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. -- ------------------------------------------ Matthew R. Helmus, Ph.D. Center for Biodiversity Department of Biology Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 www.matthelmus.com ------------------------------------------
