mercredi 5 mai 2010

Field assistant for PhD project in Costa Rica on white-faced capuchin monkeys

Hiring Organization:
Elizabeth Eadie, doctoral student, University of New Mexico

Date Posted:
2010-04-30

Position Description:
I am looking for a field assistant for the end of May through mid August. My research is on feeding ecology and life history strategies of white-faced capuchin monkeys at The Pacuare Nature Reserve located on the Carribean coast of Costa Rica. The job would involve taking data on 3 groups of habituated monkeys and their ecology. A typical day starts at 5 am and ends around 5 pm. I am collecting data on foraging behavior using a handheld computer and behavioral observation software, plant phenology, diet composition, and body weights. I am looking for someone to help me with all of these things.

Qualifications/Experience:
The reserve is located in a tropical wet forest so applicants must be good with dealing with environmental conditions that include LOTS of rain, heat, mold, fungus, mosquitoes, and snakes. The job also involves a fair amount of walking and long days. The reserve is in a somewhat remote location with no hot water, electricity (except from solar panels), or stores.

Salary/funding:
none except room and board.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
room and board will be paid for.

Term of Appointment:
end of May-mid August

Application Deadline:
May 15th

Comments:
please send me a C.V. and cover letter if you are interested in this position. feel free to email with questions.

Contact Information:
Elizabeth Eadie
Albuquerque, NM
USA

Telephone Number:
734 678 4371

E-mail Address:
eeadie@unm.edu