Descripción de la Oferta

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for the position of Teaching Assistant for the Field Tropical Biology course 2015 offered in Costa Rica. This course provides the exciting opportunity to undergraduate students to have a first-hand experience in evolutionary ecology of important plant and animal taxa in tropical ecosystems as well as in conservation biology. The course will visit a great diversity of tropical habitats, with distinctive biotas where students will work with resident and invited professors in the design, implementation and interpretation of field research projects. Successful applicants for the position will work closely with the coordinator, co-coordinator as well as with invited faculty. The position starts on June 1 until July 14, 2015.

Application deadline: January 31, 2015

Activities include:
• Attend the logistic meeting with OTS staff
• Provide logistical and technical support to faculty in the development of field activities and projects
• Oversee use and transportation of field equipment
• Conduct inventory of field equipment at the beginning and at the end of the program
• Oversee use of laptop computers
• Orient students using Excel, Word and JMP
• Assist students with formatting and graphics
• Facilitate the purchase of materials and access to relevant articles
• Attend to student logistical needs

Qualifications:
• Advanced student in biology, ecology or a related field
• Bilingual 100% (Spanish /English mandatory)
• Experience doing research in the tropics
• A strong interest in team teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Field-based and hands-on teaching experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a flexible schedule and to spend 4 weeks living with students and other faculty at field stations

To apply:
Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of 2 references and salary expectation. Electronic applications are preferred and may be submitted online via the OTS website: http://www.ots.cr

Applications may also be sent electronically to marisol.marin@ots.cr
OTS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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