Offre de contrat doctoral du01/10/2020au 30/09/2023

Titre: "Le goût du risque chez l’enfant: la prise de risque économique et physique entre 7 et 9 ans"Description du projet de thèse:L’attitude face au risque change en fonction des âges de la vie. L’étude des décisions économiques, c’est-à-dire des décisions motivées par l’obtention de gains éventuels, met ainsi en évidence des différences comportementales entre les enfants et les adultes. Sur le plan du comportement économique, nous observons chez les enfants âgés entre 5 et 8 ans une appétence au risque. En effet, à la différence des adultes, les enfants préfèrent les options risquées en situation de gain. Sur le plan de la prise de risque physique, nous observons également des spécificités comportementales chez l’enfant. Ainsi, malgré une moindre exposition au trafic routier, les enfants âgés entre 5 et 9 ans représentent le cinquième des piétons tués surla route. Une sous-estimationdu risque se trouve à l’origine de nombreux accidents de circulation, en particulier au niveau de la perception de la dangerosité d’une route en contexte de traversée pédestre. Le présent projet de thèse porte sur l’étude des mécanismes psychologiques à l’œuvre dans la prise de risque chez les enfants âgés entre 7 et 9 ans. Pour comprendre la manière dont les enfants appréhendent le risque économique, il faut introduire l’existence de biais comportementaux tels que l’appétence au risque en situation de gain (cf., Rivière, Kurt & Meunier2019JournalofNeuroscience,Psychology,andEconomics; Rivière, Stomp, Augustin, Lemasson & Blois-Heulin2018DevelopmentalPsychobiology). L’objectif de ce projet de thèse est d’explorer le rapport au risque chez les enfants et d’identifier les déterminants de leur conduite à risque. Mots-clés: comportement de choix; prise de décision; risque; économie comportementaleFinancementAllocation doctorale de 100% cofinancée par la Région Normandie et L’Union européenneavec le Fonds Européen de Développement Régional (FEDER).EncadrementL’encadrementsera réalisé par James Rivière, maître de conférences HDR en psychologie du développement (laboratoire CRFDP) etRégis Thouvarecq, professeur en STAPS(laboratoire CETAPS), Université de Rouen Normandie.Compétences attenduesTitulaire d’un Master 2, le candidat présentera de fortes compétences en méthodologie expérimentale et en analyse statistique des données.Dépôt de candidatureLes personnes candidates enverrontun CV détaillé,une lettre de motivation, une lettre de recommandation du directeur de mémoire (M1 et/ou M2) ainsi qu’unrelevé de notes universitaires.Contacts:James Rivière(james.riviere@univ-rouen.fr)Régis Thouvarecq (regis.thouvarecq@univ-rouen.fr)

Animal Biologist - NIH - Bethesda, MD

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.  Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking an Animal Biologist to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

·         Competitive salary with comprehensive benefit package

·         Tremendous growth opportunity

·         Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center

·         Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

TASKS. The contractor shall:

·         Coordinate all training for monkeys that are not yet enrolled in a project under an SCNI investigator; handle and train large (6-15 kg) rhesus macaque monkeys; bring the animal from the cage into a special chair, safely restrain the animal; teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning; acclimatize animals to the mock-magnet training environment so that the animals grow accustomed to experiencing an enclosed space with loud noises.

·         Monitor SCNI’s marmoset monkey colony; monitor health, conduct ultrasound, care of babies.

·         Assist SCNI’s research with marmoset monkeys; catch the animal from the cage, acclimate the animal to the experimental setup, restrain the animal, give injections; assist with anesthesia in marmosets and rats; prepare implants and implant head restraints; check implants of animals and suggest/help cleaning of the implant if necessary; record chambers and electrode arrays; analyze and evaluate preliminary behavioral data from monkey experiments and report findings; sterilize and clean surgical tools; participate in, prepare for and clean up following aseptic surgery; construct and sterilize small elements used in electrophysiology recordings such as electrode arrays, guide tubes, and cannulae.

·         Perform basic level operation of the MR scanner for both structural and functional imaging; maintain the laboratory 3D printer; coordinate with machine shops and/or assist staff coordinate with outside companies for special 3D printing; prepare printing and post-print processing of 3D models; coordinate lab/machine shop interactions, scheduling meetings when needed.

·         Work with lab heads on editing and submission of animal study proposals; assist incoming laboratory members with initial administrative requirements; advise incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate; assist staff with ordering and assembly of equipment; assist staff to organize and document all vendors and purchases to facilitate future orders; coordinate inventory throughout the lab, replenish supplies in a timely manner; book meeting room for laboratory meetings; coordinate presenter schedule

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

·         Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related discipline; three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a Master’s degree.

·         Nine (9) years of experience in Molecular Biology, Immunocytochemistry, or a related field. Demonstrates experience in performing surgical procedures with small animals.

·         Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

·         Expertise in programming in Matlab, Java, or C preferred.

·         Sufficient in stature and strength to be able to control a 15kg animal.

·         No general apprehension working with monkeys.

·         Experience with aseptic surgery.

·         Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

·         Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Available in Primate Behavioral Neuropathology

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Carol Shively in the Department of Pathology, Section on Comparative Medicine at Wake Forest School of Medicine to study social and biological factors that affect age-related changes in behavior and neurobiology in nonhuman primates (NHPs). The Fellow will work with a multidisciplinary team on the development of a NHP model of social and dietary factors that promote neuropathologic changes characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease, and determine functional correlates. The fellow also will be encouraged to make use of extensive NHP data, tissue, and imaging repositories that provide a rich source of research projects ready for analysis and publication.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in the social or biological sciences. Requirements include outstanding skills in data analysis, written and oral communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team-oriented environment. Candidates with experience in NHP behavior and neurobiology are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is available for up to three years and compensation will follow NIH postdoctoral stipend levels.

Applicants should submit via email a letter of interest outlining experience and research goals, as well as a CV and the names and complete contact information of three references to:

Carol A. Shively, Ph.D., Professor 

Department of Pathology/Comparative Medicine 

Wake Forest School of Medicine 

Medical Center Boulevard

Winston-Salem, NC 27157 

cshively@wakehealth.edu

Sujet de thèse sur les stratégies de reproduction alternatives chez le gobie

DOCTORAL SCHOOL E2M2
E2M2 COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT FOR DOCTORAL CONTRACTS / CAMPAIGN 2020
Subject: Alternative reproductive tactics in structured populations of invasive fish species
Scientific Research theme: Evolutionary biology, Population biology, Ecophysiology
PhD supervisor (NOM Prénom) :
DECHAUME-MONCHARMONT F.-Xavier
Research unit:
LEHNA, UMR 5023, Lyon
Co-supervisor (NOM Prénom):
MEDOC VincentResearch unit:
ENES/CRNL, UMR CNRS 5292, St-Etienne
E-mail: fx.dechaume@univ-lyon1.fr E-Mail : vincent.medoc@univ-st-etienne.fr
 

In  polygynous  or  polygynandrous  species,  strongly  biased  operational  sex-ratios  (OSR) frequently induce high male reproductive skew. Such an intense male -male competition over access to females leads to the evolution of strategies characterized by high-competitiveness1, dominance,  territoriality  and  aggressive  partner  monopolization.  Yet,  sympatric polymorphisms  in which several alternative mating tactics  co-exist as the result of  frequency dependant games2.  Population of dominant morphs  in which males actively defend territory or females can be invaded by sneaker males, which are typically smaller and less aggressive than dominant males.  This  existence of multiple optimal investments  in competitiveness is  the result of the trade-off between being able to acquire many or high-quality resources and the ability to make the best use of these resources. Sneaker males typically attain many extra-pair copulations  without  investing  in  territorial  defence,  thus  achieving  reproductive  success equivalent to the one of more dominant morphs.
During  expansion  of  their  range,  invasive  species  experience  contrasted  conditions along the invasion gradient: the evolutionary pressures are rather different  at the invasion front  and  at the range-core. For example, low densities at the edge of the range mean that males should experience lower sexual  competition. Thus, investment into reproduction may trade-off with adaptations for more rapid dispersal: recent invasion unleashes evolutionary and ecological pressures and should favour low resource allocation to reproduction3.

Biological  model  and  field  work.  We  propose  to  explore  the  evolution  of  alternative reproductive  tactics  in  a  rapidly  invasive  fish  species,  the  round  goby  Neogobius melanostomus. Round gobies, originated from the Ponto-caspian region, were introduced by boat water ballasts 20 years ago in the region of the Great Lakes in North America, where this species  is  now  ubiquitous  and  has  dramatic  consequences  on  the  native  fauna4. More recently,  populations are now settled  in  Western Europe  rivers, notably in France: the invasion front is currently located in the rivers of Alsace-Lorraine in North-East of France5.  The invasion front  is  expected  to  reach  the  river  Rhône  and  the  major  alpine  lakes  (Lake  Geneva,  Lake Annecy, Lake Bourget) in the next few years.
In this species,  a polymorphism of reproductive strategies has been characterized by the presence in the same  population  of several alternative tactics of reproduction6,7: certain so-called Guarder  males invest substantially in reproduction (defence of the partner and the territory,  nest  building,  parental  care),  and  other  males  called  Sneakers  favour  a  lower investment  in  reproduction  and  seeking  to  obtain  st ealthy  copulations,  less  effective  than those of the Guarders but also less costly in time and energy.
This biological model provides unique opportunity to compare behavioural, ecological and  physiological  performances  between  populations  at  different  stages  of  the  invasive process.  This  research  project  will  involve  several  field  trips  in  North-East  of  France  for population  sampling  and  in  natura  behavioural  observations.  The  aim  of  the  project  is  to decipher the underlying constraints controlling the alternative reproductive tactics and their local ecological success. To this end, different populations will be sampled along the invasion gradient  and  compared  using  a  wide  range  of  integrative  tools  including  behavioural phenotyping,  measures  of  acoustic  communication  using  hydrophone8 and  in  vivo ecophysiology performances (swim ability, oxygen consumption,  fecundity, aging, life span).
We also intend to  compare  the competitive ability of  these  morphs  (Guarder  vs.  Sneaker)  in terms  of  foraging  or  territoriality  against  other  non-invasive  species  and  therefore  gain knowledge  that  will  enhance  the  management  and  conservation  of  our  freshwater ecosystems.
Supervision. This PhD thesis will be co-supervised by a behavioural ecologist specialized in the evolution of mating tactics (FXDM, Lehna, Lyon), an ecologist with special interest in foraging strategy and acoustic communication in fish species (VM, ENES – CNRL, Saint-Etienne), and an ecophysiologist (Loic Teulier,  Lehna, Lyon) specialized in  bioenergetic efficiency in fish species.
 

Applicants. Applicants should have a Master (MSc) and a strong background in at least one of the  following areas:  animal behaviour, ecology,  or ecophysiology. Solid knowledge in statistics would be appreciated.
References : 1 Dechaume-Moncharmont, F.-X. et al. Animal Behaviour 114, 249–260 (2016).
2 Baldauf, S. A. et al. Nature Communications 5, 5233 (2014). 3 Friesen, C. R. et al. Biol. Lett.
15,  20190339  (2019).  4  Kornis,  M.  S.  et  al.  Journal  of  Fish  Biology  80,  235–285  (2012).
5 Manné, S.  et al.  Knowl. Managt. Aquatic Ecosyst.  02 (2013).  6  Myles-Gonzalez, E.  et al.
Behav Ecol 26, 1083–1090 (2015). 7 McCallum, E. S. et al. Can. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci. 76, 1562–
1570 (2018). 8 Zeyl, J. N. et al. Journal of Experimental Biology 216, 1075–1084 (2013)

Sujet de thèse Université Caen Normandie, Neurobiologie céphalopode

Titre du projet de thèse / Title of the PhD thesis project:Circuits cérébraux de la mémoire chez un céphalopodeBrain circuits involved in memory in a cephalopod speciesUnité de recherche / Research Unit :UMR 6552 CNRS ETHOS, Université de Caen Normandie (https://ethos.univ-rennes1.fr/)équipe NECC: Neuroéthologie des Céphalopodes Direction de thèse proposée / proposed PhD mentor(s) :Cécile BELLANGER et Christelle JOZET-ALVESSujet de la thèse / Subject of the PhD thesis:Pour comprendre l'évolution des capacités cognitives, il reste crucial de déterminer quels aspectsdes processus cognitifs sont partagés entre les espèces, mais aussi de comparer similitudes etdifférences entre les substrats neuronaux sous-jacents.Pour une telle approche comparative et neurobiologique de la cognition, les céphalopodes semblentêtre des espèces très prometteuses : i) ils possèdent des structures cérébrales très différentes decelles des vertébrés ; ii) ils présentent des capacités cognitives extraordinairement sophistiquées quisont apparues indépendamment de la lignée des vertébrés. Différents types de mémoire ont été misen évidence chez les céphalopodes : empreinte1, mémoires associative2, de travail, spatiale3 et detype épisodique4. Sur la base d'études antérieures (approches lésionnelles5,6, histochimiques7 ouélectrophysiologiques8), le complexe du lobe vertical (VLc) est considéré comme un circuitcérébral clé des processus d'apprentissage et de mémoire. Néanmoins, l'activation spatiale ettemporelle du VLc au cours de la mémorisation et du rappel reste inconnue ainsi que sa spécificitépar rapport à un type de mémoire particulier. Nous proposons donc d'aborder ces questions chez laseiche en étudiant l'expression de gènes précoces immédiats (IEG) connus pour être impliqués dansles processus mnésiques. Le projet de thèse sera subdivisé en 3 parties consécutives :1) Localiser les zones cérébrales activées lors de la mémorisation d’un paradigme simple (ex:mémoire associative).2) Évaluer les changements dynamiques de l'activation du cerveau liés aux différentes étapes de dela mémorisation (acquisition, consolidation et rappel).3) Comparer les réseaux neuronaux activés par différents types de mémoire.Ce projet s'inscrit dans la continuité d'une collaboration récente sur la détection d’IEG parhybridation in situ entre EthoS et l'UMR BOREA (Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle). Il estcomplémentaire d'un projet de recherche déjà financé (ANR COMETT ; 2019-2022 ; PI : C. Jozet-Alves) qui prendra en charge le coût des expériences.To understand the evolution of cognitive abilities, it remains crucial to determine what aspects ofcognitive processes are shared among species, but also to compare the similarities and differencesbetween underlying neural substrates.In this comparative framework, cephalopods appear to be highly promising species to study theneurobiology of cognition: i) they possess markedly different brain structures than vertebrates; ii)they exhibit extraordinarily sophisticated cognitive abilities which have arisen independently of thevertebrate lineage. Different types of memory have been evidenced in cephalopods: i.e.

imprinting1, associative memory2, working memory, spatial memory3, episodic-like memory4. Basedon previous studies (lesional5,6, histochemical7 or electrophysiological8 approaches), the verticallobe complex (VLc) is considered as a key brain circuit of the learning and memory systems.Nevertheless, the spatial and temporal activation of the VLc during memory formation and recallas well as its specificity toward a memory type remain unknown. Thus, we propose to address theseissues in the cuttlefish by assessing the expression of immediate early genes (IEG) known to beinvolved in memory processes. The PhD project will be subdivided into 3 consecutive parts:1.Mapping the brain regions activated during memory formation in a simple paradigm (e.g.associative memory)2.Assessing the dynamic changes in brain activation related to the different steps of learning and memory formation (i.e. acquisition, consolidation and recall).3.Comparing activated neural networks driven by different types of memory.This project will be the continuity of a recent collaboration on IEG detection through in situ hybridization between EthoS and BOREA research unit (Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle) andis complementary to a funded research project (ANR COMETT; 2019-2022; PI: C. Jozet-Alves) that will support the experimental costs.Expérience et formation souhaitée du candidat / Experience and education desired for the applicant:Le·a candidat·e devra avoir une formation en Neurobiologie et potentiellement en Expérimentationanimale. Il est souhaitable qu’il/elle ait de bonnes notions (expérience) sur la cognition et l’étudedu comportement animal.The candidate should have a background in Neurobiology and potentially in AnimalExperimentation. A good knowledge (experience) of Cognition and the study of Animal Behavior isrecommended.Contacts / Contacts : cecile.bellanger@unicaen.fr (Tél. : 02 31 56 68 79)christelle.alves@unicaen.fr (Tél. : 02 31 56 68 78) Pour candidater / to apply:avant le 31 mai 2020/ deadline 2020 may 31st Envoyer par email: un CV détaillé + une lettre de motivation + relevé de notes et classement des 2années de master avec l’effectif de la promotion (M1 et 1er semestre de M2 si en cours) àcecile.bellanger@unicaen.fr et christelle.alves@unicaen.frSend by email: a detailed CV + a motivation letter + marks of the 2 years of master degree and ranking with the total number of students (first year and first term of the 2d year if not completed) to cecile.bellanger@unicaen.fr and christelle.alves@unicaen.fr

Animal Technician - WaNPRC in Arizona

Applicants must apply online here:

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=179330&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

and

https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=jobprofile&szOrderID=179331&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&szReturnToSearch=1

ESC long-term Primate Care - 6 positions available

Description of organisation:

  

Wild Futures is a registered charity founded upon five decades of experience as a leader in the field of primate welfare and conservation, environmental education and sustainable practice. We are committed to protecting primates and habitats worldwide, with the protection of non-human primates at the forefront of our work.

Our safe haven for monkeys rescued from situations of abuse and neglect is The Monkey Sanctuary in Cornwall, which has an international reputation for levels of care and innovative management techniques. We work closely with other organisations to lobby local and central government to bring about positive change for primates. We also support projects overseas with funding, practical assistance and advice and believe that education is vital in changing things for the better; educating more than 30,000 visitors and students on our work each year.

Description of placement:

We are looking for six long-term volunteers for a 12 month placement starting in October 2020, December/January and February 2021- 3 UK residents and 3 non-UK but EU residents.

This is a one-year long post, which is unpaid but for which you will be provided with accommodation and food. It is an exciting opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, working alongside an experienced team, with the chance to earn a recommendation from a highly respected primate sanctuary. All of which are assets to anyone passionate about pursuing a career in animal welfare and conservation. Selected candidates will be invited to visit the Sanctuary and be formally interviewed for this position and selected according to demonstrated ability to fulfil the following:

Primary responsibilities

You should be aware of and have a commitment to the aims of Wild Futures. You will work primarily with a small group of monkeys. This may be Barbary macaques (Macaca sylvanus), marmosets (callitichidae) or woolly monkeys (Lagothrix), depending on the needs of the groups at the time. You will be expected to learn to distinguish individual monkey and become familiar with their backgrounds. Over the course of the year, you will (under the supervision of experienced staff) become one of the monkeys' primary caregivers; cleaning, maintaining and enriching enclosures and preparing and distributing food and medication, whilst monitoring the health and well-being of the monkeys in your care. You will be responsible for maintaining daily up-to date information on the status and wellbeing of each individual through a computer database.

Other responsibilities

The Sanctuary is open to the public for six months of the year. You will need to learn about the monkeys and the ethos of the Sanctuary sufficiently, so you can talk to and educate visitors and run workshops. You should demonstrate confidence and willingness to do this.

You will also:

Be asked to supervise short-term volunteers on other cleaning routines, making enrichment and other tasks that are essential to the day to day running of the Sanctuary.

Be asked to assist with other work such as territory maintenance, grounds and gardening work, campaigns and computer work, as well as work in the shop, at the desk or in the café (especially during busy times), as the need arises.

Need to share responsibility for certain tasks with members of staff and other interns (such as cleaning the public toilets, cooking for the household and washing house laundry) via rota system.

Be expected to develop and maintain good communications with all team members. A monthly review process will enable you and the team to monitor your progress and mentor you through your internship.

Show that you can be flexible in your work, adapting to new situations as they arise and you will be able to prioritise work according to tasks you have been given (with monkey care always being the most important).

Qualifications/Experience and European Solidarity Corps:

As this placement is funded under the European Solidarity Corps there are certain criteria and eligibility. Only 18-30 year old can apply who are residents of the UK and most EU countries, and you must be aged between 18 and 30 years old at the start of the project. You do not need an previous experience but this is desirable.

Salary/funding:

As this is a funded placement, your food accommodation and travel are all paid for, you will also receive a small amount of pocket money each month too. You will live on-site in a communal house with shred kitchen, bathroom, living space and gardens but have your own private room.

Term of Appointment:One year minimum

Application Deadline:July the 12^th 2020

For more information please email: Hayley...@wildfutures.org

Or visit our website: https://www.wildfutures.org/  

Hayley Oliver, BSc, MSc.

EVS Coordinator

Primate Welfare Team

Wild Futures

Protecting Primates and Habitats Worldwide

Sanctuary Caregiver

Category: Professional
Title: Primate Caregiver
Hiring Organization: Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

Position Description: The Born Free Primate Sanctuary's aim is to provide nonhuman primates a lifelong home and a high standard of care without being needlessly intrusive. The 186-acre sanctuary, located 90 miles south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to over 450 monkeys, many of whom were rescued from abusive or exploitative situations. The focus of animal care is to provide conditions in which the captive populations of macaques, baboons, and vervets are allowed to live out the remainder of their lives with extensive freedom of movement, choice of food, and choice of companions, in accordance with their social nature. The sanctuary is not open to the public and we do not display animals for educational or entertainment purposes.

Born Free's mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife - including endangered species - in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Inspired by the iconic film Born Free, we work locally, nationally and internationally to end wild animal cruelty and suffering, protect threatened wildlife, and keep wildlife in the wild where they rightfully belong.

We are seeking a full-time caregiver to join our sanctuary team.

Role Description below:

1. Participate in the daily care of all animals including, but not limited to:
- Clean habitats
- Empty, clean and re-fill water troughs
- Prepare and distribute food
- Report any animal showing signs of ill health or injury to management
- Dispense medications and medical treatments
- Maintain written log entries

2.Perform grounds and enclosure maintenance work as required:
- Trim/mow vegetation around the Sanctuary to keep paths and other areas clear
- Assist with construction projects such as building shelters, etc.

3.Make and distribute enrichment.

4.Help with the weekly delivery of fresh produce, dry feed, hay & other deliveries by unloading and stacking supplies.

5.Other duties as required
Qualifications: Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Essential:
- Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, and conduct other kinds of physical work.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including 100 degree + weather.

Desirable:
- Experience working in an animal sanctuary or similar work environment.
- Vet tech skills.
- Familiarity with exotics and/or wildlife.
- College degree in zoology, biology, primatology, anthropology, conservation, animal behavior or related field OR
- Equivalent on-the-job experience in animal care in lieu of degree.

Person Specification:
- Respect for, and commitment to, the sanctuary and parent organization?s aims, objectives and ethos.
- A demonstrable commitment to animal welfare.
- The ability to work calmly around animals in a respectful and humane manner.
- Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Commitment to follow all safety procedures and animal care protocols.
- Willingness to move to a small, rural community.
- Willingness to live onsite at the sanctuary in accommodation provided.
- Ability to interact positively and work with people from different backgrounds, cultures, or personalities.

*Prior experience working with primates is not essential ? all new employees are fully trained by our expert team*
Salary/funding: Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary is $12.00 per hour, rising to $13.00 per hour after one year. We also offer health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with employer matching.
Full training provided.

Free on-site housing is provided if available.
Term of Appointment: Permanent, Full-time Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate
Comments: Please download application form from website and apply to email address listed below with cover letter.
Contact Information:
Liz Tyson
1042 E FM 469
Cotulla, TX 78014
US
Telephone Number:
Website: bornfreeusa.org/careers
E-mail Address: l...@bornfreeusa.org liz(at)bornfreeusa.org

Sujets de these Ecole Doctorale SMRE Evolution Ecologie Universite de Lille

Les sujets de thèse pour la campagne d'allocations doctorales 2020 de l'Ecole doctorale SMRE de l'Université de Lille qui regroupe notamment les sujets en Biologie évolutive et en Ecologie du laboratoire Evo-Eco-Paléo (UMR 8198) sont disponibles à l'adresse suivante:

http://eep.univ-lille.fr/fr/news/theses/sujets-de-these-proposes-pour-2020

La date limite pour les candidatures est fixée actuellement au 25 mai.

Executive Director - Lemur Conservation Foundation

Lemur Conservation Foundation - Executive Director The Executive Director will have overall strategic management and operational responsibility for the Lemur Conservation Foundation (LCF). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations and long-term management of the LCF. S/he will lead the strategic planning, advance the organization's mission, oversee operations at home and abroad, and ensure and advance its financial sustainability. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the LCF's strategic plan, objectives and goals as approved by the Board are implemented and fulfilled. S/he will have broad knowledge of conservation/wildlife/primate programs, non-profit operations, and organizational business planning. The Executive Direct or is ultimately accountable for the fiscal health and stability of the LCF, ensuring its programs are developed, administered and completed according to plan and on budget. S/he serves as the primary liaison with the LCF's Board of Directors, staff, various partners, other key stakeholders and the general public. To learn more about the full job description, qualifications, etc. please visit: https://www.lemurreserve.org/employment-opportunities/.

Caregiver

Category: Professional
Title: Primate Caregiver
Hiring Organization: Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary

Position Description: The Born Free Primate Sanctuary's aim is to provide nonhuman primates a lifelong home and a high standard of care without being needlessly intrusive. The 186-acre sanctuary, located 90 miles south of San Antonio, Texas, is home to over 450 monkeys, many of whom were rescued from abusive or exploitative situations. The focus of animal care is to provide conditions in which the captive populations of macaques, baboons, and vervets are allowed to live out the remainder of their lives with extensive freedom of movement, choice of food, and choice of companions, in accordance with their social nature. The sanctuary is not open to the public and we do not display animals for educational or entertainment purposes.

Born Free's mission is to end the suffering of wild animals in captivity, rescue individual animals in need, protect wildlife - including endangered species - in their natural habitats, and encourage compassionate conservation globally. Inspired by the iconic film Born Free, we work locally, nationally and internationally to end wild animal cruelty and suffering, protect threatened wildlife, and keep wildlife in the wild where they rightfully belong.

We are seeking a full-time caregiver to join our sanctuary team.

Role Description below:

1. Participate in the daily care of all animals including, but not limited to:
- Clean habitats
- Empty, clean and re-fill water troughs
- Prepare and distribute food
- Report any animal showing signs of ill health or injury to management
- Dispense medications and medical treatments
- Maintain written log entries

2.Perform grounds and enclosure maintenance work as required:
- Trim/mow vegetation around the Sanctuary to keep paths and other areas clear
- Assist with construction projects such as building shelters, etc.

3.Make and distribute enrichment.

4.Help with the weekly delivery of fresh produce, dry feed, hay & other deliveries by unloading and stacking supplies.

5.Other duties as required
Qualifications: Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Essential:
- Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs, and conduct other kinds of physical work.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including 100 degree + weather.

Desirable:
- Experience working in an animal sanctuary or similar work environment.
- Vet tech skills.
- Familiarity with exotics and/or wildlife.
- College degree in zoology, biology, primatology, anthropology, conservation, animal behavior or related field OR
- Equivalent on-the-job experience in animal care in lieu of degree.

Person Specification:
- Respect for, and commitment to, the sanctuary and parent organization?s aims, objectives and ethos.
- A demonstrable commitment to animal welfare.
- The ability to work calmly around animals in a respectful and humane manner.
- Willingness to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Commitment to follow all safety procedures and animal care protocols.
- Willingness to move to a small, rural community.
- Willingness to live onsite at the sanctuary in accommodation provided.
- Ability to interact positively and work with people from different backgrounds, cultures, or personalities.

*Prior experience working with primates is not essential ? all new employees are fully trained by our expert team*
Salary/funding: Salary and Benefits:
Starting salary is $12.00 per hour, rising to $13.00 per hour after one year. We also offer health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(K) plan with employer matching.
Full training provided.

Free on-site housing is provided if available.
Term of Appointment: Permanent, Full-time Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate
Comments: Please download application form from website and apply to email address listed below with cover letter.
Contact Information:
Liz Tyson
1042 E FM 469
Cotulla, TX 78014
US
Telephone Number:
Website: www.bornfreeusa.org/careers
E-mail Address: liz@bornfreeusa.org

COORDINATEUR PROJET BIEN ETRE ANIMAL H/F

Vitré (35)

Temps plein, CDI

Le pôle agroalimentaire du Groupement des Mousquetaires - AGROMOUSQUETAIRES - avec un chiffre d'affaires de 4 milliards d'euros en 2017, se compose de 11 000 collaborateurs et de 62 sites de production en France regroupés en 10 filières opérationnelles.

Agromousquetaires permet aux enseignes du Groupement de proposer des produits alternatifs aux grandes marques nationales et assure ainsi son indépendance d'approvisionnement, maîtrise ses processus de fabrication, la qualité et le prix des produits proposés aux consommateurs et adapte ses produits au besoin du marché et en favorisant l'innovation.
Nous recherchons pour notre site basé à Vitré un(e) :
COORDINATEUR PROJET BIEN ETRE ANIMAL
Poste à pourvoir en CDI
Rattaché(e) au Directeur Développement Durable, vous vous assurer de la mise en œuvre des engagement d’Agromousquetaires dans le domaine du BEA. A ce titre, vos principales missions seront les suivantes :
Etablir en co-construction les référentiels BEA et BTA dans les usines
Définir les indicateurs de mise en œuvre des référentiels, et la gestion des non-conformités
Superviser les avancements des actions correctives
Participer aux colloques et nouer des relations avec les associations pour élaborer un référentiel en ligne avec les meilleures pratiques
Mener les expérimentations pour qualifier les pratiques d’élevage et ainsi s’assurer de la faisabilité technique et économique des référentiels
Faire reconnaitre les actions via notamment les publications permettant les évaluations citoyennes comme le BBFAW
Animer la politique d’audit BEA – BTA des usines du groupe
Définir les règles permettant la commercialisation de gammes avec les allégations BEA-BTA
Définir des règles pratiques et outils de traçabilité
Contribuer à la validation des investissements BEA-BTA des sites

Profil candidat

• Niveau d'étude min.
  Requis :
  Bac + 5
• Formation / Diplôme :
  7 - INGENIEUR
• Expérience Requise :
  de 5 à 7 ans
• Compétences :
  Organisé/e , Qualités d'écoute et relationnelles , Disposition de déplacements , Capacité d'analyse et synthese , Esprit d'équipe

Issu(e) d’une formation Bac +5, au sein d’une école d’ingénieur ou d’une université avec une expérience de 5 à 10 ans dans la protection animale.
Vous avez des connaissance en éthologie et vous avez la capacité de mener des programmes de recherche scientifique.
Vous maitrisez les normes et les certifications qualité ISO9000 et la préparation ainsi que la conduite d’audit qualité et BEA-BTA
Vous avez une expérience dans la gestion de projet complexe dans une organisation matricielle et animation de groupe pluridisciplinaires et hétérogènes.
Vous êtes rigoureux, vous aimez la précision, vous pratiquez l’écoute active et l’analyse de synthèse.
Déplacements fréquents sur les différents sites sont à prévoir.
Rejoignez AgroMousquetaires !

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Program Director, Orangutan, Borneo

JOB: Program Director, Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program, Borneo

Background of Organization

Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program (GPOCP) is dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and biodiversity in and around Gunung Palung National Park (GPNP).  GPNP is home to one of the last remaining tracts of pristine lowland dipterocarp forest in the world and the critically endangered Bornean orangutan.  Our mission is to conserve wild orangutans through habitat and animal protection, working closely with local communities and governments. We take a multi-pronged approach to conservation, employing five main strategies: 1) Habitat protection through legal protection of community forests 2) Development of environmentally friendly and sustainable livelihoods that protect forests 3) Environmental education and conservation awareness about orangutans and habitat protection 4) Wildlife crime investigation and habitat monitoring and 5) Scientific Research. GPOCP was founded in 1999 by orangutan researchers Dr. Cheryl Knott and Dr. Elizabeth Yaap to address the conservation threats facing wild orangutans in GPNP by working with local communities.  GPOCP was legally registered as an Indonesian NGO in 2002 under the name Yayasan Palung. 

Job Description: Program and Development Director

We are currently seeking a highly-motivated and committed individual to oversee our programs in Indonesia and our fundraising efforts.  The Program Director is a senior position on the ground, reporting directly to Dr. Cheryl Knott (Executive Director). The ideal candidate will have previous experience in conservation or community development in Indonesia, and working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia.

The Program and Development Director will be responsible for:

Fundraising and Program Development (35%)

Support the on-going development of our programs and related activities; Oversee strategic planning; work with staff and board to strategize and develop new directions for Yayasan Palung that will accomplish its ultimate goal of orangutan conservation; identify funding opportunities and develop appropriate funding proposals in close coordination with the Executive Director; produce grant reports for existing grants and new grant funding received; assist the Executive Director in liaising with and reporting to current and potential donors; organize site visits for current and potential donors; represent GPOCP in Indonesia at workshops and meetings with other NGOs and government agencies.

Staff Management (25%)

Directly oversee the 20 Indonesian staff with support of Program Managers; hold monthly meetings to maintain open communication between project teams; monitor and evaluate staff performance, including reviewing contracts; advise Executive Director on personnel decisions.

Communications (10%)

Create monthly newsletters on program activities; make regular Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram postings; update website to inform and empower individual supporters abroad.

Capacity Building (10%)

Tailor staff capacity building activities to existing and needed skills; conduct internal capacity building activities to build basic office, computer and language skills; assist staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities through annual and monthly work plans and reports; coordinate visits and training from outside experts and volunteers; assist staff in identifying relevant external training courses they can attend to help further build capacity.   

Financial Oversight (10%)                                                                                                        

Provide oversight of financial reporting, cash management and banking; Responsible for maintaining and adherence to program and grant budgets.

Reporting and Administrative Duties (10%)

Regularly liaison with Executive Director via email and Skype; submit monthly program activity and progress reports; produce an annual report each year.

Qualifications/Experience

·       Master’s degree in biological anthropology, primatology, conservation biology, ecology, natural resource management or related field

·       Language fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

·       Demonstrated knowledge and experience in grant writing and reporting

·       Previous fundraising experience (including with foundations, individuals, corporations and/or government is desirable)

·       Understanding of conservation and development issues in Southeast Asia

·       Experience in tropical field conservation and/or research projects (minimum 3 years)

·       Staff management and coordination experience

·       Experience managing internal capacity building

·       Ability to work productively with a multicultural staff in remote, rural areas

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Computer Proficiency (including Excel and other Office software)

·       Experience with data management software such as Access or Filemaker is desirable

·       Previous experience working in Indonesia is desirable

Term of Appointment

2 years (extendable upon agreement by both parties)

Closing Date                                                 

Accepting applications until position is filled

Application Instructions

Candidates are invited to apply by emailing a Cover Letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample and three references to Executive Director, Cheryl Knott: knott@bu.edu with the job title as the subject heading. All applications should be made in English.