ORNITHOLOGICAL POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. Volunteer field research assistant needed for Bare-necked Umbrellabird study in the Monteverde area of Costa Rica. Volunteer will be responsible for data collection in the field and may be involved in mist-netting / banding / transmitter application. Applicants should be familiar with rustic conditions and comfortable living in the field. Accommodations are bunk beds, a cold outdoor rustic shower, and composting toilet. Applicants should have at least one year paid field experience; preference given to those with an ornithological background, available throughout the preferred length of stay (May 17 - mid-June) and / or fluent in Spanish. Undergraduates will not be considered except in exceptional circumstances. All in-country expenses covered, as well as up to a $450 USD travel stipend towards transportation to Costa Rica. To apply, please contact Sabrina Salome at [email protected] with attached CV / resume. Interview process required.
