Investigative Wildlife Research - Honduras

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Job Description Investigative Wildlife Research - Honduras

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About Us:

This is a newly established research facility on the north side of Utila, the smallest of the Bay Islands in Honduras. The facility is located about two miles outside the only town. It is surrounded by tropical broad leaf forest, just a few hundred feet from the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean sea and situated at the bottom of 'Pumpkin Hill' which affords unparalleled views from the highest point of this small island. Forming part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest in the world, the island is a fast growing diving and tourist destination. This growth threatens the islands delicate eco-systems and has lead to one endemic species of black spiny tailed iguana to be listed in the IUCN red list and on CITES appendix 2 as an endangered species.

Our strategies are to:
  • Promote research to raise the level of understanding of the islands eco-systems in order to aid conservation efforts and facilitate sustainable development.
  • Raise funds to purchase land and create guarded nature reserves.
  • Establish a ‘free-to-access’ database of local and relevant research.
  • Work with local NGO’s to achieve the above strategies and to assist them with their projects.

    • We offer places for:
  • Students and biologists who would like research experience.
  • Internships with full academic support from our international scientific advisory board.
  • Researchers wishing to conduct their own studies.

    • Job Requirements Investigative Wildlife Research - Honduras
    Requirements - Investigative Wildlife Research - Honduras:

    • A good level of general fitness and stamina
    • Biological background
    • Determination, self-motivation and ability to work in a team environment
    • Minimum age 18
    • Minimum 1 month commitment
    • Travel & Medical insurance
    • Necessary Vaccinations
    • Spoken Languages English or Spanish

    - Interns – we can provide academic support from an international scientific advisory board but you need to arrange this when you book your placement with us.
    - Researchers please note if you wish to conduct your own biological studies in Honduras you will be required to obtain permits from ICF (Instituto Nacional de Conservación y Desarrollo Forestal, Áreas Protegidas y Vida Silvestre) and possibly CITES. This can be arranged for you by the facility but please note that it may take up to two months to be processed.

    Benefits:
    • Work closely with resident scientists and support staff to develop and implement initiatives
    • Hands-on field work and lab experience, monitoring and observation and data analysis
    • Opportunities for dissertation research and specifically tailored experiences.
    Keywords: zoology, biology, ecology, dissertation research
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