Job Description: One field technician needed from early April to late June to assist Ph.D. student in collection of amphibian data in the northern karst region of Puerto Rico. The focus of the season will be to gain preliminary understanding of terrestrial frog (Eleutherodactylus) species’ distributions in the region. Sites will have digital recording equipment for collecting acoustic data and artificial retreat structures for monitoring reproductive activity.
The karst region is a sparsely populated region characterized by short, forested hills (mogotes). Daily fieldwork will include lots of driving on narrow, curvy roads between field sites. Getting to sampling sites will involve hiking up and down mogotes. Days will be long, and some late nights are inevitable. Time off will be irregular. Salary range: $1600-1800/month, depending on qualifications. Remote, primitive housing will be provided. Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a good sense of humor and strong work ethic, and be detail-oriented and curious about the natural world. Ecological field research experience is required, and you must be comfortable handling frogs. You should have a demonstrated ability to walk across rugged terrain while carrying equipment and maintaining a positive attitude. You must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record. Ideal candidates will have experience living in a Spanish-speaking environment. Applicant will be responsible for his/her own transportation to Puerto Rico. To Apply: Upload a single document including (i) cover letter describing interest and relevant experience, (ii) a CV/resumé, and (iii) a list of three professional/academic references with contact information to the following website: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/64813. (Applications MUST be submitted through the website to be considered!) Questions about the position can be directed to Jessica Stocking at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
