DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Agency: Arizona State University Location: Soccoro, New Mexico Salary: $11.67 - $14.95 per hour, depending on experience Start Date: 08/01/2012 Last Date to Apply: 07/27/2012 Description: We are seeking a highly motivated field assistant to participate in a study of behavioral thermoregulation by mountain spiny lizards (Sceloporus jarrovi). This study will be based at Sevilleta Field Station in New Mexico. Applicants must be in good physical condition, because field work requires a daily hike and long hours in a hot, dry environment. Some physical labor will be involved in setting up, maintaining, and taking down the study site. Duties include taking care of lizards in the laboratory (feeding, ...

Agency: New Mexico State University Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Salary: $2,000 per month plus housing support Start Date: 08/13/2012 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 a semi-independent research project related to how mesocarnivores and lagomorphs are responding to efforts to control invasive shrubs. The research will include use of camera-traps to determine site occupancy of medium-size mammals on treatment-reference pairs. The position is funded by the ...

Agency: University of California, Los Angeles Location: Puerto Rico website: http://kennychapin.com/pdfs/announcement.pdf Salary: Volunteer, housing and on-site transportation Start Date:  08/01/2012 Last Date to Apply: 08/01/2012  Description:  We are seeking volunteers to assist in field research on whip spiders (Arachnida: Amblypygi) in rainforests and caves. The exploratory project integrates behavior, ecology, and genetics to answer questions regarding the evolution of group-living. The field expedition will take place at a semi-remote field station in Puerto Rico during the month of August 2012. In addition to gaining experience and training, field station housing and a ...

Hiring Organization:Azafady Position Description:Location of Post: Based in Sainte Luce 40km north of Fort Dauphin and working throughout bordering communes in Anosy Region Supervisor: Head of Research and Project Co-ordinator Background of the Post in the Azafady Conservation Programme The Azafady Conservation Programme (ACP) accepts international volunteers to help conduct research on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s last remaining fragments of littoral forest. Our monitoring programme focuses on the endemic/endangered herpetofauna and lemur populations of Sainte Luce. Current projects include compiling information on species density and distribution and behavioural studies ...

Hiring Organization:National Exotic Animal Sanctuary Position Description:Opportunity to gain experience with a wide range of species including exotics, wildlife and equines. Morning status check of all animals at the Sanctuary. Food prep, feeding, enrichment, cleaning, hygiene, maintenance and building new animal accommodation Qualifications/Experience:Experience with animals in general Experience with exotics and horses an advantage Flexible, practical and self-motivated personality. Willing to assist with any situation that arises and work outdoors in all weathers Please fill out application on www.neas.ie Email info@neas.ie References required Salary/funding:Own funds required ...

WWF Internacional - Programa México convoca para los siguientes puestos: 1. Director Internacional de Finanzas Climáticas Info: http://www.wwf.org.mx/wwfmex/np-CCHUB-director-internacional-finanzas-climaticas.php 2. Senior Advisor on Energy Economics, Global Climate and Energy Initiative Info: http://www.wwf.org.mx/wwfmex/np-CCHUB-Senior-Advisor-Energy-Economics-Global-Climate-Energy-Initiative.php 3. Director de Relaciones Empresariales, Iniciativa Global sobre Clima y Energía Info: http://www.wwf.org.mx/wwfmex/np-CCHUB-director-relaciones-empresariales-iniciativa-global-clima-y-energia.php Fecha de aplicación hasta 12 agosto de 2012.      ...