DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

The Turtle Conservation Fund makes grants to organizations and individuals worldwide for conservation and research of endangered and critically endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. Most grants are US$2 thousand to US$5 thousand per project.

Application deadlines are 01 May and 01 November each year

More information: http://www.turtleconservationfund.org/grants/

Amphibian Ark offers the AArk Seed Grant of US$5 thousand in support of ex situ conservation of globally endangered amphibian species. The grant is intended for start-up rescue projects that need seed money in order to attract larger funding. Projects should work with species in their range countries, involve range-country biologists, conform to biosecurity standards, and observe other guidelines explained on the website.

Applications are due 01 May 2012

More information: http://www.amphibianark.org/about-us/aark-activities/aark-seed-grant/

OTS seeks an instructor for a 3-week course in scientific writing as part of the Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet Undergraduate Study Abroad Program. A small group of undergraduate biology students will learn the skills related to evaluating, structuring, and writing scientific articles and/or grants during this 60 contact hour course. Students will receive course credit from Duke University. Lessons will be based in the area of San Pedro in Costa Rica; travel and lodging expenses will not be included in instructor compensation. Lessons will be given between Monday and Friday. Course schedule will be decided upon by the instructor and may include some hours with lessons given via internet (e.g. Skype). Sample syllabi are available for the instructor to use in the curriculum design of their own course.

Qualifications:

•Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related field.
•Professional experience in teaching undergraduates.
•Professional experience in writing scientific articles and grants.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable, English required.
The position is a 3-week contract with an anticipated start date of March 7, 2012, and an anticipated end date of March 24, 2012. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs at jennifer.stynoski@ots.ac.cr.

Application deadline: February 15, 2012

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for one Co-Coordinator position in the Short Course: Tropical Field Biology in Costa Rica. This 2-week course is an introduction to tropical biology and field research that visits 2 OTS field stations (La Selva and Las Cruces) as well as Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica. This NSF-funded short course is targeted at students from LSAMP institutions and will provide students with novel exposure to tropical ecosystems. Students will attend classroom lectures and participate in field/laboratory activities on tropical biology and scientific research. Successful applicants will work closely with the Course Coordinator (Dr. Ann Russell), the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Programs, and other OTS staff in the design and implementation of the course. The Tropical Biology Coordinator and Co-Coordinator will be responsible for on-site supervision and coordination of program activities as well as curriculum development and teaching. This is a full-time appointment beginning May 14, 2012 with some expected participation in course planning in the months before the course.

Qualifications:

•Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related fiel.
•Professional experience in teaching field biology.
•Professional experience in supervising undergraduate field research.
•Excellent communication and organizational skills.
•Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable, English required.
•Beneficial to have prior familiarity with course sites.
The position is a 4-week contract with an anticipated start date of May 14, 2012, and an anticipated end date of June 8, 2012. The position includes course travel at various sites in Costa Rica from May 21, 2012 through June 3, 2012. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs at jennifer.stynoski@ots.ac.cr

Application deadline: February 12, 2012