Phd field instructor to teach Primate Behavior and Ecology
Hiring Organization:
Ometepe Biological Field Station, Nicaragua
Date Posted:
2007-10-24
Position Description:
Faculty to teach Advanced Primate Behavior and Ecology or, Primate Behavior and Ecology, Primate Biology, or Primate Behavior Conservation field oriented classes:
at Ometepe Biological Field Station, Ometepe Island Nicaragua
*Field Station also aavailable for university groups and semester abroad courses
www.lasuerte.org
Working in the field is demanding and staff will work closely with college age students on a daily basis. We are looking for people who are good natured and can get along with all kinds of personalities and age groups, physically fit, mentally self-reliant and highly responsible. S/he should have PHD degree (preferably Anthropology). Candidates with previous field experience and New World primate field experience are preferred (Cebus capucinus, Alouatta palliata, and Ateles geoffroyi .
Qualifications/Experience:
Anthropologist/professional/Ph.D.
Salary/funding:
Salary/funding:
Varies depending on class size.
Recruitment efforts needed for a full class, emailing and presentations to students.
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Support provided travel, meals, lodging, and teaching assistants (depending on class size)
Perks: immediate family housing/meals (spouse and children) We can help arrange child care on premises.
We sponsor personal research projects by providing (post class) one month use of research facility (free of charge, room and meals):
Term of Appointment:
Term of appointment: year to year term positions, 1-3 sessions per summer, 4 week sessions
Application Deadline:
March 15th, 2008
Comments:
Some of our veteran staff have been with us for 12 years. We are looking for staff who are willing to develop long term commitment with the field sites. Year to year course development is important to us. The possition will be offered summer 2007 and 2008 +
Contact
Information:
Renee Molina
PO Box 55-7519
Miami, FL 33255-7519
USA
Telephone Number:
(305) 666-9932
Fax Number:
(305) 666-7581
Website:
http://www.lasuerte.org
E-mail Address:
info@lasuerte.org
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