Assistant Researcher

DMAD - Marine Mammal Research Association; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A marine research organization in Turkey is seeking an Assistant Researcher in Antalya. Responsibilities include conducting land and boat surveys, understanding survey techniques, and analyzing data. Candidates should have a background in biology or marine science, with good English skills. The role offers accommodation, transportation, and training support.

Benefits

Accommodation and expenses covered

Transportation between survey sites

Training with materials provided

Qualifications

• Willing to learn new skills and expand on current ones.
• Willingness to follow standards and procedures.
• Desired: previous marine mammal or field work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land and boat surveys for research.
• Understand and use survey techniques and equipment.
• Enter, analyze, and catalogue data.

Skills

Intermediate English

Understanding of scientific literature

Ability to work in diverse teams

Education

Background in biology, conservation, or marine science

Tools

Pythagoras

Logger10

Discovery

Mark

RStudio

GIS

Job description

Overview

Assistant Researcher vacancy in Antalya, Turkey. This vacancy is temporarily suspended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land and boat surveys for research at least 3 and 0.5 times a week respectively, close to sunset and sunrise hours.
• Understand survey techniques and equipment, such as a theodolite, and use these skills to survey effectively.
• Enter, Analyse and/or catalogue this data in programs such as Pythagoras, Logger10, Discovery, Mark, RStudio and GIS.
• Raising awarness via outreach activities and the usage of social media to convey information.

Where to work

• Antalya, Turkey

Requires

• Intermediate level english and understanding of scientific literature and jargon
• Background in biology, conservation and/or marine science
• Willing to learn new and expand on current skills
• Willingness to follow standards and procedure
• Can live and work with a diverse team and environment
• Desired but not necessary:
  • previous marine mammal experience
  • previous field work experience
  • knwoledge and/or practical experience in theodolite operation
  • knowledge and/or previous experience with photo identification

Inclusions / Benefits

• Accommodation and expenses, excluding self-quarantine and special requests
• Transportation between survey sites within Turkey
• Fieldwork and equipment required to survey, including at land and sea
• Training and lectures with all training materials provided in PDF format

Email for more information: [e-mail]