Join Operation Wallacea as a Reef Ecology Lecturer
An exciting opportunity is now open for Reef Ecology Lecturers to join international field expeditions during the 2026 season.
This is a unique chance to combine teaching, field research, and hands-on conservation work in some of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments.
🐠 About the Role
Reef Ecology Lecturers support marine field programmes running between June and August, with placements lasting four to eight weeks. Expeditions take place across a range of tropical and Mediterranean locations in Central America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
This is an immersive, field-based position where you’ll work directly with students, researchers, and expedition staff.
🎓 What You’ll Be Doing
Successful applicants will:
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Deliver engaging lectures on reef ecology and marine conservation
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Run interactive workshops and field briefings
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Teach coral reef survey techniques and in-water methodologies
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Mentor and inspire students participating in active conservation research
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Contribute to meaningful long-term biodiversity monitoring projects
It’s an opportunity to blend academic knowledge with real-world conservation impact.
👩🔬 Who It’s For
This role would suit:
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Graduates (BSc or higher) in marine biology, ecology, or related disciplines
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Individuals with fieldwork and/or teaching experience
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Confident divers (Divemaster preferred, or Rescue Diver with strong marine knowledge)
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Early-career scientists seeking field leadership experience
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Experienced marine educators looking to broaden their international work
If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy mentoring students, and care deeply about coral reef conservation, this could be a fantastic fit.
🌍 What’s Included
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Accommodation and meals on site
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The chance to work alongside international researchers and conservation professionals
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Valuable teaching and expedition leadership experience
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Potential travel bursaries for experienced staff
Beyond the season itself, many participants build lasting professional networks and continue collaborating on future conservation projects.
🚨 Interested?
If this sounds like your next adventure, apply as soon as you can. Positions are being filled as suitable candidates are found.
I am a passionate communicator and researcher with an extensive background in the environmental humanities and social sciences, dedicated to exploring and fostering connections between people and nature. Based between Sweden and the UK, I work in academia as a researcher and lecturer, teaching courses in environmental law, historical ecology, and disaster risk management.
I actively contribute to non-profit organisations promoting conservation and animal welfare. I work with Faunalytics, translating complex research into accessible insights for evidence-based advocacy; write feature articles for Ubuntu Magazine spotlighting conservation initiatives; and serve as Community Advocates Coordinator at WildHub, driving strategic communications and leading initiatives that connect and empower conservation practitioners worldwide.
When I’m not working, you’ll find me hiking forest trails with my dog or enjoying a good cup of coffee.
