mardi 2 novembre 2010

Volunteer for field research on african monkeys

Hiring Organization:
Tai Monkey Project, Ivory Coast

Date Posted:
2010-10-27

Position Description:
The volunteer will help a PhD student collect vocal and behavioural data on diana monkeys of Taï National park, Côte d'Ivoire. Field work includes involvement in playback experiments on habituated groups as well as opportunistic recordings.

Qualifications/Experience:
Required:
an ability to work in remote and difficult conditions
a sense of commitment and good scientific background
a strong motivation and mind-openness to accept cultural differences

Prefered:
previous fieldwork experience in a non-western country
conversational level of French language

Salary/funding:
none

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
none

Term of Appointment:
6 months, starting 3rd January 2011

Application Deadline:
ongoing

Contact Information:
Agnès Candiotti, none
France

E-mail Address:
agnes.candiotti@univ-rennes1.fr