The Integrative Ecology Lab of Jocelyn Behm and Matt Helmus from
the Center for Biodiversity at Temple University is looking for a field
assistant to help out with herpetological field surveys aimed at
studying how human development influences exotic and native species on
Curacao from mid-January to mid-March 2017 (start date somewhat
flexible).
Previous field experience is required.
Previous field experience with herps, insects, birds, and/or in the tropics preferred.
Field
work will entail surveying and capturing herpetofaunal species
(lizards, frogs) and their prey (invertebrates and plants), and visual
surveys for avian predators. Curacao is a small island in the southern
Caribbean situated between Aruba and Bonaire just north of Venezuela.
Field assistant duties:
-Ability to perform day and nighttime surveys in hot, mosquito-y, conditions.
-Must be comfortable handling lizards, frogs, insects, and their excrement.
-Willing and able to learn new field techniques as needed.
-Attention to detail, organized, and able to accurately follow instructions.
-Must be clean, courteous, and able to get along with others in a team setting and shared housing situation.
We
will provide lodging and cover roundtrip travel costs from the US to
Curacao, and a stipend is available to cover food costs while in
Curacao.
To apply, please send brief cover
letter describing your interest in the position and previous relevant
experience, along with a CV and contact information for 3 references to:
biodiversity [at] temple [dot] edu
Review of applications will begin December 17 and continue until the position is filled.
