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Field Assistant: Titi Monkey Behavioral Ecology in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Hiring Organization:
Indiana University, Bloomington
Date Posted:
2011-11-18
Position Description:
I am looking for five volunteer field assistants to help with the long-term monitoring of the social behavior, ecology, and genetics of a wild population of titi monkeys (Callicebus donacophilus) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Field assistants will be required to do all day follows on the various groups 5 days/week. Research assistant responsibilities include recording social and foraging behavior, mapping group movements, data entry, aiding in playback experiments, and collection of fecal samples for genetic, dietary and parasitology 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 animal behavior.
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.
Term of Appointment:
March 1 - June 1, 2013 and June 1 - September 1, 2013
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Comments:
If interested in the position, please email the following to Kimberly Dingess (kdingess@indiana.edu)
1. CV including relevant coursework, research and field experience
2. Letter of interest
3. 2 letters of reference from people familiar with your academic and/or work performance.
Contact
Information:
Kimberly Dingess
Department of Anthropology
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
USA
Telephone Number:
304-963-0954
Website:
http://tititales.blogspot.com
E-mail Address:
kdingess@indiana.edu
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