Ecology Researcher

Reneco International Wildlife Consultants LTD is seeking an Ecology Researcher to lead and coordinate applied wildlife ecology and movement research projects supporting conservation programmes. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this role is crucial for advancing our conservation efforts.

Reneco has over 40 years of experience in ecology and conservation, with a strong focus on the Houbara bustards population preservation. We are committed to hiring qualified employees for our multicultural team and supporting their career development in meaningful challenges with an international impact.

Join us to contribute to significant conservation challenges. Apply now to become our next Ecology Researcher!

Company Overview

Reneco International Wildlife Consultants LTD is a consulting company dedicated to the management and coordination of ecology and conservation projects across North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. With over 40 years of operation, Reneco is primarily involved in the preservation of Houbara bustards populations through captive breeding, releases, and follow-up actions.

Our corporate headquarters in Abu Dhabi hosts over 80 employees, supporting functions such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, and Research. Reneco also operates breeding centers in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, which annually welcome up to 2,000 employees. We value our human capital as our main strength and aim to foster a stimulating environment for career development and international impact.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: PhD in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife biology, ornithology or a related field.
• Experience: At least four years of relevant research experience in applied wildlife ecology.

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and coordinate collaborative research programmes in applied ecology, focusing on valorising existing datasets.
• Identify priority research questions and translate them into clear collaborative project plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and multi-site research projects across internal teams and external scientific collaborators.
• Lead the interpretation and synthesis of ecological data and translate findings into practical conservation recommendations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary and multi-site research activities, ensuring effective communication.

Requirements

• PhD in ecology, conservation biology, wildlife biology, ornithology or a related field.
• At least four years of relevant research experience in applied wildlife ecology.
• Strong experience in leading or coordinating research projects from study design to scientific outputs.
• Experience with movement ecology, telemetry, spatial ecology or field-based wildlife monitoring.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and international projects, organize priorities independently and communicate effectively.
• Working knowledge of R and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent written and spoken English, with strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.

Benefits

• Support in career development within a stimulating, multicultural environment.
• Involvement in meaningful challenges with an international impact.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant conservation programmes.
• Work with a leading company in ecology and conservation.
• Engage in cutting-edge research in wildlife ecology.