Caño Palma Biological Station is located on the northeast coast of Costa Rica, and is offering quality field experience for undergrads and new graduates.
Interns can choose between a mixed taxa or marine turtle internship. Mixed taxa internships, include experience in research projects with: * Large mammals * Tent-making bats * Great green macaws * Shorebirds * Caimans * Snakes * Marine debris accumulation * Neo-tropical river otters They may also contribute to community based sustainability projects. We focus heavily on developing young biologists' professional skills and expectations. Interns participate in weekly goal setting and supervision meetings, as well as weekly journal club. Interns are provided with training for all projects in which they participate. Regular CV writing workshops are also held throughout the year. Internships are physically demanding, and a good level of physical fitness is required. Interns are responsible for their travel to the biological station, and contribute $225 per week to cover accommodation and meals. Interns are selected by interview, and need to commit to a minimum of 6 weeks. Applicants can submit their CV and cover letter to: [email protected] Charlotte Foale Station Manager Cano Palma Biological Station 001-506-2709-8052 www.coterc.org www.facebook.com/coterc
