Educación Ambiental - Cuba

IX Taller Internacional "La Educación Ambiental para el Desarrollo Sostenible".  “Materias curriculares y proyectos de aprendizaje al servicio de la educación para la salud”, que la Universidad y la Facultad de Ciencias Pedagógicas, de la ciudad de Matanzas, Cuba, convoca a investigadores, educadores y estudiantes de los diferentes niveles educativos que enseñan y aprenden sobre la Educación Ambiental y para la Salud,  del 20 al 24 de octubre de 2015.
Este evento tiene como propósito compartir saberes del nivel de desarrollo de  la Educación Ambiental y para la Salud. Como en ediciones anteriores, se celebrará, en un Hotel Acuazul de la
Playa de Varadero considerada por todos como una de las más lindas del mundo.
Si no resultará de su interés o se reitera la información, se le ofrece disculpas, pero en cualquier caso se le pide que colabore con nosotros divulgando esta convocatoria, entre  posibles colegas
interesados.
A los interesados en participar, se le agradece que al responder, consignen en el asunto del e mail el nombre del evento. Favor de escribir al e mail: eventoeducambie@gmail.com
educambie@ucp.ma.rimed.cu
 Para tener información sobre boletos de viaje, alojamiento y alimentación comunicarse con el receptivo oficial del evento que es CUBATUR EVENTOS al email   eventos1@cbtevent.cbt.tur.cu. La persona a contactar es:
 Ing. Arlene Alvarez   Especialista
Comercial Empresa Eventos e Incentivos
Agencia de Viajes Cubatur
Calle 0 #101A entre 1ª y 3ª,
Miramar, Playa. Teléf: (537) 2069808; 2069809 Fax: (537) 2069807
Con respeto y esperando que se anime en compartir saberes, le saluda desde Cuba,
Miembros del Comité Organizador.
Dr. C. Amado Hernández B y MSc. Raydel Valladares Rodríguez.

Volunteer Wildlife Handling - Peru

This is a volunteer training program targeting students with an interest in wildlife handling or veterinary science. This program will train students to participate in an annual capture and release program on tamarins (small Neotropical primates) in southeastern Peru. Each participant will individually handle upwards of 25 animals of two species of primate, while gaining valuable knowledge on the natural history of 9 other primate species at this site. This program is part of an ongoing long-term tamarin monitoring project begun in 2009.

At the end of this program, students will be able to:
• Identify all materials used in an animal field processing kit
• Collect swabs of secretions and genetic materials from the primates
• Determine sex and appropriate age of individuals by morphological characters for two primate species
• Appropriately handle wild primates under time constraints
• Record TPRs at regular intervals (temperature, pulse and respiration)
• Manipulate a weighing scale to accurately record the body mass of subjects
• Collect biological samples
• Store and process biological samples analyses of endocrinology, parasitology and reproductive physiology

PROGRAM FACTS
BEGIN: June 3 – June 20, 2015 (Minimum commitment 4 weeks, but longer stays encouraged)
WHERE: The Los Amigos Biological Field Station in Southeastern Peru
COST: $ 1600. Longer stays are welcome and are prorated at $400 per week. For these extra weeks, tasks may include behavioral monitoring of tagged individuals.
Applications NOT accepted after: April 17, 2015
APPLY HERE: https://fieldprojects.org/participate/applications/

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: All applications are accepted on a rolling basis. That means that it is advisable to apply immediately for these programs, with an application turn around time of ~ 4 weeks. Do not wait until April 17, 2015 to apply.

We strongly recommend that students also attend the short course in tropical field biology in May 2015 (https://fieldprojects.org/participate/courses-2/tropical-biology-and-primatology/) that will occur just before the handling program begins. This course will provide students grounding in the natural history of the flora and fauna at this site.

ELIGIBILITY:
We are currently recruiting participants with the following requirements. If you are uncertain if you are eligible, contact us at admin@primates-peru.org to confirm:
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age by the time the training program begins.
• Participants must demonstrate a grounding or strong interest in animal handling and biology.
• Participants must be certain that they are not squeamish at the sight of medical equipment – if you are scared of getting a vaccine, you will not gain from this experience.
• Previous field experience is not required, but previous handling experience (or some contact with animals other than your pets) is a plus.
• Participants must justify why this program is important to them, and what they hope to gain from it.
• Participants must provide a letter of recommendation from a source that can substantiate the participant’s experience and skills.
• Participants must be unafraid of insects, reptiles and the jungle in general.
• Participants must be in good physical condition, with the capability to walk 4 miles a day or at least 2 miles carrying a 30 lb load.
• Participants will not be discriminated against for medical conditions they might have, if we determine that being on this project will not pose an immediate risk to their health.
• Participants must sign waivers of liability for this project and for the field station before their participation in the project is finalized.
• Participants must be willing to maintain long hours in the field, but also return to complete data entry in the evenings.
• Sometimes we wait and are unsuccessful – this is the nature of the work. Participants must demonstrate patience.
• Participants must be reliable – when a team is assigned to work with a group of animals, days of planning go into the execution of the protocol. Carelessness and tardiness on the part of the participant could jeopardize the entire project.
• Due to the nature of the work and weather constraints, participants MUST be willing to be flexible about their days off. Our time in the jungle is valuable, and participants can expect that time off will come in the form of half days and some full days (rarely).
• Participants must exhibit a willingness to adjust your schedule to primate daily activity patterns. This can require waking up early, sometimes by 4 or 5 am, and going to bed early, 8 or 9 pm.

Please see our website (https://fieldprojects.org) for application details, all payment and cancellation policies, as well as other research opportunities with PrimatesPeru.

 Contact Information:
Contact admin@primates-peru.org

Becas posgrado- Polonia

Maestría, Doctorado e Investigación
Pago de matrícula y colegiatura en las Universidades participantes y asignación mensual.
Convocatoria

Wildlife Research Intern South Africa

Accepted applicants will work directly alongside the ecological manager of a big 5 reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. Interns will live in a rustic bush camp, which is the base for all research operations.

Research includes predator-prey dynamics, elephant identification and dynamics, flora surveys, and animal census, amongst others.
There is a charge to cover room and board during your stay, as well as transportation from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit to the camp.

Please take a look at our 'intern' section of our website for more details.

Applicants must have or be working towards a degree in biology, ecological management or a related field. Please compile and email us a brief personal statement about your interest in joining our project, along with a brief resume, as well as your desired dates and duration of stay, to be considered for the position.

Please ensure you have reviewed the information on our website- www.indlovuwest.com before you apply

Contact Information:
John Slabbert
Project Coordinator
john@indlovuwest.com

Becas Posgrado - España

“Programa de Co-Financiamiento Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores-Fundación Carolina.”
Doctorados y estancias posdoctorales cortas
Para docentes de carrera o de planta y personal directivo-administrativo de universidades públicas mexicanas.

La SECRETARÍA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES pagará 600 euros mensuales.
La FUNDACIÓN CAROLINA pagará 600 euros mensuales.
Hasta 4 pasajes aéreos de ida y vuelta en clase turista, uno por cada año académico.
Seguro médico no farmacéutico
Pago de matrícula y colegiatura.
   
Convocatoria

Gelada Monkey Research in the Ethiopian Highlands

TWO field assistants are needed for a study of the behavior, ecology, and conservation of wild gelada monkeys (Theropithecus gelada) at a remote, semi-permanent field site in north-central Ethiopia called Guassa. Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive 13 month long field season as part of this long-term study. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) carrying out behavioral observations, fecal sample collection, and vegetation monitoring. Work will begin in mid-May 2015 and last until the end of June 2016. Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled.

Hiring Organization:
Dr. Peter Fashing (California State University Fullerton) & Dr. Nga Nguyen (California State University Fullerton)

The field assistants will be responsible for (a) collecting basic demographic and reproductive data as part of routine monitoring of the well-habituated study population, (b) conducting focal animal samples (c) recording GPS readings of gelada ranging locations, as well as (d) conducting vegetation monitoring and (e) walking census transects. The two field assistants will share a camp and research responsibilities while at Guassa.

The study area consists of 111km2 of hilly Afro-alpine grassland situated at 3,200-3,600 meters above sea level along the eastern edge of the Ethiopian highlands and affords spectacular views out over the Great Rift Valley nearly a mile below. A number of animals endemic to the Ethiopian highlands occur at Guassa including geladas, the critically endangered Ethiopian wolf, Canis simensis, the world’s rarest canid, and the newly described cryptic African wolf. The gelada population at Guassa has been studied on a near daily basis since 2006 and nearly all individuals in the main 200+member study band are habituated to observers at distances of several meters.

For more information on the project, please see the following website:
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/gelada/

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A in Biology, Biological Anthropology, or a related field. Good physical fitness and a willingness to walk long distances (6-12 km) each day are essential to working at Guassa where the terrain is hilly, the air thin (due to the high elevation), and the geladas wide-ranging. Experience with winter camping and life in cold climates preferred since the successful applicants will be living in (spacious) tents at a location where nights are sometimes below freezing (as low as 19ºF though 33-36ºF is more typical) and days are often chilly (45-60ºF) and windy (10-40 km/hour) as well. Our campsite is situated on an isolated patch of pristine alpine grassland far from human habitation and applicants must be highly self-sufficient (the nearest town, Mehal Meda, is 22 kilometers away from camp, we do not own a vehicle, and contact with other English-speakers is rare). Field assistants will live in a semi-permanent campsite with 2 Ethiopian staff members with limited English language skills. Prior travel and/or field experience in Africa or mountainous regions of Asia or South America preferred. Applicants must be fluent in English and eager to learn Amharic (the national language of Ethiopia). After Guassa, former field research assistants have all (n=14) co-authored one or more peer-reviewed journal articles with us as well as gone on to pursue graduate studies (Ph.D. and/or Master’s) or additional research opportunities in biological anthropology, animal behavior, or ecology: http://anthro.fullerton.edu/gelada/people.htm

SALARY/FUNDING
None.

SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR INTERNSHIP/VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Research assistants will be provided with basic accommodation, food and other basic supplies while at the field site. In addition, we will pay each assistant’s $1,000USD research fee (directly to the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority) for permission to conduct research in Ethiopia. However, applicants must pay their own international travel to Addis Ababa ($1,500-$2,000USD from the USA), including the cost of a tourist visa (~$70USD), and are responsible for any additional expenses incurred while traveling in Ethiopia, including travel to and from the field site and Addis every few months (to buy supplies, see a movie, etc.). Buses to Addis (300 km from Guassa or 8-10 bumpy hours travel) are inexpensive ($10 each way) and run almost daily from Mehal Meda. Camp is located a few miles walk from the road where you can catch the bus after a one or more hour wait. Luxury food items such as chocolates, cookies and canned tuna may be purchased in Addis at the volunteer's expense. Our semi-permanent camp is remote but comfortable, with large walk-in tents, beds, solar electricity to power lights and a laptop computer, mobile telephone service for receiving calls from abroad and making calls within Ethiopia, satellite telephone for emergencies, and email by satellite modem twice a week. Travel health insurance is strongly recommended; volunteers are required to acquire the necessary vaccinations prior to entry to Ethiopia. Volunteers are required to provide their own winter/alpine condition clothing, footwear and sleeping bag. Advice about what items are necessary for life at Guassa can be provided upon request.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT
13 months beginning mid-May 2015. Because the training process requires 2-4 months, assistants must be willing to work for a minimum of 13-months. We work in teams of twos and each researcher typically spends two to three days in the field with the geladas and one day at camp helping with camp chores and data entry and checking (we download and proof each day’s data onto the camp computer at the end of each field day). We expect successful applicants to be keen observers and diligent and conscientious students of animal behavior. Volunteers must be willing to work in a small team setting and have demonstrated a willingness to follow instructions/protocols closely in the past. We expect detailed updates from the field at least twice each week by email to keep us updated on conditions/progress in the field.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Positions will remain open until filled.

COMMENTS
To apply, please submit (1) a letter of interest stating how and why this position satisfies your interest and future career goals, explaining your suitability for this project, plus a time frame during which you are available to work, (2) a CV or resume detailing relevant experience, (3) a summary of college courses taken and the grades received, to be followed by an official transcript, and (4) contact information for at least two references, preferably at least one academic reference as well as one person who has worked closely with you or who has closely supervised your work. The subject heading of the email message should read: “Application for field research position”. Please email the application materials to Dr. Peter Fashing at peterfashing@gmail.com.

For more information about the project directors:
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/pfashing/
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/nganguyen/

Paid Positions working with turtles in Sal, Cabo Verde 2015

Paid Positions working with turtles in Sal, Cabo Verde 2015
Deadline for applications:  15th of March
Download an application form here.

Cabo Verde is the world’s third most important nesting site for Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta).
Despite being an endangered species and protected by law, the turtles are still killed for their meat. In 2007 it was estimated that loggerhead turtles on Sal would be extinct by 2015 if something was not done to stop the illegal hunting and trading of their meat.

In the 2008 ADTMA SOS Tartarugas began patrols to deter hunters and the mortality in that first year declined by an estimated 72%. Since that time hundreds of volunteers and local employees have patrolled the beaches, directly saving many adult females from hunters. As the project evolved we began to offer turtle walks and other programmes to enable visitors to the country to participate in these conservation activities and to inform and educate about the need to protect marine turtles.
Click on this link to see lots of photos of our work and life in Sal.

Due to local licensing laws it was necessary to create a separate company to offer these activities, so in 2014 "The Cabo Verde Nature Company" was born to partner SOS Tartarugas, specifically to raise money for conservation activities not only on Sal but on other islands as well.
Link

Contact Information:
volunteerinsal@gmail.com

Plant-productivity experiment in Jena, Germany

We want to set up a plant-productivity experiment in Jena, Germany. Your job would be to fill back heavy wet soil into trench-lines were put in root-barrier. You have to take care that the root-barrier is at the right position before filling back the soil.
We need someone strong and tough. You must be able to lift heavy soil (10-20 kg), 8 hours a day for 2 weeks. The area is less than 1500m2.
We will pay your flight ticket and you got housing for free! You're welcome to stay longer after work is done!
Contact Information:
Further Questions? Write me an email!
josephinegrenzer@gmail.com

Coordinador/a de campo para la colecta y análisis de datos sobre dinámica de carbono en el Sitio de Monitoreo Intensivo de Atopixco, Hidalgo

Coordinador/a de campo para la colecta y análisis de datos sobre dinámica de carbono en el Sitio de Monitoreo Intensivo de Atopixco, Hidalgo
00079208 Fortalecimiento del proceso de preparación para REDD+ en México y fomento a la Cooperación Sur-Sur
06/03/2015
rh.mexico@undp.org
Convocatoria

“Programa Ernst Mach”- Austria

“Programa Ernst Mach”
Posgrado/Movilidad a nivel de licenciatura
Para realizar estudios en las siguientes áreas: ciencias naturales, medicina, agricultura, veterinaria, ciencias sociales, derecho, economía, humanidades y teología.
Manutención mensual, asignación para compra de libros, seguro de gastos médicos, apoyo para alojamiento, costos académicos y subsidio para gastos de transporte.
Convocatoria

Investigadores en el área de ecofisiología o similares

El Centro Regional de Innovación Hortifrutícola de Valparaiso, Ceres, perteneciente a la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, está solicitando CV´s de investigadores en el área de ecofisiología o similares, que posean el grado de doctor. El sueldo corresponde a $1.500.000 pesos chilenos, aproximadamente 2600 dólares americanos. Los interesados deben enviar su CV a jaime.a.verdugo@gmail.com.

Research Scientist in Primate Behavior and Conservation - Colombia

Proyecto Tití seeks a highly motivated scientist to investigate the biology and conservation of the cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) in Colombia. Proyecto Titi maintains the longest running conservation program for this species in Colombia and has a rich database of information on demography, behavior, feeding ecology, and reproductive biology. The successful candidate will work with Proyecto Titi’s field team based in Colombia and collaborators in the US and in the UK to examine factors influencing the long-term conservation of this species and specifically examining factors that influence group composition and stability, reproductive tenure and infant survival, feeding ecology and changes observed with varying weather patterns.. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to lead data analysis and manuscript preparation using multiple long-term datasets.

Primary duties are to:
▪ Work with project team to obtain, organize and prepare individual datasets for analysis.
▪ Conduct analyses that may include sophisticated spatial (GIS-based) and temporal analyses (e.g., time series) to examine linkages among data sets and identify the key factors influencing cotton-top tamarins survival.
▪ Work remotely with project team members as well as independently to accomplish projects.
Requirements:
• A Ph.D. in Psychology (Animal Behavior), Zoology, Anthropology, Conservation Biology with an expertise in primate behavior and conservation.
• Excellent statistical skills, and evidence of these in previous work and publications
• Fluent in Spanish
• Successful candidates must have a demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Effective communication and leadership skills as evidenced by leading multi-cultural teams with varying levels of expertise
Position Location:
• The successful candidate can work remotely with travel to Colombia as required by the project.

The position is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on successful completion of project assignments.

To learn more about Proyecto Titi visit our website at www.proyectotiti.com
Contact Information:
Send a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a c.v., and 3 references (name, affiliation, address, email, and phone) that we may contact for additional information. Relevant publications may also be included in your application. Send application material to ProyectoTiti@aol.com

Estudio de la biología floral de los Berberis, frutales nativos de la Patagonia

Candidato en el marco del llamado a becas internas CONICET 2014 para desarrollar el siguiente tema “Estudio de la biología floral de los Berberis, frutales nativos de la Patagonia”, y bajo la dirección de Silvia Radice (CONICET-UM) y Miriam Arena (CADIC-CONICET). Los interesados deberán dirigirse por mail para ampliar la información sobre el tema de beca y solicitar el formato modelo de CV necesario. O también a los siguientes correos: Radice y Arena.

Conservation Biology Internship in Coastal Ecuador Ecological Reserve- Ecuador

Conservation Biology Internship in Coastal Ecuador Ecological Reserve


Third Millennium Alliance is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the last remnants of Ecuador’s coastal Pacific Forest and to empower local communities to restore what has been lost. We own and operate the 1000+ acre Jama-Coaque Reserve in Manabi, Ecuador, and envision a culture in which local communities recognize both the practical and intrinsic benefits of forest stewardship and manage the land accordingly, creating both economic and environmental sustainability in the region.

Position: Conservation Biology Internship in Coastal Ecuador Ecological Reserve, with Optional PDC Course

Internship Summary: Internship opportunity in the coastal forests of Ecuador, in conservation, permaculture, restoration, community outreach, scientific research, construction& environmental technology. Two-month duration, living off the grid at an ecological reserve, includes optional PDC course.

Full description of internship: Third Millennium Alliance (TMA) was founded in 2007 with the purchase of 100 acres and the establishment of the Jama-Coaque Reserve (JCR) in the western province of Manabí, Ecuador, between the cities of Jama and Pedernales, and four kilometers inland. Now encompassing over 1,000 acres, the Jama-Coaque Reserve actively protects one of the last remaining fragments of Pacific Equatorial Forest, which is considered to be one of the most threatened tropical forests in the world. Learn more at www.tmalliance.org.

Internship Opportunities: Interns are to take on high-impact and dynamic projects; we are a young organization forging our path as we discover it. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done and experience to be gained – for interns and for us. Above all, creativity, innovation, and self-motivation are the fuel of our intern program. Immediately surrounding the house we are designing/growing/building a living laboratory of sustainable resource management (i.e. permaculture), which also serves as our field station for field biological research and forest monitoring.

We are offering an optional Permaculture Design Course with this internship, to be taught throughout the two-month duration. There is a difference in price based on whether you choose to take the PDC course; please visit our website for more information: www.tmalliance.org/internships/program-cost.

In addition to work managing the agroforestry production zone and organic vegetable garden, each intern is assigned a personal project, which is akin to a internship project. Generally speaking, there are three categories of personal projects: 1) conservation biology research, 2) sustainable food production, and 3) appropriate technology.

The following is a list of some of the projects we’re looking to tackle during the upcoming sessions. Some are new projects and others are ongoing and multi-year projects. Projects with stars next to them are of high interest and priority. When applying please prioritize three projects from the list below in the order of most interest.

Flora & Fauna Research:
•*Monkey Troop Demography & Behavioral Study (Mantled howler monkeys & critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchins)
•*GIS Research* (mapping the reserve, conservation drone use, changes in vegetation)
•*Native Seed Bank Nursery* (requires strong Spanish-speaking skills)
•*Water Quality Measurements* (knowledge of aquatic macrofauna is an advantage)
• Camera trap survey of wild felines (ocelot, jaguarundi, anteater, etc)
•*Herpetofauna survey* (reptile and amphibian diversity and abundance)
• Ornithology Survey - (bird identification experience)

Sustainable Food Production:
•Production Zone Intensive – Focused on increasing food production, crop zonification & rotation, plant propagation, care/maintenance, integrated pest management and food preservation (ie, canning)

Appropriate Technology:
•*Building a bike-powered & solar system using transforming human & solar power into electricity for the Bamboo House*
•*Build a cacao fermenter*
•*Natural Building* – bamboo, adobe walls, enlarging our kitchen
•Design and build a non-electrical refrigerator

Spring Internship Dates: March 19 – May 15, 2015
Spring Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2015

To see a complete program description, please visit our “Internship” page on our website at http://www.tmalliance.org/internships. Here you can download the application form and contact details, as well as other media, such as photos, video, and the program FAQ. NOTE: When applying to the internship, please make sure to specify in your e-mail subject that you are applying for the Spring session, and whether you are interested in taking the PDC course.

We look forward to working with you!

Contact Information:
Eva Filipczykova
Internship & Research Coordinator
Third Millennium Alliance
Jama, Ecuador
www.tmalliance.org