, behavioural interpretation, and ecological data management. Activities may include: Monitoring, maintaining, and organising the reserve’s camera trap grid Recording predator tracks, signs, and incidental sightings Analysing photographic data to assess movement patterns,...

The Lajuma Research Centre offers opportunities to study the diverse arachnid species of the Soutpansberg Mountains, shaped by geographic isolation and past climate stability. The mountain offers a variety of habitats from summit grasslands to mist-belt forests. Students will actively search for arachnids in their natural habitats, contributing to long-term ecological research and conservation efforts. Internship Overview Through mostly active searching, interns will search transects across habitats and elevations for spider species. Key Activities: Set up transects Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Assisting with data management and reporting Requirements Open to students, recent graduates, or individuals with interest in arachnids and species identification Comfortable hiking and conducting fieldwork on foot in rugged...