Se necesitan urgentemente 3 voluntarios (hombres) para Costa
Rica
Needed with urgency: 3 male Research Assistants to work the
green turtle season in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. Applicants must be males; we
already have sufficient females.
Una oportunidad excelente para tortugueros Latinos!!!
"2016 Green Turtle Program at Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Research Assistant Application Information
Research Assistant Application Information
Project description: Conservation and monitoring of
endangered green turtles
Organization: Sea Turtle Conservancy (Formerly Caribbean Conservation Corporation)
Location: STC Field Station, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Dates: Group 1: 7 June – 14 August, 2016
Group 2: 9 August – 1 November, 2016
Application Deadline: 14 March, 2016
Organization: Sea Turtle Conservancy (Formerly Caribbean Conservation Corporation)
Location: STC Field Station, Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Dates: Group 1: 7 June – 14 August, 2016
Group 2: 9 August – 1 November, 2016
Application Deadline: 14 March, 2016
Project summary:
Research and monitoring of sea turtles in Tortuguero, Costa Rica was initiated in the 1950´s by legendary sea turtle researcher Dr Archie Carr. Dr Carr continued his work in Tortuguero until his passing away in 1987 and each year from June - November Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) conducts the Green Turtle Program, continuing the work started by Dr Carr. STC works closely with Costa Rican authorities, the Tortuguero community and other sea turtle conservation organizations in the country. Information collected during the annual Green Turtle Program plays a key role in developing effective management strategies for sea turtles in the area.
Research and monitoring of sea turtles in Tortuguero, Costa Rica was initiated in the 1950´s by legendary sea turtle researcher Dr Archie Carr. Dr Carr continued his work in Tortuguero until his passing away in 1987 and each year from June - November Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) conducts the Green Turtle Program, continuing the work started by Dr Carr. STC works closely with Costa Rican authorities, the Tortuguero community and other sea turtle conservation organizations in the country. Information collected during the annual Green Turtle Program plays a key role in developing effective management strategies for sea turtles in the area.
Work description:
A total of 16 research assistants (RAs) will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques by, and work under the supervision of, the STC Field Research Coordinator. The season is divided into two time periods, June - August and August - November, with eight RAs in each time period. The RA team will be made up of individuals from several countries from around the world, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. The primary responsibilities of the RAs will include nightly tagging patrols, morning track surveys, nest monitoring and excavation. RAs are responsible for tagging nesting turtles, collecting biometric data from females, recording nesting activity during track surveys, and other pertinent data collection.
Monitoring activities during the Green Turtle Program are carried out along 8 km (=5 miles) of nesting beach. RAs can expect to work very long hours, throughout the day and night, often with little sleep. Beach patrols require walking many kilometers in extremely soft sand and in very extreme weather conditions; therefore an excellent physical condition is a requirement for the RA positions.
RAs are also involved in training short-term paying volunteers in all aspects of the monitoring protocol and supervising volunteer groups during beach patrols. The RAs will work with the STC Education and Outreach Coordinator and the Education and Outreach Assistants to develop and participate in various environmental awareness and educational activities with members of the Tortuguero community, and they will be required to assist in the STC Visitor Center to provide information about the work of STC to members of the public.
A total of 16 research assistants (RAs) will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques by, and work under the supervision of, the STC Field Research Coordinator. The season is divided into two time periods, June - August and August - November, with eight RAs in each time period. The RA team will be made up of individuals from several countries from around the world, with an emphasis on Latin America and the Caribbean. The primary responsibilities of the RAs will include nightly tagging patrols, morning track surveys, nest monitoring and excavation. RAs are responsible for tagging nesting turtles, collecting biometric data from females, recording nesting activity during track surveys, and other pertinent data collection.
Monitoring activities during the Green Turtle Program are carried out along 8 km (=5 miles) of nesting beach. RAs can expect to work very long hours, throughout the day and night, often with little sleep. Beach patrols require walking many kilometers in extremely soft sand and in very extreme weather conditions; therefore an excellent physical condition is a requirement for the RA positions.
RAs are also involved in training short-term paying volunteers in all aspects of the monitoring protocol and supervising volunteer groups during beach patrols. The RAs will work with the STC Education and Outreach Coordinator and the Education and Outreach Assistants to develop and participate in various environmental awareness and educational activities with members of the Tortuguero community, and they will be required to assist in the STC Visitor Center to provide information about the work of STC to members of the public.
Information about Research Assistant Application
Research Assistantship (RA) positions are voluntary and
selected RAs are expected to plan and finance their own travel to and from
Tortuguero. Selected RAs will receive board and lodging at the STC Field
Station for the duration of their time working for STC in Tortuguero.
Good knowledge of English and Spanish, education in biology
or related fields, previous fieldwork experience in the tropics, experience
working/living in multicultural environments, experience working/living in
isolated locations for extended periods, previous experience in environmental
education and availability for the entire period of the program greatly improve
your chances of being selected for a position.
STC alumni RAs have gone on to work for conservation organizations, universities and government agencies worldwide.
STC alumni RAs have gone on to work for conservation organizations, universities and government agencies worldwide.
To apply, please fill out the Application Form (see
following page) and send to Dr Emma Harrison at emma@conserveturtles.org,
together with:
• A cover letter explaining why you are interested in a
Research Assistant position, details of any relevant experience and a statement
of your level of proficiency in English and Spanish
• A CV or resume with other pertinent information
• Names and e-mail contact details of three professional
referees
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