Seeking a Data Base Expert

[Jorge A. Jimenez]

The Organization for Tropical Studies

is seeking

A Biologically Oriented Computer Scientist

Position objective: To oversee the design and implementation of an
international project that seeks the development  and testing of guidelines
for data management  and accessibility at neotropical field stations.

Location: Based in Costa Rica, with international travel to other sites.

Duration: 22 months starting as soon as the position is filled; possible
renewal.

Requirements:

*Strong networking and database management skills
*Willingness to work on the development of biological and ecological
databases under field station conditions
*Capacity to provide connectivity solutions for LAN and WAN
*Capacity to work on  multiple platforms (Unix for Solaris, Windows,
  Macintosh)
*Ability to initiate plans and attract outside expertise
*Expertise in dealing with theory as well as applied aspects of data
management and accessibility
*Excellent interpersonal  skills working in a multicultural setting
*Proficiency in Spanish  and/or English
*A graduate degree (Ph.D. level preferred) in biology, computer science, or
other relevant field

If you are interested, please send your C.V. and letter of interest to

Dr. Jorge A. Jim=E9nez
Organization for Tropical Studies
Apdo. 676-2050
San Pedro
Costa Rica
=46ax: (506) 240-6783
e-mail: jjimenez at ns.ots.ac.cr



Dr. Jorge A. Jimenez
Director
Scientific Programs
Organization for Tropical Studies
P.O.Box 676-2050
San Pedro de Montes de Oca
San Jose, Costa Rica
Ph (506) 240-6696
=46ax: (506) 240-6783