Researcher in the Bolivian Amazon

The 501(c) 3 non-profit Sustainable Bolivia is looking for individuals interested in conducting field-work at our research station in the Bolivian Amazon (Aquicuana Reserve). Sustainable Bolivia provides a comfortable space, with cabins overlooking the Aquicuana Lake, kitchen, bathrooms, as well as access to our research station with some basic research materials such as camera traps and bug sheets. Our staff is available to assist with planning your research by providing background information, local contacts/guides, as well as knowledge of the area and the reserve. Research is undertaken on a volunteer basis as Sustainable Bolivia is a small NGO and cannot offer funding at this time. A fee is required to cover the cost of food and lodging on the reserve. We offer a unique way to access the Amazon jungle, exploring its incredible biodiversity from a comfortable home base.

Generally speaking researchers will define and conduct their own research and we welcome researchers interested in a wide variety of topics. Some specific topics we hope host researchers for during the upcoming rainy season (October-April) include a mycological survey, and an investigation into medicinal plants in the jungle and a guide to their use. Many other topics are available for investigation, such as water quality, species surveys, invasive plants, etc. If you have a specific interest we can help develop it to fit our local conditions. Researchers are encouraged to form connections with local researchers and students at the local university: UAB-JB. We cultivate a relationship with the university through local researcher Vincent A. Vos, and he often provides insight to our researchers. We encourage researchers to contribute their data to our collections to help inform decisions regarding protection of the Amazon.

Please contact us at information@sustainablebolivia.org for more information.

Our volunteer informaiton package is linked here.