Hiring Organization:
CERCOPAN
Date Posted:
2011-09-28
Position Description:
CERCOPAN (Centre for Education, Research and Conservation of Primates and Nature: www.cercopan.org) is recruiting for a Mangabey and Putty Research Coordinator to start in early November/December 2011. This voluntary position is based at Rhoko, our bush site where we help the Iko Esai community to protect 2400ha of tropical rainforest. The site is home to 60 semi-free ranging forest monkeys, and an array of wildlife including pangolins, wild putty nosed guenons, Mona monkeys, bushbabies, duikers, golden cats and drills.
We are looking for experienced researcher with a sound background in collecting behavioural data. The ideal candidate will be flexible, amicable and dedicated. They must also have the ability to cope well under stress and live happily in basic but comfortable forest living conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to make a contribution to primate conservation and gain additional field research experience before embarking on doctoral research.
Duties include: habituating and collecting data on wild Putty nosed Guenons, collecting behavioural data on semi-free ranging Red capped Mangabeys, assisting with phenological data collection and helping out with other aspects of our work as and when required.
Please send covering letter, references (preferably email contact) and CV to claire.coulson@cercopan.org
For further information, please see the CERCOPAN website www.cercopan.org and Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/cercopan
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential:
- Applicants must have a degree in ecology, conservation, animal behaviour or zoology and a Masters Degree in a relevant subject
- Experience collecting behavioural data
- Interest in Conservation/Primates
- Ability to analyse/ process data and use statistical techniques
- Physically fit
Desired:
- Experience working with primates
- Good communication skills
- Experience working and living in developing countries
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Provisions: Room and board will be provided for an initial 1 year contract. All flights, visa arrangements, insurance etc. are the responsibility of the volunteer.
Term of Appointment:
1 year initial contract with possibility to extend
Application Deadline:
October 28th 2011
Contact Information:
Claire Coulson
4 Ishie Lane,
Calabar, Cross River State
Nigeria
Telephone Number:
+234 (0)8060625458
Website:
http://www.cercopan.org
E-mail Address:
claire.coulson@cercopan.org