Research Assistants gesucht: Turtle Conservation Project
Posted by Wiebke on 17 Jul 2010 | Tagged as: Jobs, Praktika
The ISV Leatherback and Pacific Green Sea Turtle Research Project Ostional is looking for Research Assistants for the upcoming nesting season.
Ostional beach is located within the Ostional National Wildlife Refuge (ONWR) in the province of Guanacaste on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. It is an important nesting beach for three of the world’s seven species of sea turtles, and has been active in sea turtle conservation for the past 40 years.
The three species that use the beach are:
- Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) nest from October – March.
- Pacific green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas agassizii) nest from May – November.
- Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea). Year round, this species exhibits solitary nesting as well as an unusual mass nesting behavior called arribada.
We need Research Assistants for two time periods:
- November 1st 2010 until January 20th 2011
- January 15th 2010 until April 20th 2011
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 21+ years of age
- Bachelor degree in Biology, Environmental studies, Ecological tourism or related field (completed or undertaking)
- Previous field experience related to conservation
- Fluency in English and/or Spanish
- Ability to work as part of a culturally diverse team
- Adherence to project rules to maintain a professional working environment and project image
- A positive attitude to motivate volunteers and help create an enjoyable experience
- Ability to withstand hot, humid and dry climate
- Ability to walk long distances (up to 12kms per night) on soft sand
- Personal travel medical insurance policy
For more information please contact christine.figgener[ät]yahoo.de (Field Coordinator) or go to
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