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As a vibrant hub of scientific research and conservation efforts, the Charles Darwin Foundation and its Research Station seeks passionate individuals to join our diverse team. Explore our current vacancies and find your place in protecting this extraordinary archipelago.
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Research Assistant
Application deadline: october 30, 2026
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the “Conservation of threatened populations of small landbirds” project across the Galapagos Islands. The position involves searching for and monitoring bird nests, evaluating methods to control the avian vampire fly Philornis downsi, and helping coordinate conservation activities on Santa Cruz and other islands, while ensuring compliance with established protocols and the systematic and rigorous collection of data. The data generated will improve our understanding of the effectiveness of P. downsi control methods and contribute to the development of innovative strategies to protect Galapagos landbirds, particularly those at greatest risk of extinction. We are seeking a motivated professional with experience working with birds and conducting fieldwork, committed to conserving the biodiversity and ecosystems of Galapagos.Note: Employment legislation of the Government of Ecuador and the Special Law of the Galapagos Islands gives priority employment to permanent residents of Galapagos and to qualified Ecuadorians. For this reason, some of the employment opportunities listed on this site will be open only for these particular groups.