Hiring Organization:
Andrea Green
Date Posted:
2008-10-11
Position Description:
Field assistants are needed for a research project investigating fitness differences between color vision variants at Iguazú Falls, Argentina.
The work will include: basic maintenance of the existing trail system, basic botanical work, behavioral observations,conducting field experiments, and data entry. The work is in the forest both on and off trail in areas with dense undergrowth and bamboo stands. The field assistants will be trained in Argentina. Basic accommodations are available at the field station.
Qualifications/Experience:
Fieldwork is very demanding mentally and physically. Encounters with spiders, snakes, coatis, and other animals are common. The camp can be cramped at times and with the same people for a long period of time. The field worker must be comfortable working under demanding conditions, rising early, being in the field for long hours, have the ability to get along with others, and be self-reliant. The ability of speak Spanish is preferred. Applicants should have a BA or BS in a related field and previous fieldwork.
Salary/funding:
There is no salary
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Local travel is provided. Other expenses might be covered depending on grant status, but should not be expected. The living costs here are very reasonable. Write for more specifics on monthly costs.
Term of Appointment:
At least a 6 month commitment is required. Longer commitments will be preferred
Application Deadline:
Applications are on-going. Apply 3 months before your desired start date
Comments:
Applications should include an application letter (including relevant experience and time commitment), CV/résumé, as well as names, phone numbers and e-mails of 2 references. Applications by e-mail are preferred.
Contact Information:
Andrea Green
32 Campus Dr. DBS/HS104
Missoula, MT 59812
USA
Telephone Number:
(406) 243-6016
Fax Number:
(406) 243-4184
E-mail Address:
annie.green@mso.umt.edu