Orangutan Field Research Intern

Biodiversity Business; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 1,073,913,000 - 1,978,261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dormitory accommodation and meals

Airport transfers

Visa assistance

Personal insurance

Academic supervision

Job summary

Biodiversity Business seeks an intern to work in North Sumatra on orangutan conservation within Gunung Leuser National Park. You will track populations, map habitats, and build a practical data backbone for conservation efforts.

Responsibilities include field data collection, GPS mapping, and species recording, with opportunities to engage with local communities and contribute to land-use planning. Prior field experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or similar with research/data collection experience.
• Fluent English—strong written and verbal communication.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Data collection: record sightings/nests/migration paths using GPS and standard data sheets.
• Daily field treks, day and night, to monitor and collect data.
• Data analysis to update Excel databases and maps.
• GPS trail mapping to record movement and habitat use.

Skills

English fluency

Computer proficiency

Independent work

Time management

Presentation skills

Patience & adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/ecology/environmental science

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Biodiversity Business seeks an intern to work in North Sumatra on orangutan conservation within Gunung Leuser National Park. You will track populations, map habitats, and build a practical data backbone for conservation efforts.

Responsibilities include field data collection, GPS mapping, and species recording, with opportunities to engage with local communities and contribute to land-use planning. Prior field experience is helpful but not required.