We are seeking an Assistant Research Technician to
help conduct behavioural testing in a captive-bred population of North
African houbara bustards (Chlamydotis undulata undulata) at the Emirates Centre for Wildlife Propagation (ECWP)
in Missour, Morocco.
The research activity under this project consists of
testing houbara bustard chicks under captive conditions to assess
individual temperamental traits (a.k.a. personality) and cognitive
abilities (e.g. learning). The Assistant Research Technician
will work under the supervision of RENECO Researcher and will support a
student to successfully complete experiments of his/her Master of
research.
The position is for three months and will preferably start beginning of April 2019 (later start date possible).
Successful applicants should have:
- Completed at least three years of undergraduate studies (or equivalent) in animal behaviour/ethology or a closely-related field.
- Experience with handling and caring of animals, preferably birds.
- Fluency in both English and French languages.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Attention to detail and ability to closely follow and implement experimental (testing) protocols.
- Data entry proficiency and, ideally, experience in video analysis.
For further information, contact Dr. Enrico Sorato at esorato@reneco-hq.org
To apply, send your CV together with a cover letter
detailing your relevant experience and motivation, including contact
information for two referees, all in a single PDF document to
hr-sourcing@reneco-hq.org.
Enrico Sorato
RENECO INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSULTANTS
P.O Box 61741 Abu Dhabi, UAE
P.O Box 61741 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +971 (0)2 3071 914
Email: esorato@reneco-hq.org