VOLUNTEERS - AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS - Agency: University of Groningen -
Location: Groningen, The Netherlands. Job description: we are seeking
two volunteers to help us collecting breeding and behavioural data on
Pied flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) next spring 2017 (estimated start
April 1st 2017-end of June 2017). Our current research focuses primarily
on identifying how natural and sexual selection act on animal
“behavioural syndromes” (or personality) and behavioural plasticity. The
candidates will work closely with an international team consisting of
one post-doc, one technician and several students. Duties include
intensive behavioral observations (aggressiveness and boldness), mist
netting (for a translocation experiment), nest monitoring, bird handling
(ringing, measuring), data entry and data management. Qualifications:
Candidates should have a BSc in Biology or a related field in preferably
have proven experience with bird handling and/or behavioural
observations in the field. Candidates should be highly motivated,
willing to work independently, well organized and have a valid drivers’
license. Field work will involve long hours and work in the week-end
while still maintaining a positive attitude. We will provide housing in
the lovely field site in Drenthe (~60 km south Groningen). Non-EU
applicants should make sure that they eligible for extended stay in
Europe. Applications will be accepted until February 2017 or until the
position is filled and should include (1) a statement that highlights
relevant experience, and (2) a short resume or CV and contact
information for references (up to 2). Send applications to: Marion
Nicolaus (EMail: nicolaus.marion@gmail.com);
Conservation Ecology Group, Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life
Science (GELIFES), University of Groningen, PO Box 11103, 9700 CC
Groningen, The Netherlands; For more information about the lab visit:
(URL: http://www.rug.nl/research/institute-evolutionary-life-sciences/ceg/).