PARAGUAY / Para La Tierra
Para la Tierra is a conservation organisation focused on the conservation of Reserva Laguna Blanca through scientific research and education outreach. We have recently launched a new long term study on the Paraguayan tufted capuchin (Cebus apella paraguayanus). Located within the Atlantic forest at the Laguna Blanca wildlife reserve these populations are poorly studied and understood. The project aims to establish long term research into the behaviour, ecology, and genetics of this species.
Para la Tierra seeks volunteers to assist in the preliminary stages of the project. Presently the capuchins are not fully habituated or radio collared. Volunteers will be expected to assist in all parts of the project. Duties will include trail cutting, trail marking, GPS work, map making, daily searches for the monkeys, and collection of basic data. Volunteers will be expected to work 5-6 days per week and between 6-10 hours per day. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in living and working at a field research site as well as in the study of wild primates.
Successful volunteers in these primary stages of the project will be prioritised when fully funded behavioural assistantships become available later in the year.
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential requirements
1. Interest in natural habitats and animal behaviour
2. Hard working
3. High level of enthusiasm, commitment, and motivation
4. Above average level of physical fitness
5. Ability to work both independently and within a team of local and European/US researchers
Comfortable accommodation (shared rooms and bathrooms, hot showers), 3 meals per day, laundry, wireless internet, free access to leisure activities within the reserve (horse riding, kayaking), transportation from local town to field site is included in fee of $850 per month.
Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, and contact details for 2 references to paralatiera@ymail.com or apply via enquiry form at http://www.paralatierra.org/contact.html.
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