Hiring Organization:
Michelle Rodrigues, doctoral student, The Ohio State University
Position Description:
Assist doctoral student in conducting research on black-handed spider moneys at El Zota Biological Field Station, Costa Rica. Assistant will be responsible for assisting in identifying and following focal animals, collecting and processing fecal samples, and monitoring ecological transects.
Qualifications/Experience:
Coursework in anthropology, biology, and psychology; successful completion of a field course or equivalent experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who have have prior field experience in Latin America, and have a strong interest in pursuing further experience in field primatology.
Salary/funding:
No salary available-this is a volunteer position.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
station fees (covering meals and lodging) will be covered. You are responsible for paying for your round-trip flight (approximately $500) and any associated costs.
Term of Appointment:
flexible, although a 3 month commitment is preferred.
Comments:
one assistant is needed as soon as possible--the length of this position is flexible. Additional assistants may be needed in January-September.
If interested, please email a copy of your CV, two letters of reference, and a short letter detailing your relevant experience; please make sure you state your availability. Please note that I am currently in the field and will only be able to check email every couple of weeks, so response may be slow.
Contact Information:
Michelle Rodrigues, none
Costa Rica
E-mail Address:
michellespidermonkey@gmail.com