Biodiversity Research Presenter
Operation Wallacea (www.opwall.com), an organization that supports a network
of 200+ academics for long term biodiversity research programs in 14 countries
(Honduras, Mexico, Guyana, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba, Dominica, South Africa,
Madagascar, Romania, France, Greece, China, Indonesia) has a vacancy for
a Biodiversity Research Presenter. The research programs are funded by volunteer
tuition fees paid by individual university students or groups of high school
students accompanied by teachers, and a presenter is needed to explain the
science and research outputs to these groups.
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The role would be based in Staunton, Virginia but would involve extensive
travel around the US and to the research sites overseas. The post would
start on September 1, 2014, but would require the successful applicant to
join one of the research programs in the field from early June 2014 with
all expenses paid. The role of the Biodiversity Research
Presenter would be:
To assist with the biodiversity research program in the field each June
to August period
To give a summary lecture of the biodiversity research to undergraduates
in various universities from mid September to mid October each year
To give in-class lectures on biodiversity survey techniques used on the
research programs in high schools around the US
To meet with teachers around the US to explain about the research programs
and how students can become involved and would benefit from this participation
The skills, qualifications and attributes needed are:
Good presentational and writing skills
Well organised and able to manage their time very effectively
Able to work on their own for long periods and be able to travel extensively
At least Masters level in a relevant academic field
The closing date for applications is April 30, 2014 and interviews will
be held via Skype on Friday, May 9th, for a possible start date at one of
the overseas research sites for a 6 week period from mid June. Applicants
need to send their resumes and requests for the application questionnaire
by email to sara.carlson@opwall.com or by mail to Sara Carlson, Director
of Opwall USA, PO Box 3068, Staunton, VA.
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