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Volunteer Field Research Assistant
Hiring Organization:
PhD student at Washington State University, Evolutionary Anthropology
Date Posted:
2009-07-30
Position Description:
Location: Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Study Duration: December 2009-August 2010 (third field season)
Position Description: Volunteer research assistants needed to help collect behavioral data on white-faced capuchin monkeys, Cebus capucinus. The focus of this project is understanding how high levels of tourism impact human-primate and primate-primate interactions, particularly intragroup aggression over human resources. Volunteer position--no salary, travel, or room and board funding supplied. More information including a detailed research manual and project photographs are available; if interested contact meredithhcs@aol.com.
Preferred Time Commitment: A minimum time commitment of 6 months is preferred, although some assistants with shorter available times may be considered.
Qualifications/Experience:
Preferred:
Previous research experience
Familiarity and experience in outdoor/wildnerness settings
Experience with international travel/hot and humid climates
Willingness to work independently
Salary/funding:
Volunteer position--no salary/funding, travel or room and board provided
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
none provided
Term of Appointment:
6 month time period between December 2010 and August 2010
Application Deadline:
March 2010
Comments:
Position expects volunteer assistants to work primarily independently following training and to be self-motivated and flexible.
Contact
Information:
Meredith Schulte
Costa Rica
Website:
http://www.washington.edu/depts/ipem
E-mail Address:
meredithhcs@aol.com
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