Senior Conservation Research Assistant (Madagascar)
SEED Madagascar · Madagascar · Apply by October 26, 2026
About this role
Position Overview: This is a rare opportunity to live and work in Madagascar, one of the world’s most biodiverse and conservation-critical regions, leading long-term, field-based research in a remote setting. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Assistant (SRA) with a relevant MSc and 1–3 years of practical field research experience to lead SEED Madagascar’s conservation research programme on the ground. As the Senior Research Assistant, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of SEED’s research camp and play a central role in the design, implementation and reporting of our field-based research. Working closely with SEEDs Conservation Research Programme Coordinator and both international and national staff, you will manage data collection, ensure the quality and integrity of research activities and contribute to the analysis and dissemination of findings to donors and the wider conservation community. Additionally, you will provide leadership and pastoral support to short-term volunteers, ensuring they receive appropriate training, guidance and supervision during their time in the field. This role is integral to advancing SEED’s mission, combining rigorous…