Segundo concurso nacional de fotografía de Naturaleza.

Tiene como objetivos: ser una ventana para dar a conocer la riqueza natural de México captada en imágenes y un sitio de promoción de fotógrafos de naturaleza mexicana.
En esta segunda etapa, Mosaico Natura México se transforma en un concurso anual de fotografía de naturaleza que está abierto a fotógrafos aficionados y profesionales, menores y mayores de 18 años.
Si te interesa participar, inscríbete al concurso y sube tus fotos o videos. Grandes premios te esperan. Los ganadores participaran en exposiciones en gran formato y publicaciones en revistas de distribución nacional y mucho más.
Todas las fotografías participantes serán integradas al Banco de Imágenes de la CONABIO y estarán a disposición del público (para trabajos escolares) en baja resolución, con el requisito de incluir el crédito del autor y de la CONABIO. Así mismo, si se requiere la fotografía en alta resolución, se deberá hacer una solicitud bajo las condiciones del Banco de Imágenes.
Posteriormente se publicarán las mejores fotos en las revistas National Geographic en Español, Mexicanísimo y Biodiversitas, además se organizarán exposiciones de fotografía de naturaleza y se invitará a los mejores fotógrafos a participar en productos realizados por National Geographic en español y la CONABIO.

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Guía de Campo y Administrador de Servicios Educativos. Golfo de California.

¡OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO! Convoca a las personas interesadas en llevar a cabo recorridos interpretativos y educativos en campo con grupos de niños, jóvenes y adultos, bajo el puesto de: Guía de Campo y Administrador de Servicios Educativos.

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Seabird Ecologist

Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge (www.oikonos.org) is a non-profit organization with the mission of studying and protecting imperiled ecosystems by engaging diverse communities through innovative scientific and artistic collaborations. Location: field work at Año Nuevo Island/Santa Cruz, CA and office work at Santa Cruz, CA. Description: We are seeking a field ecologist to work with our seabird conservation science project at Año Nuevo Island, on the central California coast (http://oikonos.org/ano-nuevo-island). Año Nuevo Island is important breeding habitat for seven species of seabirds. Oikonos annually monitors seabird population, reproduction, and diet on the island, as well as restoring native island vegetation to improve degraded breeding habitat for burrow-nesting Rhinoceros and Cassin’s Auklets. During weekly 1-2 day field trips, duties include leading the collection of standardized and rigorous data contributing to a 24-year time series on seabird breeding metrics, diet studies, and plant surveys; training seasonal staff; banding and measuring seabirds; capturing seabirds with mist nets; and field station maintenance and upkeep. During weekly 1-2 office days duties include entering and proofing data; preparing for field operations; assisting with project admin, and creating outreach materials.

Compensation: Salary: $16.50/hour with benefits; 30 hrs/week.

Duration: March 14th-September 15th 2016

Qualifications: enthusiasm for seabird conservation; experience with collection of clear, legible, and rigorous biological data in a field setting; experience following standardized protocols; able to lift up to 50lbs; comfortable working long days and nights outdoors in challenging field conditions; comfortable in small zodiacs and confident ability to swim; ability to work in groups and independently; competent with Microsoft Office programs; Bachelor’s degree (preferably in biological sciences or related field). Preferred qualifications: experience handling seabirds, experience with ArcGIS, experience with data analysis and report writing, and experience driving small boats in ocean conditions.

To Apply: To apply please send cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references to: Jessie Beck (jessie@oikonos.org), Program Manager, by January 15, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately and we will not contact references until after an initial interview. Oikonos is an equal opportunity employer.

Website: http://www.oikonos.org

Research & Internship Manager- Ecuador

Introduction: A few years ago, a few of us—ecology, economics, and business graduates—
founded a non-profit organization called Third Millennium Alliance (TMA). We raised some
money and bought a lot of land in a critically endangered rainforest and established an
ecological reserve in coastal Ecuador. There was a small patch of previously degraded
land right in the middle of the reserve where we have built an innovative and surprisingly
comfortable research station out of bamboo. 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 headquarters for biological field research and
forest monitoring. Our reserve (called the Jama-Coaque Reserve) is one of the last
remnants of Pacific Equatorial Forest. The reserve is located in the Tumbes-Choco-
Magdalena Biodiversity Hotspot, which is designated as one of the most biodiverse
and endangered ecosystems on earth. With only 2% of native forest remaining on
Ecuador’s coast today, our mission is to preserve the last remnants of forest and empower
local communities to restore what has already been lost.

Job Summary: As Research & Internship Manager the chosen candidate will work closely
with individuals from diverse backgrounds to facilitate project-based internship
experiences in the fields of research, conservation and permaculture. Projects are
developed to achieve the research goals of the organization and serve as catalysts for
interns as they navigate their academic and professional careers. As Research & Internship
Manager he/she will synthesize and report the information generated from the internship
program projects/investigations to the management team and directors to support the
greater conservation mission of the organization. Primary responsibilities are to manage
the internship program day-in and day-out and to manage the Research Station as an
operating center. He /She will be the responsible for interacting with all interns, visiting
researchers, and students groups. In addition, he/ she will serve as an advisor/
facilitator/mentor for interns and their related projects, with a specific focus on interns
carrying out Biological Field Research studies. The Manager of Permaculture Operations
carries out similar duties for the Permaculture-based interns. The Research & Internship
Manager is responsible for coordinating site logistics such as supply runs, assistance with
monthly field-based accounting, and managing the flow of people in and out of the reserve.

For more information on the position, including salary, benefits, and how to apply, please
visit www.tmalliance.org/about/opportunities.

Research Technician : Monterotondo, Italy

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).
                                             
The Asari group is looking for a Research Technician who will participate in neuroscience research as part of an interdisciplinary team of young scientists working within a highly collaborative international environment. The person appointed will conduct at least one of the following major tasks, depending on his/her interests and qualifications:

(a) Engineering tasks: he/she will build and test devices for setting up experimental in vivo electrophysiology/imaging systems, and maintain workshop equipment and safe working conditions

(b) Wet Lab tasks: he/she will directly take part in experimental projects, such as viral neural tracing and neurophysiological data collection

(c) Dry Lab tasks: he/she will be in charge of quantitative data analysis, software development, and computational modelling

In addition, he/she will share responsibilities for general laboratory organization, maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, and provide general support for group members throughout their scientific projects.

Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline is required. Strong interest in neuroscience research, and experience and expertise in at least one of the following categories are essential: (a) engineering skills such as electronics and machining, (b) wet lab skills such as molecular biology, electrophysiology, and microscopy, and (c) dry lab skills such as computer programming and statistics.
Please indicate in the cover letter which skills you have and in which tasks you would like to be involved. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required. Knowledge of Italian would be advantageous.

Application Instructions
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Ecology with STRI and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Ecology with STRI and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Deadline for submission: 31 December 2015, after which position will remain open until filled.
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The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in partnership with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in forest ecology. We encourage applicants from a broad range of disciplines that intersect with ecology including evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, microbial biology, biogeography, soil science, and plant physiology. Research will be based at ASE and will take advantage of one or more of STRI's CTFS-ForestGEO research sites in Asia.

To apply, send a single PDF file containing a cover letter with an overview of the proposed research, CV, contact information for three references, and a realistic research budget, not to exceed $15,000 USD. Applicants should also submit two relevant publications or manuscripts. Send materials to Kristin Powell, CTFS-ForestGEO Program Manager, at ForestGEO@si.edu. Rolling review of applications will begin 1 January 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
 
Applicants should consult with CTFS-ForestGEO, STRI or ASE scientific staff before submitting a final application. The starting date is flexible; earlier start dates are preferred.

For further information on the position, contact Stuart J. Davies (daviess@si.edu). See the following links for further information on the ASE (http://www.ase.ntu.edu.sg/), STRI (http://www.stri.si.edu/) and CTFS-ForestGEO (http://www.forestgeo.si.edu/).
 
The annual stipend is $65,000 USD. Awards are based upon merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age or condition of handicap of the applicant.

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Seabird Island Supervisor

Audubon manages seven island research stations off the coast of Maine that are nesting sanctuaries for Arctic, Common, Roseate, and Least Terns, Atlantic Puffins, Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Laughing Gulls, Common Eiders, Leach’s Storm-Petrels, and wading birds (species vary by island). Work includes, but is not limited to: Managing multiple concurrent seabird research projects; training and supervising Research Assistants, interns, and volunteers; creating daily work schedules; monitoring seabird populations, productivity, and growth; conducting seabird diet studies; banding and resighting birds; removing invasive vegetation; educating island visitors; conducting predator management; data entry and proofing; camp maintenance; and coordinating logistics with mainland staff. Living and working on offshore islands are required. Conditions are rustic; at each island, a cabin or wall tent serves as the base of field operations, and field team members sleep in their own tents. Island field stations have limited electricity (solar panels power research needs), propane stoves, composting toilets, and no running water. Field teams (ranging in size from 2-6 people) will spend the entire field season living on island. Supervisors working on inshore islands (3 of the 7 islands) will be able to go ashore about every 1-2 weeks to procure food and supplies for the field station. Inshore Island Supervisors must possess a valid driver’s license, and a personal vehicle is desirable. On offshore islands, food and supplies will be delivered approximately every two weeks.

Compensation: A salary of $455-475/week (depending on island and experience), plus food and worker’s compensation insurance are provided, as well as housing when on the mainland and camping space on the islands.

Duration: early to mid May (start dates variable by island) through Aug. 15

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with several seasons of experience in similar field research programs. Must be in excellent physical condition (capable of climbing over rugged terrain and slippery rocks and able to lift approximately 50 lbs.) and have wilderness camping experience. Bird banding experience is required. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to get along with people of diverse backgrounds. Capable of working long hours outdoors in variable weather conditions. Comfortable on the water in small boats; rowing experience is helpful. For supervisors on inshore islands, experience operating small motorboats is required, and a personal vehicle may be necessary for these positions. Supervisors on offshore islands will not operate motorboats. Experience with the following: spotting scopes, binoculars, bird banding equipment, camping equipment (e.g. tents, composting toilets, etc), basic hand tools (e.g. hammer, drill driver, etc). A sense of humor, dedication to wildlife conservation, and passion for seabirds and isolated islands. Desirable: Previous experience leading and training field crews; Experience with predator control, hunting and/or trapping; Experience with the following: outboard engine care/basic maintenance, inflatable boat repair, boat safety equipment, solar power systems, and VHF radios. Must provide own binoculars, tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 references with contact information via Audubon’s career website: www.audubon.org/careers (search words: seabird, Maine). Applications are accepted through Feb. 15, but hiring may begin earlier. For questions regarding the positions contact Paula Shannon (EM: pshannon AT audubon.org). For further information on the Seabird Restoration Program and research islands, visit http://projectpuffin...esearch-program

Website: http://projectpuffin.audubon.org

Postdoctoral fellow in Brazil. Amazonian biota.

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to the project "Dimensions US / Biota São Paulo - Assembly and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrated approach", co-funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Brazil), the National Science Foundation (NSF, USA), and NASA.

The Amazon is Earth's most iconic center of biological diversity and endemism, harboring the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem, and contributing substantially to shaping the Earth's climate. Despite this importance, we still have an incomplete understanding of how this biome developed over time, which in turn limits our ability to understand future impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change. The project “Dimensions US - Biota São Paulo: Assembly and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrated approach” seeks to understand the evolutionary and environmental-ecological history of Amazonia over the past 10 million years, through a comparative approach integrating systematic biology and phylogenetics, phylogeography, population genetics, ecosystem structure and function, geosciences, and paleoenvironmental history.

The appointee will analyze population genomic datasets of Amazonian birds and primates; address biogeographic questions and test hypotheses of the assembly and evolution of Amazonian biota; interact with Earth scientists to interpret biogeographic patterns and processes, and to disseminate their findings by publishing in internationally renowned journals and presenting in scientific conferences. The results of these analyses will have a major impact on the interpretation of the evolutionary history of the Amazon Basin.

Compensation: The monthly salary is of R$ 6,143.40 while in Brazil (at current exchange rate approximately $ 1,600 / € 1,500), allowing for comfortable living, and includes additional Research Contingency Funds equal to 15% of the annual salary for covering research-related expenses. Moving expenses are covered for candidates from outside the State of São Paulo. Full details can be found at http://www.fapesp.br/en/5427.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences, combining a solid knowledge of population genetic, phylogeographic, phylogenetic, and/or diversification analyses of Neotropical diversity and of Neotropical environmental history. The candidate is also expected to have experience in analyzing genomic data, particularly data obtained with ultraconserved elements (UCE) probes, but should have a good understanding of other types of NGS data. A track record of publication in international journals and relevant statistical and programming skills are expected.

To Apply: Candidates of any nationality eligible for a VITEM I Brazilian visa may apply. A cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications and the names of three contacts able to provide letters of recommendation should be emailed to amazonianbiota@gmail.com. Applications are due by Dec 31st, 2015.

Informal inquiries may be made to Diogo Meyer (diogo@ib.usp.br), Camila Ribas (camilaribas@inpa.gov.br), Alexandre Aleixo (aleixo@museu-goeldi.br), and Tomas Hrbek (hrbek@evoamazon.net).

Website: http://www.ib.usp.br/genevol/

Programa de Vinería, Biodiversidad y Cambio Climático-Chile.

Oportunidad para puesto postdoctoral en el Programa de Vinería, Biodiversidad y Cambio Climático-Chile. Este programa busca comprometer a actores de la actividad vitivinícola en la conservación de la ecorregión Mediterránea que carece de protección adecuada. Se busca un investigador postdoctoral con experiencia en metagenómica y bioinformática, preferentemente con conocimiento en ecología de comunidades y ecosistemas para desarrollar investigación que vincule la diversidad microbiana con la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos. El interés primordial es estudiar la manera en que este ecosistema provee servicios ecosistémicos a la industria del vino y la comunidad local tanto en la actualidad como a futuro considerando escenarios de cambio climático con el fin de generar investigaciones y planificar estrategias de conservación que promuevan un uso responsable del ecosistema a través de la transferencia de conocimiento a vitivinicultores y locales. El cierre de la convocatoria es el 31 de diciembre de 2015, para inicio de actividades en marzo de 2016. Duración del puesto: 2 años inicialmente. Requerimientos del postulante: conocimientos de castellano/ingles, licencia de conducir. Enviar CV, Certificado de Título de Grado y 2 cartas de recomendación de investigadores que tengan un real conocimiento del postulante a Dra. Olga Barbosa. Más información.

Roseate & Common Tern Intern - U.S.A.

Duties include but are not limited to: monitoring productivity of roseate and common tern, banding tern chicks, finding nests in rocky areas, re-sighting fledglings and adults from field blinds, keeping accurate, organized, and detailed data/field notes, doing light maintenance, participating in non-lethal predator management, operating/maintaining small watercraft and associated vehicles, and educating the public. Responsibilities may vary due to the strengths of individuals.

Details: Internships will begin on May 23rd and continue until the middle of August. The position involves working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules will be around 40 hours per week, but will vary frequently in the length of day and start time. Days off may not be consecutive. Staff will live in the research station on the island with other refuge staff for most of the field season. There is no heat or running water in the station, but there is solar electricity. Interns will have free dormitory style housing at Refuge headquarters in Westbrook, CT on their days off. Training will be provided including the DOI’s Motorboat Operator Certification Course.

Compensation: A small living allowance of $190.00/week will be provided.

Duration: May23rd - August 19th

Qualifications: Previous bird banding experience is necessary. Applicants must have the ability to perform the physical duties of the position including being able to walk on uneven, rocky embankments with field equipment in all kinds of weather and work in areas with poison ivy. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision, be very independent, easy-going, be able to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner, and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. Intern will need to drive personal vehicle to and from dock. Additional experience with beach nesting birds, field work in a field camp setting, data collection, bird identification, waterfowl hunting, and an academic background in wildlife biology, zoology, environmental science or a related field are preferred.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 references (must include email and phone number) by February 19, 2016 via email to: Kristina_Vagos@fws.gov. Please do not send applications by mail.

Website: http://www.fws.gov/r...art_b_mckinney/

Se ofrece puesto de Asistente de Investigación/postdoctorado en microbiología molecular, Facultad de Medicina, U. de Chile

Se ofrece puesto de asistente de investigación (bioquímico, biotecnólogo, magister en biología)/postdoctorado en microbiología molecular, en el marco del proyecto Fondecyt “Non-coding RNAs and translation efficiency coordinately contribute to the regulatory networks that control global gene expression”.

Los temas a abordar son:
1. La regulación de la traducción por RNA pequeños no codificantes en bacterias acidófilas y en Escherichia coli.
2. Efecto de mutaciones sinónimas (codones sinónimos) en la eficiencia de la traducción de los RNA mensajeros en bacterias.
3. Efecto de mutaciones sinónimas (codones sinónimos) en el plegamiento de proteínas en bacterias y en levaduras. Para abordar estos temas se emplean metódicas de bioinformática, biología y genética molecular.

Para mayor información,contactar al Dr. Omar Orellana al teléfono 562 29786325 o 6073

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Tercera Convocatoria CONACYT-Horizonte 2020

    Ambiente
    Desarrollo sustentable
    Desarrollo Tecnológico
    Energía
    Salud
    Sociedad
    
Tipo de actividad:
Registro de propuestas para formar parte de consorcios europeos conforme a las convocatorias publicadas por la Comisión Europea (CE), en el marco del Programa Horizonte 2020.

Objetivo:
    Fortalecer la cooperación en Ciencia y Tecnología entre México y la Comisión Europea.
    Realizar un registro de participación de entidades mexicanas en el Programa Horizon2020 de la Comisión Europea, interesadas en recibir apoyo complementario del CONACYT, a través del registro de la propuesta de proyecto en el Sistema Informático de Administración de Proyectos de CONACYT (SIAP).
    Fomentar la participación mexicana en Horizonte 2020, CONACYT ha lanzado diferentes convocatorias para apoyar la participación mexicana en el programa.
    
Requisitos y criterios de selección:
a) Requisitos
Participar en el programa Horizon2020. CONACYT, a través de una Comisión de Pertinencia Administrativa, revisará las propuestas recibidas de acuerdo con los requisitos y lineamientos de la convocatoria, así como sus términos de referencia.
Contar con inscripción vigente en el RENIECYT. En el caso de solicitantes del programa Marie Skłodowska-Curie el proponente deberá contar con RENIECYT por la Institución en la que se encuentre adscrito.
Registrar la propuesta en el SIAP a más tardar 30 días calendario después de la fecha de cierre de la convocatoria en la CE. No se recibirán propuestas enviadas por otro medio o después de iniciado del proyecto.
Enviar por correo electrónico una copia en formato pdf de la propuesta al CONACYT para su revisión por la Comisión de pertinencia administrativa.
b) Criterios
-Impacto potencial en términos de su aportación a la solución de problemas nacionales y retos globales, definidos en las áreas prioritarias de la presente convocatoria.
-Consistencia del monto solicitado a CONACYT con la participación mexicana y las responsabilidades adquiridas en el proyecto.
-Cumplimiento de requisitos de elegibilidad y administrativos.
-Disponibilidad presupuestal.
    
Documentación:
El proponente deberá anexar la siguiente documentación para el registro de la propuesta:

    Anexo I. Carta del proponente.
    Anexo II. Carta compromiso para cubrir el porcentaje adicional al apoyo de CONACYT.
    Anexo III. En caso de dos o más entidades participando en el mismo consorcio, se incluirá la carta de adhesión de las instituciones mexicanas socias
    Anexo IV. Propuesta en extenso presentada en la CE indicando el número de solicitud, y título de proyecto registrado ante CONACYT. El documento se deberá enviar por correo electrónico a h2020@conacyt.mx.
Nota: Podrá consultar información adicional sobre este apartado en la Guía para el registro de pre-propuestas.

Organismo financiero: El Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), a través del Fondo de Cooperación Internacional en Ciencia y Tecnología del CONACYT (FONCICYT).

Tipo de apoyo ofrecido: En el año 2014, México fue catalogado como un país de Renta Media sin derecho a financiamiento de la Comisión Europea (CE). Sin embargo, CONACYT apoyará hasta con el 85% de la participación mexicana para el caso de entidades públicas (Instituciones de Educación Superior (IES), centros tecnológicos y de investigación) e IES privadas; y hasta el 70% para el caso de entidades privadas, excepto IES.
Nota: No se apoyará ningún proyecto que no haya sido registrado en el SIAP en el tiempo señalado aunque cuente con la respuesta de aprobación de la CE.

Fecha de cierre de la convocatoria:
15 de enero de 2016
Nota: Las entidades mexicanas que deseen recibir apoyo complementario por parte de CONACYT deberán registrar su propuesta a más tardar 30 días después del cierre de la convocatoria en la que participen en el programa Horizonte 2020 de la CE.
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Green Product Award 2016

La creación de una red de diseñadores, fabricantes y científicos de investigación que facilitará la presentación, desarrollo y difusión de los productos del mañana.

Podrán participar instituciones públicas, privadas, universidades y centros de investigación.

Quienes deseen participar deberán presentar sus propuestas antes del 19 de febrero de 2016.

Nota: quienes presenten sus propuestas antes del próximo 15 de diciembre tendrán la posibilidad de participar en diversos festivales de diseño tales como la Semana del Diseño en Estocolmo, Suecia, así como en el Festival de Diseño Escandinavo.

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Reforestamos México A.C. solicita Auxiliar de Relaciones Zona Centro

¿Te apasiona el sector forestal? ¡Únete al equipo de Reforestamos México!
¿Qué necesitas para integrarte? Lic. en Biología, Ing. Ambiental, Lic. en Comunicación, Lic. en Relaciones Públicas (terminada). Experiencia en sector reforestal (comprobable). Orientación de objetivos y cumplimiento de metas. Habilidad para estructurar la información, identificación y solución de problemas. Gusto por las ventas. Planeación y organización de eventos. Gusto por el trabajo en campo y convivencia con la naturaleza. Inglés avanzado. Manejo de paquetería Office. Horario de tiempo completo.
¿Cuáles son las funciones del puesto? Administrar y dar seguimiento a las relaciones con empresas. Desarrollar y operar eventos de reforestación (trabajo en campo). Negociación de eventos de reforestación con empresas. Realizar reportes de los proyectos empresariales. Dar seguimiento a los proyectos de reforestación de las empresas.
¿Qué te ofrecemos? Sueldo competitivo. Prestaciones superiores a las de ley. Excelente ambiente de trabajo. Oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo.
Tipo de Puesto: Tiempo completo
Solo candidatos locales: Ciudad de México, D. F.
Experiencia requerida: Sector Reforestal: 1 año
Educación requerida: Educación universitaria
Idiomas requeridos: Ingles

Trabajo en Chile.

Laboratorio Medivation-Chile con sede en el Parque Tecnológico de la Fundación Ciencia & Vida, requiere biotecnologo, bioquímico o biólogo titulado con mínimo 2 años de experiencia profesional en laboratorio de investigación, con sólidos conocimientos teóricos y experiencia práctica en técnicas bioquímicas, de biología celular y biología molecular. Deseable además contar con experiencia en el área de inmunología y trabajo con animales de experimentación.

Postulantes enviar CV actualizado y dos referencias con sus números de teléfono a Rodrigo Alarcón con un listado de experiencia en técnicas de laboratorio.

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Seabird monitoring volunteer. Skomer Island. Southern Britain.

Skomer Island is situated just a mile off the coast of Pembrokeshire and is a haven for incredible wildlife. It is the most important seabird colony in Southern Britain, supporting thousands of Guillemots, Puffins, Razorbills and the worlds largest population of Manx Shearwaters, 316,000 pairs, not to mention the Fulmars, Kittiwakes and other seabirds. In the peak season we welcome up to 250 people per day who all come to witness the incredible wildlife on the island.

One placement running from 25/05/16 until 30/06/16. The seabird monitoring volunteer will be responsible for helping to conduct Manx Shearwater plot counts and assisting with whole island seabird population counts from land and boat. They will also help out with Gull nest counts and monitoring amongst other tasks where necessary.

The applicant will be willing to work long hours in a small boat in potentially uncomfortable sea states, have a hardy nature and be happy to work in all weathers. They will also have a high level of motivation, be happy to work independently, be physically fit and happy to spend long periods of time on the island without visiting the mainland.

The main benefit for the applicant will be the experience of island living and working on a high profile conservation site. The applicant will gain knowledge in monitoring techniques, practical wardening, use of the boat, VHF radio and other tools and people engagement.

Accommodation on Skomer is provided as is boat transport to and from the island as well as relevant training.

More information and application forms at www.welshwildlife.org/about-us/jobs

La Fundación Gonzalo Río Arronte publica la Novena convocatoria Agua para Comunidades Marginadas 2015-2016

Las organizaciones solicitantes deberán enviar un resumen de su proyecto, a través de la solicitud de donativo en línea correspondiente a proyectos de convocatoria que se encuentra en la página de la FGRA: www.fgra.org.mx
Las solicitudes en línea podrán ser completadas y enviadas hasta las 6.p.m. del viernes 8 de enero del 2016.
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Voluntarios tortugas marinas en Costa Rica.

Duration
3 month positions or 6 month positions

Location
Barra de Pacuare leatherback nesting beach

Background Information
In April 2004 Paul Lepoutre took the initiative to establish a conservation program there. His approach was rather unique and has the special attention and support of various organizations around the world, most notably the World Wildlife Fund. In December 2011, La Tortuga Feliz and LAST (former Widecast Costa Rica) joined forces to increase their efforts to protect the environment and the animals. Since then, LAST is in charge of all sea turtle conservation work.

Duties
RA will be considered as part of the project staff and will help with the tasks on the field and station, as well as they will have specific duties to carry out. The common duties will be serving as a group leader in the teams of volunteers that patrol the beach at night looking for nesting sea turtles, to assure that all the activities of research and protection are carried out correctly. RA´s will also help with the maintenance and the cleaning of the station (recycling, raking, bathroom cleaning, cooking).

Requirements
Be 20 years of age or older.
-Be fluent in the English and Spanish (advanced) language.
-Have an academic background (undergraduates or graduates) in Biology, Marine Biology, Resource Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Education, Veterinarian Medicine, Wildlife Management, Oceanography, Zoology and/or experience in working with Sea Turtles.
- Be willing to a firm commitment to work 2.5 months in the project.
- Be interested in sharing his/her knowledge and to stimulate in the volunteers the interest for the protection and the conservation of the Sea Turtles.
- Be a responsible, hardworking, communicative, and enthusiastic person.
- Capable to live in very rustic and basic living conditions and under adverse climatic conditions.

Benefits/Costs
no salary or stipend will be paid

Additional Contact Information
please contact the volunteer coordinator for detailled information

Abiertas becas eiffel para Mexicanos- Francia

Becas de excelencia para maestría y doctorado en Francia.
Enlace

Secretaria de la Coordinación Nacional- CONABIO

Puesto   
Secretaria de la Coordinación Nacional

Enviar solicitudes y documentación   
Biól. Yessica Montiel Almanza con copia a la M.A.P. Sheila Escalante

Fecha límite
8 de enero de 2016
Enlace

Beca doctoral- Aves marinas- UK.

Beca doctoral (3.5 años) en la Universidad de Durham destinada a cubrir estipendio y parte del trabajo de investigación en el tema: Reconstrucción de la historia evolutiva de dinámicas ecológicas y riesgo de extinción en aves del orden Procelariformes (albatros, petreles y pardelas entre otras). El estudiante, como parte de una colaboración internacional,  utilizará técnicas de secuenciación de nueva generación para generar una base de datos genómicos y resolver la filogenia de los procelariformes existentes y de los recientemente extinguidos. Esto aportará al entendimiento de la historia evolutiva de las aves marinas, permitirá explorar el rol de la ecología en la diversificación y proveerá información para el manejo y conservación de este grupo de aves globalmente amenazadas. Cierre de la convocatoria: 4 enero 2016.Enviar  carta de intención de 2 páginas donde además se detallen las razones por las que debería ser seleccionado para el proyecto, un CV actualizado con el contacto de dos personas de referencia y un transcripto completo de las calificaciones  a Dr. Andreanna Welch. Solo los mejores candidatos serán invitados a enviar la solicitud definitiva. Más información.

Marine Conservation Research Programme- Cambodia

 

Join our research team and contribute to meaningful, career-making conservation research on a beautiful tropical island in Cambodia.

Volunteers take part in PADI dive training, our unique coral reef ecology lecture course, research survey dives and career development workshops, while supporting our community programmes and experiencing life in the beautiful fishing village of Prek Svay.

All activities, including dive training, science training, career development support, survey diving, island transport, food, wifi and accommodation are included in programme costs. See our website (www.songsaafoundation.org) for more details.

Once survey trained, volunteers will collect vital coral reef and seagrass data around the Koh Rong archipelago in SW Cambodia. Data collected directly contributes to the development and management of Cambodia's first marine protected area (known here as a Marine Fisheries Management Area), through our partnership with Fauna & Flora International and the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration. As the only organisation currently collecting this marine survey data, each volunteer's involvement in the project will promote the preservation of one of the most pristine marine environments in the region.

HIGHLIGHTS
    Gain personalised, hands-on experience within ground breaking marine conservation research
    Work alongside experienced & passionate conservation professionals and scientists
    Engage in our unique coral reef ecology course
    Learn to dive and lead biophysical marine surveys
    Propel yourself into a professional career through our Career Catalyst course, with dedicated, ongoing career support provided
    Live and work in a traditional, remote Cambodian fishing community

WHO
    Suitable for all levels (including entry-level), ages 18 and above.
    Ideal for those with a keen interest in marine biology and environmental conservation, or those studying biology, conservation or related subjects.

WHEN
    Multiple startdates throughout the year
    Minimum 4-week commitment. $2750 USD

THE ORGANISATION
The Song Saa Foundation is a Cambodian nonprofit, working in southwest Cambodia to initiate and promote projects that improve the wellbeing of communities and natural environments of the Koh Rong Archipelago.

Early efforts of the Foundation include creating the first recognised marine reserve in Cambodia, supporting an inspiring community fisheries patrol team, delivering a successful youth environment education programme and creating the first waste management system in the archipelago.

Please do get in touch. You can learn more about programme costs on our website (www.songsaafoundation.org). We look forward to having you join our team!

Recolección de polen en la Abeja- Argentina

Se buscan estudiantes avanzados de biología para realizar pasantías en el Laboratorio de Insectos Sociales (IFIBYNE-FCEN-UBA) para el proyecto: “Recolección de polen en la Abeja Apis millifera: desde la respuesta individual hacia la coordinación colectiva”. Teniendo en cuenta el avance de la agricultura y el rol de la abeja como agente polinizador de cultivos, estudiaremos los mecanismos involucrados en la toma de decisiones que nos permitan desarrollar nuevas prácticas para mejorar la productividad de los ecosistemas. Se abordarán aspectos de la biología de la abeja como su plasticidad conductual, su habilidad de comunicar, aprende y memorizar claves florales. Interesados contactarse con el Investigador Responsable: Dr. Andrés Arenas.

MARINE CONSERVATION SURVEY: CETACEAN, PINNIPED, AND SEABIRD MONITORING

MARINE CONSERVATION SURVEY: CETACEAN, PINNIPED, AND SEABIRD MONITORING
February 5th – 13th, 2016

The Marine Conservation Survey is an international effort to gather much needed scientific data regarding present environmental / biological conditions found in the Loreto area of the Sea of Cortez. Research interns will assist our Mexican conservation partner GEA (Grupos Ecologistas Antares) with multiple marine transects (above and below the surface) as well as other biological investigations in an effort to better understand the fragile ecosytem of the Sea of Cortez. Research interns may be exposed to an abundant number of marine life including whale species such as the blue, sperm, brydes, humpback, finback, orca and pilot whale. Dolphins and sea lions can also be found in high numbers throughout the study site. All data collected will be available to the local Marine Park of Loreto as well as various nature conservation programs operating in the area.

No previous field research experience is needed and interns of all ages are welcome. Interns assisting us will want to have a “go with the flow attitude”, be willing to share a small tent with another participant, possibly ride in the back of pick up trucks, and participate in camp life such as cooking, cleaning, and logistical chores. The internship cost is $950 per person for the 9 day session and is limited to 4 participants. The cost includes food, camping accommodations, camping gear, and safety equipment such as PFDs. Volunteers will be responsible for their flight/bus to/from Loreto, Mexico. We have years of experience traveling to Baja and may be able to give you some pointers on how to save some money with plane or bus tickets.

Website: http://ravenadventures.com
Contact: Colin Garland, colin@ravenadventures.com

MANGROVE MONITORING PROJECT

Mangrove monitoring interns will be directly assisting in marine conservation by conducting an in depth study of mangrove forests located in Magdelena Bay, Baja Mexico. The program is open to those wishing to gain valuable field experience while contributing to an important study in some of the most pristine mangrove areas left on earth. Using sea kayaks to navigate the dense labyrinth of mangrove forests, participants will collect samples, note climate and water conditions, photograph and film insects, birds, reptiles, mollusks and mammals that use the dense vegetation for food and cover. Species counts will also be conducted on barrier islands found along the Pacific coast. Using GPS systems, the density and distribution of each individual sighting will be added to a catalog of all species encountered over a five-year period. Participants will learn skills such as animal tracking techniques, GPS data collection, wildlife photography, desert and mangrove natural history, sea kayaking and other wilderness skills.

No previous kayaking or field research experience is needed and all kayaking is done in protected bays. Due to weather, tides and other factors that affect navigation, interns assisting us will want to have a “go with the flow attitude”, be willing to share a small tent with another participant, possibly ride in the back of pick up trucks, wade into deep mud, and participate in camp life such as cooking, cleaning, and logistical chores.
The internship cost is $950 per person for the 10 day session and includes all food, lodging, camping / kayak rentals etc. Volunteers will be responsible for their flight/bus to/from Loreto, Mexico. We have years of experience traveling to Baja and may be able to give you some pointers on how to save some money with plane or bus tickets.

Salary: volunteer position
Qualifications: As listed above
Website: http://ravenadventures.com
Contact: Colin Garland, colin@ravenadventures.com

Información sobre el tiburón sierra.

Leatherback, Green and Hawksbill Monitoring Program- Costa Rica

Leatherback, Green and Hawksbill Monitoring Program
Volunteer Opportunity



March 1st-November 31st
North-East coast of Costa Rica

Cano Palma Biological Station has been in operation since 1991, and is owned and operated by Canadian non-profit COTERC.

The CPBS Internship and Volunteer Program is designed to provide students interested in a career in science or conservation, to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns can choose to focus on marine turtles (March-November), or gain experience in a variety of research projects throughout the year. In addition to long-term monitoring of marine turtles, in 2016, we will be initiating a marine debris assessment on our beach, and working with the local community in Ministry for the Environment, in proposing local and national strategies to combat this growing problem.

As an intern, you will be trained in all aspects of the fieldwork in which you participate. Interns will also participate in other operations at CPBS including environmental education, and training other interns and volunteers in areas in which they themselves excel. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience and in-depth understanding of the fieldwork and conservation issues in our area, while providing support and mentoring, and leadership experience.
As a turtle volunteer or intern your duties will include:
* Performing night patrols and morning census
* Nest monitoring and excavations
* Production and placement of predation deterrents
* Collection of morphometric data on nesting females
* Tagging nesting females (long-term interns only)
* Participation in marine debris assessments

Interns must:
• Commit to a minimum of at least 6 weeks. The internship can be
extended depending on work performance.
• Be willing to work 6-days per week, with varied shifts in often difficult tropical conditions.
• Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail,
and the ability to admit mistakes.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
• Some previous fieldwork experience is preferred, though not necessarily in a similar project or setting
• Be in very good physical condition

Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in conservation and research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field.
Short-term volunteer positions are also available
Applicants must be able and willing to complete all duties outlined for this
Internship Program.

This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible
for costs associated with travel to and accommodation at the Cano Palma Biological Station ($200p/wk including all meals).

Additional Contact Information
Please visit http://www.coterc.org
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to: station@coterc.org with the subject header "marine turtle volunteer/intern"

Becas de excelencia Eiffel 2016

El programa de becas Eiffel es una herramienta desarrollada por el Ministerio francés de Asuntos Exteriores y Desarrollo internacional para que las instituciones de educación superior francesas puedan acoger a los mejores estudiantes extranjeros en programas de maestría y doctorado.

El programa tiene como objetivo formar en áreas prioritarios a los futuros responsables de países socios, tanto del sector público como privado. El programa se dirige a los estudiantes de los países emergentes para formaciones de tipo maestría y de los países emergentes e industrializados para formaciones de tipo doctorado.

Cronograma 2016

• Apertura de la convocatoria: 15 de octubre 2015
• Plazo para la recepción de las carpetas por Campus France Fecha: 8 de enero 2016
• Publicación de los resultados: Semana del 21 de marzo 2016

Reglamento

• Vademécum del programa Eiffel - Sesión 2016 (francés - Inglés)

Carpetas

Sólo las instituciones de educación superior francesas podrán presentar las carpetas.

• Sólo las instituciones de educación superior francesas podrán presentar las carpetas.
  En el caso de las empresas que ya han participado en el programa de becas de excelencia Eiffel
  =>Debería haber recibido un correo electrónico que le indica cómo descargar los archivos de la aplicación. De lo contrario, póngase en contacto con nosotros.
• En el caso de las empresas que participan por primera vez en el programa de becas de excelencia Eiffel
  =>Tome contacto con nosotros para acceder a los archivos de la aplicación.

Código de ética (francés - Inglés)

Contacto
Campus France - Programa Eiffel
28 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles
75010 Paris
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Becas Eiffel

VOLUNTARIO/ ASISTENTE DE CAMPO PARA PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN CAMPECHE, MÉXICO.

VOLUNTARIO/ ASISTENTE DE CAMPO PARA PROYECTO DE INVESTIGACIÓN EN CAMPECHE, MÉXICO.
Estudiante de maestría de El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR) busca a un voluntario/tesista recién egresado o con necesidad de cumplir con el servicio social, para colaborar en el trabajo de campo en un estudio acerca del papel de los tlacuaches en la dinámica de transmisión de Ehrlichia (bacterias patógenas). El trabajo de campo se llevara a cabo en dos sesiones: Febrero-Marzo del 2016 y Junio-Julio del 2016 (estancia mínima de 2 meses), en el campo experimental del INIFAP-Chiná a 20 minutos de la ciudad de Campeche. Las principales tareas serán asistir en la captura de tlacuaches y perros con trampas tipo tomahawk y la toma de muestras de sangre y ectoparásitos (garrapatas). Se trabajara durante 6 días a la semana. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para ganar valiosa experiencia para trabajar con fauna silvestre, conocer y contactar investigadores y adentrarse en temas relacionados con interacción de hospederos-parásitos.
Si bien no existe la posibilidad de otorgar algún pago, los interesados pueden solicitar una “Beca de Preparación para el Posgrado” que otorga El Colegio de la Frontera Sur. Esta beca se asigna por concurso con base en méritos académicos. Por lo que es una oportunidad para desarrollar un trabajo de tesis y opción para estudios de posgrado.
Se dará preferencia a aspirantes con:
-Actitud positiva, buena disposición para el trabajo de campo.
-Interés por temas relacionados con parasitología/epidemiología.
-Recién graduados o estudiantes próximos a graduarse que estén interesados en realizar su tesis con parte de los datos recabados durante el proyecto o que
Los interesados deberán contactar a Edgar Rojero Vázquez (edrojero at ecosur.edu.mx).

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT: The Blue-throated Macaw Conservation Project- Bolivia

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT: The Blue-throated Macaw Conservation Project
at The Blue-throated Macaw Conservation Project
www.facebook.com/BTMacaw
Sachojere, Beni Department, Bolivia

The Blue-throated Macaw Conservation Project needs volunteer field assistants from January 2016 for an ongoing project with the Critically Endangered Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis) in the low-land savanna of Moxos, Bolivia. The Blue-throated Macaw is endemic to this region of Bolivia and only about 150 are left in the wild. Volunteers field assistants will live at the Blue-throated Macaw Conservation Center, where there are captive Blue-throated macaws that are part of a breeding, training and reintroduction pilot study. Volunteers field assistants will help with the daily routines of the center as well as with research projects on other local parrot species. Duties of the center include introducing the captive macaws to a native diet, monitoring their feeding behavior, diet and training, collecting their native food and maintaining their enclosure and the center. Activities for the research projects can include checking cavities in the surrounding area for potential nests, mist netting, phenology studies and others. Additional activities can include support to the educational program, conducting wild Blue-throated macaw population and nest surveys (may involve tree-climbing), behavioral observations and collecting data about their biology. If active nests are found, duties may also include guarding them from nest predators, daily nest-checking, performing periodic health checks of nestlings and feeding nestlings if necessary.

Applicants must be responsible, self-disciplined, hard working, self-motivated, tolerant of tropical weather and biting insects (mosquitoes, sunfly, ticks, flies), willing to work in a group and able to tolerate rustic living conditions. A sense of humor is always appreciated. Applicants share one of the three cabins of the Conservation center, which is 25 km from the nearest city, Trinidad, and on the outskirts of a small village, Sachojere. Applicants with Spanish language skills are preferred but these not required. This is a great opportunity for someone with basic or intermediate Spanish skills to immerse in the language. A minimum stay of two (2) months is required, but longer stays are preferable. Volunteers field assistants must be a minimum of 18 years old. We provide the necessary equipment for the fieldwork activities. Applicants must arrange their own transportation to Trinidad - Beni Department, Bolivia. We charge a fee (USD 70 per week) to cover their cost of food, accommodation and internet use. Applicants from latinamerica will have preferences at the selection process and also special conditions with the fee, depending on the capacity of applicants.

Send cover letter and resume with two references to JOSÉ ANTONIO DÍAZ LUQUE (EM: saveparrot AT gmail.com). In the cover letter indicate why you are interest to participate with us and your available dates. Individuals interested in applying to this position are strongly advised to check the cost of flights from their native country to Bolivia prior to applying to the position. Feel free to email for further information. Close Date; Until Filled.

Especialista en Geovisualización. CONABIO.

CONABIO
Nacional Financia Fideicomiso Fondo para la Biodiversidad.
Especialista en Geovisualización.
Convocatoría completa.

Voluntarios en Midway Atoll.

Duties: Volunteer work will include habitat restoration, native plant propagation and out-planting, removal of invasive plants both by hand and through chemical application of herbicide, monitoring seabird, plant, and Laysan duck populations, marine debris removal, data entry, and equipment maintenance, along with other tasks depending on current projects and refuge needs. Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours/week with additional weekend work when necessary.

Requirements: Must be physically fit and able to confidently ride a bike, hike up to three miles in the sand or on uneven terrain, lift 50 pounds and be willing to spray herbicide with proper protective gear. Successful applicants must also be willing to handle albatrosses and other seabirds for banding and monitoring studies, and be willing to perform all duties in sub-tropical wind, sun, rain and humidity extremes. Preferred skills include ability to swim/snorkel. Volunteers should have a strong work ethic along with the ability to live and work closely with a small group of people for six months.

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is a remote site and accessible by plane twice a month. Because of the isolated nature of this work, safety is of the utmost importance. Volunteers should be aware that evacuation for emergencies or medical issues can typically take at least 24 hours and be potentially very expensive. All volunteers will need to carry medical-evacuation insurance.

A current passport is required for travel to and from Midway. Volunteers are responsible for their own travel to Honolulu. One round-trip flight between Midway and Honolulu, meals and housing at Midway are provided. Volunteer living quarters include individual bedrooms, a common living area, and a full kitchen. Volunteers are responsible for the proper upkeep of their living quarters. The “Clipper House” on Midway serves cafeteria-style food with a wide variety of dishes, including vegetarian options and a full salad bar, courtesy of Midway’s hydroponic garden. There is also a small convenience store on Midway that provides some basics: toiletries, refreshments, etc. Because Midway is a small community where volunteers will be working and living with FWS employees and contractors, we cannot stress enough our zero tolerance policy for harassment or abuse of any kind, including alcohol or drug abuse.

Selected applicants will be sent a packet of additional information on the island, duties, and suggested items to bring, as well as required forms. These items must be submitted before the volunteer arrives for duty in Honolulu. A current physical, tetanus shot and TB test are also required.

Volunteer time periods and application deadlines: Exact start times may vary depending on plane schedules. Selected individuals should coordinate with Midway staff prior to making travel plans:

Summer season: March 25,2016-September 27, 2016, applications due by December 15, 2015

Because of the large number of applications received, preference will be given to those with an educational or professional background in science/biology, plant propagation and weed control experience, remote field experience, and/or bird handling experience.

TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying, please email a single .pdf file that includes a cover letter, brief resume outlining relevant education and work experience, and three work-related references (with phone and e-mail), as well as your dates of availability to: meg_duhrschultz@fws.gov. For more information please call: 808-954-4819.

The National Wildlife Refuge System has owed its very existence to concerned citizens eager to protect America's natural resources. Over 42,000 volunteers and more than 200 nonprofit Refuge Friends organizations support national wildlife refuges. Friends and volunteers are crucial to conserving and protecting our nation’s wildlife and teaching millions of Americans that their actions today determine the conservation legacy of tomorrow.

Beca doctoral. Pingüinos africanos durante los cambios globales.

Beca Doctoral. Plasticidad fenotípica de los pingüinos africanos durante los cambios globales. Coastal and Marine Research Institute, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (Sudáfrica).  Requisitos: carreras afines a la Zoología (idealmente con un Master), experiencia de campo con aves marinas, capacidad de organizar y llevar a cabo trabajo de campo de manera independiente en islas aisladas. Para inscripción enviar CV, analítico,  nombres y contactos de tres referentes, y una carta de intención/motivación explicando porque desea realizar este proyecto. Consultas e inscripción con la Directora del Proyecto: Dra. Lorien Pichegru. Fecha límite: 31 noviembre 2015.

Voluntariado "Asistente de campo para trabajo de investigación de aves en Isla Cozumel".

Estudiante de maestría de El Colegio de la Frontera Sur busca voluntario/tesista próximo a graduarse o recién egresado para colaborar en el trabajo de campo de un estudio acerca de los factores que inciden sobre la diversidad de aves en los humedales.
El trabajo se llevara a cabo en Isla Cozumel del 11 de enero al 30 de agosto de 2015 (estancia mínima de 3 meses). Las principales tareas serán asistir en la captura de aves con redes de niebla y conteos de abundancia. Se trabajara 5 días a la semana en promedio 6 horas dias, pero es probable que al inicio de temporada se requieran 8 horas. El proyecto proveerá hospedaje y alimentos. Esto es una excelente oportunidad para ganar valiosa experiencia en ornitología, conocer y contactar investigadores y trabajar en una isla con una biodiversidad y belleza sorprendentes.

Se dará preferencia a aspirantes con:
-Buena disposición para el trabajo de campo
-Interés por la ornitología
-Recién graduados o estudiantes próximos a graduarse que estén interesados en realizar su tesis con datos que puedan recabar en el proyecto.

Interesados por favor contactarse con Jessica Thompson (jethompson at ecosur.edu.mx)

Beca doctoral. Argentina.

Beca doctoral (3 años), en el marco del proyecto PICT del FONCYT “Impacto de las fuentes de humedad edáficas y atmosféricas sobre la eficiencia de uso de agua de plantas de la estepa patagónica: determinación a partir de la utilización de isotopos estables de H y C y métodos eco-hidrológicos y fisiológicos”. Tema de la Beca: Absorción foliar de especies herbáceas y arbustivas de ecosistemas áridos, en el Grupo de Estudios Biofísicos y Ecofisiológicos (GEBEF-FCN-Universidad de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco) - Comodoro Rivadavia. Requisitos: Título universitario con formación en ciencias naturales o agronomía, marcado interés y disponibilidad para desarrollar trabajo intensivo de campo por periodos prolongados, gran aptitud y predisposición para el trabajo en equipo. Inicio de la beca: 1 de Febrero de 2016. Fecha Límite de presentación: 10 de Diciembre 2015. Comunicarse con la Investigadora Responsable del Proyecto: Dra. Sandra J. Bucci.

Fuente:
 

Coordinador de proyecto del PNUD.

México ha determinado la introducción y dispersión de especies invasoras (IAS) como una amenaza significativa para la biodiversidad. Aunque México cuenta con algunos mecanismos para la prevención y control de especies invasoras, éstos se orientan más a las amenazas a la agricultura y la salud humana y no hacen énfasis a las amenazas a la biodiversidad. Por otra parte se ha prestado poca atención a las implicaciones para los sectores de producción e importación, responsables de la continua introducción de especies invasoras a los entornos naturales; tales como el comercio de acuarios, la acuicultura, productos de vida silvestre y silvicultura.

El Gobierno de México (GOM), a través del proyecto “Fortalecimiento de las capacidades nacionales para el manejo de especies invasoras a través de la implementación de la Estrategia Nacional de especies invasoras” financiado por el GEF e implementada por el PNUD, busca fortalecer las capacidades institucionales para transformar y ampliar el alcance de sus sistemas de gestión de las especies invasoras, aprovechando el impulso generado por la publicación en 2010 de la Estrategia Nacional sobre Especies Invasoras (ENEI).

El proyecto que ya se encuentra en implementación desde mediados de junio 2014 se enfoca de manera especial al desarrollo y aplicación de nuevas herramientas de toma de decisiones, recursos de información y capacidades técnicas y financieras que permitan a México poner en práctica su visión nacional para la gestión de las especies invasoras. Además, el proyecto promueve las políticas, normas y herramientas para reducir o eliminar las prácticas nocivas en los sectores AAWF, y desarrolla la experiencia práctica y conocimientos sobre la gestión de las especies invasoras mediante la aplicación de programas integrados en sitios seleccionados que abarcan los ecosistemas de alta prioridad.

Enlace.

Abogado en CEMDA

Becas del Gobierno de Finlandia para Mexicanos

Becas del Gobierno de Finlandia para Mexicanos
Convocatoria abierta

La oferta está dirigida a la realización de estudios de doctorado y estancias de investigación a nivel doctoral.
De 3 a 9 meses.

Convocatoría completa.

Brasil- Postdoctoral fellow in Biogeographic Analysis of Amazonian Biodiversity using Genomic Data

Postdoctoral fellow in Biogeographic Analysis of Amazonian Biodiversity using Genomic Data
at Universidade de São Paulo / Goeldi Museum / INPA (Brazil)
Enlace.

São Paulo, Belém, and Manaus (Brazil)
Up to 2 years
Post-doc

Application Deadline: 12/31/2015

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to the project "Dimensions US / Biota São Paulo - Assembly and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrated approach", co-funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP, Brazil), the National Science Foundation (NSF, USA), and NASA. The Amazon is Earth's most iconic center of biological diversity and endemism, harboring the world’s largest freshwater ecosystem, and contributing substantially to shaping the Earth's climate. Despite this importance, we still have an incomplete understanding of how this biome developed over time, which in turn limits our ability to understand future impacts of biodiversity loss and climate change. The project “Dimensions US - Biota São Paulo: Assembly and evolution of the Amazonian biota and its environment: an integrated approach” seeks to understand the evolutionary and environmental-ecological history of Amazonia over the past 10 million years, through a comparative approach integrating systematic biology and phylogenetics, phylogeography, population genetics, ecosystem structure and function, geosciences, and paleoenvironmental history. The appointee will analyze population genomic datasets of Amazonian birds and primates; address biogeographic questions and test hypotheses of the assembly and evolution of Amazonian biota; interact with Earth scientists to interpret biogeographic patterns and processes, and to disseminate their findings by publishing in internationally renowned journals and presenting in scientific conferences. The results of these analyses will have a major impact on the interpretation of the evolutionary history of the Amazon Basin.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences, combining a solid knowledge of population genetic, phylogeographic, phylogenetic, and/or diversification analyses of Neotropical diversity and of Neotropical environmental history. The candidate is also expected to have experience in analyzing genomic data, particularly data obtained with ultraconserved elements (UCE) probes, but should have a good understanding of other types of NGS data. A track record of publication in international journals and relevant statistical and programming skills are expected.

Compensation:
The monthly salary is of R$ 6,143.40 while in Brazil (at current exchange rate approximately $ 1,600 / € 1,500), allowing for comfortable living, and includes additional Research Contingency Funds equal to 15% of the annual salary for covering research-related expenses. Moving expenses are covered for candidates from outside the State of São Paulo. Full details can be found at http://www.fapesp.br/en/5427.

To Apply:
Candidates of any nationality eligible for a VITEM I Brazilian visa may apply. A cover letter, CV, up to three relevant publications and the names of three contacts able to provide letters of recommendation should be emailed to amazonianbiota@gmail.com. Applications are due by Dec 31st, 2015. Informal inquiries may be made to Diogo Meyer (diogo@ib.usp.br), Camila Ribas (camilaribas@inpa.gov.br), Alexandre Aleixo (aleixo@museu-goeldi.br), and Tomas Hrbek (hrbek@evoamazon.net).

Parque Nacional Monte León- Argentina- Busca voluntarios.

El Parque Nacional Monte León convoca a jóvenes argentinos interesados en participar del Programa de Voluntarios en la temporada 2015/2016 (Diciembre a Marzo). Requisitos: entre 18 y 25 años, Secundario completo, disponibilidad de uno a tres meses, predisposición a trabajar en grupo, afinidad con ambientes agrestes y atención a visitantes. Más información enviar correo electrónico o telefónicamente: (02962) 15406115 de lunes a viernes de 8 a 15 hs.

Plazas de técnicos abordo de la pesquería industrial

La organización de conservación marina Comunidad y biodiversidad A. C. (COBI) y Environmental Defense Fund de Mexico A. C. (EDF) estan buscando candidatos para las plazas de técnicos abordo de la pesquería industrial de escama en el Golfo de California. 
 
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Instituto Pasteur y Conacyt establecen el Programa Posdoctoral

La convocatoria se encuentra abierta para que se inscriban investigadores de México que hayan obtenido el grado de doctorado en un periodo de no más de cinco años antes del año de publicación de esta convocatoria.

Los beneficiarios deben tener un contrato de trabajo con una institución mexicana para poder realizar su estancia en el Instituto Pasteur. El programa apoyará hasta cinco estancias a efectuarse dentro del instituto.

La duración del programa, para cada becario, será de un año renovable una vez por el mismo periodo, previa evaluación. En consecuencia, la duración máxima del programa para cada beneficiario es de dos años.

calendario convo instituto paesteurLa convocatoria está abierta a todas las áreas de investigación en el instituto; sin embargo, algunas áreas tienen alta prioridad para México como: Enfermedades metabólicas y trastornos; Enfermedades emergentes, tropicales y desatendidas; Enfermedades virales; Inflamación e inmunología; Vacunas; Enfermedades cardiovasculares, y Oncología. Los laboratorios interesados en recibir investigadores mexicanos para estadías posdoctorales y los resúmenes de los proyectos se pueden consultar en este documento.

El Conacyt, a través del Fondo de Cooperación Internacional en Ciencia y Tecnología (Foncicyt), destinará una cantidad mensual que se utilizará para cubrir la manutención de los beneficiarios y el Instituto Pasteur cubrirá los costos administrativos de los beneficiarios en la institución anfitriona. Los demás costos serán cubiertos por el alumno y, de ser necesario, por su empleador.

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PhD positions at Germany.

FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS at The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology

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Southern Germany
Start 2016
Application Deadline: 01/15/2016

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several fully funded PhD positions. The IMPRS is based in southern Germany and is jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. The aim of the IMPRS is to provide first-class training and education for outstanding doctoral students from all over the world in a stimulating research environment. The competitive doctoral program provides its fellows with an excellent starting platform for a successful career in the fields of animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and neurobiology. For 2016, the IMPRS offers the following PhD projects:
**The Anseriform Genome Project: Comparative Genomics of Waterfowl (Robert Kraus, Inge Müller, Martin Wikelski, MPIO Radolfzell);
**Collective behaviours and social structure in animal populations (Damien Farine, MPIO Radolfzell / University Konstanz); **Information flow and social influence in hierarchical social groups – from neurobiological mechanisms to ecological outcomes (Alex Jordan, MPIO Radolfzell / University Konstanz);
**Molecular mechanisms of the repeated evolution of adaptive color patterns in cichlid fishes (Axel Meyer + Claudius Kratochwil, University of Konstanz);
**The evolution of avian sweet taste perception (Maude Baldwin, MPIO Seewiesen);
**Bird Behavioural Ecology (Wolfgang Forstmeier, Mihai Valcu, Bart Kempenaers, MPIO Seewiesen);
**Avian Evolutionary Genetics (Wolfgang Forstmeier, Jakob Mueller, MPIO Seewiesen);
**Collective Animal Behaviour (Iain Couzin, MPIO Radolfzell / University Konstanz);
**Two open PhD positions for own proposal elaboration within Organismal Biology (Advisor to be contacted with an own research proposal).

For a list of all available PhD projects visit http://www.orn.mpg.de/projects

Our Offer: All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts. The program offers a dedicated teaching program, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. The working language is English. Each PhD student receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee. The Max Planck Society and the University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers. Queries should be mailed to the program office: IMPRS@uni-konstanz.de More information at http://www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS and http://www.facebook.com/OrganismalBiology.

Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment, and need to be fluent in written and spoken English.

To Apply:
Your application: Outstanding students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology are invited to apply.
Deadline for the application is 15 January 2016.
Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for 13-16 March 2016.
Candidates accepted into the program may start latest September 2016.
For the online application process visit http://www.orn.mpg.de/2383/Application.

Voluntario de campo en Argentina.

Se buscan voluntarios para tareas de campo en el marco del proyecto "Patrones de movimiento y uso de hábitat de ganado salvaje en los bosques andino-patagónicos". Las actividades se realizarán en la zona sur del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapí durante los meses de enero a marzo de 2015. Se cubren viáticos. El traslado desde la residencia del voluntario hasta la ciudad de S.C. de Bariloche NO está incluido. Inscripción hasta el 12 de diciembre. Contacto Nicolás Seoane.

Técnico Operativo del Programa Fortalecimiento del Capital Social

Técnico Operativo del Programa Fortalecimiento del Capital Social
Área: Educación/Comunicación
Antecedentes:
Conselva, Costas y Comunidades, A.C. es una organización de la sociedad civil sin fines de lucro con sede en Mazatlán, Sinaloa, que trabaja de manera profesional para lograr un balance entre la conservación de los servicios ambientales que ofrecen las cuencas hidrológicas con el desarrollo económico y social de las comunidades que habitan desde la sierra hasta la costa, con énfasis en el Sur de Sinaloa.
Para llevar a cabo su misión, Conselva cuenta con cuatro Programas Estratégicos que operan de manera interdependiente, creando sinergias positivas y enriqueciendo los resultados de todos. Uno de estos Programas es el de Fortalecimiento del Capital Social, cuyo objetivo es fortalecer el capital social y humano de las comunidades rurales a través de la educación, capacitación, acceso de recursos materiales y humanos que permitan mejorar su calidad de vida y desarrollar sus capacidades de gestión para la conservación y el desarrollo sustentable de sus propias comunidades.
Conselva, Costas y Comunidades, A.C. busca una persona para el puesto de Técnico Operativo del Programa Fortalecimiento del Capital Social, con el fin de apoyar las actividades de educación y organización comunitaria, así como actividades de comunicación educativa que forman parte de los proyectos actualmente desarrollados dentro del programa estratégico.
Las actividades de las que será responsable el técnico operativo son las siguientes:

• Diseñar, preparar e impartir talleres participativos y cursos de capacitación en comunidades rurales
• Coordinar el desarrollo de actividades de educación ambiental y organización comunitaria, tanto en comunidades rurales, como en las ciudades de Mazatlán y Rosario, Sinaloa
• Propiciar el apoyo y participación social de las comunidades donde se llevan a cabo los proyectos, mediante la asistencia a reuniones de asamblea ejidales, la facilitación de procesos de diálogo y concertación con las autoridades comunitarias y la gestión con los actores civiles y gubernamentales en las diversas estrategias,
• Elaboración puntual de los informes de trabajo parciales y finales de los diversos proyectos que desarrolla, asegurando una alta calidad de contenido técnico y de sistematización de los procesos sociales y de gestión que se desarrollaron para cumplir los objetivos del proyecto.
• Coordinar actividades diversas que forman parte de una Campaña de Comunicación sobre los Servicios Ambientales de las Cuencas y la situación del agua en las ciudades de Mazatlán y Rosario, Sinaloa, entre las que están:
• Diseñar, preparar e impartir cursos de capacitación con docentes y alumnos
• Coordinar brigadas de estudiantes voluntarios, de prácticas profesionales y servicio social que prestan sus servicios en CONSELVA
• Dar seguimiento a la campaña a través de medios de comunicación electrónicos (redes sociales), impresos (distribución de carteles, trípticos, manuales, etc.) y masivos
• Apoyo en la gestión y celebración de eventos de difusión, como reuniones informativas y espacios de participación ciudadana sobre los temas de campaña

Perfil profesional requerido:

• Licenciatura o Maestría en Educación y/o Comunicación, carrera afín o experiencia demostrada en estas áreas
• Manejo de contenidos de educación ambiental y desarrollo sustentable, principalmente de temas sobre servicios ambientales de las cuencas y cambio climático
• Habilidades para la enseñanza y capacitación en el ámbito rural y urbano
• Manejo demostrado de herramientas para el diseño, impartición y evaluación de cursos de capacitación y talleres participativos
• Conocimientos sobre el manejo de campañas de comunicación, principalmente en temas ambientales
• Capacidad para trabajar en varios proyectos de manera simultánea y para desarrollar trabajo de calidad bajo presión
• Experiencia demostrada en las áreas siguientes: Facilitación Grupal, Planeación Participativa, Organización comunitaria, Comunicación social/educativa y/o ambiental
• Compromiso social y respeto hacia las comunidades rurales
• Excelente redacción y ortografía
• Habilidad para las relaciones públicas y coordinación interinstitucional
• Capacidad para la coordinación y trabajo intergrupal
• Alto nivel de responsabilidad y compromiso con el trabajo
• Iniciativa y creatividad
• Disponibilidad para residir en Mazatlán, Sinaloa

Las personas interesadas en aplicar para el puesto deberán enviar su Currículum vítae y un ensayo de dos páginas en el que exponga los motivos por los cuales se considera apto para el puesto, al Coordinador del Programa Fortalecimiento del Capital Social, Lic. Luis Bojórquez (conselva.lbojorquez@gmail.com / luis.bojorquez@conselva.org).
La convocatoria permanecerá abierta hasta el 30 de Noviembre de 2015.
Los candidatos seleccionados recibirán un mensaje electrónico informándoles de su situación y las fechas posibles para una entrevista, personal o electrónica.

PhD in the UK. Seals and seabirds.

Three competitive PhD studentship opportunities are available in evolutionary and ecological genetics at Durham University, UK. These 3.5-year fellowships provide a full tuition fee waiver at Durham University, a competitive living stipend, and a considerable research allowance. For more information about these projects see here or contact Dr. Andreanna Welch at a.j.welch@durham.ac.uk.


1) The effects of maternal stress response and microbiome on seal pup condition and survival
Co-supervised with Sean Twiss

Maternal effects are now recognised as important contributors to phenotypic variation. One potential mechanism that has been largely overlooked is via the transfer of beneficial bacteria during birth and through lactation. Studies in humans have shown that these bacteria provide many health benefits to the young, but that communities transferred can be influenced by the mother’s condition and stress level. Adult grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) exhibit consistent individual differences in behaviour with some mothers showing high levels of responsiveness to stressors while others show little. The student will apply recently developed metagenomic techniques to investigate this potential short-term fitness consequence of maternal coping style. Seals are among the few animal species for which coping styles have been identified and linked with fitness consequences in wild populations. However, the mechanisms through which behavioural responses to stress modulate offspring condition and survival remain essentially unknown. Given that wildlife are increasingly impacted by anthropogenic influences, and that behaviour is often the first form of response to environmental changes, this project will provide important insights towards understanding how stress may influence individual fitness as well as future population trajectories.

Eligibility: Primarily UK nationals
Deadline for consideration: January 15th, 2016


2) Tracking the impact of Holocene environmental change in Patagonia on pinniped distribution, abundance and dispersion using ancient DNA
Co-supervised with Rus Hoelzel

When environments change, as during the current process of anthropogenic climate change, regional populations may respond by migrating to track suitable habitat, they may expand, decline or go extinct, or they may adapt. In this study the student will employ next generation sequencing methods, ancient DNA, and coalescent analyses to determine past demographic profiles of two sympatric pinniped species with contrasting life histories along the coast of Patagonia, a region of major transitions during the Holocene. Thus students will have the opportunity to test hypotheses about the importance of various environmental parameters. Understanding these dynamics will become increasingly critical for effective management and nature reserve design to promote conservation in the future as environments change.  This will also improve our understanding of the process of biodiversity evolution, which is determined by both effective population size and connectivity.

Eligibility: Primarily UK nationals
Deadline for consideration: January 22nd, 2016


3) Reconstructing the evolutionary history of ecological dynamics and extinction risk in Procellariiform seabirds

During their evolutionary history, birds have colonized the open oceans beyond the continental shelves only rarely. The Procellariiformes (albatrosses, shearwaters, storm- petrels, etc.) are by far the largest group of oceanic birds, but their molecular phylogeny is poorly known. As part of an international collaboration, the student will use capture enrichment and next generation sequencing methods to collect a rich genomic dataset and resolve the phylogeny of all extant and recently extinct Procellariiformes, at and below the species level. This will advance our understanding of the evolutionary history of oceanic birds, allow exploration of the role of ecology in diversification, and inform conservation management of this globally-threatened group.

Eligibility: All nationalities
Deadline for consideration: January 4th, 2016


Durham University is consistently rated as one of the top 100 universities in the world. Located in northeast England, the university is situated in a scenic town that lies within a 20-minute train ride of the thriving city of Newcastle. The department offers a supportive research-driven environment with projects ranging from the cellular to the ecosystem level. For more information see here.

To apply please send an email to a.j.welch@durham.ac.uk with 1) a two-page covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and why you have selected this project, 2) your current CV with contact information for at least two references, 3) Full transcripts of previous qualifications obtained to date. Only the best applicants will be asked to submit an application.

Abierta la convocatoria Fondo Mixto Conacyt-Gobierno del Estado de Aguascalientes

La convocatoria está abierta para que se inscriban las instituciones de educación superior públicas y privadas, centros de investigación y desarrollo, empresas públicas y privadas, laboratorios, organizaciones y demás personas morales inscritas en el Registro Nacional de Instituciones y Empresas Científicas y Tecnológicas (Reniecyt).

Las propuestas de investigación deberán contribuir a la atención de los problemas, necesidades y oportunidades de la entidad en el marco de las siguientes demandas:

Demanda 1: Métodos biotecnológicos para producción masiva de plantas adaptables a zonas de baja disponibilidad de agua. Prioridad: Uso eficiente del recurso hídrico.

Demanda 2: Mapa de riesgos y sistemas de información para fortalecer la seguridad y capacidad de respuesta en el estado de Aguascalientes. Prioridad: Requerimiento específico del gobierno del estado.

Demanda 3: Modelo de intervención para el fortalecimiento de la cadena de proveeduría del sector automotriz y de autopartes del estado. Prioridad: Fortalecer la cadena automotriz y de autopartes.

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Uruguay- 2 colaboradores en campo. experiencia con aves y vegetación.

RuralFutures Uruguay​ busca 2 colaboradores en campo con experiencia para muestreos de aves y vegetación en Uruguay rural durante los meses de Noviembre 2015 - Febrero 2016 con una estadía mínima de 2 semanas. Se ofrece remuneración diaria, hospedaje y equipo de trabajo. Más información contactar a Gimena Vilardo y Daniela Tobar.

Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, A.C. solicita Especialista en Conservación

 

Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, A.C. solicita Especialista en Conservación

Grupo de Ecología y Conservación de Islas, A.C. solicita Especialista en Conservación para la restauración ecológica de poblaciones de aves marinas en ecosistemas insulares.

Requisitos:

• Maestría concluida en el área de las Ciencias Biológicas (preferible), o bien, Licenciatura en Oceanología, Biología Marina, Biología, Ecología, Ciencias Ambientales,Medicina Veterinaria, Zoología o afín.
Experiencia amplia y demostrable en monitoreo de fauna, principalmente aves marinas.
 Experiencia en planeación, implementación y coordinación de proyectos.
Capacidad de análisis e interpretación de datos.
Conocimiento en análisis estadístico y manejo de sistemas de información geográfica.
Capacidad para elaborar reportes técnico con excelente redacción.
Dominio demostrado del idioma inglés (énfasis en comunicación escrita).
Capacidad para administrar recursos técnicos, humanos y financieros en forma eficiente y responsable.

Otros requisitos:

• Disponibilidad para cambio de residencia. La sede de trabajo será la oficina de Conservación de Islas en Ensenada, Baja California, con estancias prolongadas en campo (Isla Guadalupe).
• Disponibilidad y habilidad para trabajo de campo por períodos prolongados.
• Deseable tener experiencia adicional en: educación ambiental; manejo de especies invasoras; y expediciones de campo.
• Capacidad de liderazgo y habilidad para hablar en público.
• Habilidad para relacionarse con autoridades y comunidades pesqueras.
• Capacidad y buena disposición para trabajar en equipo, con compañerismo e inteligencia emocional.
• Excelente salud y condición física para trabajar en condiciones de climas extremos.
• Manejo de vehículos estándar en caminos de terracería.

Envío de documentos:

• Currículum vítae con fotografía, incluyendo datos de contacto, en el que se detalle las principales habilidades y experiencia comprobable de trabajo descritas en los requisitos.
• Una (1) carta de recomendación, así como dos referencias adicionales.
• Ensayo, de una cuartilla como máximo, explicando aspectos relevantes de su vida profesional que indiquen que es la persona adecuada para esta posición.

Favor de mandar documentación al siguiente correo electrónico:
julio.montoya@islas.org.mx
Las solicitudes se recibirán hasta el 20 de octubre de 2015