I am a graduate student at the University of Missouri. I am searching for a field assistant this spring/ summer (mid April - mid June). This is a volunteer position (no stipend), but most meals and all lodging will be covered.
I study acoustic communication and behavior in the canyon treefrog in the southwest US. We will be working in two main sites (one in the Grand Canyon and one in Zion National Park). Work will mostly consist of searching for pairs of mating frogs and testing female frogs in behavioral assays at night.I am looking for someone with an interest in behavioral ecology, amphibians and field work and someone who can withstand being fairly isolated for long stretches of time with the same person (me...but I promise I am nice :) ). Applicant must also be easy going and able to handle boredom during the day (as all the work is for only a few hours at night). They must also be unafraid of handling frogs. Also, the applicant MUST be able to either meet me in Arizona or Missouri (where we will then drive to Arizona). The transportation to the site (or to Missouri) is the assistant's responsibility. Although this position does not pay, the locations are beautiful, the research can be interesting, and the frogs are very cool. Please email me with any questions regarding the position : [email protected] If you are interested in applying: email me (1) a letter of interest; (2) your CV or resume; (3) contact info for to references Closing date (Feb 15)
