Research job detail
Undergraduate Intern/Scientific Investigator (ID# 2861)
Department:
Anthropology
Date Posted:
October 16, 2009
Hours Per Week:
3-10
Position Type:
Volunteer
Number of Positions:
2-3
Academic Year/Summer/Both:
Academic Year
Car Required:
No
Required Skills:
Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong desire to learn computer mapping skills and some basic Portuguese language skills
Duties:
The project requires mostly computer mapping work (in particular, using Google Earth Pro to zoom in on Amazonian indigenous villages to capture detailed aerial images and measure land-use areas) but will likely also entail data entry, library research, and some data analysis. Applicants should have a strong desire to learn computer mapping skills and some basic Portuguese language skills.
Comments:
I am looking for several (2 or 3) undergraduates to work on an anthropological investigation of indigenous villages in the Amazon. This is the first phase of an interdisciplinary project involving MU's Department of Anthropology (Rob Walker http://anthropology.missouri.edu/people/walker.html) and UNM's Department of Biology (Marcus Hamilton http://www.unm.edu/~marcusj/home.htm). In general, we are interested in the many complex relationships among population size, village size and structure, land use, language and culture. Benefits include hands-on research experience, potential co-authorship on articles in scientific journals, and college credit (Anthro 2950 Research Skills in Anthropology, 1-3 credit hours). To set up a time for an informal interview, or for more information, please contact Rob Walker at walkerro@missouri.edu.
Research Web Site:
http://anthropology.missouri.edu/people/walker.html
Faculty Mentor:
Robert Walker
210 Swallow Hall
Phone: 573-884-0600
E-mail walkerro@missouri.edu