This project is looking for research assistants (RAs) for its Leatherback sea turtle monitoring programme. RAs will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques and work under the supervision of field coordinators. The primary responsibilities of RAs include nightly tagging, track surveys, nest monitoring and excavation. RAs are responsible for tagging nesting turtles, collecting biometric data from females, recording nesting activity during track surveys, and other pertinent data collection. In addition to monitoring work, RAs are also responsible for training short-term paying volunteers and leading volunteer groups during beach patrols. RAs will also be required to develop and participate in various environmental awareness and educational activities in the local community. RAs have gone on to work for conservation organizations, universities and government agencies worldwide. RAs are needed from 5 March – 1 June 2012. The application deadline is the 9 January 2012.
Research assistants receive free board and lodging for the entire duration of their stay.
This project is posted on the Latin Lounge rather than on the main VLA website.
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