[ES_JOBS_NET] Tropical Ecology Research Internships in Paraguay with Para La Tierra!

[Sophia Bennani-Smires]

Tropical Ecology Research Internships in 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. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up
with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a
methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Once in-country,
interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project.
Whether it’s mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning,
fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make
sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their
research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final
presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest
of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young
scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific
project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat.

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 10 years, we have published over 130 peer-reviewed
articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over
500 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,
marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running
through the area 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 conserving 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.

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 –  $925 per month for the 1st two 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.

A 25% discount is available for South American nationals.
About Fundación Para La Tierra

Para La Tierra is dedicated to the conservation of fragile habitats in
Paraguay through scientific research, community engagement, and
environmental education. We are based in the beautiful city of Pilar - The
City of Birds - and work across Southern Paraguay, from the expansive
Ñeembucú Wetland Complex to the endangered Atlantic Forest.

At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training students and graduates in the
skills they need to take the next step in their career, either towards
higher education or into the job market. Over the past decade, we have
hosted over 500 interns, each of whom has made a tangible contribution to
the conservation of the fragile species and understudied ecosystems of
Paraguay.

If you’re still studying, or just graduated, we can help you gain valuable
experience to help you on your career path. As an intern, you can design
your own project, which we will help you to do in advance, based on your
own personal research interests and skills. You can choose between
conservation biology, community education and museum studies, or get
experience in all three.

Visit www.paralatierra.org and our social media pages to get an in-depth
vision of the intern and volunteer life at Para La Tierra!



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*Sophia Bennani-Smires*

Head of Operations / Jefa de Operaciones

Fundación Para La Tierra, Paraguay

www.paralatierra.org

+595 981 553 777

sophia at paralatierra.org
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