Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI), a non-profit organization in Portland, ME, seeks a field- and data-savvy biologist to contribute to international biodiversity monitoring and research projects. The successful candidate will work within BRI’s Biodiversity Research Program, supporting biodiversity monitoring of insects, birds, mammals, and plants. This position entails both fieldwork and office-based work, developing pipelines that move from data collection to curated databases, data products, visualizations, and reports.
Position Overview:
The Biodiversity Research Biologist will collaborate with other BRI staff and contribute to large-scale projects that integrate biodiversity and ecosystem monitoring with carbon and biodiversity credit methodologies. The position will include extended (4–8 weeks per year) biodiversity fieldwork in remote locations, including Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya, balanced with office-based work on data management, analysis, report writing, and manuscript development. The role will require close collaboration with US-based and international partners, especially in Africa, and will emphasize both technical skills and strong communication. It is intended that this position be based at our BRI headquarters in Portland, ME.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
The successful candidate should be independently motivated, detail-oriented, organized, a strong communicator, and a collaborative team member. Essential qualifications include:
Additional Desired Qualifications:
Compensation and Employee Benefits:
BRI is committed to salary equity. We strive to meet federal Grade-Step (GS) levels that align with education and experience. BRI offers a fully paid employee health insurance premium, optional dependent coverage, dental, LTD, life insurance, 401k with match, and generous PTO and paid holidays. Costs associated with work travel are reimbursed. Ultimately, BRI’s benefits package, workplace flexibility, international travel options, professional development opportunities, and ability for vertical movement within the organization create an unparalleled workplace culture.
To Apply:
Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@briwildlife.orgwith the subject line “Biodiversity Research Biologist.”
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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