[ES_JOBS_NET] Primate Behavior Research Intern [Work with Black & Gold Howler Monkeys}

[Joseph Sarvary]

*Primate Behavior Research Intern*

Organization: Para La Tierra (www.paralatierra.org)

Application Deadline: Rolling

Location: Pilar, Neembucu, Paraguay





Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns
to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program
provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and
into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of
their own design. Based in the center of the Ñeembucú Wetland System, Para
La Tierra’s research team has been investigating the behavior, ecology, and
social structure of the Black-&-Gold Howler monkey. Our research station
offers an incredible opportunity to study these highly adaptable arboreal
primates in a variety of different habitats, from riparian forests to the
city parks. As tropical forests continue to disappear, it is increasingly
important to understand how wild animals can survive alongside human
populations. Para La Tierra is interested in understanding how the primates
are affected by the urban environment of the city of Pilar, how their
behavior varies from that of the groups located outside the city, and what
can be done to better protect the wild animals from the negative effects of
the near constant human-wildlife interaction.



Primate Behaviour Research Interns are challenged to further our collective
understanding of the Howler monkeys found in Ñeembucú. With the help of our
expert on-site primatologist, each intern creates their own methodology,
collects independent data, analyses their results, and presents their
findings. The focus of the study will be completely defined by the intern’s
own interests. Previous interns have studied: Parasitology, Human-Wildlife
Interactions, Acoustic Behaviour, Social Structure, and much more.



*When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose
what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to
follow your own passion? *



At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills
they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay,
the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research
station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed
articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over
250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of
Paraguay’s understudied habitats.



Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in
the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex
(NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands,
marshes and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams are
bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in
the murky waters.



*Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.*



Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned
skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at
their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our
intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this
threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise
awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and
international levels. The most successful projects are published in
scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many
interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their
early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.



Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit conservation organization that protects
habitats and species in Paraguay through scientific research, community
outreach and environmental education.







The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so
the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must
be available to stay for a minimum of three months.

Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a
degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To
apply please email your CV to  paralatierra.py at gmail.com.

*Costs* – Because the best things in life aren’t free.

$925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.



Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price
includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three
meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to
WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor
administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to
Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.



Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a
25% discount for South American nationals.
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