Senior Ecologist - Biodiversity Field Research Leader

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Field research opportunities

Professional development support

Conservation impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead conservation research projects, design field studies, and protect biodiversity in South Africa. You will analyze complex ecological data and contribute to policy recommendations for sustainable resource management.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and 7+ years of ecological research experience, with strong GIS, statistical, and scientific writing skills. Opportunities for fieldwork and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with substantial research experience.
• Proven expertise in field data collection and ecological analysis.
• Strong writing and presentation skills for reports and publications.
• Experience with GIS and spatial analyses for biodiversity assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological field research projects and biodiversity assessments.
• Conduct wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and vegetation monitoring.
• Analyze data with statistical tools and GIS to identify trends and priorities.
• Develop evidence-based management plans for conservation areas and species.
• Collaborate with government, NGOs, and communities on conservation initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to varied audiences.

Skills

Field data collection

Ecological modeling

Statistical analysis

GIS proficiency

Scientific writing

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Ecology/Conservation Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Senior Ecologist to lead conservation research projects, design field studies, and protect biodiversity in South Africa. You will analyze complex ecological data and contribute to policy recommendations for sustainable resource management.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and 7+ years of ecological research experience, with strong GIS, statistical, and scientific writing skills. Opportunities for fieldwork and professional development are offered.