Job Description: We are looking for a field assistant for our conservation project investigating habitat quality and biodiversity in South Negros, the Philippines. This study aims to carry out systematic monitoring of the wildlife in this region. We will undertake habitat assessments for priority species, including the crab-eating macaque, the bleeding heart dove, the Visayan warty pig, and the Tarictic hornbill. Data collection will consist of line transect, bioacoustics playback, Shannon index of biodiversity and threat analysis in the Barangay of Mantiquel (Negros, Philippines). This conservation project is led by the Bristol Zoological Society and the local NGO PENAGMANNAKI. The work of the field assistant will include a training period of 1 week and data collection over a period of 8 weeks. This position also involves data entry and helping an MSc student with data collection. The project is supervised by Dr. Daphne Kerhoas (project manager), and Dr. Grainne McCabe (head of field conservation and science), Bristol Zoological Society, Bristol (United Kingdom).
Qualifications: Previous field experience is welcome, but not required. Priority will be given to applicants with successful experience undertaking surveys of wildlife. The experience of working in tropical conditions demanding good physical condition is helpful as data may be collected from dawn to dusk (about 11h a day) in a tropical forest. The language in our team is English, but some members are more comfortable with the local language. The successful candidate must have medical insurance and proper vaccination. In general, applicants should: - be physically fit and mentally strong with very good social skills - be able to work independently within our team - feel comfortable living under basic conditions and being far away from family/friends - be willing to live with persons from different cultures - be emotionally mature, friendly, energetic and very patient - be able to maintain a positive attitude towards hard and tiring work. Salary/funding: Currently not available Support (travel, meals, lodging): All costs will be covered including international and national flight (upon successful completion of the position); meals; lodging, which will be rudimentary, consisting of a tent on a raised platform. Term of Appointment: A 9 weeks commitment is required, namely from July 6th, 2017 to September 13th, 2017. However, the specific dates may be subject to change. Application Deadline: Monday 12th June 2017 Comments: To apply, email a CV, a letter describing your interests in wildlife conservation. Please contact me via e-mail with any questions. Website: http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/save-wildlife/conservation-and- research/philippines E-mail Address: [email protected]
