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I am a graduate with a BS degree in Biology: Zoology. I have a passion for the field and for behavioral observation, and I am looking for work experience of any shape or form. Please contact me if you need a person to assist you in your research. Did I mention I love animals? |
I am looking for a field assistant to help in data collection for my doctoral project on the relationship between social behavior and hormone levels in adult male rhesus macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago, located near Puerto Rico. A minimum of 4 months commitment is required. However, a longer (6months) commitment is preferable. |
We are searching for several self-reliant and durable field assistants to work on a field study of the comparative behavior and ecology of howler (Alouatta seniculus), woolly (Lagothrix poeppigii), and spider (Ateles belzebuth) monkeys in primary rainforest at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Assistants will contribute to two projects focusing on these species: the first is an ongoing comparative study of social behavior, kinship, and population genetic structure of the three taxa run by Dr. Anthony Di Fiore, the second is a dissertation project comparing juvenile behavior and development run by Christopher Schmitt. Assistants will be responsible for collecting social behavior, foraging, ranging, demographic, and life history data as well as fecal samples for hormonal and genetic analyses from multiple social groups of each species. Other responsibilities may include monthly plant phenological monitoring, tree and trail mapping, data entry, and opportunistic data collection for other ongoing primate studies at the site. |
We are searching for several self-reliant and durable field assistants to work on a field study of the comparative behavior, ecology, and population genetics of saki (Pithecia sp.) and titi monkeys (Callicebus discolor) at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Assistants will be responsible for collecting social behavior, foraging, ranging, demographic, and life history data as well as fecal samples for hormonal and genetic analyses from multiple social groups of each species. Other responsibilities may include monthly plant phenological monitoring, tree and trail mapping, dataentry, and opportunistic data collection for other ongoing primate studies at the site. Assistants will be trained in all relevant data collection and archiving methods, including behavioral sampling on handheld computers, radiotelemetry, database manipulation, etc. |
The next deadline for proposals to the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis is 14 July 2008.Find full information on the NCEAS website:http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/rfp |
Volunteer field assistants are needed for a the study of mate choice in satin bowerbirds (Ptilonorhyncus violaceus). Assistants will help to observe behavior at bowers. The study site is in northern New South Wales, Australia. |
VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN TROPICAL MEXICO. (May 15 {or 25} -- Aug 1 {or 15} 2008). (THIS IS A NEWLY OPENED POSITION) Research on plumage signaling and territorial behavior of Streak-backed Oriole in tropical MEXICO (Sierra de Huautla). General Description: Successful applicants will primarily assist with mapping territories, monitoring nest progress, and conducting behavioral observations. Assistants must be: confident in distinguishing colored leg bands at a distance in the field, self-motivated, able to think and work independently, able to work well with others, and must be comfortable living in a small town in a third-world country. Spanish language experience preferred but not required. Room and board provided. Study site is located in the charming pueblo of Huautla, Morelos, MEXICO tucked in the heart of the Sierra de Huautla. This project offers great biological training and experience, and also rich cultural and language emersion. (URL: http://post.queensu.ca/~tm45 ). Please include a summary of your background and interests, and your reasons for applying. Contact TROY MURPHY, QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, Email: troy.murphy@queensu.ca |
M.SC. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario, Canada). A M.Sc assistantship is available to study nest and roost site selection behaviour of Chimney Swifts and determine: 1) the degree to which nest site availability is a limiting factor contributing to continent-wide declines of swift populations, and 2) the environmental and behavioural cues used in nest and roost site selection. The student will also undertake a retrospective analysis of roost monitoring data from southern Ontario to examine spatial and temporal trends. The student will work in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Bird Studies Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Service, and several local naturalist groups. The successful applicant will begin in September 2008 (a January 2009 start date is also possible). During the first fall and winter terms, the student will be expected to seek scholarships and analyze data. Fieldwork will begin in May 2009 to monitor response to treatments from 2008 pilot season and to broaden the scope of the project according to their own interests. Salary is a minimum of $16,000 per year (50% stipend, 50% from TA’ship). Applicants must have a B.Sc. in biology, ecology, or related field. The successful applicant will be expected to apply and qualify for federal scholarships tenable in Canada. Students already holding such scholarships are obviously encouraged to apply - they will be relieved of TA duties and have extra field research funding. Applicants must meet admission requirements for the Watershed Ecosystems Graduate Program of Trent’s Biology Department (see http://www.trentu.ca/wegp/ ). Please send (email preferred) a letter of interest, CV, indication of academic performance, and 3 professional/faculty references to DR. JOSEPH J. NOCERA, OMNR, DNA Building, Trent University, 2140 East Bank Dr., Peterborough, ON, Canada, K9J 7B8 (EM: joe.nocera@ontario.ca). Review of applications begins 1 Jun 2008 and continues until filled. |
I am looking for a field assistant to assist on a research project on baboon behaviour and physiology in the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.This project focuses on male baboon social behaviour and endocrinology. A large troop of baboons will be habituated and behavioural, hormonal and genetic data will be collected on individuals in the troop. |
Danta: Association for Conservation of the Tropics and its academic affiliates (State University of New York at Oneonta and East Stroudsburg University) are pleased to announce their summer 2008 tropical biology field courses. The courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who demonstrate a keen interest in tropical biology, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. Credit can also be obtained through your home institution by way of independent study. |
We need a research assistant for a field study of invasive lionfish in the Bahamas from May to July, 2008. The goal of this project is to establish a link between the distribution and diet of invasive lionfish and the biotic assemblages of the shallow reefs they inhabit. Applicants must have a minimum advanced open-water SCUBA certification- the higher the certification/ experience level the better. |
Successful applicants will help capture, measure, mark, and observe damselflies, as well as assist with quantification of demographic and ecological variables. |
We seek a highly motivated student to develop and carry out a field study on the social organization of the Taiwan field vole (Microtus kikuchii). |
Research on female color signaling and territorial behavior of Streak-backed Oriole in Sierra de Huautla, Mexico. ::1-2 assistants (April 15 -- June 15 2008) |
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