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Research Assistant

Field Projects International (Private) | https://fieldprojects.org/

Details
Application Deadline:
07/21/2025
Published:
04/21/2025
Starting Date:
after 8/31/2025
Hours per Week:
at least 40
Salary:
none
Education Required:
High School Diploma
Experience Required:
none
Location:
Vietnam
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Undergraduate Opportunities
Description
Reptile & Amphibian Surveillance Research Assistantship
In partnership with the Institute for the Ecology and Conservation of Nature (IECN), based at Vinh University in Vietnam, Field Projects International has openings in a new field research assistantship program in September 2025.

  • Reptile & Amphibian Surveillance - Vietnam
    : Join a field research team in Vietnam’s Annamese Mountains to collect long-term survey data of natural and disturbed amphibian and reptile communities. Participants will conduct transect surveys of amphibians and reptiles, gaining hands-on experience in wildlife disease surveillance in a challenging, remote tropical environment. Participation is encouraged by individuals who are interested in research or conservation of natural resource areas and wildlife - especially amphibian and reptile enthusiasts - , who are in good physical & mental health and can respectfully immerse themselves in a culture that is unlike their own. 

Quick Facts:
  • Timing: August 31 - September 13, 2025
  • Duration: 2 weeks
  • Location: Nghe An Province, Vietnam (beginning and ending in Hanoi)
  • Applications: Due by July 21, 2025. Limited space available - preference given to early applicants!
  • Program Fee: $2,400 - Fee includes all local transport from Hanoi + food + lodging + instruction

Ready to apply? CV + 2 references required:
https://fieldprojects.org/research-program-application-vietnam/

Questions? Contact info[at]fieldprojects[dot]org
Contact
Kassidy Kowchefski
info@fieldprojects.org (preferred contact method)