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Research Assistant
Application deadline: october 30, 2026
We are seeking a Research Assistant for the “Conservation of threatened populations of small landbirds” project. The role involves searching for and monitoring bird nests, evaluating methods to control the avian vampire fly, and helping coordinate conservation activities on Santa Cruz and other islands. The data generated will support innovative strategies to protect Galapagos landbirds at greatest risk of extinction. We are looking for a motivated professional with experience working with birds and conducting fieldwork, committed to conserving Galapagos biodiversity.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.