Job locations

The headquarters are based in the United Arab Emirates providing oversight of the recruitment for all projects. Projects are currently established in Central Asia (Emirates Centre for the Conservation of the Houbara in Uzbekistan, Sheikh Khalifa Houbara Breeding Centre in Kazakhstan), North Africa (Emirates Centre for Wildlife Propagation in Morocco), and the Gulf (Sheikh Khalifa Houbara Breeding Centre and National Avian Research Centre in the UAE).

Job context

RENECO's mission is to implement an overall conservation strategy aiming to restore and preserve the endangered North African and Asian native houbara bustard populations (Chlamydotis undulata and Chlamydotis macqueenii). To achieve these goals, RENECO has developed a multidisciplinary approach in different centres and countries combining fundamental and applied research in such varied areas as ecology, biology, physiology, captive breeding, veterinary medicine, the reinforcement of wild populations and public awareness.

To face the quick expansion of its activities due to the development of new conservation projects, Reneco is opening new executive positions giving a unique opportunity to be part of one of the most ambitious existing conservation programmes.

More particularly, research efforts have to be implemented to increase general knowledge on the species and provide useful tools for conservation planning at a large scale and in various environments. In addition, the success of the program and its impact on the environment has to be carefully assessed.

Job description

The holder of this job will be an associate researcher of the Ecology team and will report to the Ecology Manager. He (she) will have the following responsibilities: data analysis / editing of reports / editing of scientific papers / contribution to the annual fieldwork and research program / development and application of the fieldwork protocol / participation in international communication (congress) / conduct regular research meetings (students, fieldworkers) / supervise a team of field ecologists and students.

Mobility across all projects in North Africa, the Gulf states, and Central Asia.

Skills required

The successful candidate must:

• hold a PhD degree with experience and education well rounded in animal ecology, behaviour and/or conservation biology.
• have a proven record of achievements relevant to wildlife ecology and research (already published scientific papers).
• have thorough knowledge in at least three of the following research topics: movements / migration / dispersal / habitat use and selection / breeding biology / population dynamics / population viability analysis / biodiversity / animal community / conservation / population management.
• have good experience of fieldwork (especially in animal trapping, banding and tracking) and team management..

Language requirements

Fluency in English.
French, Arabic or Russian will be an asset.

Additional valuable abilities

Ability to work in a multicultural and multinational environment. Mobility across all RENECO projects in North Africa, Middle East and Asia.

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Additional benefits

Full medical insurance, travel allowance, length of service gratuity, accommodation

To submit an application Email: careers@reneco-hq.org