Dear colleagues and friends, A research assistant position is available immediately at the National Forestry Research Programme of the "Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria" (INIA) in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. The successful applicant will participate in the project "*Biología y epidemiología de las plagas y enfermedades prioritarias para el sector forestal*". Job scope includes participating in field and laboratory work, supervising rearing and other activities at the laboratory and collaborating in the discussion and redaction of future research projects in forest protection. Fluency in Spanish is an essential requirement. Prior experiences on insect rearing and field data processing are advantageous. Salary and benefits will be commensurable to qualifications and working experience. Interested individuals can send their application and curriculum vitae (including scanned certificates) via email to rrhh(a)inia.org.uy or to the address below. *Gerencia de Recursos Humanos. INIA - Dirección Nacional Andes 1365 piso 12. Montevideo 11100 Uruguay* More information at: http://www.inia.org.uy/online/site/912406I1.php Please note that, although the deadline for national applicants is September 16th, there will be an extra week to receive international applications. I would appreciate that you post this call on your notice boards Best Regards Gonzalo -- *Lic. Gonzalo Martínez Crosa* Programa Nacional de Investigación en Producción Forestal INIA Tacuarembó Tel: ++ 598 63 22 407 ext. 1371 _gmartinez(a)tb.inia.org.uy_ <mailto:gmartinez@tb.inia.org.uy>