Bangkok, Thailand
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AFRY is hiring a Junior Aquatic Ecology Specialist to join its Hydropower Sustainability group, supporting environmental and social (E&S) studies for hydropower and renewable energy projects. The role involves participating in field surveys for fish, macroinvertebrates and water quality, contributing to ESIA report drafting, biodiversity data management, and proposal preparation in collaboration with international teams. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a related discipline (master's/PhD welcome), aquatic ecology assessment experience, knowledge of Mekong ichthyofauna, and Lao (native/fluent) plus English working proficiency, with willingness for frequent regional fieldwork.
Environmental impact assessments for hydropower and renewable energy projects as part of an interdisciplinary team
Support aquatic biodiversity field surveys (fish, macroinvertebrates, water quality) in rivers and reservoirs
Assist with species identification, taxonomic verification, and data/specimen management
Contribute to literature reviews, habitat assessments, and species status evaluations
Assist in drafting technical sections of ESIA reports and biodiversity management plans
Bachelor's degree in biology, biodiversity, ecology, limnology, or related field (required); Master's/PhD in aquatic/freshwater ecology or related discipline preferred
Experience in aquatic ecology assessments with knowledge of different methodologies and approaches
General knowledge of Mekong (and beyond) ichthyofauna and aquatic life cycles and habitats
Lao native/fluent and English working proficiency; Thai or other regional languages an asset
Working knowledge of Excel (required); R and GIS/QGIS are an asset
Master's degree or PhD in aquatic/freshwater ecology, limnology, or fisheries science; Thai or other regional languages; R and GIS/QGIS skills; English test scores such as IELTS/TOEFL
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