Field Research: Public Water Points Surveying in Thai Cities

LEEP (Lead Exposure Elimination Project) is a global non-profit organisation focused on reducing childhood lead exposure. We are looking for research assistants in a number of cities in Thailand to collect data on public tap water points for a project on drinking water over 1-2 days: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, or Hat Yai. The aim of the project is to understand the prevalence of public tap water points, their locations, and the plumbing around the water point. This initial survey may lead to further work involving water sampling in certain cities. What the work involves Identifying examples of public tap water points in various areas/district of a city, up to 10-20 per city. Documenting the following per water point (in a Google form): - Location – Note the exact location of each tap water point (GPS coordinates or a clear address/landmark description). - Water quality observations — Is the water running continuously? Does it appear relatively clear (i.e., not yellow, cloudy, or visibly contaminated)? - Water source verification — Does the tap water appear to be connected to a municipal piped water supply (as opposed to groundwater, a borehole, or a well)? Please provide photographic evidence supporting your assessment. - A few other short questions to answer, which will be shared later on - Advising on which districts in a city or cities within a state might make most sense to do a water sampling survey in Tentative timeline: 1-2 days of work between June 15th and June 19th 2026 for water point surveys, potentially water sampling in late June / July for 2-3 days. What we’re looking for: - Fluency in English - Experience with research, field work, or similar work - Preferably a local with knowledge of your city’s cultural and social context - Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently - Able to travel within inside the city you are in