*Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Peru*
Los Amigos Biological Station is looking for 5-8 volunteers to assist with a comprehensive herpetological survey to begin approximately May 1 and continue through early-to mid-June (approximately 1 1/2 months). Volunteers must be able to commit at least one month of the project (exceptions can be made under special circumstances only). Position Description: Volunteer field assistants will perform the following tasks: - Collection and identification of specimens found along approximately 60 transects (30 low terrace, 30 high terrace) and in 60 plots (30 low terrace, 30 high terrace) - Recording data about each specimen's location and behavior at time of observation - Maintaining field equipment Technicians will regularly work late hours during the night to accomplish the aforementioned tasks. Applicants should expect long hours in the field in challenging conditions, including rain, heat, and biting insects. Prior experience handling and identifying reptiles and amphibians is strongly preferred. Applicant must be willing to euthanize animals. The study site is a remote biological station in the southern Peruvian Amazon. Housing and meals are provided on site. The cost of participating in this project is $35/night for commitments of 1 month or more, which includes housing in a double room with shared bath and three meals a day, as well as unlimited snacks and hot drinks from our snack table. To apply for this position, please provide the following: - A current resume or CV - Cover letter highlighting experience handling and identifying reptiles and amphibians and other related field experience - Exact dates of availability (preference will be given to applicants able to commit to the full term of the project) - If any applicant wishes to stay at Los Amigos beyond the end of this project to assist with the station's other volunteer opportunities, please indicate your desired length of stay and primary area(s) of interest from the following list: biological monitoring and research, sustainable agriculture, or community outreach and education). See www.amazonconservation.org/getinvolved/volunteer.html for more details. E-mail complete application package to Patrick Campbell at [email protected] by April 15, 2014. We will review applications as they are received, so positions may be filled before listed deadlines.
