Underwater Marine Conservation Research Assistant - Cambodia

Company: Global Nomadic ( Learn More )

General Information

Location:	US-IL-Chicago
Base Pay:	N/A
Req'd Education:	Not Specified
Employee Type:	Full-Time
Req'd Experience:	Not Specified
Req'd Travel:	Not Specified
Manages Others:	False
Relocation Covered:	False

Job Description Underwater Marine Conservation Research Assistant - Cambodia This is not a paid postion About Us: If you are looking to kick start your career in Marine Conservation, but do not yet have any diving qualifications or underwater field experience, then this placement will get you on the right track. During your placement you will learn diving skills, as well as essential marine conservation techniques, and put them into practice under the waves. You will not only gain personal skills and experience, but the data you collect will go directly toward the development of a second Marine Protected Area in the country. Qualifications and skills you will gain include:

PADI Open Water

Emergency First Responder

Reef Check and GCRMN Underwater Survey skills

Coral Watch – Health Check

The project is located on a remote island where you will experience genuine Cambodian life and culture, well away from the tourist trail, living alongside seasoned and enthusiastic staff. This is a unique opportunity for those who are passionate and want to learn more about our oceans, experience first hand conservation work in a developing country and work with a wonderful local community towards an effective, sustainable conservation programme.

Job Requirements Underwater Marine Conservation Research Assistant - Cambodia Requirements - Underwater Marine Conservation Research Assistant - Cambodia:

Min age 18
Minimum 4 weeks commitment
Enthusiasm and interest in diving and marine conservation
Able to live and work in basic conditions
Good physical fitness
A medical statement from your physician (Diving medical form provided upon enrolment)
Conversational English
Full travel & medical insurance with diving and non-diving emergencies included
Necessary vaccinations
Necessary flights & visas (we will provide the necessary sponsor letter for your visa)

Benefits:

Gain Introductory Marine Conservation Research and Data Accumulation skills
Become an PADI Open Water Diver + EFR
Participate in our extended Coral Reef Check and underwater survey course
Work closely with experienced staff in this grassroots project
Hands-on experience collecting data, diving in a pristine area wtih little to no previous scientific research conducted
Opportunities for marine biologists, environmental scientists, innovators and enthusiasts

Keywords: marine conservation, coral reef check, environmental science, scuba diving training

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