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Field Research Experience and Independent Projects

WildComm Research Stations

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses not paid

Voluntary

Environment ∙ Research

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Planning your own research project, testing an idea in the field, or building experience for future studies? WildComm Research Stations offers a supportive field-based research setting within a protected private reserve in South Af rica, where you can develop projects, test methods and gain hands-on conservation research experience.

What We Offer
WildComm is situated on a private reserve, with diverse wildlife, vegetation and complex savanna ecosystems where you can work with access to on-site research equipment and support from experienced conservation professionals.

Research Your Own Project

Behavioural & movement ecology
Population monitoring
Vegetation

Interdisciplinary conservation projects

Build Field Research Experience
Test research methods
Conduct pilot or exploratory studies
Build field and data-collection skills
Prepare for future Bachelor’s or Master’s research

Participants can also join ongoing and long-term research projects on site, including rhino and giraffe behaviour studies, carnivore movement ecology and wildlife monitoring.

Location: Limpopo, South Africa (on site, not remote!)

Position: Unpaid research assistantship

Start Date: Flexible. 3+ months recommended. Sandwich year students welcome.

Monthly Rate: £770 per person, including accommodation, research supervision and all necessary research equipment. Participants arrange their own travel, insurance and meals.

Candidate Requirements

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team in f ield settings
Willingness to work on foot over uneven terrain and in variable weather conditions
Moderate fitness level (endurance improves with experience)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data management tasks
No prior field experience required

This research assistantship is ideal for students in ecology, conservation biology, or related fields, as well as career changers and others looking to gain practical, data-intensive field research experience in mammal conservation.

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