Jungle-Lodge searches: Dedicated intern for rainforest tours in Costa Rica
Which intern would like to discover the secrets of the tropical lowland rainforest in the south of Costa Rica? Time slots: February to April 2016 (or for a shorter time) Location: Off the track, only accessible by boat (no cinemas, night clubs…) Pacific coast, surrounded by Piedras Blancas National Park and the Golfo Dulce Environment: […]
Emerging Challenges in Tropical Science
Emerging Challenges in Tropical Science The Emerging Challenges in Tropical Science Program (ECTS) is a new integrated program of the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) designed to catalyze research that addresses the most significant challenges to sustainability in the tropics. Specifically, the ECTS Program will provide research fellowships, workshop support, and data management and access to promote research in […]
Herpetology Research Coordinador, Amazonian Peru
Position: Herpetology Research Coordinator Institution: Fauna Forever (FF) Type of Institution: Non-profit Organisation (Conservation & Sustainable Development) Location: Base – Puerto Maldonado, Peru; Field – Various locations around the Madre de Dios region, with an emphasis on the Tambopata Province Position reports to: Dr. Chris Kirkby (Director & Principal Investigator of Fauna Forever) Salary/Stipend: 4,500 […]
PhD opportunity on invasive non-native species (UK/EU applicants only)
Better Biosecurity to Slow the Spread of Invasive Non Native Species SUPERVISORS: Dr Alison Dunn, School of Biology, Dr Claire Quinn, Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds & Trevor Renals, Environment Agency (CASE Partner) Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) threaten ecosystem services, with increasing economic costs (~£1.7bn pa to GB). Once INNS become established it […]