Part-time Research Assistant for the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research

Part-time Research Assistant for the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research

The Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), UBD is seeking applications for one position of part-time Research Assistant starting from 1^st October 2024 until 30^th April 2025 (7 months duration) to assist with IBER’s database development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and enhancement of IBER’s biodiversity database.
• Review and categorize large volumes of wildlife images and videos.
• Create a centralized, accessible repository for wildlife data.
• Review published papers to extract relevant species information and compile a comprehensive species list database.
• Assist in data analysis to support research findings and database improvements.
• Assist with converting physical maps, photographs, and other hardcopy data into digital formats.
  

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (or equivalent degree in the related field).
• Brunei citizens or permanent residents.
• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with photo and database management is an advantage.
• The ability to recognize Bornean wildlife species is an advantage.

Rates:

• Bachelor holders: BND 119.50 per day including SPK.

Required documents

Interested candidates should submit softcopies of the following documents to the Principal Investigator, Dr Siti Salwa binti Abdul Khalid (salwa.khalid@ubd.edu.bn) by 25^th September 2024:

1. Cover letter
2. Latest CV
3. Certificates (or academic transcripts) of degrees and English language
4. Copy of National IC

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.