Volunteer field assistant positions (2) available to assist with graduate research on Bolitoglossa salamanders in central Panama. The project runs from June 1st- July 31st and is focused on the natural history and conservation of Bolitoglossa salamanders. Work will be conducted in the cloud forest during the day and at night. The field site is hilly and conditions are expected to be wet. Researchers will likely encounter spiders, scorpions, and snakes including venomous species.
These positions are part of the RIO Program at La MICA Biological Station, which allows students and recent graduates to visit the tropics and gain valuable research experience. Volunteers are required to pay their own airfare and a $125/week fee to cover lodging and food, (this may be lowered if pending funding is secured). Qualifications for volunteers: Must be willing to work at any hour and in adverse weather conditions, follow directions, and carefully collect data in a group or independently. Previous field experience is helpful, but not required; although an ability to learn new techniques quickly will be essential. A working knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not necessary. To apply: Submit the following to Leslie Brinkman at [email protected]: ·Your resume or CV ·A paragraph or two outlining why you would like to participate in this experience and why you are the best person for the position ·The dates during June and July for which you will be available (best if you can stay for 2 or more consecutive weeks) Review of applications will begin on 06 May 2013 and continue until positions are filled. Dr. Julie M. Ray Director La MICA Biological Station US Address: Julie Ray, 12458 132nd Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 Fundación Centro de Investigación Biológica El Copé, S.A. (Panama) El Cope-La Pintada. Provincia de Cocle. Republica de Panama http//www.lamica.org
