> Position Announcement
>
> Field Coordinator/Sea Turtle Biologist, Suriname
> Seasonal Position: Summer 2009
>
> General Function
> The Oceanic Society is looking for a highly motivated and
> independent individual to serve as field coordinator/sea turtle
> biologist for the nest monitoring program in Suriname, South
> America.
> The beaches of Suriname, particularly Matapica and Babunsanti are
> some of the most important leatherback turtle nesting beaches in
> the world. These beaches also provide important nesting sites for
> the green turtle as well as olive ridley and hawksbill.
>
> This person will help coordinate the work done by Suriname
> Foundation for Natural Preservation (STINASU) field staff and have
> the following duties:
>
> -Coordinate nest monitoring activities and data collection
> including nesting surveys, hatchling emergences, disorientations,
> predation, etc.)
> -Build field personnel capacity (such as turtle tagging and
> morphometric data)
> -Provide data to local managers
> -Establish and maintain a hatchery at Babunsanti Beach
> -Train researchers to curate, analyze data and write reports
> -Contribute directly to environmental protection through education
> (offer turtle biology classes for educators)
> -Assist with Oceanic Society and Elderhostel research
> expeditions
>
> Because of the nature of this work we are looking for someone that
> has experience in sea turtle biology, can work independently and
> will be comfortable traveling in Suriname. These beaches are in
> remote areas of the Amazon jungle and communication with the
> outside world is not always available. The official language of
> Suriname is Dutch but most also speak Amerindian and English.
>
> This internship will be paid (funds pending) and is a great
> opportunity for graduate students looking for potential projects.
> Travel is paid from a US gateway.
> If you have more questions or interested in this position, please
> send a CV/resume to Mario Mota at chelonia @ufl.edu
>
> Cheers,
>
> Mario
>
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