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The Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC) will support a one year fellowship for a biologist (minimum M.Sc) to administer and oversee research projects at Caño Palma Biological Station (CPBS). Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
A great stepping-stone for the right individual
General Description:
Coordinate long-term monitoring projects at CBPS (for list of projects and relevant publications, see coterc.org)
Develop student supervision skills working with undergraduate students conducting independent research projects
Train and supervise volunteers on data collection for multiple projects
Contribute to species conservation and area management in both academic and applied settings
Work with local communities and governmental agencies to promote conservation practices
Publish from/leverage station’s long-term data sets
Consolidate data management and report writing skills
Opportunities to develop other projects within the mission of COTERC
Food, accommodation, and a small stipend are provided
The Biological Station is located on the Northeastern coast of Costa Rica within the Barra del Colorado Wildlife Refuge and north of Tortuguero National Park. The lowland rainforest floodplain is a region renowned for its high species diversity. The position is a year long experience at Cano Palma station with an anticipated start date of December 2021. We are recruiting for this start date with the understanding that there are dynamic travel restrictions due to COVID-19. At present, Costa Rica is accepting visitors from Europe, Canada, and several parts of the United States.
Skills/Qualifications:
Masters of Science in biology, ecology, or other related field.
Knowledge/familiarity with Neotropical biology/ecology
Experience in field biology under challenging conditions
Record of experience coordinating volunteers, student groups, independent researchers
Interest in mentoring long-term students in individual research projects
Experience with living in close quarters with others, conflict resolution skills
Fluency in English
Proficiency (at minimum) in spoken and written Spanish (all official documents and meetings are in Spanish).
The fellow is encouraged to use the time and resources as an opportunity to produce academic publications, utilizing data from our long-term projects. During the employment period we will be continuing long-term monitoring projects, as well as assisting independent researchers with projects on understudied species.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable and with a recognizable level of maturity and professionalism when presented with cultural differences, and an ability to relate conservation/scientific concepts to lay people. Applicants must be willing and able to work under challenging conditions in a remote area.
The successful fellowship recipient is foremost expected to work in the development of wildlife monitoring programs, but will also work in concert with the station manager to ensure the overall quality of experience of user groups and visitors and to ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards. Special attention is to be given to issues of education, community conservation, sustainability, and working with a local village. The recipient will work closely with the station manager, under the oversight of the Director of Research of COTERC.
For further details, visit our website and facebook page:
http://www.coterc.org/
http://www.facebook.com/COTERC
HOW TO APPLY
To apply and, please contact Director of Research, Emily Khazan, at researchconservation@coterc.org
Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and three academic/work references.
Application review will begin immediately, and a decision will be made on or before 10 November 2021.
