Science Officer

A minimum four month voluntary post, co-ordinating the scientific training of volunteers and daily survey activities on Coral Cay's expedition sites. In the Philippines and Cambodia this role is solely marine focused, in Montserrat the Science Officer will be involved in both marine and terrestrial work.

The Ideal Candidate Would Have All Or Some Of The Following Attributes

Relevant degree in marine biology, terrestrial ecology or similar
Scuba diving certification, minimum of PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) or equivalent
Marine tropical fieldwork experience (and terrestrial experience for Montserrat)
Current First Aid qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

Teach two weeks science Skills Development Programme to Volunteers and host country scholars
Supervise, in the absence of the Project Scientist, the day to day running of the Marine Survey Programme
Assist with community-based environmental education and outreach work
Manage the input of baseline and other data and ensure quality control
Assist with general base management responsibilities

Why work for Coral Cay Conservation?

Award winning conservation NGO
Strong international scientific reputation
Work at the cutting edge of conservation

What you can expect to gain from being part of the Expedition Staff Team?

Potential to co-author reports and publications
Enhanced research experience
Advanced teaching experience
Pre-departure training in coral surveying in the UK
Liaise with local communities
Work with like minded conservation professionals
Contribute to conservation goals
Dive opportunities

Application Process

To apply, please download the expedition staff application form below and send this completed form, a brief covering email and your CV to CCC's Head of Operations:operations@coralcay.org.

Field Staff Application Form
Expedition staff application form.doc
Microsoft Word document [234.0 KB]

Please note that British citizens and residents will be Criminal Records Bureau (Enhanced) CRB checked by Coral Cay Conservation.