220 research jobs found

Start Date:  November 2026 Water is a key resource in the African savanna, shaping ecosystems and influencing the distribution of wildlife. Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre is offering a Water Quality and Species Diversity Research Internship, where you’ll explore the differences between man-made and natural waterholes—analysing water quality and investigating how it affects species diversity. About Us: BBRC is located within a 27,000-hectare wildlife reserve that is home to 17 antelope species and two of the Big Five. We are dedicated to biodiversity research and conservation. Our work encompasses a wide range of projects, including monitoring giraffe populations, studying bird habitats, and documenting wildflowers, butterflies, and other insects. What You’ll Do: Compare water quality between man-made and natural waterholes and pans Analyse key water parameters such as pH levels and electrical conductivity Monitor and record...

WildComm Research Stations CIC is an independent, not-for-profit conservation organisation dedicated to demonstrating that private land can play a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity. We establish and manage research stations on privately owned land in Southern Africa, creating new models for conservation outside traditional protected areas. By combining rigorous ecological research, long-term biodiversity monitoring, and practical training, WildComm supports landowners in protecting wildlife while generating sustainable, nature-based income. Our work bridges the gap between academic research and real-world conservation, providing opportunities for participants to get involved in day-to-day fieldwork, data collection, and research activities, gaining practical experience while contributing to ongoing conservation efforts on the ground. Academic & Professional Development Our research projects are designed for students, graduates, and early-career professionals...

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Data Entry Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining information in company databases and digital systems. You will verify data for accuracy, organize records, correct errors when necessary, and ensure all information remains confidential and up to date. The ideal candidate has strong typing skills, excellent attention to detail, basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and data management tools, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to ensure efficient data processing and support daily business operations. Key Responsibilities: Enter and update data accurately into company systems. Review and verify information for completeness and accuracy. Maintain organized digital records and files. Correct data errors and resolve discrepancies. Protect...

Position Title: Marketing, Membership, and Fundraising Development Fellow   Office Location: Independence MO/Kansas City Metro Area.  This position requires the Fellow to report to the Oregon-California Trails Association office Monday through Friday. (During the last half of the Fellowship there may be a possibility for a hybrid work-at-home schedule with required in-office hours). This position will include up to 3 weeks of required travel.    Status: Full Time, Temporary, Exempt   Duration: 1 Year Fellowship from September 2026 - September 2027 Position Summary: The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is a nonprofit that connects member not-for-profit trail organizations and Federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 32 National Scenic and Historic Trails within the National Trails System. The purpose of PNTS is to promote and support the efforts of National...

Position Title : Site Design & Community Engagement Fellow   Office Location: Austin, Texas. This position allows for a hybrid work-at-home schedule with required in-office hours and regular travel to job sites at to-be-determined locations.    Status: Full Time, Temporary, Exempt   Duration: 1 Year Fellowship from September 2026 - September 2027 Position Summary: The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is a nonprofit that connects member not-for-profit trail organizations and Federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 32 National Scenic and Historic Trails within the National Trails System. The purpose of PNTS is to promote and support the efforts of National Scenic and Historic Trail organizations, to secure public and private resources and to serve as a collective voice for policy and action that supports National Scenic and Historic Trails. We envision...

Position Title: Historic Trail Preservation Fellow   Location: Negotiable. Must be in proximity to the Santa Fe National Historic Trail (Missouri , Kansas , Colorado , Oklahoma , or New Mexico) Missouri: Kansas City, Independence, Lexington, Franklin (historical eastern terminus). Kansas: Olathe, Topeka, Council Grove, Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City. Colorado: La Junta, ⁠Las Animas, Trinidad. Oklahoma: Boise City. New Mexico: Raton, Las Vegas, Pecos, Santa Fe. The majority of work for this position will be conducted remotely with scheduled in-person meetings occurring periodically. Extensive travel will be required along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and within the five trail states of MO, KS, OK, NM and CO.   Status: Full Time, Temporary, Exempt   Duration: 1 Year Fellowship from Oct. 1, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2027   Position Summary: The Partnership for the...

Bat Technician Internship   Location:  Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society   Open Period:  October 5 th  – October 30 th , 2026   Duration:  Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended for maximum learning   Hours per Week:  35 – 40   Cost:  $389USD/Week       Description:   Experience total immersion in the Maya Mountains of Belize, Central America. This tropical bat research internship could be the final step you need to gain field experience!      No experience necessary, just a love for wildlife and a thirst for knowledge! Preference is given to candidates with a certain level of bat identification and trapping skills. Ideal for biologists/ecologists eager to learn and make a difference in the field.  We are looking for individuals interested in improving their mammal identification techniques and appropriate survey methods in the tropics. Work with experts to set...

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 Soutpansberg Mountains support a distinctive assemblage of reptile species shaped by past climate stability and geographic isolation. Cool rocky slopes, summit grasslands, and diverse forest systems create refuges for many endemic species. At the Lajuma Research Centre, interns assist in long-term reptile monitoring while gaining practical experience in species identification, habitat assessment, and ecological field methods. Internship Focus: Interns participate in reptile surveys and habitat evaluations across a range of environments. The project aims to document species distribution, abundance, and ecological requirements to support ongoing conservation and biodiversity research. Activities may include: Conducting visual encounter surveys and habitat assessments Recording species presence, abundance, and behaviour Supporting data entry, management, and reporting Fieldwork Requirements: All fieldwork is carried out on...

The Soutpansberg Mountains are home to a rich and understudied diversity of arachnid species. The Lajuma Research Centre contributes to long-term biodiversity monitoring, with spiders providing valuable insight into habitat health, microclimate variation, and ecological change. Internship Overview Interns participate in surveys aimed at documenting spider species, web structure, microhabitats, and behaviour. The internship provides experience in invertebrate sampling methods and supports ongoing species inventories. Key Activities: Conducting active searches and vegetation sweeps Documenting web structure, microhabitat, and behaviour Photographing specimens for identification Assisting with data entry and specimen organisation Fieldwork Requirements All fieldwork is carried out on foot, often over uneven terrain and in variable weather. Students should be comfortable living remotely, hiking, and have a basic level of...

Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre (BBRC) is based in a reserve that supports an exciting diversity of birdlife, including iconic and sought-after species such as the African Fish Eagle, European Bee-eater, Little Bee-eater, Martial Eagle, Saddle-billed Stork, Woolly-necked Stork, African Spoonbill, and African Openbill. You may also encounter species linked to the reserve’s natural water systems, such as Little Grebes and Lesser Moorhens, making it especially valuable for waterbird research. Set within a classic savannah bushveld landscape, the area features diverse vegetation zones and natural pans that attract a wide range of bird species. These habitats provide excellent opportunities to study how birds utilise different environments—from open grasslands to water-rich areas. Project Overview This project focuses on monitoring the diversity of bird species across different habitat types on the reserve. By conducting regular bird surveys and recording species...

The Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre (BBRC) is offering a 3-month internship where you can make a meaningful impact while refining your research and technical skills.   About Us:   The BBRC is located on a 27,000-hectare wildlife reserve—home to 17 antelope species and two of the Big Five—dedicated to biodiversity research and preservation. Our work spans diverse projects, including giraffe population monitoring, bird habitat research, vegetation studies, and documenting wildflowers, butterflies, and other insects. We’re now seeking someone to enhance our mapping efforts and support our research with GIS technology.   Overview:  As a GIS intern, you’ll play a vital role in creating and refining detailed reserve maps, as well as updating project-specific maps and layers. This is a unique opportunity to merge technical expertise with conservation efforts.  Your role will include:   Map Creation and Updates: Use ArcGIS or QGIS to bring more...

Location:  Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society   Open Period: September 14th - October 30th, 2026 Duration:  Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended   Hours per Week:  35 – 40   Cost:  $389USD/Week     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...

Location:  Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society   Open Period:  Open on a rolling basis   Duration:  Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended for maximum learning   Hours per Week:  35 – 40   Cost:  $289USD/Week     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...

Location:  Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society   Open Period: September 14th - December 18th, 2026 Duration:  Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended   Hours per Week:  35 – 40   Cost:  $289USD/Week         Description:     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 implementation and evaluation of management practices, cropping, and record...

Location:  Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society   Open Period: Sept 14th - December 18th, 2026 Duration:  Sessions may be 2 to 5 weeks, with 4 weeks recommended   Hours per Week:  35 – 40   Cost:  $289USD/Week     Description:       The Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society, located in the Maya Mountains of Belize, currently has apprenticeship 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...