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Research Assistant (Project-based)

Oceana

Panaon Island, Philippines
Job
Full-time
Posted 27 March 2026
Oceana Philippines is seeking a project-based Research Assistant, preferably based in Southern Leyte, to support an applied marine governance and conservation research project in the Panaon Island Protected Seascape (PIPS) from April to December 2026. The role involves supporting key informant interviews, focus group discussions, data collection, and documentation in partnership with the University of Michigan and the University of Rhode Island. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, have strong qualitative research skills, and be comfortable working with local government and coastal community stakeholders.