Early Career Scientists

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Paid Crew Lead: Gough Island – Field Team Leader

The RSPB is looking to recruit a Field Team Leader to carry out research on Gough Island. This work will primarily include field and captive trials assessing house mouse behaviour and the effectiveness of eradication measures, and the monitoring of the two land birds. Work will also involve seabird monitoring and invasive plant control. Deadline to apply: May 6, 2024.

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Paid Coordinator/Manager: Program Coordinator (AK)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is hiring a coordinator to serve as the statewide Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED Program) Leader, which consists of 10 professional staff working across the state of Alaska. Deadline to apply: April 23, 2024.

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Paid Scientist: Wildlife Biologist/Ornithologist (Saipan)

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Lands and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is hiring a biologist/ornithology to apply advanced biological knowledge to new and existing programs for the informed management and conservation of wildlife and their associated habitats in the CNMI. Deadline to apply: April 13, 2024.

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Paid Fellowship: ABC Conservation and Justice Fellowships

American Bird Conservancy’s (ABC’s) Conservation and Justice Fellowship program provides opportunities to examine and expand how we care for both birds and people. These paid, part-time fellowships allow individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise to work closely with our staff and partners on understanding how bird conservation efforts can support local communities, ensure the consideration of varied perspectives, and…

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Paid Scientist: Ecologist (Seabirds and Island Biosecurity) (Scotland)

The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is hiring an ecologist to carry out a list of high priority research, operational work, and communications projects to progress NTS’s seabird conservation actions across its seabird sites. Deadline to apply: February 25, 2024.

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7th International Albatross and Petrel Conference – news and updates

To facilitate discussions on global conservation threats, mitigation needs and ongoing projects worldwide, six International Albatross and Petrel Conferences (IAPC) have been held since 1995, gathering people from all over the world to devise ingenious mitigation strategies for these magnificent seabirds. In May 2024, Mexico will host the 7th IAPC. We are looking forward to meeting you in Ensenada, Baja California, and…

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Paid Coordinator: Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels Executive Secretary

ACAP is seeking an Executive Secretary in the Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP). The ACAP Secretariat is an Intergovernmental Organisation that supports the work of the Agreement in seeking to achieve and maintain a favourable conservation status for albatrosses and petrels. Deadline to apply: April 2, 2024.

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Paid Researcher: Marine Zoologist (NY)

The New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) is seeking a marine zoologist to help conserve New York’s biodiversity by working with program partners to refine the list of marine animal species tracked in NYNHP’s database and identify the appropriate spatial methodology for mapping occurrences of marine animals Deadline to apply: February 18, 2024.

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Paid Scientist: Associate Fish and Wildlife Biologist (OR, WA)

RTR is seeking a self-motivated professional that is interested in being part of a research team at the forefront of studies aimed at monitoring colonial waterbirds and restoring fish of conservation concern. Research sites are based throughout the Columbia River Basin in Oregon and Washington. Deadline to apply: February 16, 2024.