Projects available for Master’s/Bachelor’s students and self-funded Interns in Comparative Cognition Research Station at Tenerife, Spain run collaboratively between the Max-Planck Institute for Ornithology and the Loro Parque Foundation
The Max-Planck Comparative Cognition Research Group (CCRG)
https://www.orn.mpg.de/Comparative-Cognition-Research-Group-von-Bayern
invites applications from Postgraduate/Undergraduate students and Interns who want to assist in research projects and bird care, enrichment and management. The CCRG is part of collaboration between the Max-Planck Institute for Ornithology, Germany, and Loro Parque Fundación (LPF) in Tenerife, Spain. We are currently carrying out several projects on parrot intelligence. We work with mostly tame, captive parrots of LPF, which owns the largest collection of parrots and genetic reserve in the world (approximately 350 subspecies) for conservation and research purposes. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us to request information about ongoing projects. Selected applicants will gain experience in the field of cognitive research, as well as working with and training exotic parrots in a highly dynamic international research environment. A unique opportunity!
Preferable time of joining: It is highly preferable if students can join by April-May 2021
Logistics: The projects for Master’s/Bachelor’s theses and internships require minimum of 4 months but ideally 6 months of continuous commitment at the research station in Tenerife, Spain. Accommodation can be provided in a shared student apartment (Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Spain).
Important skills/qualifications:
Selected candidates need to have:
• High motivation and commitment to the care of our birds
• Preferably pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology/ Psychology/Animal Science or related subjects.
• Reliability, efficiency and ability to work independently
• Confidence to interact with animals
• Good verbal English skills
• Good teamwork attitude and social skills
Submit your request!
For more information on how to apply, please email Dr. Anastasia Krasheninnikova (akrashe@orn.mpg.de), the Msc Esha Haldar (ehaldar@orn.mpg.de) or the Msc. Sara Torres (storres@orn.mpg.de).