I am seeking field biologists to work on a research project in Panama. The work continues a long-term study that investigates the influence of environmental factors on demography (adult and juvenile survival, reproductive success, dispersal) and reproductive traits in an understory antbird, Thamnophilus atrinucha. Field work will include mist-netting and banding birds, re-sighting color-marked birds, nest searching, vocal surveys, predator surveys, insect sampling, and various experiments. Half the work will take place on Pipeline Rd in Soberania National Park and the other half will occur across the Isthmus of Panama. Field crew will live in Gamboa, Panama. This work is in collaboration with the University of Wyoming and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
Qualifications: B.A/B.S. degree in biology, natural resources, wildlife biology or related field. Experience nest searching and mist-netting is required and preference will be given to candidates with experience in the tropics. Ability to speak Spanish (enough to easily travel and interact with people) and English is required. Must be in good physical condition and be able to endure long field days in a tropical setting. Ability to drive a manual vehicle and 4WD is necessary. I am looking for highly motivated people that are hard-working, work well independently, and have positive attitudes. Start date: February 1st, 2016. Estimated end date: August 15th, 2016. Salary: A stipend of $500/month, housing, field vehicle, and air travel to and from Panama are provided. Contact: Dr. Corey E. Tarwater (corey.tarwa...@uwyo.edu), University of Wyoming. Please provide letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references familiar with your experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately. No more applications will be accepted after October 15th. The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness. We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.
