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Field Assistant - Social Behavior of the Bolivian Gray Titi Monkey in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Hiring Organization:
State University of New York, Oneonta

Date Posted:
2009-04-28

Position Description:
I am looking for several volunteer field assistants to help with the long-term monitoring of the social behavior, ecology, and genetics of wild titi monkeys (Callicebus donacophilus) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Field assistants will be required to do all day follows on the various groups 5 days a week. Assistant responsibilities include recording social and foraging behavior, mapping group movements, entering data, aiding in playback experiments, and collecting fecal samples for genetic analyses.

Qualifications/Experience:
Previous field work experience or graduate of a qualified field course is preferred.

Volunteers should be highly motivated with a strong interest in primate behavior and ecology. Generally, students should:
1. be in good physical and mental condition
2. be able to cope with early morning starts
3. be comfortable being away from family and friends for long periods of time
4. have a positive attitude
5. be patient and committed

Salary/funding:
No funding is available at this time. However, it is possible that part of your accommodation will be covered.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
none

Term of Appointment:
Requires a minimum 4 month commitment.

Application Deadline:
Ongoing

Comments:
Applications are reviewed at various time throughout the year. One position is open in February 2010 and 5 positions in September 2010. Interested individuals should contact Kimberly Dingess (dingeska@oneonta.edu) to receive a project information packet, and further instruction about the application process.

Contact Information:
Kimberly Dingess
Department of Anthropology, SUNY
Oneonta, NY 13820
USA

E-mail Address:
dingeska@oneonta.edu