Job opportunities
Are you looking for your next opportunity in marine mammal conservation and research?
If you are interested in joining the Khmer Ocean Life team then please send your CV and cover letter to Rose at info@khmeroceanlife.com with your previous experience, skills and at least one reference contact.
kampot Visitor centre assistant
Deadline: until the position is filled.
Responsibilities include:
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Welcome guests and provide information on Kampot Dolphin Ecotours
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Organising online and in-person ecotour bookings
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Advertising and promoting Kampot Dolphin Ecotours
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Contributing content for the website, external communications and social media
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Assist in the organisation of events at the visitor centre
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Sale of local products and merchandise
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Conduct shop inventories and track sales
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Upholding the organisation’s conservation and community values
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Other responsibilities as identified
NB: Cambodian nationals only.
Salary: $300-350 per month, depending on experience
For more information please contact us. To apply please send a CV and cover letter in English to Rose at rose.ellis@khmeroceanlife.com
khmer internship
Deadline: ongoing
Internship length: 2-3 months
Training and activities include:
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Research method training on observational land and boat surveying techniques
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Cambodian Marine mammal identification and behaviour training
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Data sheet and data entry training
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Photo ID training
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Mentorship
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Conducting fieldwork: land and boat surveys
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Delivering marine science lessons in local schools
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Contributing content for the website and social media
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Mangrove ecology training and mangrove planting
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Experience organising awareness-raising and outreach events
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Possible stranding response
Stipend: $250 per month
NB: position open only to Cambodian nationals.
For more information please contact us. To apply please send a CV and cover letter in English to Rose at rose.ellis@khmeroceanlife.com
Research officer
Deadline: ongoing
Starting January 2026 (one-year contract)
Responsibilities include:
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Lead ecological surveys, such as land-based, boat-based, and acoustic surveys.
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Lead social science surveys, such as questionnaires.
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Stranding response.
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Report writing and dissemination of findings.
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Data management.
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Data analysis.
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Contribute to publishing peer-reviewed research.
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Liaise with community members and government officials.
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Supervise thesis students.
Salary: USD 460-550 per month, depending on experience
NB: position open only to Cambodian nationals.
For more information please contact us. To apply please send a CV and cover letter in English to Rose at rose.ellis@khmeroceanlife.com
Project assistant
Deadline: ongoing
Starting January 2026 (one-year contract)
Responsibilities include:
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Participate in ecological surveys, such as land-based, boat-based, and acoustic surveys.
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Conduct outreach at schools and in communities, and awareness talks and events.
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Liaise with community members and government officials.
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Content creation (e.g. social media and outreach resources).
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Translate resources from English into Khmer and vice versa.
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Report writing and dissemination of findings.
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Data management.
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Project administration.
Salary: USD 350-400 per month, depending on experience
NB: position open only to Cambodian nationals.
For more information please contact us. To apply please send a CV and cover letter in English to Rose at rose.ellis@khmeroceanlife.com