J224 – Student Research Intern
J224 – Student Research Intern
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Employee type
Full-Time , Internship , Fixed/ Short-term contractPosition
Intern/Student
Offer Salary
Attractive
For Freelance
No
Application deadline
Aug 09, 2026
Job Description
PHD research, Intern
Duration: 1 Year
Main Functions
The candidate will be implicated in the collection of animal and environmental samples and perform laboratory analyses with support from One Health Program team under the supervision of WWF CCO One Health Program & Veterinary Coordinator, CREMER and thee HIOH team, responsible partner for zoonotic surveillance activities within the INFORBIO project. The candidate will be based in Campo and will perform extensive fieldwork in Campo Ma’an and Lobeke Landscapes. Laboratory activities will be carried out in the WWF Campo lab and at CREMER facilities. The position includes a four-month research stay for training in laboratory methods at HIOH in Greifswald, Germany.
Task and major responsibilities
- Contribute to the surveillance of zoonoses through frequent sampling of wildlife in the forest as follows:
- Sampling small mammals (bats, rodents and shrews)
- Sampling bushmeat
- Sampling of carcasses of dead wildlife found in the Campo Maan and Lobeke National parks
- Collection of blowflies for characterizing biodiversity and pathogen presence
- Analyse samples collected applying molecular biology Carry out diagnostic test on samples applying DNA extraction and PCR
- Carry out high-throughput sequencing for genomic analyses
- Record data on all samples collected and analyses carried out on the project data base
- Record every sample collected every week and analyses carried out
- Collaborative tasks
- Coordinate project activities with the CREMER / INFORBIO PhD student
- Support One Health Team activities in the field and in the forest
- Prepare monthly reports for partners to high light progress in samples analyses
- Prepare trimester report for One Health Program – Campo and Lobeke
- Participate in field activities in the third landscape of the project (Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas, Central African Republic).
Profile
Required qualifications
- At least a master’s degree in veterinary medicine, Biology, Zoology or other related specialization
- Be enrolled on a PhD programme in a relevant field
- Experience in Human & Animal health, Molecular Biology and Epidemiology is an asset.
Skills and competencies required
- Physically fit to work in the field under challenging conditions and interested in tools and approaches in surveillance of wildlife health, including handling small mammals
- Proven scientific writing skills and competence in data analyses
- Competence working in a laboratory is an advantage
- Interest in learning laboratory protocols is required
- Knowledge of general relationship of human-wildlife health in Central Africa is an asset
- Mastery of the English language would be a plus.
Values & behaviours
- Adhere to WWF values: Respect, Courage, Integrity and Collaboration.
Working Relationships:
Internal
WWF One Health Team, responsible project IKI, Conservation Unit, Finance & Admin, Research, Surveillance and Logistics.
External
HIOH, CREMER.
How to apply:
- Follow the link: https://cameroon.panda.org/apply_to_a_job/apply_for_a_job/ (with a computer, please do not use a mobile phone).
- Choose the job J224 – Student Research Intern
- Answer to the questionnaire
- After filling the questionnaire, send your CV and cover letter via the email address recruit-cam@wwfcam.org. Please mention your name and the job reference in the email subject line. Example: Nana – J224 – Student Research Intern.
- MENTION WHERE YOU FOUND THIS OPPORTUNITY
Qualified candidates living in Campo and surroundings are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Job Overview
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Location
Campo, Lobeke, Cameroon, East, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Attractive
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Qualification
Intern/Student
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Functional Area
Qualitative Research
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Degree Level
Masters
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Industry
Life Sciences & Healthcare , Non-governmental Organization (NGOs) , Data Analysis/Management -
Date Posted
2 months ago
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Apply Before
Aug 09, 2026
