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| Title | Research Assistant Intern |
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OUR WORK The key to safeguarding our nesting population of turtles - predominantly Green Turtles, as well as Hawksbill - on Lang Tengah relies on our constant and continued presence on the island, as this is the main deterrent to egg poachers. Living 24 hours a day in the camp, we regularly patrol the nesting beaches on the island by night, relocating any nests that are laid on other beaches back to the safety of Turtle Beach. We are aiming to expand our operations from the shore up into the forest and right down into the ocean. The first move for us is to compile a species list for the island. As far as biological research on Lang Tengah is concerned, the records of the marine park and WWF up until now can be described as ‘data deficient’.
YOUR ROLE You will be in charge of data collection, the systematic logging of data and looking after our volunteer groups. The expansion of our research may require your assistance in undertaking terrestrial transect surveys - primarily for herpetofauna. The above will involve patrolling the nesting beaches by night with volunteers. You will also aid in the relocation of eggs, if necessary, and the gathering of data from pre & post hatch inspections, as well as nesting females. You may also be asked to lead volunteer groups on excursions such as jungle treks and snorkelling trips. Applicants must be qualified / be in the process of qualification in the field of natural sciences / conservation and acquainted with the rigours of outdoor living. You must be able to follow the project protocols without fail, be astute and ready to make quick decisions, be extrovert and welcoming to all, be able to work long hours within a team environment, have experience in field data collection and be a confident swimmer.
You will help to run the camp, ensuring that the volunteers complete their chores accordingly and help them out whenever necessary. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the daily routine and schedule is adhered to.
ACCOMMODATION Stripped-back and open-air, the camp lies slightly recessed behind the secluded beach on Turtle Bay. Think rustic, jungle living - bucket-showers and camp fires.
We are looking to recruit Research Assistant Interns throughout our 2015 season (March-October). Over the course of the season there will be 3 time periods available to interns: March-May; June-August; September-October. Please note that this is an unpaid position and as a small organisation we are unfortunately unable to pay for the travel costs involved in getting to the project. To find out more about our project or to apply, please look at our website, facebook page contact our coordinator Raphe van Zevenbergen with your C.V., Covering Letter and indication of which time period you are applying for:
WEB: www.langtengahturtlewatch.org FACEBOOK: Lang Tengah Turtle Watch EMAIL: raphe@langtengahturtlewatch.org
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