Senior Ecologist, Biodiversity Conservation - Remote

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Conference participation

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead biodiversity conservation projects. The role involves designing ecological surveys, analyzing biodiversity data, and developing evidence-based conservation strategies.

Travel to field sites, including Queenstown, NZ, will be required, with a strong emphasis on independent project leadership and rigorous scientific research. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 6+ years postdoctoral experience, excels in statistics and GIS, and can engage

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in ecology or related field with post-doctoral experience in ecological assessment and biodiversity conservation.
• Experience designing and conducting field surveys and ecological monitoring programs.
• Strong analytical skills using statistical software and GIS tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and lead remote and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of ecological research projects focused on biodiversity and conservation.
• Conduct field surveys to collect data on flora, fauna, and habitats.
• Analyze complex ecological datasets with statistical software and GIS.
• Develop evidence-based conservation strategies and management plans.
• Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities.
• Prepare scientific reports, peer-reviewed papers, and grant proposals.
• Stay updated on ecological research, conservation science, and legislation.
• Mentor junior ecologists and research assistants; manage budgets and logistics.

Skills

Field surveys & ecological monitoring

Data analysis & statistics

GIS & spatial analysis

Scientific writing & publications

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Molecular biodiversity techniques (e.g

Education

Ph.D. in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

R

SPSS

ArcGIS

QGIS

eDNA

Metabarcoding

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead biodiversity conservation projects. The role involves designing ecological surveys, analyzing biodiversity data, and developing evidence-based conservation strategies.

Travel to field sites, including Queenstown, NZ, will be required, with a strong emphasis on independent project leadership and rigorous scientific research. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 6+ years postdoctoral experience, excels in statistics and GIS, and can engage