We are looking for a field assistant who can pay their own way in a collecting trip to Guyana for the dates of July 18-August 18, 2012. The work will include collection of dragonflies, cockroaches, termites, and arachnids for phylogenetic and ecological studies. (See our blog for some pictures and stories about our previous trips: http://warelabatrutgers.blogspot.com/ ) We will be working in the tropical forests near the Atlantic coast and in the more remote inland tropical savannahs. Applicants must be physically fit and able to rope climb into the canopy (training and supplies for this will be provided). Vaccinations for Typhoid, and Yellow Fever REQUIRED for US applicants (others highly recommended). Since this is less than a month away you must already have proof of a Yellow Fever immunization. Please send resume and contact information for 2 professional references to domin...@pegasus.rutgers.edu. If you are interested please respond ASAP.
