The “Avian Diversity Project” in Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve,is seeking to recruit several
short (6 months) and/or long term volunteer on a rolling basis for ongoing diversity and
behavioural research on the Avifauna. The project involves point count surveys at multiple
locations in and around the Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve in North East Thailand. This
rewarding (yet physically challenging) position provides valuable field research experience in
the field of avian diversity and conservation.
Volunteers must:
– survey the data points on everyday basis and record observed species and their behaviour with respect to the habitat structure and vegetation cover,
– write weekly summaries of the identified and unidentified species, and to prepare a habitat wise checklist of birds on monthly basis,
– communicate with local villagers in a friendly and non-intrusive manner,
– record observed behaviours and go through video feeds from camera pictures,
– be able and willing to work long hours in very warm and humid conditions.
Qualifications:
– 23 years or older (exemption can be make for outstanding candidates),
– Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology or related field.
– Previous experience on bird identification (visual, calls and songs identification).
– Ability to work independently while strictly following the protocol of the project and
the research station.
– Volunteers need to be fit (able to walk more than 10 km in a day).
– Health Insurance,
– Commitment of 6 months or more, (Exception internships students)
– MUST be able to provide your own plane ticket to Thailand.
Accommodation:
Housing and food are covered however, volunteers will be living in close quarters with the project assistant and other research technicians at the research station orhousing will be in cramped dorm-style housing with field technicians of other various projects on site. Wifi will also be provided at the station.
If interested, please email your resume toDr. Archana Naithani ([log in to unmask]) and list your earliest available date in your cover letter.
