FIELD ASSISTANT for AUSTRALIA FIELD WORK needed from end of May or
beginning of June 2007 (minimum 2-month commitment) to participate in a
study investigating plant-herbivore-predator interactions in rainforests
along a latitudinal gradient. The assistant will work with me at 6
field sites along Eastern Australia (2 sites in far north Queensland, 2
sites on the Queensland/New South Wales border and 2 sites in Tasmania).
Fieldwork includes assisting in logistics between field sites, setting
up, maintaining and removing insect traps, collecting data on predation
rates of Lepidoptera larvae and recording and entering/proofing field
data.
Volunteer should have an interest and background in any of the
following: ecology, plant-insect interactions, tropical or rainforest
biology, and entomology. Individuals should expect to work outside in a
remote setting with exposure to extreme temperatures (hot in tropics,
cold in the temperate sites), humidity, leeches, ticks, mosquitoes and
chiggers. A good sense of humor and great patience is a must. Although
previous field experience is a plus, it isnât crucial as long as the
person has a great sense of adventure, is flexible and can focus on the
tasks at hand. Meticulous note-taking and attention to detail is
required.
All in-country expenses will be covered, including travel, accommodation
and meals. Airfare may be covered depending on the length of stay and
would be reimbursed at the end of fieldwork.
This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or those in their last
year of Undergraduate work to gain fieldwork and research experience.
To apply send the following to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
⢠Cover letter stating your interests, applicable experiences and
availability with phone number for contact/phone interview
⢠Resume with the contact information including email address of
three references
Applications will be accepted through May 4.
Lora Richards Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Biological Sciences
Macquarie University
Sydney NSW 2109
Australia
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
