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Agency: SEE Turtles
Job Description: SEE Turtles is a non-profit conservation tourism project that partners with sea turtle conservation organizations to promote responsible turtle watching. The project is part of Ocean Revolution, sponsored by The Ocean Foundation. For those who can brave long walks, late night shifts, insects, and occasional downpours, working with sea turtles can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Volunteering on a sea turtle nesting beach is not a vacation; it is an opportunity to make a difference, participate in scientific research, and meet new people. Sea turtle conservation volunteering is hard work but the benefits include new experiences, lots of good exercise, learning a new language, and a good addition to a growing resume.
At most sea turtle projects, the work involves participating in nightly beach patrols, looking for nesting sea turtles and helping researchers collect data. SEE Turtles can connect you for free with an international sea turtle conservation project. We work with volunteer projects in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Research Assistant positions are also available for those with some biology background or relevant experience. RA positions require a longer time commitment, usually 2 months or more. Once at the project site, housing and food are provided for RA's at no expense. If interested please check the Research Assistant box on the Volunteer Matching Form.
To complete an online Volunteer Matching form go to:
http://www.seeturtles.org/688/sea-turtle-volunteer-matching.html
Qualifications:
- Reasonable physical condition
- Ability to tolerate basic living conditions and food
- To be able to pay a small amount for expenses and registration
- A good attitude and open mind
- Provide your own travel to the site
- To dedicate at least a week to the work
Salary: volunteer
Last Date to apply: December 31, 2012
Website: http://www.seeturtles.org/688/sea-turtle-volunteer
E-mail: info@seeturtles.org
Job Description: SEE Turtles is a non-profit conservation tourism project that partners with sea turtle conservation organizations to promote responsible turtle watching. The project is part of Ocean Revolution, sponsored by The Ocean Foundation. For those who can brave long walks, late night shifts, insects, and occasional downpours, working with sea turtles can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Volunteering on a sea turtle nesting beach is not a vacation; it is an opportunity to make a difference, participate in scientific research, and meet new people. Sea turtle conservation volunteering is hard work but the benefits include new experiences, lots of good exercise, learning a new language, and a good addition to a growing resume.
At most sea turtle projects, the work involves participating in nightly beach patrols, looking for nesting sea turtles and helping researchers collect data. SEE Turtles can connect you for free with an international sea turtle conservation project. We work with volunteer projects in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Research Assistant positions are also available for those with some biology background or relevant experience. RA positions require a longer time commitment, usually 2 months or more. Once at the project site, housing and food are provided for RA's at no expense. If interested please check the Research Assistant box on the Volunteer Matching Form.
To complete an online Volunteer Matching form go to:
http://www.seeturtles.org/688/sea-turtle-volunteer-matching.html
Qualifications:
- Reasonable physical condition
- Ability to tolerate basic living conditions and food
- To be able to pay a small amount for expenses and registration
- A good attitude and open mind
- Provide your own travel to the site
- To dedicate at least a week to the work
Salary: volunteer
Last Date to apply: December 31, 2012
Website: http://www.seeturtles.org/688/sea-turtle-volunteer
E-mail: info@seeturtles.org
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Field assistant on bonobo communication, DR Congo
Hiring Organization:
Max-Planck Institute for Ornithology
Position Description:
We are looking for a volunteer field assistant for a project on
communicative development of bonobos in the wild. The field site
LuiKotal is located in a remote forest area in the southern sector of
Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. The task will be
the collection of focal video data and scan data of bonobo
mother-infant-interactions. This involves long-distance walking in
difficult terrain under very warm and humid climatic conditions.
Qualifications/Experience:
The position requires above average physical fitness, a high degree of
discipline, self-motivation and responsibility, high stress resistance,
and language skills in French and English. Candidates with experience in
field research in Africa and/or behavioral data collection will be
preferred.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accommodation and living expenses at the camp (lodging in tents, food)
as well as at the flight from Kinshasa to the camp and back will be
covered by the project.The international flight to and from Kinshasa and
expenses for staying in Kinshasa will not be covered.
Term of Appointment:
July 2012 – End of December 2012 (6 months)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be considered as they are received. They should include a CV and a short letter of motivation.
Contact Information:
Paul Kuchenbuch
Eberhard-Gwinner-Str.
Seewiesen, none 82319
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49 8157 932 - 242
Website:
http://www.orn.mpg.de
E-mail Address:
pkuchenbuch@orn.mpg.de
Hiring Organization:
Max-Planck Institute for Ornithology
Position Description:
We are looking for a volunteer field assistant for a project on
communicative development of bonobos in the wild. The field site
LuiKotal is located in a remote forest area in the southern sector of
Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo. The task will be
the collection of focal video data and scan data of bonobo
mother-infant-interactions. This involves long-distance walking in
difficult terrain under very warm and humid climatic conditions.
Qualifications/Experience:
The position requires above average physical fitness, a high degree of
discipline, self-motivation and responsibility, high stress resistance,
and language skills in French and English. Candidates with experience in
field research in Africa and/or behavioral data collection will be
preferred.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accommodation and living expenses at the camp (lodging in tents, food)
as well as at the flight from Kinshasa to the camp and back will be
covered by the project.The international flight to and from Kinshasa and
expenses for staying in Kinshasa will not be covered.
Term of Appointment:
July 2012 – End of December 2012 (6 months)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be considered as they are received. They should include a CV and a short letter of motivation.
Contact Information:
Paul Kuchenbuch
Eberhard-Gwinner-Str.
Seewiesen, none 82319
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49 8157 932 - 242
Website:
http://www.orn.mpg.de
E-mail Address:
pkuchenbuch@orn.mpg.de
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Field assistant in Iguazu, Argentina
Hiring Organization:
German Primate Center
Position Description:
We are looking for highly motivated volunteer field assistants for a project on the behavioral ecology of tufted capuchin monkeys in Iguazú National Park, Argentina. The current projects focus on aspects of mating and anti-predator behavior and vocalizations given in these contexts. The field season will last from mid-April to the end of August 2012. Assistants will be trained to recognize at least all adult individuals in the study groups, collect behavioral data via different sampling methods (e.g., focal, scan and ad libitum sampling), and make audio recordings of vocalizations. Other responsibilities will include assistance in conducting field experiments (using vocalization playbacks, controlled provisioning, and predator models), collecting fecal samples for genetic and hormone analysis, and data entry. An initial training in field hormone extraction, genetic sample storage, and acoustic analysis will be provided as well. All those participating in the project will share some “household” responsibilities, including cooking, food shopping, and keeping shared spaces tidy. The assistants will work approximately 25 days per month, spending at least 8 hours per day in the forest and an additional two hours or so per day in the lab entering data into spreadsheets.
This experience can be considered as an internship for your own future research. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in primate behavior and ecology, this will be an ideal experience. We strongly encourage assistants to develop and conduct an independent research project (e.g., for a thesis) as long as data collection and observation protocols do not interfere with other responsibilities.
Qualifications/Experience:
Although not strictly required, assistants with BS/BA in Biology, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Physical Anthropology, Primatology, or a related field are preferred. Previous experience in field work with animals, traveling in foreign countries, and an ability to speak basic Spanish are also advantageous. Assistants will need to be prepared to live in close quarters with other participants of the project and with other researchers staying at the field station. Being cooperative, responsible, and hard-working are essential. Experience with collecting behavioral data is preferred, and a keen interest in primate behavioral ecology is a must. In addition, applicants must be in good physical and mental condition, be very patient, and be self-reliant when alone in the forest.
Time in the field can be quite uncomfortable, and you will be expected to work rain or shine. This portion of the project will be conducted during the Argentine winter, when days are sometimes quite cold and rainy, but hot and humid days can also be expected. Mosquitoes are often very intense, and you may regularly encounter such dangers as bees and wasps, venomous snakes, and big cats. In addition, yellow fever, dengue fever, and leishmaniasis are all risks in the research area.
Salary/funding:
The position does not pay a salary.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
All food costs and local transportation while working on the project will be covered. The assistant will have to cover his/her own field station fees, which currently run approximately $210 USD/month, although we are expecting an increase in the rates to be implemented soon by the park service. The assistant will be responsible for all travel to and from the field site. Contingent upon the availability of funds AND completion of the entire field season, a portion of the costs incurred while working on the project may be reimbursed, although this cannot be guaranteed at this time. All equipment needed to work on the project will be provided. Assistants will be required to have their own health insurance and should have all vaccinations up to date.
Term of Appointment:
About mid-April or early May until September 1, 2012.
Application Deadline:
March 15, 2012
Comments:
If interested, please email a cover letter indicating your previous experience and reason for applying, a CV, and the names and contact information for two academic references to the email address below, with the subject line “tufted capuchins”. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.
Contact Information:
Barbara Tiddi and Brandon Wheeler
Kellnerweg 4
Goettingen, none 37077
Germany
Website:
http://www.cog-ethol.de/en/people_2.php?PID=184
E-mail Address:
batiddi@gmail.com
Hiring Organization:
German Primate Center
Position Description:
We are looking for highly motivated volunteer field assistants for a project on the behavioral ecology of tufted capuchin monkeys in Iguazú National Park, Argentina. The current projects focus on aspects of mating and anti-predator behavior and vocalizations given in these contexts. The field season will last from mid-April to the end of August 2012. Assistants will be trained to recognize at least all adult individuals in the study groups, collect behavioral data via different sampling methods (e.g., focal, scan and ad libitum sampling), and make audio recordings of vocalizations. Other responsibilities will include assistance in conducting field experiments (using vocalization playbacks, controlled provisioning, and predator models), collecting fecal samples for genetic and hormone analysis, and data entry. An initial training in field hormone extraction, genetic sample storage, and acoustic analysis will be provided as well. All those participating in the project will share some “household” responsibilities, including cooking, food shopping, and keeping shared spaces tidy. The assistants will work approximately 25 days per month, spending at least 8 hours per day in the forest and an additional two hours or so per day in the lab entering data into spreadsheets.
This experience can be considered as an internship for your own future research. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in primate behavior and ecology, this will be an ideal experience. We strongly encourage assistants to develop and conduct an independent research project (e.g., for a thesis) as long as data collection and observation protocols do not interfere with other responsibilities.
Qualifications/Experience:
Although not strictly required, assistants with BS/BA in Biology, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Physical Anthropology, Primatology, or a related field are preferred. Previous experience in field work with animals, traveling in foreign countries, and an ability to speak basic Spanish are also advantageous. Assistants will need to be prepared to live in close quarters with other participants of the project and with other researchers staying at the field station. Being cooperative, responsible, and hard-working are essential. Experience with collecting behavioral data is preferred, and a keen interest in primate behavioral ecology is a must. In addition, applicants must be in good physical and mental condition, be very patient, and be self-reliant when alone in the forest.
Time in the field can be quite uncomfortable, and you will be expected to work rain or shine. This portion of the project will be conducted during the Argentine winter, when days are sometimes quite cold and rainy, but hot and humid days can also be expected. Mosquitoes are often very intense, and you may regularly encounter such dangers as bees and wasps, venomous snakes, and big cats. In addition, yellow fever, dengue fever, and leishmaniasis are all risks in the research area.
Salary/funding:
The position does not pay a salary.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
All food costs and local transportation while working on the project will be covered. The assistant will have to cover his/her own field station fees, which currently run approximately $210 USD/month, although we are expecting an increase in the rates to be implemented soon by the park service. The assistant will be responsible for all travel to and from the field site. Contingent upon the availability of funds AND completion of the entire field season, a portion of the costs incurred while working on the project may be reimbursed, although this cannot be guaranteed at this time. All equipment needed to work on the project will be provided. Assistants will be required to have their own health insurance and should have all vaccinations up to date.
Term of Appointment:
About mid-April or early May until September 1, 2012.
Application Deadline:
March 15, 2012
Comments:
If interested, please email a cover letter indicating your previous experience and reason for applying, a CV, and the names and contact information for two academic references to the email address below, with the subject line “tufted capuchins”. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.
Contact Information:
Barbara Tiddi and Brandon Wheeler
Kellnerweg 4
Goettingen, none 37077
Germany
Website:
http://www.cog-ethol.de/en/people_2.php?PID=184
E-mail Address:
batiddi@gmail.com
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Title: Bird Banding & Bird Survey Volunteers - Las Tangaras, Mindo, Ecuador
Location: Mindo, Ecuador
Job Description: Ecuador Cloud Forest Bird Banding at Reserva las Tangaras, Mindo, Ecuador
July 15-28, 2012. Volunteers assist Dr. Dusti Becker with long-term avian monitoring and conservation in the Andes of western Ecuador. Dr. Becker, a well-known tropical avian field ecologist with over 15 years of experience in Ecuador, leads the field project with assistance from experienced Ecuadorian para-biologists.
Life Net field assistants help with mist-netting of birds at several banding stations located in the Las Tangaras Reserve to advance scientific understanding of cloud forest avian communities, including species tolerances for deforestation and forest fragmentation.
Reserva Las Tangaras boasts more than 25 species of hummingbirds, one of the largest regional cock-of-the-rock display leks, and great numbers of Choco and Andean endemic bird species.
Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets, carry birds from nets to a banding station, and record basic ecological data. Training in handling, measuring and banding is also offered to those interested in developing that skill set. Students may also develop there own project for credit at their universities. Volunteers will also have some afternoons and a full day free to explore and/or bird the Mindo area.
Accommodation is in the loft of the research cabin - mattresses and mosquito nets provided.
The cost-share donation of $1500 covers expenses related to supporting a volunteer: transportation in Ecuador, meals, & lodging during the conservation research program. The donation also contributes to stewardship of the reserve, salaries for Ecuadorian staff, and local educational programs about cloud forest wildlife conducted throughout the year.
The expedition begins and ends in Quito with the team meeting at Posada del Maple on the morning of July 15th, 2012, at 9 am.
Qualifications: Keen interest in birds, birding, mist-netting, banding. Experience desirable, but we will train. Academic background and interest in ornithology and avian conservation is desirable. Skilled use of binoculars is desirable.
Experience with mist-netting is desirable, but not required. Students, recent graduates and others looking for hands-on training and resume building experience will benefit greatly from this project. Visit the Volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org for more details. To apply complete the application form on the web page and e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to Dr. Dusti Becker, dbecker@lifenetnature.org.
Salary: None
Last Date to apply: June 30, 2012
Website: http://www.lifenetnature.org
Contact: Dr. Dusti Becker
E-mail: dbecker@lifenetnature.org(Preferred)
Phone: 520-384-3886
Location: Mindo, Ecuador
Job Description: Ecuador Cloud Forest Bird Banding at Reserva las Tangaras, Mindo, Ecuador
July 15-28, 2012. Volunteers assist Dr. Dusti Becker with long-term avian monitoring and conservation in the Andes of western Ecuador. Dr. Becker, a well-known tropical avian field ecologist with over 15 years of experience in Ecuador, leads the field project with assistance from experienced Ecuadorian para-biologists.
Life Net field assistants help with mist-netting of birds at several banding stations located in the Las Tangaras Reserve to advance scientific understanding of cloud forest avian communities, including species tolerances for deforestation and forest fragmentation.
Reserva Las Tangaras boasts more than 25 species of hummingbirds, one of the largest regional cock-of-the-rock display leks, and great numbers of Choco and Andean endemic bird species.
Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets, carry birds from nets to a banding station, and record basic ecological data. Training in handling, measuring and banding is also offered to those interested in developing that skill set. Students may also develop there own project for credit at their universities. Volunteers will also have some afternoons and a full day free to explore and/or bird the Mindo area.
Accommodation is in the loft of the research cabin - mattresses and mosquito nets provided.
The cost-share donation of $1500 covers expenses related to supporting a volunteer: transportation in Ecuador, meals, & lodging during the conservation research program. The donation also contributes to stewardship of the reserve, salaries for Ecuadorian staff, and local educational programs about cloud forest wildlife conducted throughout the year.
The expedition begins and ends in Quito with the team meeting at Posada del Maple on the morning of July 15th, 2012, at 9 am.
Qualifications: Keen interest in birds, birding, mist-netting, banding. Experience desirable, but we will train. Academic background and interest in ornithology and avian conservation is desirable. Skilled use of binoculars is desirable.
Experience with mist-netting is desirable, but not required. Students, recent graduates and others looking for hands-on training and resume building experience will benefit greatly from this project. Visit the Volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org for more details. To apply complete the application form on the web page and e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to Dr. Dusti Becker, dbecker@lifenetnature.org.
Salary: None
Last Date to apply: June 30, 2012
Website: http://www.lifenetnature.org
Contact: Dr. Dusti Becker
E-mail: dbecker@lifenetnature.org(Preferred)
Phone: 520-384-3886
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Title: Ecology Research Assistants needed in Mexican Dry Forests
Location: Alamos, Mexico
Job Description: The Biodiversity Group is seeking research assistants to join its field team in Mexico's tropical dry forests to study the conservation ecology of native reptiles and amphibians and other wildlife. Some species of interest include the Mexican beaded lizard, mountain king snake, desert tortoise, spotted box turtle, Madrean black-tailed rattlesnake, barking frog, and the Mexican leaf frog. Expeditions travel to the Alamos region in Sonora Mexico to conduct research in a rare and wild tropical deciduous forest ecosystem.
The work that research participants will be involved with will primarily consist of conducting night and day surveys for reptiles and amphibians (however other taxa such as invertebrates are also of interest), animal data collection, and lab work. Lab work consists of more detailed information such as scale counts (for reptiles) and other morphological information, animal measurements, screening for chytrid disease (amphibians), preservation (only when necessary), and acquisition of DNA samples.
Diagnostic photographs of all animals will be taken. Other tasks include animal handling and general note taking and data organization.
For 2012, TBG has two Mexico expeditions scheduled for September 1-12 and September 14-25. The cost for one tour is a donation of $1000, but participants are encouraged to stay for two tours at a cost of $1900. Volunteer participants will gain valuable research experience, contribute towards our mission in conservation ecology, and have an opportunity to conduct research in a safe environment and hands-on with animals in the field. For more information please go to the following link:
Students:
Students usually can acquire academic credit (often towards senior research/thesis) or apply for an internship with TBG along with their current college or university.
Apply:
Please APPLY at www.biodiversitygroup.org
Please email expeditions@biodiversitygroup.org with any questions
Opportunities for research expeditions in Ecuador are also available, please see website for further information.
Qualifications: Participants must have a general interest in conservation ecology and field work and must be over the age of 18 to apply. Assistants will be required to work long hours over rugged terrain. Specifically, the most important qualifications that an assistant can bring to the project are enthusiasm and a good work ethic. Anyone meeting these general criteria is encouraged to apply.
Last Date to apply: August 1, 2012
Website: http://www.BiodiversityGroup.org
Contact: Nathalie Aall
E-mail: expeditions@biodiversitygroup.org(Preferred)
Location: Alamos, Mexico
Job Description: The Biodiversity Group is seeking research assistants to join its field team in Mexico's tropical dry forests to study the conservation ecology of native reptiles and amphibians and other wildlife. Some species of interest include the Mexican beaded lizard, mountain king snake, desert tortoise, spotted box turtle, Madrean black-tailed rattlesnake, barking frog, and the Mexican leaf frog. Expeditions travel to the Alamos region in Sonora Mexico to conduct research in a rare and wild tropical deciduous forest ecosystem.
The work that research participants will be involved with will primarily consist of conducting night and day surveys for reptiles and amphibians (however other taxa such as invertebrates are also of interest), animal data collection, and lab work. Lab work consists of more detailed information such as scale counts (for reptiles) and other morphological information, animal measurements, screening for chytrid disease (amphibians), preservation (only when necessary), and acquisition of DNA samples.
Diagnostic photographs of all animals will be taken. Other tasks include animal handling and general note taking and data organization.
For 2012, TBG has two Mexico expeditions scheduled for September 1-12 and September 14-25. The cost for one tour is a donation of $1000, but participants are encouraged to stay for two tours at a cost of $1900. Volunteer participants will gain valuable research experience, contribute towards our mission in conservation ecology, and have an opportunity to conduct research in a safe environment and hands-on with animals in the field. For more information please go to the following link:
Students:
Students usually can acquire academic credit (often towards senior research/thesis) or apply for an internship with TBG along with their current college or university.
Apply:
Please APPLY at www.biodiversitygroup.org
Please email expeditions@biodiversitygroup.org with any questions
Opportunities for research expeditions in Ecuador are also available, please see website for further information.
Qualifications: Participants must have a general interest in conservation ecology and field work and must be over the age of 18 to apply. Assistants will be required to work long hours over rugged terrain. Specifically, the most important qualifications that an assistant can bring to the project are enthusiasm and a good work ethic. Anyone meeting these general criteria is encouraged to apply.
Last Date to apply: August 1, 2012
Website: http://www.BiodiversityGroup.org
Contact: Nathalie Aall
E-mail: expeditions@biodiversitygroup.org(Preferred)
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Title: North American Regional Specialist- International Environmental Nonprofit
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
Job Description: Island Conservation Canada, a project of Tides Canada Initiatives (TCI), is a science-driven project dedicated to preventing extinctions and protecting natural ecological and evolutionary processes on islands. The project integrates and applies research, priority-setting, education, capacity-building, conservation action, monitoring, and evaluation.
Island Conservation Canada works closely with Island Conservation in Santa Cruz, California. Island Conservation is an international non-profit with offices in the USA, Chile, Ecuador, Australia, Canada and the Bahamas. The mission of Island Conservation is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.
This position will report to the North American Regional Director of Island Conservation Canada, providing support for Island Conservation Canada's program throughout North America and its territories. The North American Regional Director and the Regional Specialist are based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Additionally, this position, in support of the North American Regional Program goals, will work with TCI and Island Conservation staff in California, Washington DC, South America, the Caribbean and Southwest Pacific.
The Regional Specialist will assist the Regional Director in managing the North America Regional Program including integrated planning, fundraising, communications, projects, and meeting logistics with different agencies of the United States and Canadian governments in addition to other NGOs, First Nations communities, private corporations, vendors, foundations and donors.
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2012
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada
Salary: To be determined, depending on experience
Key Responsibility Areas:
Assist the Regional Director in development and implementation of the Regional plan for North America.
Work in close consultation with the Regional Director to conduct necessary research and identification of key groups, organizations, government agencies and individuals necessary to the regional program
Identify and understand processes for securing private foundation and government source funding from Canadian and US entities and work in close collaboration with TCI to maintain contact and administrative processes for all outreach activities and project reporting requirements
Assist in the preparation and submission of funding requests, grant reports and other donor materials
Interact with other Conservation NGOs and agencies to establish appropriate relationships and meetings
Assist the Regional Director with the logistics of regional program activities such as coordinating key multiparty meetings and travel, organizing VIP and donor trips, group visits into the region and/or office by partner organizations
Prepare background and communication materials (handouts, powerpoint presentations, etc) for partner meetings and outreach. Ensure that materials meet the guidelines of Island Conservation Canada's communications policies.
Oversee the management of the Kelowna office with respect to communications, IT, utilities, equipment and supplies
Provide support to the Regional Director in the preparation of expense reports and other administrative tasks, as necessary
Qualifications: Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word, Power-Point, Excel and other programs in a PC based office
General experience and skills:
Experience in wildlife conservation program, project management and administration
Experience with grant writing, report writing, fundraising, communications and administration is preferred
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Highly motivated, enjoys challenges and has the ability to solve problems with limited supervision
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and spoken English. French and Spanish language skills highly desirable
Ability to improve systems, simplify processes and provide superior products
Multitasker, all-terrain attitude toward a wide range of tasks
Ability to perform efficiently under pressure
Vehicle and Motorized Equipment Experience:
Valid driver's license and passport.
How to Apply:
Together with your resume, please forward a cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
1. How did you hear about this position?
2. What interests you most about this position?
3. Based on our requirements, why are you a strong candidate?
4. Briefly tell us about your current/most recent job. Why are you looking for a change?
Please send your resume and cover letter with your responses to the above questions to jobs@islandconservation.org. Please type ICC Regional Specialist in subject field. No phone calls please.
For more information about Island Conservation Canada and Tides Canada Initiatives, please visit:
http://tidescanada.org/support/island-conservation-canada-icc/
Island Conservation Canada is a Project of Tides Canada Initiatives Society (TCI),
the selected candidate will be an employee of TCI.
We will accept applications until the position is filled. No recruiters please.
Last Date to apply: March 6, 2012
Website: http://tidescanada.org/support/island-conservation-canada-icc/
Contact: Human Resources
E-mail: jobs@islandconservation.org(Preferred)
Location: Kelowna BC Canada
Job Description: Island Conservation Canada, a project of Tides Canada Initiatives (TCI), is a science-driven project dedicated to preventing extinctions and protecting natural ecological and evolutionary processes on islands. The project integrates and applies research, priority-setting, education, capacity-building, conservation action, monitoring, and evaluation.
Island Conservation Canada works closely with Island Conservation in Santa Cruz, California. Island Conservation is an international non-profit with offices in the USA, Chile, Ecuador, Australia, Canada and the Bahamas. The mission of Island Conservation is to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.
This position will report to the North American Regional Director of Island Conservation Canada, providing support for Island Conservation Canada's program throughout North America and its territories. The North American Regional Director and the Regional Specialist are based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Additionally, this position, in support of the North American Regional Program goals, will work with TCI and Island Conservation staff in California, Washington DC, South America, the Caribbean and Southwest Pacific.
The Regional Specialist will assist the Regional Director in managing the North America Regional Program including integrated planning, fundraising, communications, projects, and meeting logistics with different agencies of the United States and Canadian governments in addition to other NGOs, First Nations communities, private corporations, vendors, foundations and donors.
Anticipated Start Date: March 1, 2012
Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada
Salary: To be determined, depending on experience
Key Responsibility Areas:
Assist the Regional Director in development and implementation of the Regional plan for North America.
Work in close consultation with the Regional Director to conduct necessary research and identification of key groups, organizations, government agencies and individuals necessary to the regional program
Identify and understand processes for securing private foundation and government source funding from Canadian and US entities and work in close collaboration with TCI to maintain contact and administrative processes for all outreach activities and project reporting requirements
Assist in the preparation and submission of funding requests, grant reports and other donor materials
Interact with other Conservation NGOs and agencies to establish appropriate relationships and meetings
Assist the Regional Director with the logistics of regional program activities such as coordinating key multiparty meetings and travel, organizing VIP and donor trips, group visits into the region and/or office by partner organizations
Prepare background and communication materials (handouts, powerpoint presentations, etc) for partner meetings and outreach. Ensure that materials meet the guidelines of Island Conservation Canada's communications policies.
Oversee the management of the Kelowna office with respect to communications, IT, utilities, equipment and supplies
Provide support to the Regional Director in the preparation of expense reports and other administrative tasks, as necessary
Qualifications: Qualifications Required
Bachelor's Degree
Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word, Power-Point, Excel and other programs in a PC based office
General experience and skills:
Experience in wildlife conservation program, project management and administration
Experience with grant writing, report writing, fundraising, communications and administration is preferred
Excellent organizational skills, ability to work independently and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Highly motivated, enjoys challenges and has the ability to solve problems with limited supervision
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and spoken English. French and Spanish language skills highly desirable
Ability to improve systems, simplify processes and provide superior products
Multitasker, all-terrain attitude toward a wide range of tasks
Ability to perform efficiently under pressure
Vehicle and Motorized Equipment Experience:
Valid driver's license and passport.
How to Apply:
Together with your resume, please forward a cover letter which includes your responses to the following questions:
1. How did you hear about this position?
2. What interests you most about this position?
3. Based on our requirements, why are you a strong candidate?
4. Briefly tell us about your current/most recent job. Why are you looking for a change?
Please send your resume and cover letter with your responses to the above questions to jobs@islandconservation.org. Please type ICC Regional Specialist in subject field. No phone calls please.
For more information about Island Conservation Canada and Tides Canada Initiatives, please visit:
http://tidescanada.org/support/island-conservation-canada-icc/
Island Conservation Canada is a Project of Tides Canada Initiatives Society (TCI),
the selected candidate will be an employee of TCI.
We will accept applications until the position is filled. No recruiters please.
Last Date to apply: March 6, 2012
Website: http://tidescanada.org/support/island-conservation-canada-icc/
Contact: Human Resources
E-mail: jobs@islandconservation.org(Preferred)
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Title: LIfe Net Avian Conservation Volunteer
Location: Ecuador, Andes - west slope
Job Description: Ecuador Choco Forest Bird Survey - Mashpi Reserve - June 27 to July 10, 2012.
Life Net's Dr. Dusti Becker and Ecuadorian biologist, Carlos Morochz, seek 6-8 volunteer research assistants to inventory birds in a new protected area - the Mashpi Reserve. Located deep in Ecuador's western Choco, Mashpi covers more than 17,000 hectares spanning elevations from 500 to 1300 m. Mashpi's amazing primary forest supports leks of Long-watttled Umbrella birds and numerous Choco endemic birds, and help is needed to complete survey work!
Volunteers stay in comfortable apartments with modern facilities (hot water showers, flush toilets, electricity) and are served wholesome home-style Ecuadorian meals in what will soon be one of Ecuador's most exciting rain forest ecotourism destinations on the slopes of the western Andes. The team's goal is to develop a bird list for the reserve and to determine the general conservation value of the reserve in terms of avian diversity. Volunteers assist with mist-netting and trail surveys at various elevations in the new reserve, document hummingbird diversity at feeders, and maximize field time spent documenting locations of rare and exciting birds and wildlife. This is a unique way to contribute to conservation and visit a reserve that will be exclusive to visit in the future.
A donation to Life Net of $1500 covers room, board, and transportation during the project within Ecuador and contributes to sustaining the project during the volunteer program. Airfare is not included. The team meets in Quito on the morning of June 27th, 2012. More information is available at the Life Net website - www.lifenetnature.org. For volunteers looking for a more extended experience in Ecuador, this project can be combined with the Amazon or Las Tangaras avian conservation projects.
To apply: E-mail a Life Net application form (available on volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org) with short cover e-mail describing your skills and assets to Dr. Dusti Becker. Resume (optional).
Qualifications: Experience with mist-netting, banding, birding, bird counting, behavioral observations desirable, but training is provided. A strong interest in avian conservation and excellent health are sufficient.
Salary: None
Last Date to apply: May 23, 2012
Website: http://www.lifenetnature.org
Contact: Dr. Dusti Becker
E-mail: dbecker@lifenetnature.org(Preferred)
Phone: 520-384-3886
Location: Ecuador, Andes - west slope
Job Description: Ecuador Choco Forest Bird Survey - Mashpi Reserve - June 27 to July 10, 2012.
Life Net's Dr. Dusti Becker and Ecuadorian biologist, Carlos Morochz, seek 6-8 volunteer research assistants to inventory birds in a new protected area - the Mashpi Reserve. Located deep in Ecuador's western Choco, Mashpi covers more than 17,000 hectares spanning elevations from 500 to 1300 m. Mashpi's amazing primary forest supports leks of Long-watttled Umbrella birds and numerous Choco endemic birds, and help is needed to complete survey work!
Volunteers stay in comfortable apartments with modern facilities (hot water showers, flush toilets, electricity) and are served wholesome home-style Ecuadorian meals in what will soon be one of Ecuador's most exciting rain forest ecotourism destinations on the slopes of the western Andes. The team's goal is to develop a bird list for the reserve and to determine the general conservation value of the reserve in terms of avian diversity. Volunteers assist with mist-netting and trail surveys at various elevations in the new reserve, document hummingbird diversity at feeders, and maximize field time spent documenting locations of rare and exciting birds and wildlife. This is a unique way to contribute to conservation and visit a reserve that will be exclusive to visit in the future.
A donation to Life Net of $1500 covers room, board, and transportation during the project within Ecuador and contributes to sustaining the project during the volunteer program. Airfare is not included. The team meets in Quito on the morning of June 27th, 2012. More information is available at the Life Net website - www.lifenetnature.org. For volunteers looking for a more extended experience in Ecuador, this project can be combined with the Amazon or Las Tangaras avian conservation projects.
To apply: E-mail a Life Net application form (available on volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org) with short cover e-mail describing your skills and assets to Dr. Dusti Becker. Resume (optional).
Qualifications: Experience with mist-netting, banding, birding, bird counting, behavioral observations desirable, but training is provided. A strong interest in avian conservation and excellent health are sufficient.
Salary: None
Last Date to apply: May 23, 2012
Website: http://www.lifenetnature.org
Contact: Dr. Dusti Becker
E-mail: dbecker@lifenetnature.org(Preferred)
Phone: 520-384-3886
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Disponibles plazas de Practicas-voluntariado en el CRAS Madrid-Viñuelas (Centro de Recuperación de Animales Silvestres de la Comunidad de Madrid situado en Tres Cantos, Ctra Soto de Viñuelas s/n). El Centro es uno de los mayores de España y funciona como Centro de recuperación de Fauna autóctona y como Centro de recepción y acogida de Animales Exóticos y Mascotas no convencionales (incautaciones, decomisos, animales de particulares de todo tipo salvo perros y gatos). El compromiso normal es de un mes de lunes a viernes de 9 a 18 horas (con una hora para comer). Si en algún mes quedan plazas vacantes se podrán completar con otros voluntarios que por motivos justificados no puedan cumplir con el horario mencionado.
Se realizarán las tareas habituales del Centro: Dar de comer, limpieza y montaje de instalaciones, enfermería, apoyo a cirugías, necropsias. Interesados comunicarse con pablo_prietom@yahoo.es
Pablo Prieto.
Veterinario Coordinador CRAS Madrid
Se realizarán las tareas habituales del Centro: Dar de comer, limpieza y montaje de instalaciones, enfermería, apoyo a cirugías, necropsias. Interesados comunicarse con pablo_prietom@yahoo.es
Pablo Prieto.
Veterinario Coordinador CRAS Madrid
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Primate Scientist Position with OuTrop
Hiring Organization: OuTrop (Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project)
Position Description:
OuTrop is looking for a new Primate Scientist to help manage its Orangutan, Gibbon and Red Langur research projects in the Sabangau research station located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo). The successful candidate will work together with the Project Directors to help maintain and improve the scientific integrity, relevance and impact of our primate research. This will include ensuring the quality of data collected by yourself and our Research Assistants, Interns and other personnel; collecting, analysing and reporting upon data as
required; and training and supervising Research Assistants, Interns, visiting students and/or volunteers.
We are looking for a post-graduate primatologist, with a scientific mind and aptitude, excellent coordination and management skills, primate field research experience and a dedication to wildlife conservation. The candidate needs to be flexible, patient, amicable (good social skills), well organized, a good communicator, and physically and mentally fit. Applicants must also have the ability to cope well under stress and to readily master new skills.
Duties include:
• Maintaining and improving the scientific integrity, relevance and impact of OuTrop's primate research.
• Ensuring that field data are collected according to protocol and are of high quality, that field data are entered into electronic databases, and that the integrity of all data collected by yourself and all others on the project is maintained and improved.
• Assisting in defining primate research objectives and working together with the Project Manager and other relevant personnel to ensure that these objectives are achieved.
• Assisting with the analysis and reporting of data, as required (this may present opportunity for authorship or co-authorship on reports and/or publications).
• Provide short information, short stories, etc., to OuTrop's Communications Team to help disseminate relevant information to the non-academic community.
Qualifications/Experience:
• Post-graduate degree in primatology or related discipline
• Experience in tropical primate field research projects (min. 1 year preferred)
• Proven record of research outputs preferred
• Staff management and coordination experience
• Excellent computing skills (including Access, Excel, Word, etc)
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Previous experience of working in Indonesia and competence in the Indonesian language preferred
Salary/funding:
• Good local salary, commensurate with experience/to be negotiated.
• Local stipend to cover basic food and other minor costs in Palangka Raya.
Support provided for positions:
• Accommodation in the Research camp in Sabangau and OuTrop Office/House in Palangka Raya, with all associated facilities.
• One set of international flights up to GBP 700 and one set of domestic flights from Jakarta to Palangka Raya will be reimbursed for each 12 month contract period.
• All visa-related costs will be covered by the Project
• Travel insurance up GBP 25/month will be covered by the Project.
Term of Appointment: 1 year (extendable upon agreement by both parties)
Application Deadline: 1st February 2012 or until the position is filled (references can be received up to 6th February 2012).
Interviews are anticipated to start on 6th February 2012, with an aim for the applicant to start work in the field ASAP (March/April 2012, depending on length of time taken to obtain a visa).
Comments: Please send a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, two references and an up-to-date CV to OuTrop's Director of Gibbon and Felid Research, Dr Susan Cheyne: scheyne@outrop.com with the job title as the subject heading.
Website: http://www.outrop.com/
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College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Cornwall Campus
Associate Research Fellow in Marine Vertebrate Ecology (Ref. P42975)
Salary: £24,520 - £26,779 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Fixed term contract for 18 months
The College wishes to recruit up to three Associate Research Fellows to support the work of Professor Brendan Godley, Dr Annette Broderick and Dr Matthew Witt in the UK and overseas. These positions are funded by the Darwin Initiative, EU FP7 and NERC are available immediately for 18 months. Research topics include Marine Renewable Energy, Fisheries Bycatch, Marine Acoustics, Satellite tracking, Spatial Ecology and Conservation.
The posts include a broad range of research and project management skills. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicants will be either experienced marine vertebrate or spatial ecologists. All candidates should have a strong track record of publishing in peer reviewed literature.
For further information please contact Dr. Matthew Witt, e-mail m.j.witt@exeter.ac.uk. To apply, Please send your CV and covering letter with the contact details of three referees, to Dr. Witt, quoting the job reference P42975.
The closing date for completed applications is 15 February 2012. Interviews are expected to take place in the week of 27th February 2012.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Cornwall Campus
Associate Research Fellow in Marine Vertebrate Ecology (Ref. P42975)
Salary: £24,520 - £26,779 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Fixed term contract for 18 months
The College wishes to recruit up to three Associate Research Fellows to support the work of Professor Brendan Godley, Dr Annette Broderick and Dr Matthew Witt in the UK and overseas. These positions are funded by the Darwin Initiative, EU FP7 and NERC are available immediately for 18 months. Research topics include Marine Renewable Energy, Fisheries Bycatch, Marine Acoustics, Satellite tracking, Spatial Ecology and Conservation.
The posts include a broad range of research and project management skills. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicants will be either experienced marine vertebrate or spatial ecologists. All candidates should have a strong track record of publishing in peer reviewed literature.
For further information please contact Dr. Matthew Witt, e-mail m.j.witt@exeter.ac.uk. To apply, Please send your CV and covering letter with the contact details of three referees, to Dr. Witt, quoting the job reference P42975.
The closing date for completed applications is 15 February 2012. Interviews are expected to take place in the week of 27th February 2012.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
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La empresa TRAGSA-TRAGSATEC, está buscando dos candidatos para una licitación internacional para la IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LAS DIRECTIVAS AVES Y HÁBITAT EN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.
en los siguientes puestos:
TEAM LEADER:
Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en gestión ambiental
- Experiencia en gestión de proyectos (participación como Team Leader o puesto equivalente en al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con el objeto de este contrato)
- Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en implementación de las Directivas Aves y Hábitat en Estados de la UE o países candidatos
- Experiencia en refuerzo de capacidades de instituciones con competencia en naturaleza y conservación de la biodiversidad (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Se valorará experiencia en comunicación/divulgación de temas científicos relativos a la conservación
Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 400 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo
Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 75.000 €/año (estimado). Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.
ESPECIALISTA EN BIODIVERSIDAD
Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en conservación de la biodiversidad
- Al menos 5 años de experiencia en inventariación y cartografía de la biodiversidad
- Experiencia en el establecimiento y/o gestión de áreas protegidas (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en elaboración de modelos de conservación en áreas protegidas (al menos 1 proyecto relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en Biodiversidad y trabajos de conservación en el Sudeste europeo (al menos 1 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 300 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo
Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 70.000 €/año (estimado), prorrateado a los días de estancia en el extranjero y de 40.000 €/año (estimado) para el tiempo de trabajo en España. Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.
Duración del proyecto: 2 años
Comienzo: previsto en junio 2012
Plazo de presentación de los candidatos: 10 de febrero de 2012
Actualmente el proyecto está en fase de presentación de ofertas por parte de una preselección de 8 candidaturas entre la que se encuentra la nuestra.
Los interesados pueden enviar su Cv a Elena Bermejo Bermejo, ebermej1@tragsa.es ó Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es
Para más información contactar con Elena Bermejo: ebermej1@tragsa.es; 913225996 o Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es; 913226478.
en los siguientes puestos:
TEAM LEADER:
Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en gestión ambiental
- Experiencia en gestión de proyectos (participación como Team Leader o puesto equivalente en al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con el objeto de este contrato)
- Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en implementación de las Directivas Aves y Hábitat en Estados de la UE o países candidatos
- Experiencia en refuerzo de capacidades de instituciones con competencia en naturaleza y conservación de la biodiversidad (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Se valorará experiencia en comunicación/divulgación de temas científicos relativos a la conservación
Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 400 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo
Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 75.000 €/año (estimado). Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.
ESPECIALISTA EN BIODIVERSIDAD
Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en conservación de la biodiversidad
- Al menos 5 años de experiencia en inventariación y cartografía de la biodiversidad
- Experiencia en el establecimiento y/o gestión de áreas protegidas (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en elaboración de modelos de conservación en áreas protegidas (al menos 1 proyecto relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en Biodiversidad y trabajos de conservación en el Sudeste europeo (al menos 1 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 300 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo
Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 70.000 €/año (estimado), prorrateado a los días de estancia en el extranjero y de 40.000 €/año (estimado) para el tiempo de trabajo en España. Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.
Duración del proyecto: 2 años
Comienzo: previsto en junio 2012
Plazo de presentación de los candidatos: 10 de febrero de 2012
Actualmente el proyecto está en fase de presentación de ofertas por parte de una preselección de 8 candidaturas entre la que se encuentra la nuestra.
Los interesados pueden enviar su Cv a Elena Bermejo Bermejo, ebermej1@tragsa.es ó Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es
Para más información contactar con Elena Bermejo: ebermej1@tragsa.es; 913225996 o Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es; 913226478.
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Title: Rehabilitation Intern
Agency: The Wildlife Center
Job Description: Openings for 3 summer interns to be upervised by Wildlife Care Director and Rehabilitation Staff. Will assist the Rehab staff with all aspects of care with the rehabilitation of mammals, song birds and raptors. Will be required to perform veterinary and husbandry skills by the end of the internship period, which will include but not be limited to: diet preparation, daily care and feeding, capture and restraint and basic medical procedures. An independent research project associated with intern's interests is to be completed by the end of the internship period.
Internship time-frame is June 11th-August 11th; 35-40 hours/week; (There is an opportunity to extend an additional 1-2 weeks with no additional pay to assist with the release of mammals).
Qualifications: Some animal care, veterinary, or rehabilitation experience preferred but not required. Must have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Completion of sophomore college level or above. Prophylactic Rabies and Tetanus Vaccines required (at interns expense) prior to employment. Please submit cover letter, application (including job and schooling experience and 3 references) to: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org.
Application deadline: March 25th, 2012.
Phone interviews will be conducted prior to hire.
Salary: $1,000 for 2 months and on-site housing
Last Date to apply: March 25, 2012
Website: http://www.thewildlifecenter.org
Contact: Katherine Eagleson- Exec. Director
E-mail: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org(Preferred)
Phone: 505-753-9505
Agency: The Wildlife Center
Job Description: Openings for 3 summer interns to be upervised by Wildlife Care Director and Rehabilitation Staff. Will assist the Rehab staff with all aspects of care with the rehabilitation of mammals, song birds and raptors. Will be required to perform veterinary and husbandry skills by the end of the internship period, which will include but not be limited to: diet preparation, daily care and feeding, capture and restraint and basic medical procedures. An independent research project associated with intern's interests is to be completed by the end of the internship period.
Internship time-frame is June 11th-August 11th; 35-40 hours/week; (There is an opportunity to extend an additional 1-2 weeks with no additional pay to assist with the release of mammals).
Qualifications: Some animal care, veterinary, or rehabilitation experience preferred but not required. Must have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Completion of sophomore college level or above. Prophylactic Rabies and Tetanus Vaccines required (at interns expense) prior to employment. Please submit cover letter, application (including job and schooling experience and 3 references) to: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org.
Application deadline: March 25th, 2012.
Phone interviews will be conducted prior to hire.
Salary: $1,000 for 2 months and on-site housing
Last Date to apply: March 25, 2012
Website: http://www.thewildlifecenter.org
Contact: Katherine Eagleson- Exec. Director
E-mail: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org(Preferred)
Phone: 505-753-9505
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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/
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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/
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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
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
