We are a non-profit organisation whose mission is to preserve the Osa Peninsula’s globally significant biodiversity through research; conservation and education.
The Rare and Endangered Tree Fellow will work alongside Osa Conservation’s botanic team to protect understudied tree species throughout southern Costa Rica – from the Osa Peninsula to La Amistad National Park. Advancing knowledge on species ecology and physiology is fundamental; especially in the face of climate change; land-use change and natural resource extraction in the region.
The fellow will help lead botanical expeditions deep into the tropical rainforest to locate and protect key species; allowing us to better understand distribution; improve propagation and planting methods; and prioritize immediate conservation actions needed.
The fellow will conduct research in the new Osa Arboretum; which spans coastal; wetland/mangrove; riparian; grassland; secondary forest; and old growth forest habitats located within Osa Cosnervation’s 3; 000 ha wildlife refuge – protecting more than 300 native; endemic; rare and threatened tree species. With a trail network spanning 250 ha; the Osa Arboretum is on its way to becoming one of the largest arboretums in Central America.
The successful candidate will work alongside local botanical expert Marvin Lopez; Ridge to Reef Director M.Sc. Andres Santana; IUCN/SSC Global Tree Specialist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer M.Sc. Ruthmery Pillco. and the rest of the Osa Conservation team; led by National Geographic Explorer Dr. Andrew Whitworth.
Each fellowship is valued at US$12; 000 and the 6-month fellowship starts in March 2022; the exact start date is flexible (earlier start dates will be given preference).
To apply; please send your CV; a 1-page research proposal; and a short video explaining why you are the best person for the fellowship (maximum 2 minutes) to Andres Santana (andres-santana@osaconservation.org). Please include “Rare and Endangered Tree Fellow” in the subject line.
None
Starting 1 March 2022
6 months
Adults of both sexes 18+
We are seeking innovative and ambitious early career scientists and graduate level students who are interested in researching the next big topics in tropical ecology, restoration, and conservation; and the best ways to tell the story of habitat and biodiversity conservation. If you want to live and work at our Osa Conservation Campus for 6 months in the heart of Osa Peninsulau2019s rainforest, in Costa Ricau2019s southern Pacific region, then we want you to apply.
The fellowship is valued at US$12,000 and provides funding for monthly stipend, accommodation, food, equipment, health insurance, visa, six-month and international travel.
Puerto Jimenez, Osa Peninsula
