Hiring Organization:
Orangutan Health Project
Date Posted:
2009-11-04
Position Description:
The Orangutan Health Project (OHP) is located on Sumatra in Indonesia and investigates the special behaviours and ecological conditions necessary for the maintenance of health in wild orangutans. OHP provide a unique opportunity for students to study orangutans in their natural habitat in Indonesia.The student researcher will be assisting with the research goals of the project. The student researcher will accompany our local Field Assistant. Duties/responsibilities include finding and following orangutans, taking data, and obtaining faecal/plant/soil samples.
Qualifications/Experience:
Interested candidates shoud send following:
1.Letter of introduction describing why you are interested in the position and what you hope to gain from it
2.Resume or CV
3. Letter of recommendation
Materials please send to Ivona Foitova at ivona_foi@hotmail.com.
Priority will be given to Biology or Primatology students.
Salary/funding:
The project will assist with all permits needed to conduct research in Indonesia. Though the project may be able to provide some assistance with funding, it is important that the student candidate have their own funding.
Term of Appointment:
Minimum 6 months, 1 year ideal
Application Deadline:
ASAP
Comments:
The project is searching for a student researcher to begin with the project immediately. Please contact us at the e-mail address below or at: ivona_foi@hotmail.com.
Contact Information:
Jessica Mendoza
c/o YLI, Jl. Bioteknologi, Kampus USU
Medan 20155
Indonesia
Telephone Number:
+6281362146476
Website:
http://www.orangutan-health.org