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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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volunteers required for fieldwork in Peruvian tropical rainforest
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Application
deadline 19 December 2011<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Project:
The role of termites in ecosystem processes along an Andes-Amazon altitudinal
gradient, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Peru</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
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<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Opportunity:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Two
volunteer positions are available from March/April-October/November 2012. Exact
dates will be confirmed closer to the time. It is preferred for the applicants
to stay for the entire seven month period. If you are unable to stay for this
long, please, state the maximum length of time that you’ll be able to stay in
your application. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Project:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> This
is a PhD research project based at the University of Oxford in collaboration
with the Natural History Museum, London. Volunteers will assist Cecilia Dahlsjo,
who is the PhD student of this project. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
PhD research investigates the role of termites in the ecosystem processes of
tropical <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">rain forest</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Peru</st1:PlaceName>. It is the first extensive experiments on
termite-mediated decomposition rates in the Neotropics and is an important step
in linking what we now about termite biodiversity and the ecological roles of
termites. Termite decomposition rates of wood, leaf litter and soil will be
estimated as well as the time it takes for carbon to be taken up by termites and
the different termite feeding groups. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Location:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> My
fieldwork is based in the lowland Amazonas of south eastern Peru. The team will
be based at Explorer’s Inn Eco Lodge (</SPAN><A
href="http://www.explorersinn.com/">http://www.explorersinn.com/</A><FONT
face=Calibri>) </FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">which
is situated 60 km up the <st1:PersonName w:st="on"><st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Tambopata</st1:PersonName> <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">River</st1:PersonName></st1:PersonName> from Puerto Maldonado. Our
sites are situated within the Tambopata National Reserve, one of the Earth’s
biodiversity hot spots. Wildlife that we expect to see during our fieldwork in
the reserve include peccaries, agouties, monkeys, bush turkeys, ant eaters,
capybaras, and giant otters. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
work</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">: I
need a volunteer to help me with all aspects of the fieldwork. Specific tasks
would include setting up decomposition experiments, collecting and processing
material in the lab, making mesh bags, and drying leaves, wood and soil.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Who
should apply?</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> I am
looking for happy keen hardworking people who will be able to spend an extended
period in the field without good communications and with reasonably Spartan
living conditions. This is a great opportunity to learn about rainforest
ecosystems and see firsthand how important termites and other decomposers are in
this tropical rain forest. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
applicant must be in good physical condition and capable of walking up to 10 km
carrying equipment on field working days, be able to carry out repetitive work,
and work independently and in a small team. All participants will be expected to
work five to six days a week. A good attitude towards hard and challenging work
and a good sense of humour are an advantage as well as previous experience of
working in the tropics and ability to speak Spanish. General knowledge of how
generators work and other technical skills are a plus. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This
is <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">not</B> a suitable position for
people who are uncomfortable with insects. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Volunteers
are expected to pay for their own airfare and lodging at the field site
including additional expenses. If the project receives enough funding
accommodation and/or food costs may be covered. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">How
to apply</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">:
Applicants should email a brief cover letter outlining their interests, previous
experience, and why they wish to work on this project. A CV including contact
details and two reference letters should also be attached. Applications should
be sent to Cecilia Dahlsjo, </SPAN><A
href="mailto:cecilia.dahlsjo@ouce.ox.ac.uk"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">cecilia.dahlsjo@ouce.ox.ac.uk</SPAN></A><FONT
face=Calibri>,</FONT><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">
before the deadline on Monday 19 December 2011. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">You
will be contacted by email or telephone shortly after the deadline letting you
know whether you have been shortlisted or not. If selected, you will be called
for an interview in Oxford or London. If unable to travel to either of these
cities skype or phone interviews will be fine too. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">For
Swedish applicants- I will be in Sweden from 21<SUP>st</SUP> December –
4<SUP>th</SUP> January and will be available for interviews in Malmo during this
time. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I am
very much looking forward to hearing from you. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Cecilia
</SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><A
href="mailto:cecilia.dahlsjo@ouce.ox.ac.uk"><SPAN
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">cecilia.dahlsjo@ouce.ox.ac.uk</SPAN></A></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>