Assistant Research Manager

Job Description:

• Preparation and production of research proposals, project execution plans, financial records and reports;
• Conduct desktop research, field surveys, and data analysis;
• Supervise research team members and surveyors, and report to the Director of the Society;
• Liaison with both internal and external parties on various projects;
• Act as an in-house scientific knowledge provider ;
• Responsible to public enquiries and community engagement (if need);
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in ecology, life sciences, environmental science or related disciplines;
• At least 3 years’ experience in conducting ecological surveys or research, while bird identification skills is an asset;
• Strong project and/or team management skills with ability to manage resources, to coordinate teammates and surveyors, as well as to liaise external collaborators;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, independent and responsible;
• Some knowledge in statistical or spatial analysis is an advantage;
• Proficiency in PC literacy and MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Good command of both oral and written English and Chinese;
• Curiosity about nature and patience to perform ecological monitoring and scientific research;
• Physically fit for frequent outdoor environment;
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Research Manager;
• A keen birdwatcher preferred!

Research Officer

Job Description:

• Perform ecological surveys especially for waterbirds;
• Entering, assembling and proof-reading of research data;
• Coordination of survey schedule and paid or voluntary surveyors;
• Report writing for regular ecological monitoring and other research programmes;
• Assist in administrative duties, including but not limited to handling invoice and reimbursement;
• Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, life sciences, environmental science or related disciplines, with 1-3 years’ working experience is preferred;
• Physically fit for frequent outdoor environment;
• Some experience in conducting ecological surveys or research, while identification skills in waterbirds is an asset;
• Proficiency in PC literacy and MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Hands-on experience in one or more statistical or mapping software (e.g. R, SPSS, ArcGIS, QGIS) is an advantage;
• Good command of both oral and written English and Chinese;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, independent and responsible;
• Curiosity about nature and patience to perform ecological monitoring and scientific research;
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Research Officer;
• A keen birdwatcher preferred!

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