Junior Aquatic Ecology Specialist

• Environmental impact assessments for hydropower facilities and other renewable energy infrastructure projects as part of an interdisciplinary team in line with International Lenders Standards
• Support aquatic biodiversity field surveys (fish macroinvertebrates water quality) in rivers and reservoirs
• Assist with species identification taxonomic verification and data/specimen management
• Contribute to literature reviews habitat assessments and species status evaluations
• Assist in drafting technical sections of ESIA reports and biodiversity management plans
• Support data entry quality control and analysis of ecological datasets
• Liaise professionally with local counterparts authorities and field teams
• Comply with health safety and environmental protocols during fieldwork
• Support in the design of fish migration facilities
• Preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Support in the preparation of proposals

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors degree in biology biodiversity ecology limnology or a related field (required)
• Masters degree and/or PhD in aquatic/freshwater ecology limnology fisheries science or related discipline (preferred)

Experience and Skills

• Experience in aquatic ecology assessments is key with knowledge of different methodologies and approaches
• General knowledge in ecology and conservation
• Understanding of aquatic life cycles and habitats
• General knowledge of Mekong (and beyond) ichthyofauna
• Willingness to learn and develop in aquatic ecology
• Working knowledge of data management/analysis tools (Excel required; R GIS/QGIS an asset)
• Language proficiency in Lao (native/fluent) and English (working proficiency required for report writing and international team coordination); Thai or other regional languages an asset. Submission of English test scores (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) may be requested if available though not mandatory
• Willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary and international team across Southeast Asia and beyond
• Willingness to travel and undertake frequent sometimes remote fieldwork including in challenging field conditions.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

• Work on exciting challenging and diverse projects across Southeast Asia and beyond
• Develop your skills through structured learning and targeted career development opportunities e.g. as Project Manager or Technical Expert
• Flexible and mobile working arrangements
• Contribute to meaningful projects that help shape a sustainable future
• Learn from experienced colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Additional Information :

We offer the following to qualified candidates:
 

• Contract type : permanent
• Friendly international working environment with a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks
• Competitive salary package
• Well-balanced working hour
• Career opportunity in one of the largest international consulting and engineering companies
• Possibility to grow professionally and advance in career
   

At AFRY we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate innovate technology and embrace challenging points of view. Thats how were making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

At AFRY we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate innovate technology and embrace challenging points of view. Thats how were making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time