Agency: University of Groningen - Location: Groningen, The Netherlands.
Job
description: we are seeking four volunteers to help us collecting
breeding and behavioural data in two different populations of Pied
flycatchers (Ficedula hypoleuca) next spring 2018 (two volunteers will
work in one population located in The Netherlands and the other two
volunteers will work in Sweden; estimated start April 1st 2018-end of
June 2018). Our current research focuses primarily on identifying how
natural selection act on animal “behavioural syndromes” (or personality)
and on testing the role of dispersal in the process of adaption to
climate change. The candidates will work closely with an international
team consisting of one post-doc, two PhDs, 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, The
Netherlands) and/or in Sweden (field sites near Lund). Non-EU applicants
should make sure that they eligible for extended stay in Europe.
Applications
will be accepted until February 2018 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/).