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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – ZOOLOGISTS
(4 POSITIONS)

Operating in the Southern African Region, Natural Selection is a collection of owner-operated safari camps and lodges united by the common aim of providing our guests with unique and exceptional safari experiences and being a part of the conservation solution for Africa’s wildlife.
We are looking for exciting talent to join our team in Botswana, with vacancies existing for Zoologists to start up a Giraffe Program on contract for two years, after which the program will be handed over to Trainees to run with.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Designing and conducting research projects and studies of animals
Studying the characteristics of animals and their behaviors
Collecting and analyzing biological data and specimens
Writing papers, reports, and articles that explain research findings
Ensuring animal welfare through various initiatives
Educating the public on animal welfare and wildlife conservation
Promoting conservation efforts
Assisting with captive breeding programs

Education, Training, & Certification:

Bachelor of Science with major in zoology or similar
Master of Science will be an added advantage
Courses in biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, statistics, communications, and computer technology over and above will be desired.

Skills & Competencies:

Communication skills: Must be able to write effective research papers and reports. You will also need to communicate verbally and in writing with the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Observation skills: It’s critical to notice slight changes in an animal’s behavior or appearance and observe a variety of elements in animal’s surroundings.
Critical-thinking skills: You must be able to draw conclusions from experiments, research results, and scientific observations.
Problem-solving abilities: You must find solutions to help protect animals and wildlife from possible threats.
Comfort with technology: Being tech-savvy is a plus because you will often use highly specialized scientific equipment and data management software during the course of research activities.

Work Schedule

Successful applicants work full-time, and they may work long or irregular hours, especially when working in the field, working in areas with wildlife, no communication and living in tented accommodation for extended periods of up to 3 months at a time or more.