Gelada Monkey Research in the Ethiopian Highlands | Society of Conservation Biology

The Society of Conservation Biology is seeking research assistants for a 13-month project studying Gelada monkeys in the Ethiopian Highlands, starting mid to late May 2009. Candidates must work in teams, spend time in the field, and assist with data entry. Applicants should demonstrate keen observational skills and teamwork. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest, CV, course summary, and references.
Term of Appointment:
13 months beginning mid to late May 2009. Because the training process requires 2-4 months, assistants must be willing to work for a minimum of 13-months. We work in teams of twos and each researcher typically spends two to three days in the field with the geladas and one day at camp helping with camp chores and data entry and checking (we download and proof each day’s data onto the camp computer at the end of each field day). We expect the successful applicant to be a keen observer and a diligent and conscientious student of animal behavior. Volunteers must be willing to work in a small team setting and have demonstrated a willingness to follow instructions/protocols closely in the past. We expect detailed updates from the field at least twice each week by email to keep us updated on conditions/progress in the field.

Application Deadline:
Positions will remain open until filled.

Comments:
To apply, please submit (1) a letter of interest stating how and why this position satisfies your interest and future career goals, explaining your suitability for this project, plus a time frame during which you are available to work, (2) a CV or resume detailing relevant experience, (3) a summary of college courses taken and the grades received, to be followed by an official transcript, and (4) contact information for at least two references, preferably at least one academic reference as well as one person who has worked closely with you or who has closely supervised your work. The subject heading of the email message should read: “Application for field research position”. Please email the following materials to Dr. Peter Fashing at peterfashing@gmail.com.

For more info, contact:

Peter Fashing, Ph.D.
Dept. of Anthropology
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 6846
Fullerton, CA 92834-6846
USA
Phone: 714-278-3977

Email
peterfashing@gmail.com

Websites:
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/pfashing/
http://anthro.fullerton.edu/nganguyen/