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Field Assistants for Monkey Project Costa Rica

 

Description

We accept approximately 6 field assistants per year to work as part of our research program on social learning and behavioural ecology in wild capuchin monkeys. Because the training process requires 3 - 5 months, we only accept applicants who are willing to work for a minimum of one year.
 
The project currently monitors 4 social groups of […]

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Dates of program:
Year round (start dates are flexible)

Duration of program:
1 year minimum (we consider shorter stays for volunteers who can entirely fund their stay)

Age requirement:
Adults of both sexes 18+

Cost:
Field interns are provided with free housing and food. The round trip plane ticket to the site can be reimbursed at the end of the field season. Stipends of US$500 per month (depending on duties) can be awarded to people who also perform managerial duties regarding logistics, data management, and/or preparation of materials for training purposes and outreach events.

Other information:
These field assistant positions are excellent preparation for graduate school.


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