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.
   
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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

PhD opportunity - Land management strategies- Australia

We seek to understand how production landscapes can be most effectively managed to enhance the delivery of multiple ecosystem services. Contrasting options to achieve this goal are referred to as land sharing and land sparing, which represent endpoints of a continuum of land management strategies. As part of a recently awarded Australian Research Council Discovery Project, our aim is to undertake a rigorous assessment of the environmental and economic implications of land management strategies across three continents.

This PhD project will develop and apply new decision-support technology to evaluate land management strategies over whole landscapes for multiple ecosystem services. The project could potentially involve a range of techniques including landscape modelling, land use optimisation, scenario analysis, generation of data on ecosystem service benefits, regional climate modelling, and elicitation of information from experts. There is flexibility in relation to the ecosystem services and techniques that the successful PhD candidate will focus on, with options ranging from food production, biodiversity, energy, water, carbon sequestration, to regional climate regulation, amongst others. The successful candidate will focus on the intensive agricultural zone of continental Australia, with particular focus on the Brigalow Belt bioregion of Queensland. There will also be opportunities to be involved in projects undertaken in Central Kalimantan and British Columbia.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with first-class Honours, Master of Science or MPhil with significant research components. Candidates from diverse disciplines are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated capacity and aptitude for conducting research and it is desirable that they possess or seek to obtain skills in ecological and economic modelling, and spatial and statistical analysis. The candidate will work jointly with scientists across multiple disciplines (including biodiversity conservation, geography, environmental science and environmental economics) at The University of Queensland, CSIRO and University of British Columbia. The supervisory team will include: Assoc. Prof. Kerrie Wilson (UQ), Prof. Clive McAlpine (UQ), Elizabeth Law (UQ/UBC), and Dr Brett Bryan (CSIRO). Resources are available to support the PhD research as part of the broader project.

Prospective applicants should also apply or be the recipient of an APA (or equivalent) scholarship. Interested students should provide a professional CV and a short letter of interest to Assoc. Prof. Kerrie Wilson (k.wilson2@uq.edu.au).


Contact Information:
Interested students should provide a professional CV and a short letter of interest to Assoc. Prof. Kerrie Wilson (k.wilson2@uq.edu.au).

Research Coordinator—Cheetah Conservation- Botswana

Research Coordinator—Cheetah Conservation

Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB) is now accepting applications for the position of Research Coordinator, based in our Field Camp located 22 km from Ghanzi Town. CCB’s mission is to assure a future for healthy, free-ranging populations of cheetah, in coexistence with rural communities, as an integral and sustainable element of Botswana ecosystems. To achieve this, we operate in three programmatic areas: research, community outreach, and education. We undertake research into cheetah ecology, especially in the farmlands where most of Botswana’s cheetahs are found, to understand how and where they live, move, and interact with wild prey, domestic stock, and humans. We emphasize community outreach, promoting coexistence with predators by bringing livestock husbandry and management techniques to farmers of all types – from subsistence level to commercial level – that will help them avoid or minimize conflict with cheetah and other predators. And we work to educate people as to the importance of cheetah to the ecology and economy of Botswana, and the importance of Botswana to the future security of cheetah as a species.

Duties Include
• In consultation with the Managing Director, set the strategic direction & objectives for the Research Department
• Design, manage, and conduct research projects with achievable objectives and strong study design, data analysis plan, and budgeting.
• Supervise, manage, and mentor research staff and volunteers.
• Maintain databases (telemetry, spoor, prey, vegetation, etc.).
• Write relevant research reports & scientific papers.
• Source scientific research fellows and coordinate fellowship program.
• Oversee maintenance of research equipment, including vehicles.
• Assist with proposal writing & fundraising as required.
• Plan & manage cheetah capture/ collaring events in support of research or translocation objectives; provide necessary care for temporarily held or rehabilitation animals.
• Liaise with local farmers, international donors, supporters, and other visitors.
• Update informational materials including booklets, leaflets, hand outs, presentations, etc.
• Oversee & manage the day-to-day operations of the Field Camp, including the operation & maintenance of camp infrastructure (buildings, borehole & water supply, solar system & electricity supply).
• Maintain records of expenditures and financial requirements (for projects & for camp operations).
• Assist with other CCB program requirements, including community outreach and education, as needed.
• Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports of planned and completed activities.

Requirements
• MS or PhD in conservation biology, ecology, or related field.
• Strong scientific research and analysis skills; minimum of 5 years field research experience.
• Strong proposal writing skills.
• Excellent scientific writing (English) ability; a record of scientific publication is desirable.
• Good understanding & experience working with human-wildlife conflict, especially regarding predation on livestock.
• Experience with project budgeting & financial management.
• Adept with the MicroSoft Office suite of applications.
• Strong statistical analysis abilities & experience.
• Good GIS skills are highly desirable.
• Motivated & hard working; able to work independently from management.
• Extended experience living & working in Africa is highly desirable, particularly in the wildlife research/ conservation arena.
• Adaptable to very basic, “rustic” living arrangements in a semi-remote African bush camp.
• Able to live cooperatively & harmoniously with a close-knit group of staff in the bush camp setting.
• Able to commit to a minimum two-year appointment.

Compensation
• Salary range: Dependant on skills and experience. Around BWP 8,000 to 9,000 per month.
• 20 days off per year.
• Public paid and unpaid holidays off.
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for overtime.
• 50% contribution to national medical aid program.
• Basic accommodation in the Field Camp (small private cabin; kitchen & ablutions shared with staff).

To Apply:
Closing date: 1 April 2015.
Target starting date: early June 2015.
Please send your detailed CV/ resumé and a statement of interest/ motivation to:
GhanziCamp@CheetahBotswana.com
Or mail to:
Cheetah Conservation Botswana, Kgale Siding Office Park, Private Bag BO 284, Bontleng Post Office, Gaborone.

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant positions available for ICAPO’s hawksbill turtle projects in Nicaragua & El Salvador

Volunteer Coordinator Assistant positions available for ICAPO’s hawksbill turtle projects in Nicaragua & El Salvador

Available for one whole period of three months, for one of the following periods:
o April 15th – July 20th, 2015
o July 15th – October 15th, 2015

Location
The Eastern Pacific Hawksbill Initiative (ICAPO) is conducting hawksbill sea turtle conservation volunteering programs at two sites on the Pacific coast of Central America:
• Estero Padre Ramos Natural Reserve, Chinandega, Nicaragua
• Bahia Jiquilisco Biosphere Reserve, Usulatan, El Salvador

Background Information
Only a few years ago, most researchers thought hawksbills had been extirpated in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Groundbreaking discoveries and new projects initiated by ICAPO and its partners have changed the conservation outlook for this imperiled population and provided hope for recovery. Still, hawksbill turtles in the eastern Pacific are considered one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle populations. Protection of the species in the region is among the world's most pressing sea turtle conservation issues; only a few hundred female hawksbills are estimated to nest along the entire region’s coastline. The low nesting numbers suggest that the species is unlikely to survive without coordinated conservation actions to protect eggs, increase hatchling production, generate biological information and protect key marine habitats. Working together we aim to bring the perilous eastern Pacific hawksbill back from the brink of extinction.

Due to the importance of Bahia Jiquilisco (El Salvador) and Estero Padre Ramos (Nicaragua), which hosts over 90% of the entire nesting population in the eastern Pacific, we focus conservation efforts at these sites. We work with local community groups and national non-profit conservation organizations to carryout conservation activities. ICAPO’s hawksbill monitoring and conservation program has been running at these two sites since 2008 and 2010, respectively. Our research and conservation efforts are focused on critically endangered hawksbill turtles in the eastern Pacific, which is one of the most endangered sea turtle populations on the planet. Over 90% of hawksbill turtle nesting in the entire eastern Pacific occurs at our program sites, thus we offer a unique volunteering opportunity.

There are four Volunteer Coordinator Assistants (VCAs) positions available to help manage ICAPO’s volunteer program and community development efforts in El Salvador or in Nicaragua.

Duties
The responsibilities of VCAs vary from slightly between the sites, but they generally entail coordinating the work of project volunteers, facilitating their involvement in the community, and serving as the vital link between local program staff/collaborators and volunteers.

VCAs should thus facilitate functional work between locals and foreign volunteers in terms of language.
Furthermore, VCAs will coordinate with locals project staff to elaborate volunteer participation in night patrols to identify, measure and tag all adult turtles, relocate nests into hatcheries or mark them in situ, conduct daily early morning boat patrols to count turtle tracks and check status of in situ nests, monitor hatcheries around the clock, release hatchlings and conduct post hatching nest excavations. When there are no volunteers in the camp, VCAs are expected to participate in the field work.

Besides sea turtle duties, other responsibilities of the VCAs will include administering food supplies. VCAs must also maintain a friendly relationship with members from local communities, as social aspects are crucial to the success of the projects. Not surprising, a high degree of independence, responsibility and commitment is expected from VCAs.

All project activities are conducted using the help of volunteers (who pay a fee to participate), which can vary in number. VCAs are expected to orient and train volunteers upon their arrival at our turtle camp and to motivate them for the period they are participating in the project.

It is important for VCAs to be aware of the fact that there may be periods of extended isolation and time in the field required by these projects, which can have adverse effects on personal moods and behaviors. Attitudes are very contagious in the project settings, thus it is crucial for VCAs to be an example by staying motivated and maintaining a positive attitude at all times, thus helping other team members to do the same.

Requirements
Preference will be given to potential applicants that meet the following requirements:
• Solid ability in both Spanish and English.
• Previous experience leading groups of volunteers
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Independent, reliable and responsible.
• Motivated, positive and adaptable to unexpected situations.
• Ability to undertake physical labor during night and day in heat and rain.
• Comfortable in an isolated setting and working in a team setting.
• Previous experience working in the outdoors (especially with sea turtles).
• Available for one whole period of three months.

Benefits/Costs
ICAPO will cover food and lodging expenses of VCA’s during their time with the project sites. However, VCAs are expected to finance all travel to and from the project sites.

Additional Contact Information
To apply send an email including:
1. Letter of motivation, indicating:
a. Time frame(s) you are applying for
b. Why you are interested in the position
c. Your personal strong points
2. CV/Resume
To: Tourism Conservation Program Director
ICAPO-FFI Alliance
Email: volunteers@hawksbill.org
Web: www.hawksbill.org

UNDP. Especialista en Inventario Nacional de Emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero

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Especialista en Inventario Nacional de Emisiones de Gases de Efecto Invernadero
00079208 Fortalecimiento del proceso de preparación para REDD+ en México y fomento a la Cooperación Sur-Sur
06/03/2015
rh.mexico@undp.org
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Becas para estudios en Rumania

Licenciatura, maestría y doctorado
Asignación mensual para cubrir los gastos de hospedaje y alimentación.
En caso de que haya habitaciones disponibles, los becarios serán hospedados gratuitamente en dormitorios oficiales de la universidad.
En caso de que las autoridades rumanas lo consideren necesario, se otorgará un curso de aprendizaje del idioma rumano con una duración de un año, previo al inicio de los estudios elegidos.
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Beca Doctoral Carpintero canela y otras aves asociadas- Argentina

Candidato para presentarse en la convocatoria a beca Tipo 1 de CONICET para iniciar tesis doctoral en el año 2015. Proyecto: "Identificación de requisitos ecológicos del carpintero cara canela (Dryocopus galeatus) y otras aves asociadas con selva madura para contribuir a la restauración ecológica de la Selva Atlántica en Misiones". Se trata de un estudio con radio-telemetría en los departamentos San Pedro y Guaraní, Misiones, durante 5 meses por año. El proyecto está en camino desde el 2012 y está basado en el Laboratorio de Ornitología del CICyTTP-CONICET en Diamante, Entre Ríos. Interesados contactar a Martjan Lammertink. Más información sobre el proyecto.

Marine Science Camp Counselor- California, EUA

Marine Science Institute is a non-profit environmental education organization. Our hands-on programs excite and enlighten students about marine science. We seek qualified Marine Camp Counselors who are excited about education, marine science and conservation, for ten weeks of summer sessions. MSI is located in Redwood City, CA on the San Francisco Bay.

This is a seasonal, full-time position from June 3, 2015—August 14, 2015
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 – 10 hours a day.

Position Responsibilities:
Under supervision of the Instructional Staff, Counselors will:
> Help lead activities, games, arts and crafts, and songs.
> Aid in providing an understanding of marine topics.
> Assist Instructors in the overall supervision of campers.
> Chaperone field-trips.
> Set-up and break down activities.
> Keep inventory of supplies up to date.
> Organize and supervise extended care activities at MSI.

Qualifications:
> Possess current CPR and First Aid certification.
> Currently attending, or accepted to a 4-year college
> Reliable transportation.
> Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and leadership skills.
> Enjoy working with children.
> Willingness to get wet and muddy in the field.
> Second language skills (especially Spanish) are desired.
> Camp experience helpful

Contact Information:
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and employment application form (from our website) with two references to:

Marine Science Institute
Attn: Felicia Van Stolk
500 Discovery Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94063
or
felicia@sfbaymsi.org
http://sfbaymsi.org/aboutus/Jobs.html

Field Work- Parque Nacional Sierra de San Pedro Martir in Baja, Mexico

The Restoration Ecology Lab at University of Montana’s College of Forestry and Conservation is seeking three forestry field technicians to assist with an assessment of post-fire vegetation recovery and dry forest ecosystem resilience to wildfire. Field work will primarily take place in the Parque Nacional Sierra de San Pedro Martir in Baja, Mexico (SSPM). Travel to SSPM and field sites will be provided. In addition to measuring vegetation characteristics, crew members will learn methods for validating remotely sensed imagery (LiDAR), a highly desirable skill for land managers and conservation scientists.

Responsibilities
• Collecting detailed vegetation data, including measuring forest fuels, surveying trees and regeneration, and estimating abundance of understory plants and substrates.
• Traveling to, camping, and working for 8-day sessions (followed by six days off) in a remote national park on the Baja peninsula of Mexico.
• Spending extensive periods in remote locations without regular access to facilities (e.g., showers) or communications (e.g., cell phone and internet).
• Hiking and collecting data for long hours in rugged terrain and potentially adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications
• Have or be working towards a degree in forestry, botany, ecology, or related field.
• Have experience collecting vegetation data.
• Be physically and mentally fit for camping, hiking, and working in all kinds of weather in a remote region.
• Be a team player, agreeable, and able to get along with people.
• Demonstrate a dedication to accurate and consistent data collection, and have effective problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and passport.
• For two of the three open positions, preference will be given to individuals who are fluent in Spanish.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience navigating backcountry roads and driving 4WD vehicles.

Salary: $13 - $15/hour, depending on experience
Dates: Field work will begin in late May or early June and continue through August 2014.

 Contact Information:
Application Materials: Please combine into a single PDF: 1) a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest, 2) a resume or CV, and 3) email addresses and phone numbers for three references who can speak to your relevant experience and character. Please email these materials to haley.wiggins@umontana.edu. Application review will begin on March 1st and continue until all positions are filled.

For more information, please contact Haley Wiggins at (206)-799-6252 or haley.wiggins@umontana.edu

Concurso de guiones para realizarse en cineminuto sobre el Disfrute Responsable del Agua

 Objetivo: Crear conciencia sobre el uso y manejo responsable del agua en la
comunidad universitaria de los planteles de la Escuela Nacional
Preparatoria 5, 6 y 7, así como del Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades Azcapotzalco, Sur y Vallejo, a través del cine.



Bases de la convocatoría.

Doctorado- Finlandia

Estudios de doctorado y estancias de investigación a nivel doctoral.
Asignación mensual para cubrir los gastos de hospedaje y alimentación.
Convocatoria

Doctorado- Argentina

Candidato para presentación a Beca de Doctorado de CONICET con lugar de trabajo en CADIC (Ushuaia). Temas posibles: Ecología de aves del bosque a nivel de paisaje en Tierra del Fuego, impacto sobre estas comunidades de diferentes prácticas silvícolas en el bosque nativo, así como el cambio climático y las variaciones en la producción primaria neta. Desde 1998 se han realizado estudios poblacionales de esta comunidad, incluyendo censos y capturas con redes de niebla. Se ofrece la actual base de datos y continuar con la línea de investigación. Interesados enviar CV y carta de interés por email (asunto “Beca Aves”), explicando motivaciones y experiencias previas relevantes al Dr. Christopher Anderson.

Maestría en Ciencias en Bioprospección y Sustentabilidad Agrícola en el Trópico

Coordinador de proyecto y experto senior en finanzas- Economía Ambiental.

Economía Ambiental.
Coordinador de proyecto y experto senior en finanzas     
Finanzas para la Biodiversidad    
27/02/2015    
rh.mexico@undp.org

Convocatoría completa.

Carnivore Field Research Assistant - Malawi.

Conservation Research Africa (CRA) is a charity in England and Wales that conducts and supports applied research to inform conservation and wildlife management in Africa. Based in Malawi, CRAs flagship project is Carnivore Research Malawi (CRM), previously Wild Dog Conservation Malawi which conducts applied research, conservation and education to conserve hyaena, wild dog and other carnivores in Malawi.

We offer the opportunity for people with a passion for wildlife and wildlife research to volunteer their time to assist us in achieving our aims. We need as much help as we can get to make a difference for carnivores and their habitats in Africa, we are a small team with a big task ahead. In return it is our hope that volunteers will enjoy volunteering with us, meet like-minded people and develop new skills.

- Unique experience in the remote Kasungu National Park and/or Liwonde National Park:

Volunteers will have the opportunity to choose to be based at either (or both!) Kasungu National Park or Liwonde National Park.

Volunteers that are based at the CRM research camp in Kasungu National Park will be located at the Lifupa Lodge campsite, on the banks of the Lifupa Dam. Camp is rustic but very comfortable with canvas safari tents, equipped with beds, mattresses, linen, and generator power. Showers and toilets are located nearby. Volunteers share a large tent which can sleep up to 4 people, or smaller private tents may be available on request. Based in Kasungu National Park with so much to see and do you won’t be disappointed.

Volunteers who choose the research camp located in Liwonde National Park will stay at Mvuu camp, a Central African Wilderness Safaris Lodge on the banks of the mighty Shire river. The park harbours an abundant wildlife population including elephant, reedbuck, waterbuck, sable, hippo, buffalo, zebra, roan, eland and black rhino. Living in camp you will be on permanent safari, with regular visits to camp by elephants, hippos, warthogs and monkey. Accommodation here will comprise of safari tents (with beds) on wooden platforms with access to flushing toilets and hot showers. Accommodation may be shared with other staff at certain times of year.

- Gain new skills:
We conduct a variety of research projects giving you the opportunity to gain a diverse range of skills. We conduct research on all carnivores and their prey and have ongoing projects including: a Wild Dog Conservation Project (Kasungu National Park), a spotted Hyaena Ecology Project (Kasungu National Park), and a Hyaena Translocation Project (Liwonde National Park). These projects will involve radio tracking carnivores to obtain spatial data and will involve a range of surveying techniques including camera trapping, acoustic call ins, spotlighting and large mammal transects.

Volunteers are an important part of CRM and we hope to give everyone a fun and rewarding experience. Whatever your background, there is plenty you can contribute with a range of activities to match your interests and abilities. Our volunteers undertake a range of carnivore surveying and monitoring activities, as well as community education and awareness activities.

 Contact Information:
If you are interested download the information pack and the application form from http://carnivoreresearchmalawi.org/volunteer.html and send your application to volunteer@carnivoreresearchmalawi.org

Contact us at volunteer@carnivoreresearchmalawi.org if you have any questions

Programas de maestría y doctorado en inglés. Instituto Técnologico de Beijing

Costos de matrícula escolar, hospedaje en el Campus, costos de la comida y materiales de la enseñanza, asignación mensual para manutención.
Convocatoria completa
Listado areas estudio.

Asistente de campo, zarigüeya- Argentina

Estudiante de Biología para realizar tesina de grado. Proyecto: Composición dietaria de la zarigüeya overa Didelphis albiventris y la zarigüeya colorada Lutreolina crassicaudata y su relación con sistemas de producción animal en áreas rurales del centro de la Región Pampeana. Laboratorio de Ecología de Poblaciones – Departamento de Ecología Genética y Evolución de la FCEyN (UBA). Requisitos: Predisposición para trabajar en equipo, disponibilidad para realizar campañas de muestreo de 4 días de duración y disponibilidad horaria para asistir al laboratorio, compromiso, responsabilidad y ganas de aprender. Interesados enviar CV y carta de intención a Silvina Bisceglia.

Asesor en el Programa “Conservación de la Biodiversidad en la Sierra Madre Oriental”

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

La Cooperación Alemana al Desarrollo, GIZ, ofrece el cargo de Asesor en el Programa “Conservación de la Biodiversidad en la Sierra Madre Oriental” en San Luis Potosí, conforme a las siguientes disposiciones:

Formación requerida: Licenciatura preferentemente en ciencias biológicas, ecología, agro ecología, recursos naturales, ingeniería forestal o temas afines a la conservación y desarrollo sustentable. Preferentemente con estudios de posgrado en ecología, manejo de recursos naturales, monitoreo biológico u otros temas relacionados.

Idiomas: Español e inglés.

Perfil personal y conocimientos específicos

    Experiencia profesional mínima en los temas relevantes de 5 años
    Conocimiento profundo de temas de biodiversidad y conservación, sobre todo de monitoreo de la diversidad biológica
    Experiencia en gestión y manejo en áreas naturales protegidas
    Conocimiento sobre temas forestales, manejo de recursos naturales, servicios ecosistémicos y restauración ecológica
    Conocimiento de las políticas y programas públicos nacionales relacionados con temas forestales, de biodiversidad y vida silvestre
    Conocimientos y habilidades sobre sistemas de información geográfica y bases de datos
    Deseable experiencia en tema de educación y capacitación ambientales
    Deseable experiencia previa en proyectos de cooperación internacional.
    Tolerancia al trabajo bajo presión y al manejo de diversas tareas de manera simultánea.
    Capacidad de cooperar y trabajar en equipo.
    Capacidad y experiencia para trabajar con una multitud de actores y organizaciones en el contexto de un proyecto específico.
    Sensibilidad política.
    Capacidad de realizar encargos de forma autónoma y responsable
    Creatividad y auto iniciativa (impulsar iniciativas técnicas, administrativas y de gestión).
    Orientación a resultados, facilidad para el trabajo en equipo.
    Disposición a trabajar en un ambiente intercultural.
    Disposición a aprender y profesionalizarse en nuevos temas.
    Disposición a asumir responsabilidades temáticas e institucionales.
    Estilo de trabajo caracterizado por una eficiente organización, gestión de tiempo y calidad de servicio.
    Responsable, confiable, discreto.
    Dominio de computación y programas comerciales (MS-Office, MS-Internet Explorer, MS-Outlook).

Trabajo en la oficina de la GIZ en San Luis Potosí.

Los interesados deberán enviar una carta de presentación de máximo una cuartilla, currículum vitae e imágenes de constancias de estudios al correo electrónico
edgar.camacho@giz.de

Fecha límite para envío de solicitudes
23 de febrero de 2015

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