Hiring Organization:
Primate Lab, Field Research Station Los Tuxtlas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Primate Lab, Field Research Station Los Tuxtlas, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Date Posted:
2013-09-30
2013-09-30
Position Description:
Project: Intra and intergroup vocal communication in black howler monkeys in Palenque National Park.
Research assistants will work in tandem with a Master´s and a Ph.D student to track and monitor social behaviors and vocal communication in 2-3 groups of black howler monkeys. Data collecting following specialized protocols is expected. Training will be provided. Resting days will be provided on a regular basis.
Project: Intra and intergroup vocal communication in black howler monkeys in Palenque National Park.
Research assistants will work in tandem with a Master´s and a Ph.D student to track and monitor social behaviors and vocal communication in 2-3 groups of black howler monkeys. Data collecting following specialized protocols is expected. Training will be provided. Resting days will be provided on a regular basis.
Qualifications/Experience:
Interest in animal behavior, bioacoustics, primate vocal communication, primate behavior, primate conservation. Tolerance to heat and humidity and long hours in the rainforest and capacity for team work are important qualifications.
Interest in animal behavior, bioacoustics, primate vocal communication, primate behavior, primate conservation. Tolerance to heat and humidity and long hours in the rainforest and capacity for team work are important qualifications.
Salary/funding:
NO SALARY PROVIDED.
NO SALARY PROVIDED.
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
ONLY TRAVEL FROM AND TO THE PROJECT´S HOUSE TO PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK WILL BE COVERED. COST OF FOOD NOT PROVIDED. HOUSING PROVIDED IN FULLY EQUIPPED HOUSE ABOUT 3.5KM FROM PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK. THE HOUSE HAS ELECTRICITY, GAS, TELEPHONE AND HIGH SPEED INTERNET.
ONLY TRAVEL FROM AND TO THE PROJECT´S HOUSE TO PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK WILL BE COVERED. COST OF FOOD NOT PROVIDED. HOUSING PROVIDED IN FULLY EQUIPPED HOUSE ABOUT 3.5KM FROM PALENQUE NATIONAL PARK. THE HOUSE HAS ELECTRICITY, GAS, TELEPHONE AND HIGH SPEED INTERNET.
Term of Appointment:
FEBRUARY TO MAY/JUNE 2014
FEBRUARY TO MAY/JUNE 2014
Application Deadline:
OPEN
OPEN
Comments:
This is a field project originating at the field research station Los Tuxtlas of the university of Mexico that unfolds in Palenque National Park, home also to the spectacular ancient Mayan city of Palenque.
This is a field project originating at the field research station Los Tuxtlas of the university of Mexico that unfolds in Palenque National Park, home also to the spectacular ancient Mayan city of Palenque.
Telephone Number:
+52+916-114-6865
+52+916-114-6865
E-mail Address:
aestrada@primatesmx.com
aestrada@primatesmx.com