Internship Butterfly Systematist – Florida

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Location: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

Description: Seeking a highly motivated undergraduate student with a particular interest in systematic biology to take part in an NSF-funded research project on the systematics of Neotropical butterflies. The project will take place at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, one of the world's largest and most active centers for Lepidoptera taxonomic research and among the world's four most important Lepidoptera collections. The student will gain experience in taxonomic methods, Lepidoptera collections curation, comparative morphological and molecular study, phylogenetic analysis and potential co-authorship in a resulting publication. The project will involve microscope work, work in a molecular systematics laboratory and work in the museum's specimen collections. The student will spend the equivalent of 8 weeks full-time working on the project between June-December 2012, with hours somewhat flexible, and will receive a stipend. The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the USA and enrolled as an undergraduate student at a US institution throughout the period of the project (although not necessarily registered for classes).

For application details and further information visit: http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/neotropica/reu2012.html or contact Dr. Keith Willmott (352 273 2012, kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu).

Qualifications:  The student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the USA and enrolled as an undergraduate student at a US institution throughout the period of the project (although not necessarily registered for classes). Applicants must have a basic understanding of biological nomenclature, an interest in evolutionary biology and sufficient manual dexterity to handle fragile museum specimens. A proven interest in systematic biology is a distinct advantage.

Start Date: 06/27/2012

Last Date to Apply: 05/25/2012

Contact Person Dr. Keith Willmott Contact Phone: 352 273 2012 Contact eMail: kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu

 

Volunteer Field Assistant - Project on Wild Capuchin Monkeys, Costa Rica

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Hiring Organization: UCLA Position 

Description: A graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) conducting dissertation fieldwork in conjunction with the Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project. Be monitoring one to two habituated group of wild white-faced capuchin monkeys for a period of 5 months (Oct-Feb) - taking behavioral, genetic, and hormonal data as part of a project on female reproductive strategies. looking for two field assistants to assist with data collection. My field assistants will mostly be responsible for taking GPS data, collecting fecal samples opportunistically, filling out monkey census sheets, and helping with fecal sample processing. Field assistants will also be trained on monkey IDs, vocalization recognition, and behavioral data collection. 

Recommend taking a look at the field guide for the Lomas Barbudal Capuchin Project to get a sense of the terrain and work schedule of typical field assistants: website:
 http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/anthro/faculty/sperry/jobs.html The assistants will be staying at the Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve field station instead of at the Monkey Project field assistant house, which is located in Bagaces. As a result, we will have less contact with Monkey Project members and more contact with local Costa Ricans, tourists, volunteers, and park officials. The cost of living at the Lomas de Barbudal Biological Reserve field station will be covered for assistants. Field days are long (typically 13-hours plus commute time) and physically demanding. Most of our time will be spent off-trail. 

Qualifications/Experience: You must be able to carry a heavy backpack (3-6 liters of water, project equipment, etc.), positive attitude, high tolerance for stress, not afraid to crash off of trails, Spanish language skills preferred but not required. 

Salary/funding: $100 stipend given at the end of each field month. Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging): Upon completion of a 4-month contract (Nov-Feb),will be able to refund up to $850 in plane fare. Assistants must provide their own medical insurance and arrange for their own vaccinations. 

Term of Appointment: A 4-month commitment (November 2012 through February 2013) is necessary. Field assistants must also be available twice weekly during October 2012 for Skype meetings to go over project protocols and to begin training on codes. 

Application Deadline: Will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until August 15, 2012. 

Comments: This is a great opportunity to get primatology field experience. It is a short-term commitment primarily during the dry season, when visibility is high. Interested applicants should send a 1-2 page resume with your educational history and relevant work and research experience. Also, include 3 references that can be contacted. 

Contact Information: Irene Godoy Deptartment of Anthropology, Box 951553 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1553
 USA Telephone Number:+506-2671-2250 

Website: http://www.anthro.ucla.edu/people/grad-pages?lid=5509 E-mail Address: godoy@ucla.edu

 

Asistente de Conservación - PROAVES Colombia

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PROAVES Colombia requiere hombre o mujer para trabajar como Asistente de Conservación en la Fundación ProAves.

Formación académica: Biólogo o ecólogo recién egresado. Tener conocimientos en: Manejo de GPS. Cartografía. Google Earth. Manejo de reservas o áreas protegidas. Planes de manejo y conservación.

Funciones: Facilidad en trabajo de campo. Georeferenciacion de áreas protegidas. Revisión de planes de manejo y conservación de áreas protegidas o especies de fauna y flora. Señalización temática de áreas protegidas. Manejo o experiencia en áreas protegidas y reservas. Observación de aves y fauna y flora en general. Disponibilidad para viajar por toda Colombia.

Las personas interesadas enviar sus hojas de vida y carta de intención a los siguientes correos electrónicos: mparada@proaves.org - lfbarrera@proaves.org Plazo para envío de hojas de vida: Jueves 31 de mayo de 2012.