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Title: Fenwicks Antpitta Telemetry
Agency: Fundación ProAves
Location: Colibrí de sol reserve
Job Description: Fundación ProAves, conscious of the urgent need to generate scientific data about the CR Fenwicks Antpitta, will initiate a telemetry project starting in June of 2012. The objective of the project will be to generate crucial data necessary for the production of conservation strategies to protect this endemic species and its habitat.
Fundación ProAves is seeking an English speaking biologist (with Spanish skills) with experience in radio-telemetry to work alongside a Colombian biologist and act as lead investigator and mentor during the 2 month project.
Qualifications: Potential candidates must have prior field experience with telemetry, and a demonstrated ability to complete projects without constant supervision. Experience with the use of radio telemetry required, with preference for candidates with a keen interest in birds, preferably with a biological degree or near completion of a degree. Ability to live and work in often different climatic conditions.
Salary: Unpaid (housing and food provided)
Last Date to apply: August 1, 2012
Website: http://www.proaves.org/
Contact: Nate Skinner
E-mail: nskinner@proaves.org(Preferred)
Phone: 571-320-3229
Agency: Fundación ProAves
Location: Colibrí de sol reserve
Job Description: Fundación ProAves, conscious of the urgent need to generate scientific data about the CR Fenwicks Antpitta, will initiate a telemetry project starting in June of 2012. The objective of the project will be to generate crucial data necessary for the production of conservation strategies to protect this endemic species and its habitat.
Fundación ProAves is seeking an English speaking biologist (with Spanish skills) with experience in radio-telemetry to work alongside a Colombian biologist and act as lead investigator and mentor during the 2 month project.
Qualifications: Potential candidates must have prior field experience with telemetry, and a demonstrated ability to complete projects without constant supervision. Experience with the use of radio telemetry required, with preference for candidates with a keen interest in birds, preferably with a biological degree or near completion of a degree. Ability to live and work in often different climatic conditions.
Salary: Unpaid (housing and food provided)
Last Date to apply: August 1, 2012
Website: http://www.proaves.org/
Contact: Nate Skinner
E-mail: nskinner@proaves.org(Preferred)
Phone: 571-320-3229
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Organization: Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium (AZA Member)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Pittsburgh Zoo, a dynamic, fast paced and progressive organization, is seeking an energetic, experienced professional to be part of our Zoo team as our Director of Science and Conservation. The Zoo currently houses over 6,000 animals, with a major research focus on African elephants, African painted dogs, polar bears, and numerous aquatic species.
Responsibilities/ Duties:
Oversees and administers all research programs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Zoo’s International Conservation Center (ICC). Plans, coordinates and directs the work of the research and conservation department including Zoo and ICC based research and conservation efforts, in situ and ex situ projects and other research efforts. Supervises the research team including field conservation biologists, interns and students.
Qualifications:
PhD in Reproductive Sciences, Biological, or Conservation is required. Four years’ experience with national and international conservation initiatives or a related field, including supervisory experience. Must maintain a current PA driver’s license.
Submit resume to:
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
Human Resources Department
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
EOE
Or email to HR@pittsburghzoo.org
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
The Pittsburgh Zoo, a dynamic, fast paced and progressive organization, is seeking an energetic, experienced professional to be part of our Zoo team as our Director of Science and Conservation. The Zoo currently houses over 6,000 animals, with a major research focus on African elephants, African painted dogs, polar bears, and numerous aquatic species.
Responsibilities/ Duties:
Oversees and administers all research programs at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Zoo’s International Conservation Center (ICC). Plans, coordinates and directs the work of the research and conservation department including Zoo and ICC based research and conservation efforts, in situ and ex situ projects and other research efforts. Supervises the research team including field conservation biologists, interns and students.
Qualifications:
PhD in Reproductive Sciences, Biological, or Conservation is required. Four years’ experience with national and international conservation initiatives or a related field, including supervisory experience. Must maintain a current PA driver’s license.
Submit resume to:
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
Human Resources Department
One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
EOE
Or email to HR@pittsburghzoo.org
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Organization: Vancouver Aquarium (AZA Member)
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Marine Mammal Training Internship Program Description
The Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is accepting resumes for a fall internship (Aug 27th to Dec 23, 2012) in the marine mammal department. This internship is designed to introduce practical experience in husbandry skills and the basics of training in combination with the many skills that are associated with being an excellent marine mammal trainer. This goal will be accomplished by working closely with our marine mammal staff under the supervision of a mentor. Regular evaluations, both formal and informal will allow for a productive and fun learning experience. This is an unpaid 40 hours per week, three to four month position. During the placement period you will experience all aspects of marine mammal care, including but not limited to, facility cleaning, diet preparation, public presentations, interactive programs, and animal training/husbandry sessions.
Essential Responsibilities
During the early stages, interns will spend a large portion of their time cleaning exhibits and preparing animal diets. Daily animal observations, training tutorials, record keeping, participating in the department’s enrichment program and observing and assisting in the training of the Aquariums marine mammal collection will help complete the day. All interns will be required to complete and present a formal presentation to the marine mammal department prior to the end of their term.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college or university, or a recent graduate and intending to pursue a career in marine mammal care and training. Must be a highly motivated self-starter. No previous marine mammal experience is necessary for the position.
Accommodation
All candidates are expected to find their own accommodations in Vancouver. For more information on accommodation and maps, please find resources like the “Student Guide for Living in Vancouver” on our intern webpage http://www.vanaqua.org/volunteer/volunteer-wex.html.
Application Deadline and Number of Positions
Four unpaid internship placements are available for each time slot. Applications are due by May 28th, 2012. Please note these dates are subject to change.
How to apply
Send resume, letter of interest, and one reference letter to marinemammalinterns@vanaqua.org or by mail to the attention of Marine Mammal Department, Marine Mammal Training Internship, Vancouver Aquarium, PO Box 3232, Vancouver BC V6B3X8. Your letter of interest should include your availability, what experience you have, what you hope to gain from the placement, how you heard about the placement and your career goals. Successful applicants will be contacted.
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Marine Mammal Training Internship Program Description
The Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is accepting resumes for a fall internship (Aug 27th to Dec 23, 2012) in the marine mammal department. This internship is designed to introduce practical experience in husbandry skills and the basics of training in combination with the many skills that are associated with being an excellent marine mammal trainer. This goal will be accomplished by working closely with our marine mammal staff under the supervision of a mentor. Regular evaluations, both formal and informal will allow for a productive and fun learning experience. This is an unpaid 40 hours per week, three to four month position. During the placement period you will experience all aspects of marine mammal care, including but not limited to, facility cleaning, diet preparation, public presentations, interactive programs, and animal training/husbandry sessions.
Essential Responsibilities
During the early stages, interns will spend a large portion of their time cleaning exhibits and preparing animal diets. Daily animal observations, training tutorials, record keeping, participating in the department’s enrichment program and observing and assisting in the training of the Aquariums marine mammal collection will help complete the day. All interns will be required to complete and present a formal presentation to the marine mammal department prior to the end of their term.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college or university, or a recent graduate and intending to pursue a career in marine mammal care and training. Must be a highly motivated self-starter. No previous marine mammal experience is necessary for the position.
Accommodation
All candidates are expected to find their own accommodations in Vancouver. For more information on accommodation and maps, please find resources like the “Student Guide for Living in Vancouver” on our intern webpage http://www.vanaqua.org/volunteer/volunteer-wex.html.
Application Deadline and Number of Positions
Four unpaid internship placements are available for each time slot. Applications are due by May 28th, 2012. Please note these dates are subject to change.
How to apply
Send resume, letter of interest, and one reference letter to marinemammalinterns@vanaqua.org or by mail to the attention of Marine Mammal Department, Marine Mammal Training Internship, Vancouver Aquarium, PO Box 3232, Vancouver BC V6B3X8. Your letter of interest should include your availability, what experience you have, what you hope to gain from the placement, how you heard about the placement and your career goals. Successful applicants will be contacted.
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Title: Field Assistant
Agency: Virginia Tech
Location: Belize, Central America
Job Description: Volunteer opportunity to study wild cats! Gain great experience now. We are seeking 2-3 motivated field assistants on our wild cat study in Belize, Central America. This study focuses on jaguars, pumas, and ocelots using
non-invasive detection methods. Volunteers will gain extensive field experience working on a multi-faceted wildlife conservation project in a beautiful tropical country. Non-invasive methods include setting up large remote camera grids across a tropical broadleaf forest and in community lands. The study is examining the impact of timber extraction on jaguar populations by surveying an area with sustainable logging and an unlogged area. In addition, the team will assist in surveying community lands outside the protected areas to determine the extent of human wildlife interactions and potential for conflict and conflict mitigation.
Job will involve long working hours, and rustic living conditions (possibly camping) in a tropical environment (hot, humid weather, and biting insects, snakes). Field workers will sometimes need to carry heavy equipment, hike long distances through rough terrain and bushwhack through thick vegetation. There may also after hours work involving shared data entry and camp maintenance/running errands.
This is a complete volunteer position, meaning that technician will need to pay for their plane tickets and a project fee of $1500 per month (1 month minimum required). This project fees pays for food, accommodations and transport, while in Belize. Positions available for May 5-June 4 and July 1- August 21 2012.
Qualifications: Student in a related field (biology, wildlife science, ecology etc.). No experience necessary but the applicant must have a positive and flexible attitude, and be enthusiastic. Ability to drive a standard transmission is a plus.
Salary: Volunteer must pay project fee
Last Date to apply: August 21, 2012
Website: http://www.mjkelly.info
Contact: Marcella Kelly
E-mail: makelly2@vt.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 540-231-1734
Agency: Virginia Tech
Location: Belize, Central America
Job Description: Volunteer opportunity to study wild cats! Gain great experience now. We are seeking 2-3 motivated field assistants on our wild cat study in Belize, Central America. This study focuses on jaguars, pumas, and ocelots using
non-invasive detection methods. Volunteers will gain extensive field experience working on a multi-faceted wildlife conservation project in a beautiful tropical country. Non-invasive methods include setting up large remote camera grids across a tropical broadleaf forest and in community lands. The study is examining the impact of timber extraction on jaguar populations by surveying an area with sustainable logging and an unlogged area. In addition, the team will assist in surveying community lands outside the protected areas to determine the extent of human wildlife interactions and potential for conflict and conflict mitigation.
Job will involve long working hours, and rustic living conditions (possibly camping) in a tropical environment (hot, humid weather, and biting insects, snakes). Field workers will sometimes need to carry heavy equipment, hike long distances through rough terrain and bushwhack through thick vegetation. There may also after hours work involving shared data entry and camp maintenance/running errands.
This is a complete volunteer position, meaning that technician will need to pay for their plane tickets and a project fee of $1500 per month (1 month minimum required). This project fees pays for food, accommodations and transport, while in Belize. Positions available for May 5-June 4 and July 1- August 21 2012.
Qualifications: Student in a related field (biology, wildlife science, ecology etc.). No experience necessary but the applicant must have a positive and flexible attitude, and be enthusiastic. Ability to drive a standard transmission is a plus.
Salary: Volunteer must pay project fee
Last Date to apply: August 21, 2012
Website: http://www.mjkelly.info
Contact: Marcella Kelly
E-mail: makelly2@vt.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 540-231-1734
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Title: Summer Research Intern
Agency: University of Illinois - New Mexico State Univ.
Job Description: Intern will work as part of a research team investigating how animal biodiversity is responding to large-scale restoration efforts in the Chihuahuan Desert aimed at restoring grassland habitat for wildlife (Restore New Mexico project). Intern will develop an independent research project related to how shrub-control treatments affect habitat structure and nesting success for songbirds. Research could focus on estimating nest predation rates, and identification of important nest predators, in paired grassland and shrubland sites. Focal species include black-throated sparrows and Cassin's sparrows.
Position is funded the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at NSF in association with the Jornada LTER site. The intern will be employed by New Mexico State University. This is a great opportunity for a motivated student to gain valuable research experience in the Land of Enchantment.
Qualifications: Current undergraduate (or spring 2012 graduate) in B.S. program in the biological sciences or natural resources management. Genuine interest in applied ecology and biodiversity restoration. Previous research experience in field ecology helpful. Experience with songbirds in the southwestern US is not necessary. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team is required.
To apply: Send the following via email to Dr. Robert Schooley at the University of Illinois; Cover letter, Resume, Names and contact information for two professional references.
Start date: 1 June 2012, End date: 31 July 2012 (some flexibility).
Salary: $2000/month + $600 for housing
Last Date to apply: April 15, 2012
Contact: Dr. Robert L. Schooley
E-mail: schooley@illinois.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 217-244-2729
Agency: University of Illinois - New Mexico State Univ.
Job Description: Intern will work as part of a research team investigating how animal biodiversity is responding to large-scale restoration efforts in the Chihuahuan Desert aimed at restoring grassland habitat for wildlife (Restore New Mexico project). Intern will develop an independent research project related to how shrub-control treatments affect habitat structure and nesting success for songbirds. Research could focus on estimating nest predation rates, and identification of important nest predators, in paired grassland and shrubland sites. Focal species include black-throated sparrows and Cassin's sparrows.
Position is funded the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at NSF in association with the Jornada LTER site. The intern will be employed by New Mexico State University. This is a great opportunity for a motivated student to gain valuable research experience in the Land of Enchantment.
Qualifications: Current undergraduate (or spring 2012 graduate) in B.S. program in the biological sciences or natural resources management. Genuine interest in applied ecology and biodiversity restoration. Previous research experience in field ecology helpful. Experience with songbirds in the southwestern US is not necessary. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team is required.
To apply: Send the following via email to Dr. Robert Schooley at the University of Illinois; Cover letter, Resume, Names and contact information for two professional references.
Start date: 1 June 2012, End date: 31 July 2012 (some flexibility).
Salary: $2000/month + $600 for housing
Last Date to apply: April 15, 2012
Contact: Dr. Robert L. Schooley
E-mail: schooley@illinois.edu(Preferred)
Phone: 217-244-2729
