Volunteer field assistants (3-4) needed for September 15, 2010 January 15, 2011, for field work on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. Research will focus on the feeding ecology and habitat use of two species of colobus monkeys on the island. This research is being conducted as part of a Ph.D. project through Drexel University and the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program. Field assistant duties include daily forest patrols for monkeys, observing monkeys and collecting activity pattern and feeding data, collecting and processing plant samples and conducting vegetation surveys. The field site is within the Gran Caldera de Luba (a volcanic crater) and has a very rugged terrain. The site is remote and does not have electricity or facilities, therefore all volunteers will be living in tents. Applicants must be able to hike steep hills, withstand the simple and minimalistic conditions of camp, and maintain a positive and energetic attitude despite long hours. Assistants will enjoy fantastic wildlife viewing (wide variety of monkeys, birds, duikers and frogs) and amazing scenery in a place where not many people get to travel. Food, housing (tent) and travel while on the island will be provided. Assistants must provide their own airfare to and from Bioko Island. To apply, please send a cover letter detailing interests, previous experience and days of availability, resume and list of 2 references to Maggie Cunningham (mm...@drexel.edu).
