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Graduate Position in Animal Welfare and Epidemiology

2012-01-27T18:56:00.000+01:00

Identification of risk factors during broiler transportation that influence injury and mortality

Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre and Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research

Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College

University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

Supervisors: Dr. Michael Cockram (Chair in Animal Welfare) and

Dr. Crawford Revie (Canada Research Chair in Epi-informatics)

Application Deadline: February 29th 2012 or until the position is filled.

Funding: Funded by the Canadian Poultry Research Council and The Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre this grant will provide a graduate student stipend of $23,675 p.a. for three years. The graduate student would be responsible for paying their own fees.

(Current annual fees are approximately $4,400 for a Canadian student and $10,700 for an international student. Research costs, travel/conference participation, etc will be funded by the research grant.)

Project outline: This is a collaborative research project with the Canadian poultry industry to reduce the numbers of broiler birds that die or are injured between removal from the rearing barn and unloading at the slaughterplant. There will be several parts to this project: (a) a multivariable epidemiological analysis of slaughterplant and transport records provided by poultry slaughterplants to increase knowledge and understanding of the factors affecting injury and mortality when poultry are transported for slaughter, (b) ‘on-farm’ observations of broiler catching and loading to quantify different handling practices and their relationship with injury and mortality, and (c) use of the knowledge and understanding gained in this study and by a review of the literature to inform stakeholders by producing educational and training materials on management and other practices that are likely to reduce the prevalence of poultry injury and mortality during catching and transportation.

Eligibility: This position is open to Canadian and international students with an undergraduate degree or Masters degree related to either: animal welfare, epidemiology, animal/poultry science, or veterinary medicine. The student will be required to undertake training in animal welfare and epidemiology, to conduct field work, to give conference presentations and to prepare educational materials.

Information about graduate research at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island http://www.upei.ca/avc/research/gradstudies. The Master of Science program is normally a two year program involving a minimum of four graduate courses and a research project leading to a thesis. The PhD program is normally a three year program (after completion of an MSc degree) and involves some additional course work plus a more extensive, independent research project and thesis. The possibility exists for students to enrol initially in an MSc program and subsequently transfer to a PhD.

If interested, please contact:

Dr Michael Cockram http://www.upei.ca/awc/ Email mcockram@upei.ca Tel. 1-902-566-6785, or Dr Crawford Revie http://cver.upei.ca Email crevie@upei.ca Tel. 1-902-620-5062.

Research Assistant/Fellow

2012-01-27T18:55:00.000+01:00

University of Lincoln - School of Life Sciences

Ref: LS1032

£25,251 + plus generous benefits

Fixed-term for 12 months

The post is based within the School of Life Sciences, whose mission is to deliver high quality teaching, research and consultancy into the Organismal Biosciences from within a creative, sustainable and academically thriving School of Life Sciences. Specifically to provide a higher educational environment that is contemporary in terms of pedagogy and subject specific skills and knowledge and to conduct and publish research of international standing.

You will be responsible for conducting research on the project, as directed by the Principal Investigator (Dr Oliver Burman), and are expected to operate with a significant degree of autonomy. You may be required to help supervise the work of more junior researchers.

This project is based upon investigating the behavioural responses of pet cats to food - specifically, the study will aim to identify novel behaviours that could be used to determine the value of different foods to individual cats. The research outcomes will therefore allow us to be better able to determine which foods are preferred by cats.

Please visit our website at http://jobs.lincoln.ac.uk to apply online. Alternatively, email jobs@lincoln.ac.uk or telephone (01522) 886775.

Closing date: 7 February 2012.

Chargé de mission naturaliste animateur LPO Vendée

2012-01-27T18:54:00.000+01:00

Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux

La Brétinière 85000 LA ROCHE SUR YON

Tél. : 02 51 46 21 91 – vendee@lpo.fr – http://vendee.lpo .fr

La LPO Vendée recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de mission naturaliste – animateur

La LPO Vendée, est une association loi 1901 dont les objectifs principaux sont l’étude et la protection de la faune sauvage (oiseaux, mammifères, reptiles, amphibiens) et de leurs milieux naturels et la sensibilisation du public à la Nature.

MISSIONS

1. Conforter les partenariats d’animations nature en Marais Breton

2. Gestion de milieux naturels (Lagune de Bouin,…)

3. Suivi d’espèces patrimoniales (Barge à queue noire, Bernache cravant, Busard cendré,…)

4. Développement du tourisme nature

Ce poste consistera à maintenir une dynamique associative autour de projets de conservation en marais Breton Vendéen.

Formation requise

• Master ou formation équivalente

Compétences et capacités

1. Expérience significative exigée dans l’élaboration et la conduite de projets axés sur la conservation/protection de la faune

2. Capacité relationnelle avec le monde rural côtier (élus, agriculteurs, monde du tourisme, …)

3. Compétences en animation de réseau.

4. Capacités rédactionnelles

5. Très bonne compétences naturalistes (oiseaux).

6. Pratique significative du SIG

7. Sens de l’animation d’un groupe (convivialité, autonomie, initiative).

Poste à pourvoir

• CDD 80%, d’un an pouvant évoluer en CDI et en temps plein

• Salaire 1 400 € brut par mois (CCNA, coefficient 300 groupe D) négociable suivant compétences

• Secteur géographique de travail: Nord Vendée

• Poste basé à l’antenne du marais Breton, Beauvoir-sur-mer

• Permis B et véhicule obligatoire

Envoi des candidatures et recrutement

• Lettre de motivation et CV à adresser uniquement par courrier à l’attention de M. Le Président de la LPO Vendée, La Brétinière 85 000 La Roche-sur-Yon. Aucun renseignement ne sera donné par téléphone.

• Clôture des candidatures le 31 janvier 2012

• Prise de poste début mars

Stage d’été en Camargue: distribution des communautés d’invertébrés dans les écosystèmes salins

2012-01-27T18:52:00.000+01:00

La Tour du Valat recrute un(e) stagiaire d’été (mois de juin-juillet-août) dans le cadre d’une étude sur la distribution spatio-temporelle des communautés d’invertébrés dans les écosystèmes salins.

CONTEXTE DE L’ETUDE.

Les salins sont des zones de productions majeures d’une large gamme d’invertébrés aquatiques (notamment Artemia spp.) qui constituent une source de nourriture essentielle pour plusieurs espèces d’oiseaux à forte valeur patrimoniale.

Si ces communautés d’invertébrés et d’oiseaux ont été assez bien décrites qualitativement, on connaît très mal les facteurs physico-chimiques et météorologiques limitant le développement et la distribution spatiale des communautés des invertébrés-proies et la relation entre cette répartition et celle des oiseaux.

En Camargue dans le sud de la France, une partie importante de l’activité salinière a été récemment arrêtée, modifiant sur de vastes surfaces la gestion de l’eau et sa salinité.

De plus, un vaste projet industriel est actuellement étudié pour reconvertir des salins actuellement en activité en culture de masse de micro-algues pour la production de bioproduits divers (biocarburant, cosmétiques, …). Ce projet aura très certainement un impact, notamment sur les populations d’Artemia spp, qu’il faut être capable d’évaluer afin d’anticiper les conséquences sur la zone humide et proposer des mesures de conservation.

Ces études sont menées, depuis octobre 2010, dans le cadre de deux thèses complémentaires à la Fondation Tour du Valat et en association avec deux laboratoires (CEFE Montpellier et Biogéosciences à Dijon).

DESCRIPTION DU STAGE

Le candidat sélectionné participera à une campagne d’échantillonnage « spatiale », où l’objectif est d’étudier la totalité du salin de Giraud pendant l’été, période de reproduction du Flamant Rose, permettant d’étudier entre autres l’impact de la salinité et de la taille des bassins sur les communautés d’invertébrés, et également de corréler la distribution des oiseaux à celle de leurs proies.

Le stage sera constitué de trois parties distinctes:

- Familiarisation avec l’identification des invertébrés au laboratoire et avec le travail de terrain (mois de juin)

- Prélèvement des invertébrés sur le terrain (mois de juillet principalement)

- Identification et comptage des invertébrés prélevés (mois d’août)

MODALITES

Rémunération: environ 250 euros par mois, hébergement sur place et repas du midi pris en charge

Lieu: la Tour du Valat, 13200 Le Sambuc, Arles

Durée du stage: trois mois, de début Juin 2012 à fin Août 2012.

Contact: Jean-Paul Rullmann (rullmann@tourduvalat.org), Patrick Grillas (grillas@tourduvalat.org)

Postdoc Position: Detection and Classification of Animal Vocalizations (Cornell University)

2012-01-27T18:45:00.005+01:00

The Bioacoustics Research Program at Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology is a diverse group of biologists and engineers focused on studying the natural soundscape and animal vocal signals. We currently have a post-doctoral position available for development and implementation of automatic detection and classification algorithms for processing large quantities of animal and environmental acoustic data from a variety of different marine and terrestrial habitats. These data will form the foundation for many concurrent studies around the world focused on the behavior, occurrence, distribution, migration patterns, and impacts from anthropogenic activities on a wide range of acoustically active species, including songbirds, shorebirds, marine mammals, fishes, elephants and other fauna.

To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD in engineering or related field, with particular focus in signal processing for algorithms related to signal detection and classification; experience writing highly complex computer code in MATLAB or other high-level languages such as Java or C/C++; demonstrated ability to conduct original research, from conception and literature review through analysis and publishing; strong communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English; and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists. Experience with acoustics and/or marine mammal research is preferred.

For more information on the position, please visit the Cornell University jobs page (https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10161/jobdetail.ftl) and search for position 14540.

For inquiries about position specifics, please contact Dr. Harold Cheyne (tel: 607-254-6280, email: hac68@cornell.edu).

To apply for this position, send a letter of application, complete resume, list of references and academic transcripts to: Susan Taggart, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsuckers Woods Road, 283A Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850 or by email to set2@cornell.edu.

L'Inra recrute 51 chercheurs

2012-01-27T18:45:00.002+01:00

L’Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (Inra) est un organisme public de recherche scientifique finalisée, réunissant plus de 10 000 agents sur l’ensemble du territoire national. Premier institut de recherche agronomique en Europe, ses recherches concernent les questions liées à l'agriculture, à l'alimentation et à la sécurité des aliments, à l'environnement et à la gestion des territoires, avec un accent tout particulier en faveur du développement durable.

En 2012, l'Inra recrute 51 chercheurs par voie de concours pour renforcer ses équipes. Ces recrutements sont ouverts aux titulaires de doctorat dans des disciplines scientifiques variées telles que la biochimie, la biologie moléculaire, la génomique, la physiologie, l’endocrinologie, la microbiologie, les maladies infectieuses, l’écologie, les sciences de l’environnement, la génétique quantitative, l’agronomie, les sciences des végétaux, les sciences des productions animales, les mathématiques, les statistiques, la sociologie, l’économie et bien d'autres encore...

Les inscriptions sont ouvertes jusqu'au 28 février 2012.

Toutes les informations utiles pour candidater (profils, guides du candidat, dossiers de candidature) sont disponibles sur le site Web de l’Inra : www.inra.fr

Pour toute question : concours_chercheurs@paris.inra.fr

Animateur scientifique vacataire

2012-01-24T21:04:00.002+01:00

L’Espace des sciences est une association dont la vocation est de rendre accessible à tous les publics les connaissances scientifiques, techniques et industrielles, en suscitant curiosité, intérêt et questionnements. Depuis 20 ans elle propose des expositions et animations scientifiques au public rennais.

Pour son exposition du Laboratoire de Merlin ainsi que la nouvelle exposition « Vous avez-dit Chimie ? » de la salle Eurêka, l’Espace des sciences recrute trois personnes placées sous la responsabilité des médiateurs de l’Espace des sciences, qui auront pour missions de :

Présenter l’exposition et des ateliers scientifiques devant des publics variés : groupes scolaires (primaires, collèges et lycées), centres de loisirs, visiteurs individuels, familles…

Participer à la maintenance et à l’entretien de l’exposition

Profil requis

Formation scientifique (bac +2 minimum), notions en chimie appréciées.

Bon niveau de culture générale et intérêt pour les sciences.

Aisance dans les activités d’animation : élocution, gestion des groupes…

Autonomie, dynamisme et réactivité.

Caractéristiques du poste

Trois postes indépendants sont à pourvoir, localisés à Rennes.

Postes en contrat à durée déterminée du 14 mars au 2 septembre 2012.

19 heures hebdomadaires sur trois jours par semaine dont un week-end sur deux.

Salaire : environ 10 euros brut de l’heure soit 780 euros brut mensuel.

Candidature

Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation avant le 19 février 2012.

Par courrier

Service des expositions et des animations

Recrutement animateur scientifique vacataire

Espace des sciences

Les Champs Libres

10 cours des Alliés

35000 Rennes

Par courriel

expositions@espace-sciences.org

Pour tous renseignements contacter un médiateur de l’Espace des sciences au 02 23 40 66 40 ou expositions@espace-sciences.org

Post-Doc

2012-01-24T09:28:00.000+01:00

Hiring Organization:

EFRP

Date Posted:

2012-01-20

Position Description:

Post-doctorat in primate or wildlife conservation domain

Qualifications/Experience:

Master degree in Natural ressources management

Salary/funding:

Scholarship

Application Deadline:

no dealine

Contact Information:

Daniel

Reynier

Liege, none 00237

Cameroon

Telephone Number:

032470546194: 023777314060

E-mail Address:

mfossadaniel@yahoo.fr

STAGE DE MASTER 1 (avril-juin 2012)

2012-01-18T09:16:00.000+01:00

Communication vocale en milieu urbain

(Université Paris Ouest Nanterre)

Le chant des oiseaux a un rôle important dans la défense territoriale et dans l’attraction d’une partenaire. Certaines espèces de passereaux ont colonisé nos villes et on peut naturellement s’interroger si & comment leurs émissions vocales sont modifiées dans le milieu bruyant de la ville.

DEROULEMENT DU STAGE (non-rémunéré) :

Le modèle choisi est un passereau migrateur territorial, le rougequeue noir. Il s’agit d’une espèce présente aussi bien en milieu urbain que rural.

AVRIL-MAI. Sur le terrain (Paris, Nanterre) : enregistrements et tests de repasse (diffusion de sons). Analyse des réponses comportementales et des chants avec un logiciel approprié (laboratoire de Nanterre). Travail en collaboration avec un post-doctorant et un doctorant.

JUIN. Rédaction du rapport.

CONTACT : Laboratoire d’Ethologie et Cognition Comparées

Tudor DRAGANOIU : tdragano@gmail.com

2 PhD positions in Comparative Cognition Messerli Research Institute

2012-01-15T11:20:00.002+01:00

1) IMITATION, EMPATHY AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN DOGS The aim of this PhD-project is to investigate the links between imitation, empathy and prosocial behaviour in dogs. Cognitive scientists have revealed that imitation, emotion understanding and empathy are tightly linked, and social psychologists found that peoples’ tendency to inadvertently copy each other’s gestures facilitates social interaction. This project aims at resolving open questions with respect to the ultimate (evolutionary) and proximate (neuro-cognitive) mechanisms mediating these relationships. These questions are multi-level in nature and therefore require interdisciplinary approaches and complementary expertise. Bringing together a team of leading European experts, we will conduct behavioral experiments on dogs and behavioral and neuroscientific ones in humans. This part of the project will only involve cognitive-behavioral experiments with dogs. Eligible candidates will have a master’s degree (or Diplom) in Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Psychology and research experience in animal behaviour, a genuine understanding of animal cognition and a strong commitment to basic science. Practical skills in animal training techniques and in empirical work with dogs are beneficial, but not a precondition. This PhD project is part of a larger project, funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF) on “the evolutionary and neurocognitive basis of the link between imitation, empathy and prosocial behaviour in dogs and humans”, and conducted together with psychologists at the University of Vienna (Prof. Lamm) and neuroscientists at the Medical University of Vienna (Prof. Windischberger). It will be based at the Clever Dog Lab (www.cleverdoglab.at) of the Messerli Research Institute (at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) and co-supervised by Dr. Friederike Range and Dr. Zsófia Virányi. Principal investigator of the whole project and supervisor of this PhD-project: Prof. Ludwig Huber.

2) COOPERATIVE COMMUNICATION IN DOGS: MECHANISMS AND GENETIC BASIS The aim of this PhD-project is to critically investigate the phylogeny of the cognitive and motivational building blocks of following gaze and pointing as forms of cooperative, referential and intentional communication, a non-verbal alternative of language that is available also for non-human animals. The developmental and mechanistic aspects will be investigated by comparing adult pet dogs and puppies as well as by using sophisticated technologies, such as eye-tracking and genotyping the oxytocin receptor gene of the subjects.

As such, the successful candidate will have a master’s degree (or Diplom) in Biology, Veterinary Medicine or Psychology and research experience in animal behaviour, a genuine understanding of animal cognition and a strong commitment to basic science. Practical skills in dog handling and training as well as having a well-trained dog who can act as a conspecific experimenter are beneficial, but not a precondition.

The position is part of a larger project, funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF) on "The semantics of talking with the eyes and gestures: the hormonal and cognitive underpinnings of comprehending cooperative intentional communication in domestic dogs and wolves" that complements the PhD project with an evolutionary aspect by comparing dogs and wolves at the Wolf Science Center (Ernstbrunn, Austria) (www.wolfscience.at).

The PhD project will be based at the Clever Dog Lab (www.cleverdoglab.at) of the Messerli Research Institute (at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) and will be co-supervised by Prof. Ludwig Huber, Dr. Friederike Range (Messerli Research Institute) and Dr. Zsolt Rónai (Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary). Principal investigator of the whole project and supervisor of this PhD-project: Dr. Zsófia Virányi.

The Messerli Research Institute has been recently founded with support of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna, the University of Vienna and the Messerli Foundation (Switzerland) for the scientific study of human-animal interactions, with an integrative and highly interdisciplinary approach of comparative cognition and behaviour, comparative medicine, and animal ethics. Its division on Comparative Cognition (headed by L. Huber) investigates the cognitive abilities in both the social and physical domain of various, free-living as well as domesticated, animal species ranging from keas to dogs. At the Clever Dog Lab (www.cleverdoglab.at) an international team of students and researchers studies the cognition and behaviour of pet dogs.

Application: materials including a letter of application, CV, a summary of research experience, copies of any published or in-press papers, and two letters of recommendation should be sent to Mrs. Karin Bayer, MSc by email (Karin.Bayer@vetmeduni.ac.at) until 1 February 2012. Planned interview dates are in mid February 2012. Both positions are for three years; starting date is 1 March 2012. Salaries according to the standards of Austrian basic science funds.

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna promotes the employment of women in fields of work in which they are underrepresented and therefore encourages qualified women to apply to this opening. Disabled people will be preferentially treated if qualified.

Offres : Educateur scientifique, ONG, fin : 29 fev. 2012

2012-01-15T11:05:00.002+01:00

OFFRE D'EMPLOI A DIFFUSER

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Tenure-track position for a Behavioural or Evolutionary Ecologist

2012-01-13T10:02:00.000+01:00

Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO – KNAW)

The NIOO is offering young, talented researchers, tenure-track positions. These staff members are expected to develop their own line of research within a particular field. NIOO’s career policy is characterised by flexible personnel management with a focus on the individual. Academic achievements are leading for the successful tenure-track procedure. The NIOO offers the candidate excellent research facilities and ample opportunities for professional development and supplementary training and education.

Tenure-track position for a Behavioural or Evolutionary Ecologist

(Vacancy number TT-AnE-012701)

The position: The Department of Animal Ecology (AnE) of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) seeks a behavioural or evolutionary ecologist for a tenure track position. The research of AnE centres around the behavioural and evolutionary ecology of animals, and combines long-term population studies of hole-breeding passerines and of water birds with work in aviary and water bird facilities and with the use of avian genomic tools. AnE has an outstanding reputation within the international scientific community and was assessed as ‘excellent’ in the last international peer review.

Personal profile and requirements: We are looking for a scientist with several years of post-doctoral experience, at least two years postdoctoral experience abroad and an excellent track record in behavioural or evolutionary ecology in terms of both publications and the acquisition of research grants. (S)he is expected to build a strong research line within the department and bring in expertise complementary to the other scientists. Furthermore, (s)he sees opportunities in AnE’s unique triangle of facilities of populations in the wild, amenities for studying animals under controlled conditions, and avian genomics tools. The candidate must be capable of acquiring and supervising externally funded PhD students.

The NIOO has no obligation to teach at University level, but supervision of Master’s and PhD students is expected as part of normal research activity. Scientific communication is carried out in English, so knowledge of the Dutch language is not a prerequisite for this post, but a commitment to learning the language is expected in longer-term staff.

Appointment: The appointment is in principle for a tenure track position: the appointed scientist will be appointed on a temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years. After 3 and 5 years of employment there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria (for criteria, see http://www.nioo.knaw.nl/en/node/2034). Based on these assessments the researcher may be promoted to the rank of senior researcher with tenure.

Salary: The salary will dependent on qualifications and work experience.

Location: Wageningen.

Information: More information can be found on the NIOO website (www.nioo.knaw.nl) and from Prof. Marcel E. Visser (m.visser@nioo.knaw.nl or +31-317-473439), head of department Animal Ecology. General information on the NIOO can be found at the internet at http/www.nioo.knaw.nl.

Applications: Please send your application including complete curriculum vitae and three referees to vacature@nioo.knaw.nl. The closing date for application is 22 February 2012, the interviews will take place on 27 and 28 March.

Development of a novel, non-invasive tool to assess welfare in birds

2012-01-13T10:00:00.000+01:00

Supervisor team: Ruedi Nager, Dorothy McKeegan, Dominic McCafferty

In this project the student will develop an alternative measurement to current invasive tools for monitoring animal welfare. Reliable, non-invasive measurements of stress in animals are extremely important tools for welfare assessment. Current approaches rely on the measurement of physiological indices, most commonly plasma concentration of glucocorticoids. While this approach is well established, it is invasive and has limitations because different circumstances can elicit similar glucocorticoid responses. The aim of this project is to develop novel, more broadly applicable and non-invasive tools to measure the stress response. Growing evidence suggests that changes in peripheral temperature accompany the stress response, which will allow us to develop a novel and non-invasive welfare assessment technique that uses infra-red thermography to monitor changes in the birds’ peripheral temperature. Such a new tool will greatly benefit the welfare assessment and can be applied in a range of avian research contexts.

The student will develop key skills in avian research involving temperature and biochemical assessment of stress responses, as well as expertise in experimental design and analysis. This will provide opportunities for both pure and applied aspects of animal welfare research in both captive and wild animals.

Funding Details – This is a 4-year PhD studentships doctoral funded by BBSRC, the start date is October 2012 and applicants will normally be expected to reside (or have residency) within the UK or EU. The financial package will include a four year stipend (£13,848 pa), approved University fees, Research Training Support Grant and a Conference Allowance.

How to apply – Prospective students should apply online at

http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/opportunities/howtoapplyforaresearchdegree/applyonline/

On the Programme of Study section of the application please select “Neuroscience and Biological Sciences PhD” from the drop down menu. On this same page please place their preferred project title(s) within the free text area and note the project supervisor(s) [see above] within the relevant section. Application deadline is Friday 27th January 2012.

Please note the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is advertising a selection of studentships in the realistic expectation that only the most competitive applicants will be funded.

For further details see

http://www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvls/graduateschool/informationforprospectivestudents/phdandmresscholarships/phdprogrammes/

Assistant Professor of Poultry Welfare (contractually-limited)

2012-01-12T22:05:00.000+01:00

Department of Animal & Poultry Science

Ontario Agricultural College

University of Guelph

The Department of Animal & Poultry Science (APS) at the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding candidates for one five-year, contractually-limited Assistant Professor position specializing in Poultry Welfare. The successful candidate will have a strong research background in poultry welfare, or related research that could be applied to the scientific assessment of poultry welfare issues. Expertise with techniques from behaviour-genetics, behavioural neuroscience or stress physiology will be considered favourably. The successful candidate will develop and lead an innovative research program in Poultry Welfare, will engage in research that complements the activities of the Poultry Welfare Research Centre and will collaborate with other core faculty of animal welfare scientists in the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (CCSAW).

Applicants must have clear potential for effective teaching in the classroom, world-class research, securing research funding, and connecting with internal and external constituents. As with all positions in APS, this position will be open to liaising with a broad cross section of stakeholders as dictated by their research efforts and teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant will engage in: teaching (40%); research (40%); and service (20%).

The Department of Animal & Poultry is a research-intensive department with successful, related programs for graduate and undergraduate students. Research and teaching emphasize the basic sciences relevant to animal development and wellbeing. The current focus revolves around farm animal species, although new initiatives have expanded interests to accommodate companion and zoo animals. APS’ major disciplines include: animal nutrition, physiology, behaviour and welfare, breeding and genetics, growth and development, and meat science. As part of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), APS has a long history of achievements in serving agriculture and agrifood industries within Ontario and beyond. The Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare (http://www.uoguelph.ca/csaw) was the first of its kind in North America and draws from its unique mix of intellectual and research disciplines including animal and poultry science, veterinary medicine, psychology, philosophy, genetics and zoology. The mission of the centre is to promote the welfare of animals through research and education. New research ideas and innovations are quickly extended to end-users, and this has been made possible by a successful working relationship among APS, CCSAW, the various animal producer groups and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs. More information can be found at: http://www.aps.uoguelph.ca/ and http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/ .

The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of more than 18,000 students. It is located in Guelph, Ontario (population of approximately 120,000) and is a one-hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Poultry Welfare or other related field. Consideration of applications will begin on February 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2012. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover. Applications should be submitted to:

Dr. Andy Robinson Chair,

Department of Animal & Poultry Science

Ontario Agricultural College

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

andyr@uoguelph.ca

The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Emploi d’été portant sur l’écologie alimentaire de l’ours noir

2012-01-11T11:31:00.000+01:00

Nous sommes à la recherche de trois assistants de terrain pour réaliser des travaux dans le cadre d’un projet de recherche en écologie alimentaire de l’ours noir à l’été 2012.

Les objectifs généraux du projet consistent à déterminer la sélection d’habitat, l’utilisation de l’espace et la cooccurrence de l’ours et du caribou forestier. Ils incluent aussi l’étude du régime alimentaire par les fèces, les isotopes stables et le suivi en temps quasi-réel des individus.

Les candidats retenus seront appelés à mener des inventaires de disponibilité alimentaire à des sites visités quelques jours plus tôt par les ours suivis ainsi qu’à des sites disponibles. Ils participeront aussi à la capture d’ours afin de les équiper de colliers GPS, ainsi qu’à la récolte de plusieurs types d’échantillons.

Les travaux de terrain se dérouleront en forêt boréale, au nord du Saguenay, au Québec. Les assistants devront être capables de demeurer pendant de longues périodes dans un camp forestier, avec services et téléphone, sans possibilité de retour en ville (sauf urgence) à l’exception de courtes vacances en milieu d’été. Ils devront être en bonne condition physique, capables de marcher sur de longues distances en forêt dans toutes les conditions climatiques, d’effectuer de longues journées de travail et être motivés par l’étude du comportement de quête alimentaire.

Exigences :

- Posséder un bon esprit d’équipe et aimer la vie en groupe;

- Posséder un permis de conduire valide et savoir conduire un camion 4x4 sur des routes forestières;

- L’expérience de travail sur le terrain et la conduite de véhicules tout-terrain est recherchée;

- Être éligible à une bourse CRSNG de premier cycle représente un atout mais n’est pas indispensable.

Conditions : La période approximative du contrat sera de début mai à la fin août/mi-septembre suivant la disponibilité des candidats. Les conditions salariales sont celles en vigueur à l’Université du Québec à Rimouski pour les étudiants de 1er cycle.

Procédure : Pour postuler, faites parvenir avant le 15 janvier 2012 votre C.V. avec références, une brève lettre de motivation et une copie de votre relevé de notes à:

Martin-Hugues St-Laurent (Professeur-chercheur) ou Rémi Lesmerises (Étudiant au doctorat)

Université du Québec à Rimouski

Département de biologie, chimie et géographie

300, Allée des Ursulines

Rimouski (QC), G5L 3A1

Martin-hugues_St-laurent@uqar.ca

Remi.Lesmerises@uqar.ca

Recherche assistant de terrain- Stage d’écologie animale – Avril àaoût 2012 – Ile de Middleton, Alaska

2012-01-10T23:24:00.000+01:00

Recherche Etudiant(e)s en Biologie

pour Stage de terrain en ALASKA (Avril-Août 2012)

Contenu du projet

• Suivi de la reproduction d’une population de mouettes tridactyles (Rissa tridactyla)

• Capture, mesures et prise de sang des oiseaux

• Observations comportementales

• Saisie des données collectées sur le terrain

• Assistance dans divers projets annexes

Domaines d'application : écologie comportementale, écophysiologie

Durée et Lieu

• D’avril à mi-août 2012

• Île de Middleton, Golfe d’Alaska (ALASKA, USA)

• Tous frais compris (Avion-Hébergement-Nourriture-Frais d’ambassade)

• Non rémunéré

Conditions de vie

Travail soutenu dans des conditions difficiles : séjour continu (sans retour sur le continent) sur une île minuscule et inhabitée (seule une dizaine de personnes impliquées dans le projet y séjourne), moyens de communication très réduits (uniquement téléphone et courrier, tous deux… aléatoires), nuits sous tente, peu de loisirs, climat souvent rigoureux (vent, pluie, froid).

Profil recherché

• Etudiant(e) en biologie ayant un intérêt particulier pour l’écologie animale. Expérience de terrain préalable fortement souhaité. Anglais souhaitable.

• Sociable et autonome, rigoureux dans le suivi de protocoles scientifiques (y compris répétitifs), à l’aise avec les manipulations d’animaux, n’ayant pas peur des conditions de vie difficiles (petit groupe isolé, météo… caractérielle, absence totale de confort, tâches collectives).

• Passeport en règle nécessaire. Démarches pour le visa d’accès aux Etats-Unis à prévoir.

Merci de préciser IMPERATIVEMENT la durée de votre disponibilité

Envoyer CV, lettre de motivation et recommandation par e-mail avant le 31/1 à :

Thomas Merkling

Evolution et Diversité Biologique Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III

Tel: 05 61 55 67 56 thomas.merkling@univ-tlse3.fr

Field Assistant: comparative socioecology of monogamous titi and saki monkeys of Ecuador

2012-01-10T09:44:00.003+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez-Duque- University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Anthony Di Fiore- University of Texas at Austin, and Amy Porter- Ph.D. candidate, University of California Davis

Date Posted:

2012-01-09

Position Description:

We are searching for a highly motivated and self-reliant field assistant to work on a comparative study of red titi monkeys (Callicebus discolor) and equatorial saki monkeys (Pithecia aequatorialis) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Titis and sakis have both been classified as socially monogamous and yet they show distinct differences in their social behavior, level of paternal care, and degrees of territoriality. Our study is investigating pair-mate relationships and the relative investment of the sexes in territorial behavior. Assistants will be responsible for collecting social behavior, foraging, ranging, demographic, and life history data from three titi groups and two saki groups. Other responsibilities will include assistance with playback experiments to simulate intergroup encounters, recording vocalizations, and data entry. Assistants will be trained in all relevant data collection and archiving methods, including behavioral sampling on handheld computers, radio-telemetry, database manipulation, etc.

Assistants will not be allowed to collect data for publication independent of our research project – e.g. for their own theses. Ideally, this experience will be seen as an internship for your own future research. We do, however, strongly encourage assistants to work with us coauthoring papers based on or stemming from the data they assist in collecting. If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree that involves fieldwork in the tropics, this will be a fantastic experience.

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants should have a BS/BA in Primatology, Animal Behavior, Biological Anthropology, Biology, Ecology, or a related field. Although previous experience with primates is not necessary, previous experience with animals, camping, or working outdoors is strongly preferred. The ideal applicant should have prior experience with living or working in a foreign country, preferably a developing country in the tropics. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not necessary. Experience with collecting systematic data in a scientific context is preferred, and a strong interest in primate behavior and ecology a must. In general, applicants must be in good physical and mental condition; feel comfortable being far away from family and friends; be emotionally mature, energetic, and VERY patient; have an excellent eye for detail; not be afraid of bugs, snakes, or being alone in the forest; have very good social skills, especially in small groups; and be able to maintain a positive and humorous attitude towards challenging and tiring work.

This work will be rigorous and demanding. Assistants will be expected to work about 11 hours in the field each day, about 20 days out of each month. The terrain in the research site is quite hilly in places, seasonally floods in others, and the climate is often hot, humid, and rainy – this is a rainforest just south of the Equator in which 3 to 4 meters of rain falls a year – thus persistence, maturity, dedication, and good humor are very important. Preference will be given to applicants with previous outdoor experience in demanding environments.

Salary/funding:

Applicants must pay their own round-trip airfare to Quito, Ecuador (cost varies) and for travel within Ecuador to and from the research station (circa US$200). Assistants are also responsible for the costs of obtaining a visa to work in Ecuador (circa US$350), for health insurance and immunizations that permit that work (proof of yellow fever immunization is a must; vaccination against typhoid, rabies, hepatitis, etc., are all also strongly recommended), their own personal field clothes and gear (backpack, insect repellent, digital watch with a chronometer and timer, headlamp, water bottles, etc). Successful applicants will be expected to cover their first month of station fees ($32/day=$960) in advance as soon as they arrive. After that first month, the remaining station fees will be covered by the investigators. Station fees include on-site lodging, laundry, and three meals daily.

Term of Appointment:

Minimum 3 month commitment, longer commitments preferred.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Comments:

please send an email to Amy Porter (spizaetusornatus@gmail.com) with copies to Anthony Di Fiore (anthony.difiore@mail.utexas.edu) and Eduardo Fernandez-Duque (eduardof@sas.upenn.edu).

Please submit to all THREE people the following documentation in ONE single PDF file saved with your name in the file name (e.g. “JohnSmith.pdf”).

1. CV including relevant coursework, previous field/outdoor experience, and where/how you can be contacted

2. Letter of interest (please include dates you are available)

3. References from three persons (preferably professors or research supervisors with whom you’ve worked closely) in which they provide information about your experiences, skills, and training.

Contact Information:

Please direct all initial inquiries regarding the application process or project to Amy Porter

USA

Telephone Number:

001-215-898-1072

Fax Number:

001-215-898-7462

Website:

http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~eduardof/

E-mail Address:

spizaetusornatus@gmail.com

Volunteer Research Assistant for a PhD student

2012-01-10T09:43:00.006+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Colobus Trust, Diani Beach, Kenya

Date Posted:

2012-01-04

Position Description:

Background Information and Position Description

The Colobus Trust, Kenya, facilitates the rescue and rehabilitation of confiscated, orphaned and injured animals and where feasible their return to the wild. It is from this base I am conducting my PhD data collection and require 2 – 3 field assistants to assist in this process.

In September 2011, data collection began on this project. Two research assistants are required to collect comparative and baseline data on the wild Sykes and vervet troops in Diani. The study troops have already been selected and habituated and are waiting a dedicated volunteer to collect behavioural and feeding ecology data over an 18 month period (Jan 2012 – July 2013). A further research assistant is required to collect data on the primates scheduled for release, both pre-release while still captive and once released. Once released each troop of primates will be monitored daily for 12 months by a research team (Feb 2012 – July 2013), collecting twice daily census information, behavioural focal follows, including feeding ecology and recording all wildlife interactions.

The release programme is based in Diani, Kenya and offers a unique opportunity to live in a beautiful beach and forested area, with many western comforts. Our accommodation has been kindly supplied by The Colobus Trust, and comprises single sex bedrooms in a communal house, hot/cold showers, 3 meals a day, laundry and housekeeping. There is good mobile phone and internet coverage, and using Sarfricom, the local network supplier, text messages to the UK are very cheap (approx 8p). This accommodation is also used for the Colobus Trust volunteer programme, and as such there may be up to 12 people sharing the facilities at any one time. Many of the volunteers on this programme are not serious researches and as such will be performing different duties and working different hours. Any researcher accepting this position needs to be aware of these differences.

Field time will be scheduled as 6 days a week, working 8-12 hours per day. Data collection periods will rotate between 6am-12noon and 12noon-6pm (4 days per week) allowing 1-2 hours a day for travel to and from the research site, phenology work, reliability tests and inputting the data, on a daily basis, on to the database. Full day follows, 6am-6pm will be conducted 2 days per week, Holidays will be formulated dependant on your terms of commitment, but will be loosely based around 4 week’s holiday per year. As this data is going to be used as baseline information for a PhD thesis, researchers are not permitted to take the data away, nor use it for any form of personal analysis.

A 6 month commitment is essential due to the requirement to individually I.D. 60+ monkeys

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential requirements

1. Experience of working on a scientific research project, collecting and working systematically with data, ideally an observational/behavioural project

2. Significant foreign travel or living/work experience, within a developing country and ideally the tropics

3. Interest in animal behaviour, conservation and welfare, and preferably a university level qualification in animal behaviour, primate conservation, zoology or other relevant subject

4. There are 4 positions available, each looking for a six month long commitment.

QUALITIES: they must be energetic, patient, open, responsible, flexible, healthy, able to work independently but also as part of a team, be highly motivated and not easily distracted by the holiday mentality found here in Diani. Applicants must also be hardworking and able to keep going, and do so cheerfully! Our schedule is demanding and unconventional (6 days work, 1 day off), up to 12 hrs field time per day and no guarantee of getting lunch, but monkeys permitting we try our best. The position is not ideal for someone who needs a lot of personal time, or for someone who easily feels lonely. The ideal applicant must be comfortable being unplugged and a distance from easy communication with the outside world, although there is good mobile phone and e-mail communication, but sometimes things just don't work. They must also have above average resistance to social/psychological stress with a tolerance towards local customs and beliefs and be comfortable with other conditions and risks that are simply part of tropical fieldwork, such as limited healthcare, monotonous diet, rare confrontations with noxious plants or animals. This is very intense work - if your main goal is not gaining scientific research experience, you will probably not be happy in this position.

Salary/funding:

This is a volunteer position and as such no wage or stipend is currently available, but food for 3 meals a day is provided. The volunteer is responsible for their return flight to Mombasa, visa, which will need extending after 3 months for an additional 3 months, comprehensive travel and medical insurance, accommodation as mentioned above (for 200 Euros per month – the accommodation is partially subsidized, normal rate is 800 Euro per month based on a six month stay), all field clothing, including adequate walking boots. Please note that if funding applications are successful then the project will cover all accommodation cost – however, no funding is currently secured.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

Food for three meals a day is provided as is subisdise accommodation - as described above

Term of Appointment:

6 months starting ASAP

Application Deadline:

Rolling and until each period filled

Contact Information:

Andrea Donaldson

Kenya

Website:

http://www.colobustrust.org

E-mail Address:

andreadonaldson@yahoo.co.uk

Volunteer Field Assistant: Vervet Foraging Strategies, South Africa

2012-01-10T09:43:00.002+01:00

Hiring Organization:

University of Utah

Date Posted:

2012-01-07

Position Description:

Seeking a volunteer research assistant to help with data collection for a research project investigating the foraging behavior of vervet monkeys as annual, prescribed, burns alter their home ranges. Research assistants will work daily with project personnel collecting behavioral and ecological data. All research assistants will be trained on-site.

Work at the field site is physically and mentally demanding. Interested individuals should be physically fit, and able to work collaboratively with team members. Volunteers will be expected to work 8-12 hours per day 5-6 days per week. The successful applicant will live at ABEERU’s research unit at the Loskop Dam Nature reserve in South Africa. The field station is equipped with basic amenities. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain experience collecting behavioral data on free-ranging primates.

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Commitment of up to 3 months (term of appointment is flexible)

2. An interest in animal behavior and ecology

3. Hard working/self motivated

4. Above average level of physical fitness – project area includes rough and varied terrain

5. Ability to work both independently and within a team of local and South African/US researchers

6. Experience working on a field research project (preferred, but not required)

7. Foreign travel or living/work experience (preferred, but not required)

8. B.A. or equivalent in animal behavior, zoology, anthropology or other relevant discipline

9. Experience using GPS units and software (preferred, but not required)

Salary/funding:

This is a volunteer position. No wage or stipend is currently available for research assistants. Volunteers are responsible for the cost of their return transportation to Johannesburg, SA, food (approx $200.00 per month USD), lodging ($90.00 per month USD), and comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

Term of Appointment:

The project will run from January 30th, 2012 through mid July 2012. Volunteers able to commit for up to 3 months are also strongly encouraged to apply. The duration of commitment is flexible. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit for the majority of the project (approximately six months).

Application Deadline:

Rolling until positions are filled.

Comments:

Candidates should send a brief cover letter, CV, and contact details for 2 references. Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Herzog with questions regarding this advertisement, as the terms of the appointment are flexible.

Contact Information:

Nicole Herzog

University of Utah Department of Anthropology

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

USA

Telephone Number:

(406) 546-1434

Website:

http://See http://www.unisa.ac.za/Default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=26634 for photos of research station.

E-mail Address:

nicole.herzog@anthro.utah.edu

Orangutan Research Volunteer

2012-01-10T09:42:00.006+01:00

Hiring Organization:
Orangutan Health Project

Date Posted:
2012-01-04

Position Description:
Principal Investigator: MVDr Ivona Foitova PhD
Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, PhD study of Diseases of Wild Animals and Animals in Zoological Gardens from Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University of Brno, Czech Republic, Europe.
Affiliations: UMI - Saving of Pongidae Foundation.
Research Site: Leuser Ecosystem, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Rendezvous site: Polonia International Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Team size: Minimum 2, maximum 8.

The project is proud to be able to provide important work for the local community and employs only local guides for trekking in the forest.

A SAMPLE VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE MAY GO AS FOLLOWS:

Day 1: Arrive in Medan, travel to project, orientation to location, rest and recuperate.

Day 2: Orientation to project and tasks. Start work in the office.

Day 3: Visit the orangutan feeding platform and practice trek in the forest. Second visit to feeding or free-time (swimming/tubing, etc.)

Day 4: Volunteer tasks at base (see below).

Days 5-10: Fieldwork/trekking with overnight stays in the forest carrying
out tasks necessary to the project's research (see below). Three meals per day and water are provided.
Alternatively, several one-day treks in the jungle to carry out tasks necessary to the project's research (no overnight camping)

Day 11: Field work data processing.

Day 12: Free day. (Re-visit feeding platform/swimming/tubing/opportunity for cultural outings.) Volunteer BBQ.

Day 13: Travel to Medan (AM) for afternoon flights.

IMPORTANT: The above is only an example of a possible schedule of activities. It is always subject to change based on the needs of the project. Staying overnight in the forest is not guaranteed and will be based on considerations such as weather, staff availability, number of volunteers, and most importantly, physical fitness of the volunteers.

POSSIBLE RESEARCH TASKS AT BASE:

- Entering behavioural data collected by Field Assistants
- Organising samples of orangutan foodstuffs and preparing for our herbarium
- Organising faecal samples collected by Field Assistants
- Preparing equipment for Field Assistants to go to the forest
- Preparing behavioural data sheets
- Preparing sample bottles for Field Assistants
- Shopping for project supplies in town or at the local market
- Brainstorming ideas to help the project’s promotion
- Keeping temperature, weather and humidity data records updated
- Cleaning project office and accommodation

POSSIBLE RESEARCH TASKS IN THE FOREST:

- Locating areas with a significant wild orangutan population
- Finding and following orangutans to collect behavioural data and faecal and plant samples
- Nest counting to provide seasonally varying estimates of the orangutan population
- Fruit trail transects to record the range of foodstuffs available to orangutans in an area

Volunteers on every team will get proper instruction and information about the following matters:

- The project and your role/responsibilities within it
- Safe behaviour in tropical countries, potential health risks and precautions
- Proper sample collecting techniques and data entry protocols
- Advice about the best clothing and equipment for work in the forest
- Local flora and fauna and especially about the orangutans
- Indonesian culture, basic language, and appropriate behaviour in Sumatra

Qualifications/Experience:
Ability to live under basic conditions with limited amenities
Openness to, and acceptance of, non-Western ideas and cultures
Fluency in the English language

Salary/funding:
N/A

Cost: US$1,289 (excluding flights, insurance and tourist visa) / US$990 for students (excluding flights, insurance and tourist visa).

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Your participation fee is used to cover all the day-to-day expenses of running the project, including food and accommodations for volunteers and staff, operation of the project base, lab equipment and supplies, and helps provide the funds necessary to transport faecal, plant, and soil samples abroad for important analysis work. We also pay the full cost of national park permits, at tourist rates. Any "leftovers" are invested in the future expansion of the project, including the building of an ambitious new research station in an area of forest previously unstudied. This area is home to a significant population of wild orangutans and the new station will go a long way to protecting their habitat while simultaneously providing a site for conservation education, an international summer school and an expansion of research.

Term of Appointment:
Team Dates Start the 1st Monday of each Month, length of 13 days

Contact Information:
Dr. Ivona Foitova
Indonesia

Telephone Number:
+6281362146476

Website:
http://www.orangutan-health.org/

E-mail Address:
orangutanhealth@nusa.net.id

Field Assistant: Vervet Monkey Research in South Africa

2012-01-10T09:42:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:
New York University PhD Candidate

Date Posted:
2012-01-05

Position Description:
Seeking a volunteer field assistant to participate in a study of personality and social behavior in wild vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) in South Africa. This position involves the collection of behavioral data during all day follows of vervet groups between dawn and dusk 5-6 days per week, and data organization on parts of off-days as needed. The study site is Soetdoring Nature Reserve, which is a 40 min drive from Bloemfontein, a city with hospitals, malls and other facilities. Accommodation will be in a room shared with another field assistant in a small town 15km from the reserve.

Successful applicants will be trained in all of the specific field methods to be employed in this study, and the position provides a good opportunity to gain experience in fieldwork and animal behavior research.

Qualifications/Experience:
Applicants should have had coursework in animal behavior, behavioural ecology, zoology, primatology or other relevant fields. Expertise in behavioral observation methods is not required, as successful applicants will receive training in the data collection methods used in this project. Some experience in field biology, is, however, preferred. The applicant should have experience in scientific research, and be able to follow protocols closely and collect data in a systematic fashion.

Applicants must be comfortable spending whole days in the field, sometimes alone, and must be both physically and mentally fit for long and challenging workdays. Critical personal characteristics for this position are being a hard worker, being reliable and self-motivated, being able to follow instructions carefully, and being able to work independently. Applicants should be fluent in English.

Applicants with a drivers license are preferred, and experience driving a manual transmission vehicle is an advantage.

Salary/funding:
Living expenses will be partially subsidized after completing a 1 month trial period on the project. The amount of the subsidy will depend on the number of months that an applicant is available to work on the project: applicants who can commit to at least 10 months (February to mid-December) will get a subsidy of $250/month, otherwise a subsidy of $150 will be available to applicants who are available for shorter periods. Equipment needed to work on the project will be provided.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Successful applicants will be responsible for the following expenses associated with the position: flights to and from the field site ($1200 - $1700), visas, health and travel insurance, and part of monthly food and accommodation costs. Accommodation and food costs should come to around $400-$450/month, and applicants will be responsible for the total cost minus the $150-$250 subsidy (i.e. around $150-$200/month if on the project for ≥10 months; $250-$300/month if

Term of Appointment:
6 - 11 months, starting as soon as possible. This project runs from January until mid-December 2012. Applicants who can make a commitment of at least 6 months will be given preference, although we will consider applications from candidates who are available for 5 months or more.

Application Deadline:
Until positions are filled.

Comments:
To apply:

Please email the following to mbb348@nyu.edu:

(1) A cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you are suitable, including your previous experience, qualifications, and future career goals. Please also state your availability (duration and available start date).
(2) Your CV, including contact information.
(3) Contact details of at least two references. Your references should preferably be people who have supervised you in a research capacity (professors or research supervisors) and who will be able to provide information about your experience, training, and suitability for fieldwork.

Contact Information:
Maryjka Blaszczyk
Department of Anthropology, 25 Waverly Place
New York, NY 10003
USA

E-mail Address:
mbb348@nyu.edu

2 Volunteer lab/field assistants for Taï chimpanzee project, Ivory Coast

2012-01-10T09:41:00.002+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Robert Koch Institute / NG2

Date Posted:

2012-01-05

Position Description:

In cooperation with primatologists of the Max Planck Institute for evolutionary Anthropology we are investigating pathogens of wild chimpanzees living in Taï National Park, Ivory Coast. For our project „Great Ape Health Monitoring“ we are looking for a volunteer who enjoys both working in the field and in the laboratory. This work does not include direct work with the chimpanzees but the involvement in more field oriented projects (e.g. catching arthropods) is possible. The field laboratory is situated in Taï National Park, Ivory Coast at one of the research camps, mostly isolated from the rest of the world. However, various other students and assistants live at these camps as well.

Task description:

• Carrying out diagnostic analyses based on PCR techniques, maintenance of the lab

• Collection of vectors in the forest (as a side project to gather experience in field work)

Qualifications/Experience:

• Background in Biology/ Veterinary Medicine or a related field

• Basic lab experience is required (extraction of DNA, performing PCR)

• Previous experience with field work, especially in tropical forests, is preferred but not required

• Be motivated, independent and responsible

• Be physically fit, and capable of undertaking fieldwork in hot/humid conditions

• Basic knowledge of spoken French

Salary/funding:

Volunteers will be responsible for food costs. Lodging will be provided by the field project in our research camp in Taï forest. Flights will be reimbursed after successful work.

Term of Appointment:

8 months minimum

Contact Information:

Fabian Leendertz

Nordufer 20

Berlin 13353

Germany

Telephone Number:

00 49 30187542592

Website:

http://www.eva.mpg.de/primat

E-mail Address:

leendertzf@rki.de

Le CREA recrute un(e) Chargé(e) de communication scientifique – responsable du réseau Phénoclim

2012-01-05T22:06:00.002+01:00

Le Centre de Recherches sur les Ecosystèmes d’Altitude est un organisme de recherche spécialisé dans l’étude des milieux montagnards. Cette association à but non lucratif allie recherche scientifique et partage des savoirs avec le grand public. Une volonté qui se concrétise notamment par la mise en place de programmes de science participative ouverts à tous.

Voir www.creamontblanc.org

Missions :

Réseau Phénoclim

-Animer et développer en France et à l’étranger le réseau d’observateurs (écoles, professionnels, particuliers, associations, espaces protégés) du programme de recherche participatif Phénoclim www.creamontblanc.org/phenoclim

-Développer Phénoclim en relation avec les réseaux scientifiques et de sensibilisation à l’environnement nationaux et internationaux (Observatoire Des Saisons, REEMA, Alparc, Globe suisse…)

-Former et accompagner les relais d’animation Phenoclim

-Gérer la base de données PhpMyAdmin du programme

-Rédiger la lettre trimestrielle de Phénoclim

-Gestion administrative du programme

Communication scientifique

-Assurer la communication scientifique des activités du CREA, et l’adapter aux différents publics concernés (scolaires, jeunes, grand public, partenaires institutionnels, professionnels de l’environnement, scientifiques…)

-Développer divers outils et supports de communications pour vulgariser les programmes de recherche et leurs résultats

-Concevoir des conférences, des formations à présenter à un public divers (scolaires, enseignants, professionnels de la montagne, grand public, français et étranger)

-Etablir une veille des publications internationales scientifiques et de vulgarisation sur les thèmes de recherche développés au CREA, rédiger et diffuser des synthèses périodiques

-Assurer la communication auprès des médias

Communication générale

-Assurer la Communication du CREA (médias, adhérents, partenaires, institutions)

-Participer à la recherche de financement (veille des appels à projets et rédaction des bilans d’activité)

-Mettre à jour le site web (français, anglais) et la page facebook du CREA

Profil :

-BAC +5 en biologie, écologie, communication scientifique

-Passion pour la culture scientifique

-Capacité à synthétiser des résultats scientifiques

-Capacité rédactionnelles (vulgarisation, communication, etc.)

-Maitrise de l’Anglais permettant d’assurer des interventions en anglais

-Maîtrise des outils de PAO (suite Adobe)

-Maîtrise des outils de communication web (connaissance du HTML vivement souhaitée)

Conditions de travail :

CDI, 35h, poste basé dans les locaux du CREA – Observatoire du Mont-Blanc, 74400 Chamonix

Salaire : 1500 €net/ mois minimum, à négocier selon expérience

Poste à pourvoir pour remplacement

Envoyer par mail CV, lettre de motivation et tout document de communication scientifique déjà réalisé à Anne Delestrade adelestrade@creamontblanc.org avant mi-janvier.

Recrute 6 VSC – Ecologie oiseaux/mammifères marins 2012/2013 – contrat 18 mois – TAAF, France

2012-01-05T22:05:00.003+01:00

L’équipe Prédateurs Marins du Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé (CEBC-CNRS), 79360 VILLIERS EN BOIS, recrute, en collaboration avec l’Institut Polaire Français Paul Emile Victor (IPEV), Technopôle Brest-Iroise, 29280 PLOUZANE, 6 Volontaires de Service Civique (VSC).

Durée et type de contrat : Service Civique

Niveau d’études : BAC+2 minimum

Thématique : Recherche et environnement

Lieu de la mission de terrain : Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises (TAAF)

Type d’offre : Volontariat rémunéré

Date de début du contrat : 01/09/2012

DESCRIPTION DE L’OFFRE

6 postes de Volontaires de Service Civique pour 2012/2013 mis à disposition de l’équipe « Prédateurs Marins » du CEBC-CNRS par l’IPEV pour assurer le suivi à long terme de colonies d’étude d’oiseaux et de mammifères marins dans les TAAF.

5 postes sur 18 mois, 1 poste sur 10 mois.

MISSION

- Effectuer des baguages, des contrôles dans des colonies d’étude d’oiseaux de mer et de pinnipèdes.

- Réaliser des programmes de recherche sur l’écologie de ces prédateurs marins.

PROFIL CANDIDAT/E

- Posséder la nationalité française, celle d’un état membre de l’Union Européenne ou de l’espace économique européen ou justifier d’un séjour régulier en France depuis plus d’un an.

- Niveau Bac+2 minimum.

- être âgé(e) de plus de 18 ans au 01/11/2012.

- Avoir de bonnes connaissances naturalistes (ornithologue et/ou mammalogiste).

- Si possible, avoir manipulé des oiseaux et/ou des mammifères.

- Maîtrise des outils informatiques de base (traitement de texte, tableur, …).

- Des compétences dans les domaines de l’électronique et de l’informatique, la connaissance de systèmes d’informations géographiques ou de modélisation peuvent être appréciées.

SALAIRE OU INDEMNISATION

Salaire/Indemnisation : 1400 € pour les 8 semaines avant et après le séjour dans les TAAF, hébergement et restauration payants sur le lieu de la formation

Pendant toute la durée du séjour dans les TAAF, 980 € (taux au 01/09/11), hébergement et restauration compris.

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

- Du 01/09/2012 (ou 01/10/2012) au 31/10/2012 (ou 30/11/2012) : formation au laboratoire du CNRS (CEBC, 79360 VILLIERS EN BOIS), 35 heures par semaine.

- A partir du 01/11/2012 ou du 01/12/2012, séjour de 12 à 15 mois pour 5 des 6 VSC ou de 6 mois pour le 6e VSC sur une des 4 bases des TAAF (Terre Adélie – Crozet – Kerguelen – Amsterdam) sans possibilité de retour en métropole pendant toute la durée du séjour.

- au retour des TAAF, 8 semaines au CEBC-CNRS pour le dépouillement des données.

Une description plus précise est faite sur le site du CEBC-CNRS à la page www.cebc.cnrs.fr/ecomm/Fr_ecomm/ecomm_vat.html ; le dossier d’inscription peut être téléchargé à partir de cette page.

Il peut aussi être demandé par téléphone, par courrier postal ou électronique à Dominique BESSON, JOIGNABLE LE MARDI UNIQUEMENT au CEBC-CNRS, BP 14, 79360 VILLIERS EN BOIS, tél. 05.49.09.78.23, fax 05.49.09.65.26, besson@cebc.cnrs.fr.

Le dossier est à retourner, par courrier postal UNIQUEMENT à Mme Dominique BESSON pour le 16 janvier 2012 au plus tard.

Research Associate

2012-01-05T22:04:00.000+01:00

Stipend £27,428.00 to £35,788.00

Limit of tenure 2.5 years in the first instance

A postdoctoral research position is available from 1st March 2012 at the Centre for Animal Welfare and Anthrozoology, based at the Department of Veterinary Medicine. You will work under the supervision of Dr. Fernando Constantino-Casas and Dr. Murray Corke, investigating the welfare of commercial sheep. The successful applicant will be expected to assist the research leaders in all phases of the project including planning, data collection, analysis and presentation.

The position requires a candidate with research experience in the areas of farm animal welfare and sheep behaviour or pain assessment. Veterinary graduates with a PhD are preferred, but other Veterinary graduates with significant research experience are also encouraged to apply. All veterinarians must be eligible for the MRCVS. Experience of on-farm behavioural and physiological assessments, data handling, statistical analysis and reporting research findings are essential attributes.

Further particulars and CHRIS/6 application form can be downloaded from http://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/news.

Applications should be sent for the attention of Melissa Large, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES. Applications can be made via email to vetmed@hermes.cam.ac.uk, quoting the PN reference in the subject.

Closing Date 12 noon on 20th January 2012

Interviews will be held on 2nd February 2012.

* Limit of tenure: tenure 2.5 years in the first instance

Quote Reference: PN11242,Closing Date: 20 January 2012

Interview Date: 02/02/2012

Available immediately

2012-01-05T22:03:00.002+01:00

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Animal Behavior and Welfare. This is a one year position with the opportunity to renew for subsequent years. Research is on-going in sow housing, pig transport, and use of pheromones in dogs, cats, horses and pigs. The successful candidate is expected to have excellent writing and organizational skills. Some teaching and public service is expected. Salary is $35,000 US/year with full benefits. For more information, contact Professor John McGlone (john.mcglone@ttu.edu). www.pii.ttu.edu

Associate Professorship in Ethology (Nr. 2011/1946)

2012-01-05T22:02:00.000+01:00

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) has an open position as associate professor in ethology in the Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences (IHA).

The successful candidate shall take part in research, teaching and tutorials within the research group Ethology and Animal Environment. The ethology staff in this group currently includes two full professors, two associate professor, two research scientists, two PhDs and one research assistant.

Responsibilities

Research, lecturing, supervision of students and external transmission of knowledge within ethology and animal environment, especially with focus on companion animals (horses and dogs).

Qualifications

- PhD or equivalent competence in ethology or behavioural biology

- Good competence in ethology applied to domestic animals

- Competence in or interest in specializing in behaviour of dogs and/or horses will be given weight

- Thorough experience with teaching, tutorials/supervision of students and external transmission of knowledge

- Extensive scientific network, both nationally and internationally

- As some courses are based on lectures in Norwegian, applicants that do not have a command on a Scandinavian language must commit oneself to achieve such skills within two years

Personal traits

Cooperative

Independent

Good working ethics

High working capacity

Good spirited/good humoured

UMB wants to recruit more females to science. If two or more applicants are considered to be equally qualified for the position, and at least one of them is a female, the female will be employed.

Salary

The annual salary for the position ranges from Norwegian government salary scale 57 – 70 (NOK 455 900 – 579 400 ) depending on qualifications.

More information

For further information, contact Head of Department, Torstein Steine (phone +4764965109, e-mail: torstein.steine@umb.no or Professor Knut E. Bøe (+4764965170, e-mail: knut.boe@umb.no).

Application

The application should be submitted via the link: ”Apply for this position” on top of this web page by February 6th, 2012. The application should include (electronically) approved copies of transcripts and certificates.

The applicant should send 3 copies of up to 10 publications judged as the most relevant for the position and important in the applicant’s production. If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included.

Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by regular mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department Animal and Aquacultural Sciences, P.O.Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, Norway, within February 6th , 2012. Reference no: 11/1946.

A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian State Pension Fund. According to personnel policy objectives that the staff shall reflect the composition of the population in general, both with respect to gender and cultural diversity, women and persons with a minority ethnic background in particular are encouraged to apply.

Colloque SFECA 2012

2012-01-03T08:48:00.002+01:00

Le prochain colloque de la Société Française pour l’Etude du Comportement Animal se tiendra à Saint-Etienne, les 9-10-11 mai 2012. Il a pour thème « Le comportement animal : Questions proximales et évolutives ». Seront abordées des problématiques aussi diverses et passionnantes que les bases nerveuses des comportements, les relations parents-jeunes, la socialité, les communications, les déplacements, la cognition et la transmission non-génétique des comportements. Le programme du colloque sera articulé autour de conférences plénières, de sessions de communications orales et de sessions de posters.

Pour tout renseignement concernant l'organisation du colloque et l'inscription (online uniquement), voir le site http://sites.google.com/site/sfeca2012/

Date limite pour les propositions de communication et les inscriptions à tarif préférentiel : 29 février 2012.

Ph.D. position: climate change effects on larval fish behavior (University of Adelaide, Australia)

2012-01-03T08:46:00.000+01:00

Position description: One Ph.D. scholarship leading to a Doctoral degree in Marine Biology at the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences of The University of Adelaide, Australia is currently available to international candidates. I am looking for an outstanding student interested in studying the interactive effects of ocean acidification and sea surface temperature rise on the physiology, behavior, and sensory ecology of larval fish. The project has a strong experimental component and is mainly laboratory-based. The project is in collaboration with other experts in the field providing a broad mentoring experience to the successful candidate.

Qualifications: Applications are only considered from international candidates outside of Australia and New Zealand. Applicants should have a M.Sc. degree or at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honors degree, in a field of research relevant to this project. At least one scientific publication as a lead author in a reputable peer-reviewed journal (with ISI impact factor) is required. Applicants should be native English speakers or show evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFFL, IELTS). A candidate is sought who is a team-player, ambitious, conceptually strong, has excellent writing skills, can work independently, and is available to start before Sept. 2012. Experience with behavioral experimental work and/or larval fish is highly recommended.

Stipend: The scholarship will be for a 3-year period, with the possibility of a 6 month extension. The stipend is approximately $ 23,728 per annum, and the yearly international tuition fees will be waived. The stipend is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. The position is funded by the University of Adelaide and is equivalent to an international postgraduate scholarship

(http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/internatio

nal/asi.html).

The University of Adelaide is a research-intensive university, and one of Australia’s top eight Universities. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences has strong expertise across the disciplines of marine ecology and global change biology (http://www.marinebiology.adelaide.edu.au/ and

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/mbp/).

Enquiries: For general enquiries about administrative and financial aspects of the fellowship, contact International Admissions (agc.international@adelaide.edu.au).

To apply: Send your cover letter, CV, list of publications, and M.Sc. transcript (grades + courses followed) to Dr. I. Nagelkerken (ivan.nagelkerken@adelaide.edu.au) before 1 February 2012.

Measuring and Modelling Information and Disease Transmission Under Anthropogenic Change

2012-01-03T08:39:00.002+01:00

http://www.bloomsbury.ac.uk/studentships/studentships_2012/king/view

Lead Supervisor: Dr Andrew King (Royal Veterinary College)

Co-Supervisors: Professor Dirk Pfeiffer (Royal Veterinary College), Dr Ken Eames (LSHTM), Dr Jon Bielby (Institute of Zoology, Zoological Sociey of London)

The succesful applicant will use carefully designed experiments and social network theory to understand and predict the responses and adaptations of gregarious freshwater fish and amphibians to human-induced environmental change. The studentship asks how these changes influence association/contact patterns and mixing in social networks, and consequently transmission of information and diseases within micro- and macro-populations. We hypothesise that changes in the environment will indirectly affect network structures, but the consequences of this are difficult to predict. Changes could increase contact rates (e.g. increased cohesion), and so heighten disease and information transmission. Conversely, changes could reduce contact rates (e.g. reduced activity), dampening disease and information transmission. Depending on the direction and magnitude of these effects, anthropogenic change could therefore result in a net costs or benefits to populations.

The succesful applicant will benefit from working within a lively research environment within the Structure and Motion Laboratory and the Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health Group at the Royal Veterinary College Hawkshead Campus. The student will acquire diverse research skills, including field and laboratory techniques and advanced data analysis/statistical skills. The project will be supervised principally by Dr Andrew King, an expert on the structure and function of animal societies. The project will take an interdisciplinary approach and the student will work closely with Prof Dirk Pfeiffer (RVC) with expertise in analytical epidemiology, advanced multivariate techniques, spatial and temporal analysis of epidemiological data, Dr Ken Eames, a mathematical biologist based in the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases (LSHTM) who is an expert on social network analyses, and Dr Jon Bielby (Institute of Zoology, ZSL) a conservation biologist whose expertise is how life-history, ecology and threat intensity interact to determine the susceptibility of a species.

Entry requirements

A strong undergraduate degree (at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent) in a relative subject. An MSc and/or relevant experimental/methodological experience would also be an advantage.

Key References

• Danchin, E., Giraldeau, L-A., Valone, T.J., & Wagner, R.H. (2004) Public Information: From Nosy Neighbours to Cultural Evolution. Science. 305, 487-491.

• Eames, K.T. (2008) Modelling disease spread through random and regular contacts in clustered populations. Theoretical Population Biology. 73: 104-11.

• Haddadi, H., King, A.J., Wills, A.P., Fay, D., Lowe, J., Morton, A.J., Hailes, S & Wilson, A.M.(2011) Determining association networks in social animals: choosing spatial-temporal criteria and sampling rates. Behavioural Ecology & Sociobiology. 65: 1659-1668.

• Pfeiffer, D.U., Robinson, T.P., Stevenson, M., Stevens, K.B., Clements, A.C.A. & Rogers, D. (2008). Spatial analysis in epidemiology. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 208pp.

Further details about this project may be obtained from:

Lead Supervisor:

Dr Andrew King, ajking@rvc.ac.uk, http://www.rvc.ac.uk/Staff/ajking.cfm, http://sites.google.com/site/andrewjkingresearch/

Co-Supervisors:

Professor Dirk Pfeiffer, dpfeiffer@rvc.ac.uk, http://www.rvc.ac.uk/Staff/pfeiffer.cfm

Dr Ken Eames, ken.eames@lshtm.ac.uk, http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/people/eames.ken

Dr Jon Bielby, jon.bielby@ioz.ac.uk, http://www.zsl.org/science/ioz-staff-students/dr-jon-bielby/

Further information about PhDs at the Royal Veterinary College is available from:

http://www.rvc.ac.uk/Postgraduate/Index.cfm

Application forms and details about how to apply are available from:

http://www.rvc.ac.uk/Postgraduate/Research/PhD/Index.cfm

The Graduate School

The Royal Veterinary College

Royal College Street

London NW1 0TU

United Kingdom

Email: graduateschool@rvc.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7468 5134

Fax: +44 (0) 20 7468 5060

The closing dates for applications is 10th February 2012

2011-12-20T11:38:00.000+01:00

Field assistants

2011-12-20T10:29:00.000+01:00

VOLUNTEERS - AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS - Agency: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology - Location: Seewiesen, Germany. Job description: we are seeking two volunteers to help us collecting breeding and behavioral data on Great tit (Parus major) next spring 2012 (volunteer 1: estimated start March 1st 2012- end of July 2012 and volunteer 2: estimated start April 1st 2012-end of July 2012). Our current research focuses primarily on identifying how natural and sexual selection act on animal “personalities” and behavioral plasticity. The candidates will work closely with a large international team consisting of several post-docs, PhDs and students. Duties include behavioral observations (e.g. aggressiveness, provisioning behaviour), nest monitoring, bird handling (ringing, bleeding, 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. 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 for living. Non-EU applicants should make sure that they eligible for extended stay in Europe. Because our study area has a lot of ticks, accepted volunteers will need to be vaccinated against Tick Born Encephalitis (TBE or FSME).

Reimbursement of vaccination costs is possible. Applicants should also be aware that Lyme disease is prevalent in the area. Applications will be accepted until February 2012 or until the positions are 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 (EM: mnicolaus@orn.mpg.de) Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; Dept. Behavioural Ecology & Evolutionary Genetics; Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse 5; 82319 Seewiesen, Germany. For more information about the lab visit: (URL:http://www.orn.mpg.de/mitarbeiter/dingemanse1.html).

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VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS needed for field study of avian breeding biology in China. at Alabama A&M University, USA and Beijing Normal University, China.

Location: Central China. Duration: 3-4 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of

Openings: 1-3 for each project. Job Description: VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS needed for field study of the breeding biology of birds in central China. Two projects are available: 1) breeding behavior of Black-throated Tit and Silver- throated Tit (starting on 1st Feb, until May); and 2) breeding behavior of Hair-crested Drongos and Black Drongos (from May to Aug). Duties include mist- netting and banding birds, searching nest, taking blood samples, observing behavior, radio-tracking, data entry, as well as any other works involved in the field. The study site is located in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve, Henan Province, China. Assistants will work with students from Beijing Normal University, China and Alabama A&M University, USA. All expenses in China during work period (i.e. housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no salary, and the assistants are responsible for their travel to and from China. Volunteers will have opportunities to learn avian field research skills, see many Chinese endemic bird species, and experience the Chinese tradition and culture. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as bird banding, radio-tracking, will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share rooms with others. To

Apply: To apply, please send via email a cover letter, a resume and the recommendation letter from at least two references to JIANQIANG LI (EM:

lidove.bnu@gmail.com) for the tit project and to LUIS BIANCUCCI (EM:

luis.biancucci@gmail.com) and LEI LV for the drongo project (EM:

lvlei1004@126.com).

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FIELD ASSISTANTS – Virginia Commonwealth University. Location: Allegheny Mountains of Virginia.

Field assistants (4) needed to conduct Golden-winged Warbler surveys and monitoring of reproduction in the Alleghany Mountains of Virginia, 2 hours west of Charlottesville. These positions are to support a conspecific attraction field experiment. Three assistants are needed from ~April 20 until June 30 and one is needed until mid August. Applicants should be willing and able to work alone in remote conditions, work well in a team, and have excellent bird observation skills. Applicants should have some previous field experience, preferably with birds, and have a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1400/month, plus housing. Applicants must be willing to work six days per week, spend long hours in the field and potentially camp for one day at a time with other field technicians. The Allegheny Mountains region is home to the Washington and Jefferson National Forests with ample opportunities for hiking and camping. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to LESLEY BULLUCK at the Virginia Commonwealth University (EM: lpbulluck@vcu.edu). Also, feel free to contact Lesley via email if you have any questions.

Research Assistant for PrimatesPeru; Behavior, communication, ecology and space-use in callitrichids in southeastern Peru

2011-12-20T08:36:00.000+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Washington University in Saint Louis

Date Posted:

2011-12-15

Position Description:

Position Description: Research assistants will be assisting main researchers in an investigation of a community of callitrichids in a long-term study at two sites in southeast Peru: a biological field station called CICRA located on the Los Amigos river, and the CCRST, a more rugged site that is barely known to science. While CICRA is fully equipped to sustain long-term projects, with laboratory space and large public areas, the CCRST is definitely more of an adventure with our team likely being the single team on site. As such, the CCRST is slightly cheaper to stay at than CICRA, but all volunteers will be required to spend 2 weeks at CICRA training before moving to the CCRST. Assistants will work on monitoring the behavior, ecology, communication and reproduction of groups of four primate species.

CICRA: Saddleback tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis), emperor tamarins (Saguinus imperator) and Goeldii's Monkey (Callimico goeldii) costing ~$1500/month

CCRST: Saddleback tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis), white-lipped tamarin (Saguinus labiatus) and Goeldii's Monkey (Callimico goeldii) costing ~1000/ month

Here are some of the specific tasks you will participate in:

1. Line transect surveys of primates

2. Daily follows of individual monkey groups

3. Behavioral observations during follows

4. Positional data recording (GPS) on ranging patterns of groups

5. Vegetation sampling

6. Recording locations and monitoring plant feeding sites

4. Setting up and monitoring traps

5. Assisting during processing of animals once trapped (when applicable). This will include:

a. Photographing individuals

b. Recording data as obtained from the individuals

c. Collecting DNA samples (painlessly, and with NO harm to the individual)

This is a great opportunity for a student interested in a graduate program in biology, conservation, ecology or anthropology. You will learn how to record behavioral data, track primates using sound as well as radio telemetry, and conduct focal follows on individual animals. In depth-training through the use of audio-visual aids and field demonstrations on tropical field biology in general will be provided to all accepted candidates.

A minimum of a 2-month commitment is required. If your situation is special and you can stay for longer, please contact us. We are accepting volunteers immediately for the months of March to July. Should an individual be able to work beyond this period, they will at least have to begin during the aforementioned months in order to be trained; indeed we are specifically looking for students who can stay on for longer than July to continue monitoring of groups until December.

Fill out the application at http://www.primatesperu.org/how-you-can-help/raoa and have a recommendation letter from a reliable reference sent via email to primatesperu@gmail.com within 2 weeks of completing the online application. All letters must come directly from the reference and not from the applicant. Decisions will be made quickly and on a rolling basis, beginning in the last week of January. We expect to be able to accommodate ~8 research assistants for the summer.

A detailed job description can be found here: http://primatesperu.org/howyoucanhelp/volunteerreq

Qualifications/Experience:

Ideally, volunteers should have past experience working or living in a tropical country, preferably in South America. More importantly, a background in science that allows you to understand the scientific method, basic research terminology, and maintenance of data records is vital.

Past Experience

The qualifications we are looking for in a research assistant are:

Degree or expected degree in a life science or anthropology

Knowledge of at least basic Spanish

Good physical and mental health

Ability to hike long distances (6 miles) in a day

Ability to carry a moderately heavy pack

Cheerful, optimistic approach to work

Ability to be independent of family and friends for extended periods

Commitment to the project during days of work (5/6 days a week)

Ability to work with Microsoft Office and Excel for data entry/backup

No fear of snakes, insects, etc.

Salary/funding:

There is no salary or funding provided to first-time volunteers

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

The costs of the project include meals and lodging, but travel to the sites is outside of the project costs.

Term of Appointment:

2 month commitment, 3 is preferred, beginning in March 2012 until July or further.

Application Deadline:

December 31st, and rolling until positions are filled.

Comments:

The earlier applications will benefit, as applicants are accepted on a rolling basis from the beginning of 2012. For further instructions, visit www.primatesperu.org and look under "How you can Help" . Please direct all correspondence to primatesperu@gmail.com

Contact Information:

Mrinalini Watsa

USA

Website:

http://www.primatesperu.org

E-mail Address:

primatesperu@gmail.com

VOLUNTEERS - AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS

2011-12-15T21:49:00.003+01:00

Agency: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology - Location: Seewiesen, Germany. Job description: we are seeking two volunteers to help us collecting breeding and behavioural data on Great tit (Parus major) next spring 2012 (volunteer 1: estimated start March 1st 2012-end of July 2012 and volunteer 2: estimated start April 1st 2012-end of July 2012). Our current research focuses primarily on identifying how natural and sexual selection act on animal “personalities” and behavioural plasticity. The candidates will work closely with a large international team consisting of several post-docs, PhDs and students. Duties include behavioral observations (e.g. aggressiveness, provisioning behaviour), nest monitoring, bird handling (ringing, bleeding, 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. 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 for living. Non-EU applicants should make sure that they eligible for extended stay in Europe. Because our study area has a lot of ticks, accepted volunteers will need to be vaccinated against Tick Born Encephalitis (TBE or FSME). Reimbursement of vaccination costs is possible. Applicants should also be aware that Lyme disease is prevalent in the area. Applications will be accepted until February 2012 or until the positions are 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: mnicolaus AT orn.mpg.de) Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; Dept. Behavioural Ecology & Evolutionary Genetics; Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse 5; 82319 Seewiesen, Germany. For more information about the lab visit: (URL: http://www.orn.mpg.de/mitarbeiter/dingemanse1.html).

Offre d’emploi d’été : travaux de terrain sur la Côte-Nord

2011-12-15T21:49:00.000+01:00

Nous recherchons 2-3 étudiants de premier cycle pour participer à des travaux de recherche portant sur les micromammifères de la Côte-Nord (Québec).

Description du projet :

Le projet vise à mieux comprendre l’impact de la coupe forestière sur les micromammifères de la Côte-Nord. Les travaux de terrain devraient inclure la capture de micromammifères, le suivi télémétrique d’individus et des relevés de végétation.

Conditions de travail :

- Travail en milieu éloigné, logement en camp forestier et sous la tente (Côte-Nord)

- Durée des contrats : de mai à août 2010 (environ 16 semaines).

- Salaires : selon les normes de l’Université Laval.

Qualités requises :

Le(a) candidat(e) devra être autonome, motivé(e), endurant(e), capable de travailler en équipe durant de longues périodes, dans un environnement isolé où pullulent les insectes hématophages.

Qualifications

- Être étudiant au baccalauréat (biologie ou foresterie).

- Avoir un permis de conduire valide.

- Atouts : être éligible à une bourse « CRSNG-emploi d’été » (date d’échéance des demandes de bourse : 21 janvier 2012).

Documents à fournir avant le 7 janvier 2012

- Une courte lettre de motivation,

- Un CV,

- Une copie de vos bulletins universitaires,

- Les coordonnées de trois personnes (références)

De préférence par courriel

Hélène Le Borgne

Laboratoire de Daniel Fortin

Département de biologie, local 4046

Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon

Université Laval, Sainte-Foy

Québec G1K 7P4, Canada

Fax : 418-656-2043

Courriel : helene.le-borgne.1@ulaval.ca

Stage en agro-écologie

2011-12-14T22:11:00.003+01:00

L’Agrocampus Ouest, Centre d’Angers (Institut National d’Horticulture et de Paysage, INHP), UMR BiO3P propose un stage de 6 mois au sein du projet Brassinse « De la parcelle au paysage : changer d’échelle pour changer de stratégie de gestion des insectes ravageurs des brassicacées légumières » (programme PICLég).

Contexte

L’effet positif de la végétation aux bordures de champs sur l’abondance et la diversité des ennemis naturels des ravageurs est bien documenté. Cet effet s’explique par la présence dans ces bordures de ressources complémentaires (nectar, pollen) et supplémentaires (hôtes ou proies alternatifs) ou simplement par la fonction refuge des bordures qui constituent un habitat non-perturbé (hivernation). Par conséquent, l’implantation de zones enherbées en bordures de champs est envisagée pour favoriser la régulation naturelle des ravageurs. Cependant, l’augmentation des populations d’auxiliaires n’entraine pas toujours une réduction correspondante des populations de ravageurs sur la culture. De nombreux autres facteurs influencent l’activité des ravageurs et certaines espèces de la végétation spontanée sont des plantes hôtes des ravageurs. Une meilleure connaissance des interactions entre végétation de bordure, auxiliaires, ravageurs et plantes cultivées est indispensable afin d’augmenter l’efficacité de l’implantation de zones non cultivées aux abords des cultures.

Objectif du stage

Le sujet proposé s’inscrit dans les projets Brassinse (Piclég) et PBI-Pays (Pôle Agronomique Ouest) qui visent à analyser les relations pouvant exister entre la structure de l’environnement parcellaire et du paysage entourant les parcelles cultivées, et le développement des populations des insectes ravageurs des cultures de brassicacées légumières. L’objectif du stage sera d’identifier les espèces de plantes aux bordures de champs qui influencent les populations des ravageurs et de leurs ennemis naturels. Les études précédentes (2010, 2011) ont révélé une corrélation négative entre les dégâts sur les choux plantés en bordures et la diversité en plantes entomophiles. A partir de ces données acquises depuis 2 ans, les plantes entomophiles les plus fréquentes et dont la présence est corrélée avec une présence importante d’auxiliaires seront suivies plus spécifiquement cette année. De plus, la présence des ravageurs sera observée sur les plantes hôtes potentielles, notamment sur les brassicacées sauvages présentes dans les bordures. Un suivi des dégâts à l’intérieur des parcelles et des relevés floristiques dans les bordures adjacentes seront réalisés afin de vérifier si l’influence de la végétation observée sur les dégâts des plantations en bordures se manifeste aussi à l’intérieur de la parcelle. L’effet de la végétation sera comparé avec celui des paramètres paysagers en utilisant une cartographie SIG. Ces travaux se dérouleront à Angers et sur une zone d’étude entre Angers et Saumur dans le Maine-et-Loire.

Missions

- Développer un dispositif de piégeage des insectes et un protocole d’observation à partir de données bibliographiques

- Analyser la végétation en bordure de champs (relevés floristiques)

- Suivre régulièrement la colonisation par les insectes ravageurs (pucerons, mouches des légumes, lépidoptères défoliateurs) et leurs ennemis naturels (prédateurs et parasitoïdes) ainsi que les dégâts occasionnés dans les cultures.

- Analyser les données

- Réaliser un rapport de stage

Profil souhaité

- Cursus Universitaire ou Ingénieur/e en biologie ou agronomie avec de solides bases en écologie

- Connaissances en botanique et en entomologie

- Intérêt pour le travail de terrain

- Notions de base en SIG

- Intérêt pour l’analyse des données et les statistiques

- Permis de conduire

Conditions de travail

Stage de 5-6 mois, M2 de préférence, période à déterminer entre mars et août 2012

Stage basé à Angers, Agrocampus Ouest, Centre d’Angers, Institut National d’Horticulture et de Paysage (INHP), UMR BiO3P

Indemnités : 417 € net par mois

Merci d’envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à Armin Bischoff (MCF Ecologie végétale) armin.bischoff@agrocampus-ouest.fr et Bruno Jaloux (MCF Entomologie) bruno.jaloux@agrocampus-ouest.fr

Biotope recherche un(e) Chargé(e) d’études Entomologiste H/F – CDI pour son agence à Bron

2011-12-14T22:11:00.000+01:00

Depuis 18 ans, Biotope est le premier acteur privé de l’ingénierie écologique et de la conservation de la nature, au service de la protection de la biodiversité, de l’aménagement durable et de la diffusion des connaissances naturalistes. Entreprise de dimension internationale, à la pointe de l’expertise écologique et de l’innovation en R&D, Biotope est également une agence de communication environnementale et une maison d’édition naturaliste reconnue.

Rejoindre Biotope, c’est intégrer une entreprise à la croissance soutenue qui vous garantit des postes à haute valeur ajoutée, l’acquisition de compétences avérées et une évolution de carrière rapide.

Pour renforcer son agence à Bron, BIOTOPE recrute :

Un(e) Chargé(e) d’études Entomologiste H/F – CDI

Missions principales

Dans le cadre des études qui lui seront confiées, il/elle travaillera sous la direction des chefs de projets pour :

- La préparation et la réalisation d’expertises de terrain

- L’analyse de données et leur cartographie

- La rédaction de textes, de rapports et de notes de synthèse

- Le recueil d’informations auprès d’associations ou de partenaires

- La réalisation de recherches documentaires sur les thèmes d’études

- La réalisation de prises de vue photographiques lors des études

Profil, connaissances et expériences recherchés

- Bac +3 ou plus

- Expérience concrète dans l’expertise et la gestion des espaces naturels

- Compétences réelles dans l’expertise entomologique : une bonne connaissance des principaux groupes (lépidoptères diurnes, orthoptères, odonates, coléoptères phytophages et saproxylophages) est requise, une connaissance approfondie pour certains d’entre eux est souhaitable.

- Maîtrise parfaite des techniques d’inventaire

- Expérience du contexte Natura 2000 (docobs, études d’incidence)

- Approche pluridisciplinaire des missions (naturalistes, usages, aspects techniques)

- Connaissance du droit de l’environnement (droit français et européen)

- Connaissance du réseau scientifique national et associatif

Qualités professionnelles requises

- Esprit d’équipe, esprit d’analyse, excellente organisation et rigueur

Détail du poste à pourvoir

- Poste : CDI à temps plein basé à Bron

- Rémunération : selon expérience + avantages (tickets restaurant, mutuelle, primes, participation)

- Début du contrat : Février 2012

Candidature (lettre de motivation + CV) à adresser à :

ereynaud@biotope.fr copie à recrutement@biotope.fr

en précisant la référence suivante CE-ENTOMO-69-1211

Candidature travailleur handicapé bienvenue

Présentation de l’entreprise : www.biotope.fr

Nous vous invitons également à consulter l’ensemble de nos offres d’emplois sur notre site internet : http://www.biotope.fr/index.php?theme=recrutement et à déposer votre candidature dans le Module CVTHÈQUE http://www.biotope.fr/cvtheque_biotope/ afin que nous puissions vous contacter rapidement

pour d’éventuelles offres émises tout au long de l’année.

CHARGE DE LA VIE ASSOCIATIVE et d’EDUCATION A L’ENVIRONNEMENT LPO 74

2011-12-14T22:09:00.002+01:00

En remplacement d’un congé maternité, la LPO Haute-Savoie recrute un(e) chargé(e) de vie associative et d’éducation à l’environnement. En interaction directe avec la directrice de l’association et l’équipe permanente, les missions se déclineront de la manière suivante :

- réalisation du LPO infos, revue trimestrielle de l’association avec le comité de rédaction, mise en page, impression et diffusion

- accompagnement des bénévoles et stagiaires, organisation des rencontres à leur intention

- gestion et développement du site internet, page Facebook (mises à jour, programmation de l’agenda,…)

- relations avec les partenaires institutionnels, avec le réseau LPO

- interventions dans le cadre d’actions de communication : contact avec la presse locale, rédaction d’articles, de communiqués de presse, contribution à l’Oiseau mag’

- suivi administratif

- accueil téléphonique

- organisation des différentes rencontres internes (aspects logistiques) –CA, réunions mensuelles, assemblée générale…-

- organisation des manifestations grand public (demandes autorisation, logistique, contact bénévole, envoi d’invitations…) et de la journée des refuges LPO

- préparation des chantiers de protection des amphibiens (courriers aux communes, mise en place du chantier,…)

- ponctuellement, animations scolaires et grand public : contact avec les enseignants, établissement du planning des interventions, suivi, création d’outils pédagogiques

• Profil recherché:

- compétences naturalistes et ornithologiques

- maîtrise des outils bureautiques

- très bonnes capacités rédactionnelles

- expérience en milieu associatif et en éducation à l’environnement

- niveau BAC + 2

• Qualités requises :

- sens de l’organisation

- aptitudes relationnelles, sens de la communication et de la coordination

- dynamique, motivé et disponible

• Durée hebdomadaire de travail : 35 heures par semaine.

• Horaires de travail (à titre indicatif): du lundi au vendredi de 9h à 12h et de 13h à 17h.

La présence du salarié pourra être requise de façon très ponctuelle en dehors des horaires de travail habituels et en week-end.

• Contrat : CDD 5 mois du 2 janvier 2012 au 31 mai 2012 (période d’essai de 1 mois), groupe C, coefficient 280, de la convention collective nationale de l’animation

• Salaire mensuel : 1601.64 € brut

Permis B et véhicule personnel obligatoires

Poste basé à Metz-Tessy, intervention sur le département de la Haute-Savoie.

Envoyez lettre de motivation + CV par courrier ou courriel au plus tard le 23 décembre 2011 à l’attention de Anne Dejean, directrice, aux adresses suivantes :

LPO Haute-Savoie

24 rue de la Grenette

74370 METZ-TESSY

haute-savoie@lpo.fr

Stage de recherche (L3-M1) :Rôle de la variabilité comportementale sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes aquatiques

2011-12-14T22:08:00.002+01:00

Stage de recherche en Ecologie Aquatique

Rôle de la variabilité comportementale sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes aquatiques

Période du stage : Avril-juin 2010 (dates exactes à préciser)

Lieu du stage: Station d’Ecologie Expérimentale du CNRS à Moulis (SEEM), 09200 Moulis

Possibilité de logement gratuit sur place

Encadrants :

- Dr Simon Blanchet

Laboratoire d’Ecologie Expérimentale du CNRS à Moulis, 09200 Saint Girons, France.

Email : simon.blanchet@EcoEx-Moulis.cnrs.fr

Website : http://simon.blanchet1.free.fr/

- Dr Julien Cucherousset

Laboratoire Evolution et Diversité Biologique, UMR 5174 Université Paul Sabatier / CNRS, 118, Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse, France.

Email : julien.cucherousset@univ-tlse3.fr

Website : http://www.juliencucherousset.fr

- Dr Julien Cote

Laboratoire Evolution et Diversité Biologique, UMR 5174 Université Paul Sabatier / CNRS, 118, Route de Narbonne, 31062 Toulouse, France.

Email : julien.cote@cict.fr

Website : http://www.juliencote.fr/index.htm

Description et objectifs du stage:

La variabilité comportementale est une caractéristique majeure des populations naturelles qui a des conséquences tant évolutives qu’écologiques. Des travaux très récents ont démontré qu’il existait une forte variabilité comportementale inter-individuelle, c’est-à-dire entre les individus d’une même population. La variabilité comportementale peut avoir des effets sur la dynamique des populations et les interactions interspécifiques, toutefois il n’existe aucune étude à ce jour qui a testé si la variabilité inter-individuelle pouvait également affecter le fonctionnement des écosystèmes.

L’objectif de ce stage est de participer à une étude visant à tester si la variabilité comportementale observée au sein des populations pouvait affecter le fonctionnement d’un écosystème aquatique dulçaquicole. Dans ce contexte, les étudiants auront pour objectifs :

(i) de quantifier la variabilité comportementale existant chez une espèce commune de poisson d’eau douce,

(ii) de tester si cette variabilité peut avoir une influence sur la structure et le fonctionnement de l’écosystème.

L’étude sera conduite en aquarium puis en mésocosmes extérieurs durant les mois d’avril et mai 2012. Le modèle d’étude sera une espèce typique des cours d’eau européens, le vairon (Phoxinus phoxinus). L’étudiant(e) participera à la mise en place du design expérimental en concertation avec l’équipe de recherche. Il (elle) assurera la gestion opérationnelle de l’expérience, mènera les expériences comportementales ainsi que les mesures écosystémiques dans les mésocosmes. Il (elle) analysera ensuite les échantillons (plancton, invertébés), puis mènera l’analyse statistique des données, avant des les interpréter en regard de la littérature existante.

Le (la) stagiaire sera logé(e) gratuitement à la Station d’Ecologie Expérimentale de Moulis. Les candidats (étudiant(e)s en L3 ou M1 en écologie ou équivalent) devront faire preuve d’un fort intérêt pour et d’une bonne connaissance de l’écologie. Autonomes et rigoureux, les candidats doivent faire parvenir par email un CV et une lettre de motivation.

Mots-clés: Comportement, poissons, eau douce, invertébrés, zooplancton, réseaux trophiques, communautés aquatiques, écologie fonctionnelle.

Conférence : IVe journées francophones des sciences de la conservation : du 2 au 4 mai 2012 à Dijon

2011-12-14T18:58:00.000+01:00

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à participer aux IVe journées francophones des sciences de la conservation qui se dérouleront du 2 au 4 mai 2012 à Dijon (France). Ces journées francophones s’adressent aux chercheurs et aux gestionnaires de l’ensemble des sciences de la conservation (de l’écologie aux sciences humaines) intéressés par les aspects fondamentaux et plus appliqués de la gestion de la biodiversité, par les écosystèmes marins et terrestres, de tous les groupes taxonomiques et à toutes les échelles de biodiversité. Elles se dérouleront sous forme de communications orales et de posters qui porteront sur des travaux innovant en sciences de la conservation.

Vous trouverez sur le lien suivant la première circulaire d'annonce de ces journées :

http://sympasrv.univ-montp2.fr/sympa/d_read/evolfrance/conf%E9rences/1ere%20Circulaire%20Dodo%20IV.pdf

et des informations complémentaires sur notre site web dédié :

http://dodo.u-bourgogne.fr/

University of Edinburgh: Chancellor's Fellowships

2011-12-13T23:11:00.002+01:00

The University of Edinburgh, a global top 20 University located in one of the world`s fine cities, is making a major investment in the future of its academic staff with the appointment of prestigious tenure-track Fellowships across all disciplines. These 5-year Fellowships are intended to support outstanding candidates at the start of their independent academic career. Up to 100 positions are available.

A Chancellor`s Fellow will already show the ability to conduct world-leading research and exhibit clear potential to become an international leader in their discipline. The Fellow will be able to concentrate on research in the first instance, acquiring the full duties of University Lecturer across the period of the Fellowship. Subject to satisfactory review at the end of 3 years, the Fellow will move to an open contract on the University academic staff.

Appointment will normally be made on the Lecturer scale (£36,862 - £44,016), dependent on experience, and in exceptional circumstances a more senior appointment may be made. Some positions are available with immediate effect and it is expected that successful applicants will be in post from August 2012.

Applications containing a detailed CV and a 1-page outline of a proposed research programme should be made online at www.jobs.ed.ac.uk to meet one of the closing dates below. General advice may be obtained by emailing chancellorsfellows@ed.ac.uk and specific details may be obtained from the appropriate Head of School.

Salary Scale: £36,862 - £44,016

Vacancy details

• Vacancy Reference: 3015150

• Department: University of Edinburgh

• Job Title: Chancellor's Fellowships

• Job Function: Academic

• Job Type: Full Time

• Live Date: 01-Dec-2011

• Expiry Date: 16-Apr-2012

• Salary Scale: £36,862 - £44,016

• Internal job: No. Anybody can apply for this position.

• Further Information: Further Information

• Conditions Of Employment: View Conditions of Employment

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3015150

Offre de Stage M1

2011-12-13T23:10:00.002+01:00

Offre de stage visant préférentiellement les étudiant(e)s de Master 1.

2 mois (avril - mai ou mai – juin 2012), stage non rémunéré.

Signatures individuelles et variations interindividuelles des comportements de communication chez la femelle canari domestique (Serinus canaria).

L’étude de la communication animale montre que les signaux varient entre les émetteurs et que ces variations peuvent permettre la reconnaissance individuelle. Chez les oiseaux chanteurs les études sur la reconnaissance individuelle se sont principalement focalisées sur les vocalisations des mâles et les vocalisations des femelles sont encore peu étudiées. Par ailleurs certaines différences interindividuelles sont consistantes dans diverses situations et contextes, et stables dans le temps. Par exemple, il a été récemment montré que les comportements de communication de mâles de mésange charbonnière étaient reliés aux variations interindividuelles de leurs comportements exploratoires.

Pour cette étude, il s’agira d’enregistrer les vocalisations et les préférences de femelles canari au cours de deux cycles de reproduction et de déterminer

A) comment les cris et les préférences des femelles varient au cours de ces deux cycles

B) si on peut déterminer une signature individuelle à partir de ces cris

C) si les variations interindividuelles dans les comportements de communication des femelles peuvent être reliées à leurs préférences pour des chants

Le ou la stagiaire devra 1) faire passer les tests de préférences 2) analyser les cris des femelles à l’aide du logiciel Avisoft 3) Analyser les vidéos 4) Entrer et analyser les données issues de cette expérimentation.

L’intégralité du stage se fera au Laboratoire d’Ethologie et Cognition Comparées de l’Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense (située à 20 min de Paris), sous la supervision de Mathieu Amy et Gérard Leboucher.

Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation à Mathieu Amy : mamy@u-paris10.fr

Executive Director, Primate Conservation Alliance

2011-12-13T10:44:00.005+01:00

Hiring Organization:

PASA - Pan African Sanctuary Alliance

Date Posted:

2011-12-06

Position Description:

The Pan African Sanctuary Alliance seeks a dynamic Executive Director with exceptional leadership experience, proven relationship management skills, and a deep commitment to meeting the urgent challenges faced by in-situ primate conservation in Africa.

For more than a dozen years, PASA has been saving the lives – and the future - of gorillas and chimpanzees, bonobos, drills and more across the vast continent of Africa. We deliver essential support to member sanctuaries including training and materials for veterinary healthcare, community engagement and sanctuary sustainability; and sourcing global partnerships that bring intellectual, technical and financial resources to the field.

PASA is widely recognized by the international conservation community and by national governments across Africa as the largest/highest quality primate rescue and conservation network on the continent.

- Overall scope of position and duties -

The Executive Director is responsible for the successful operation and performance of the overall organization. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the continued success of PASA’s programs; continuing to foster a culture of respect, achievement and fiscal stability; recruiting, retaining and developing a skilled and motivated staff and board; increasing philanthropic support; and building external visibility with funders, primate conservation leaders and other key constituents.

As the leader of an alliance of primate sanctuaries throughout Africa, the Executive Director is also responsible for responding quickly to crisis situations, for balancing the needs of diverse organizations, and for effective communications in French and in English.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees an annual budget of approximately $400,000 and a current staff of 2. S/he will work with the Board and staff to refine our compelling position in the marketplace through strategic planning and will develop and implement a plan to achieve financial stability and smart growth.

- Major Responsibilities include: -

Strategic Leadership – Demonstrate strategic vision and exceptional leadership skills in working with board, staff and key constituents to determine longer-term-impact goals, to recommend short & long-range implementation plans and to follow through on successful delivery.

Fundraising – Play a leadership role in PASA’s fundraising efforts by working closely with the staff and Board to sustain and grow existing funding, while establishing new relationships and engagement opportunities with prospective donors to increase the organization's resources and donor pool, with particular emphasis on strengthening individual giving through a major gifts program.

Board Development and Management - Build a positive working relationship with the current Board members, pro-actively contribute to the selection and recruitment of Board members, tap the potential of direct relationships and contacts and support the Board to fulfill its governance and fundraising functions.

Financial and Administrative Management –

Budget: Oversee the development of budgets for submission to the Board; work within budgetary constraints to effectively deliver core programs

Reporting: Ensure the Board is regularly informed on the organization’s financial status through proper and timely financial reporting;

Systems: Ensure adequate and appropriate accounting and controls for funds, physical assets, and other property; understand and implement adequate risk management requirements and controls for the organization including financial, personnel, Board, property, and reputation.

Donors: Ensure that all donated funds are properly accounted for, that donors are thanked on a timely basis and that progress reports are submitted to grantors on a timely basis.

Community Outreach - Actively seek to expand awareness and impact of PASA by serving as the primary spokesperson for the organization; ensure that its programs are consistently presented in a strong, positive image; clearly articulate its mission, vision, programs and impact on the community; cultivate and maintain strong relationships with other conservation organizations.

Qualifications/Experience:

The Executive Director will be a seasoned nonprofit leader with a longstanding commitment to excellence and service. S/he will be a coalition-builder, skilled communicator, proven fundraiser and influencer across PASA’s diverse constituencies (including sanctuaries, governments, law enforcement, volunteers, board members, donors, conservation organizations).

The Executive Director will have at least 5 years of relevant senior-level leadership experience in a conservation-related organization. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and forward-thinking individual who has shown success in building widespread support for an organization through collaborative efforts with internal and external stakeholders.

The Executive Director will have highly-developed organizational skills, and be able to coordinate diverse projects and synthesize various sources of information in order to provide timely response to communications in a 24/7 arena. S/he will also have the ability to coordinate activities in Africa, Europe and North America – often under time and money constraints – while keeping the health of the organization and its member sanctuaries paramount.

The Executive Director will have a good understanding of effective, forward-looking financial budgeting and implications for nonprofits. Success in developing and managing the growth of a nonprofit organization is beneficial. Candidates with knowledge of the conservation community will be given strong consideration.

An undergraduate degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. Proficiency in French is required; fluency is highly desirable.

The PASA Executive Director will be an employee of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Inc., an equal opportunity employer. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and the geographic location is flexible. Some travel is required, as are irregular hours.

Salary/funding:

Commensurate with experience.

Term of Appointment:

This position is not for a fixed term and does not have an end date.

Application Deadline:

This position is now open.

Comments:

Interested candidates, please forward a letter of motivation and resume / CV to recruitpasaprimates@gmail.com.

Contact Information:

Susan Lutter, CA

USA

Website:

http://www.pasaprimates.org

E-mail Address:

recruitpasaprimates@gmail.com

Field manager

2011-12-13T10:44:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Kakamega Monkey Project (based at Columbia University)

Date Posted:

2011-12-07

Position Description:

Field manager needed to participate for ~13 months in long-term research project on the social behavior of blue monkeys (Cercopithecus mitis) in a rain forest in western Kenya (Kakamega Forest). Current research focus is on competition and cooperation among adult females with their group-mates, including grooming, feeding tolerance, and joining in territorial defense against neighboring groups, and variation in such behavior, as well as in reproduction, as a function of group size. Field manager has the following duties: (1) collecting behavioral and baseline life history data through observation (and occasional fecal samples), (2) conducting daily data entry and quality control in the evenings and possibly at other times, (3) overseeing local staff of ~4, and (4) maintaining effective communication with PI offsite.

Data collection presumes learning (i) to recognize about 150-200 individual animals in 6 habituated social groups, (ii) the behavioral repertoire of the species, and (iii) the coding scheme. Data collection into notebooks or onto data sheets includes ad libitum records, systematic focal animal follows of individual adult females, and all-occurrences sampling of aggressive encounters, both dyadic and between groups. Data entry and management require speed and accuracy in typing, comfortable familiarity with Excel, Word and computers generally, and facility with attending accurately to detail. Ability to speak and write clearly and correctly in fluent English is a must.

Candidate will be trained on site by experienced field personnel and PI, who will be on site during a portion of Summer 2012. This is a teamwork-oriented position, and the ability to work closely with others is critical. Some liaison with a local conservation education group may also be part of the work.

Great opportunity for someone wishing to gain field research experience in a serious way (you will get your feet wet, both literally and figuratively!), including taking on a position of responsibility. Animals are well habituated, so the monkey watching is excellent for a forested environment. The Kakamega Forest has a very high diversity of birds as well, plus all the other creatures (plants, insects, snakes, etc) that one would expect to find. This project has a long history of working successfully with field assistants, and can provide references to serious candidates. Nearly all prior field assistants have moved on to graduate school or other research positions.

Check out websites at:

http://www.columbia.edu/~mc51/web-pages/Research.html

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate university degree with focused studies in relevant areas of science.

In addition, two kinds of relevant EXPERIENCE are mandatory: first, some kind of significant foreign travel or living experience, preferably to/in a developing country (and ideally in the tropics), and second, some experience working on a scientific research project (i.e. collecting and working systematically with data), ideally an observational/behavioral project, and even more ideally in the field. Interest in mammalian behavior, and relevant course work (animal behavior, primate behavior) is presumed.

In addition, applicant must have certain QUALITIES: s/he must be energetic, patient, open, responsible, flexible, healthy, able to work independently but also as part of a team, and highly motivated. Applicant must also be hardworking and able to keep going, and cheerfully! Our schedule is demanding and unconventional (3 days work, 1 day off), up to 9 hrs field time per day (less during rainy season), approximately 1-2 hours per evening (on average) for data collation and processing (even on “off” days), and 3 weeks off (in 2-3 chunks, not all at once) over the year. The position is not ideal for someone who needs a lot of personal time, nor for someone who easily feels lonely. The ideal applicant must be comfortable being unplugged and far away from easy communication with the “outside world” (mobile phone and modem-based email possible, but sometimes things just don't work!), and comfortable with other conditions and risks that are simply part of tropical fieldwork (such as limited healthcare, relatively monotonous diet, rare confrontations with noxious plants or animals). This is very intense work -- if your main goal is not gaining scientific research experience, you will probably not be happy in this position.

Non-smoker preferred. Fluent English and accurate touch-typing (i.e., without having to look at the keys) is mandatory.

Evidence of the above qualifications must be presented as part of application (see below for further details).

3 references will be required. These cannot be from personal friends or family. It is not necessary to provide reference reports on initial application, but please include referees' names, contact information, and a brief note as to how they know you.

Salary/funding:

A modest but adequate monthly stipend will be available to cover living costs in Kenya. (Stipend for the first two months will be reimbursed retroactively after successful completion of this trial period.) Funding is also available to reimburse airfare to Kenya and travel from Nairobi to fieldsite; however, this will not be disbursed until you have completed the full period. Finally, costs of procuring immigration and research clearance documents (about $250) will be covered, but again, only after successful completion of your term. A successful applicant must have her/his own health insurance, and should plan to bring a year’s supply of antimalarial drugs. Malaria can be a problem in the area, and willingness to protect oneself chemically and physically (repellant, bednets) is important!

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

Reasonably comfortable free housing will be provided at the field site (small house in forest station village, solar power for lights, laptop, and battery charging, but no major appliances, limited running rain water). Binoculars can also be provided if needed.

Term of Appointment:

13 months minimum period, beginning around June 1, 2012.

Application Deadline:

Position will be filled by first suitable candidate on a rolling basis. The position is not filled as long as this notice is still posted.

Comments:

Interested persons should make contact via email initially. Please send a copy of your application to mc51@columbia.edu, and use “YOURNAME Field Manager” in the subject line. Your application should consist of ONE document (attachment) with ALL relevant information (and your last name as the first word in the title, e.g. Smith_2011_application.pdf). PDF documents preferred.

Please include the following information: (1) how you fit the qualifications and duties outlined here (please address the required personal qualities and experiences SPECIFICALLY, using the descriptions in this posting); (2) how this opportunity fits your ambitions/plans in the shorter and longer terms (why do you want to do this, and why at this stage of your life; what’s in it for you? how does the 12 month duration fit your plans?); (3) your nationality, current residence (city, country), age, and whether you are a student (or if not, when you last were); (4) your CV or resume, if you have one, including the names and contact information (ideally email) of at least three referees, and a brief description of how you know them. You may include any other information about yourself that you think might be relevant. We will follow up with a phone interview for the most suitable candidates, or an actual on-site interview (an advantage) if you can get yourself to New York.

Sorry, but please do not apply if you do not have the two types of requisite experience outlined in the Qualifications section above. If you have any doubts whatsoever about the fit of your personal qualities to the demands of this project, it would be best to describe them for future discussion.

Contact Information:

Marina Cords

1200 Amsterdam Avenue, 10th floor

New York, NY 10027

USA

Telephone Number:

212 854 7337

Fax Number:

212 854 8188

Website:

http://www.columbia.edu/~mc51/

E-mail Address:

mc51@columbia.edu

Assistant Professor - Primatology

2011-12-13T10:43:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Department of Anthropology, University of Califiornia, Davis

Date Posted:

2011-12-12

Position Description:

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN PRIMATOLOGY

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Primatology.

This position is a nine-month appointment within the Department of Anthropology. The proposed beginning date is July 1, 2012. Teaching duties include four courses per academic year (quarter system) at the introductory, advanced undergraduate, and graduate level, including an introduction to biological anthropology (Human Evolutionary Biology). The candidate will develop additional classes, perform undergraduate and graduate advising, and supervise graduate and undergraduate student research. The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Anthropology are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus environment that supports equality and diversity.

Deadline for application submission is December 15, 2011. Applicants should prepare a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and goals, a copy of one publication representing your current research, and the names and addresses of three referees. Applications must be submitted online to http://anthro.facultysearch.ucdavis.edu. Address letters to: Tim Weaver, Primatology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology. Address administrative questions to Grace de Guzman, phone: 530-754-4936; fax: 530-752-8885; email:gdeguzman@ucdavis.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression. This employer offers employment benefits to domestic partners and spouses of employees.

Qualifications/Experience:

We seek an anthropologically trained primatologist. The successful applicant will show a clear plan for a continuing program of research that complements current faculty strengths within the Anthropology Department and across campus, including the California National Primate Research Center. Preference is for candidates who have an active field or laboratory research program.

Contact Information:

Mary Dixon

Department of Anthropology, UC Davis

Davis, CA 95616

USA

Telephone Number:

530-752-9036

Fax Number:

530-752-8885

Website:

http://anthropology.ucdavis.edu

E-mail Address:

mbdixon@ucdavis.edu

Postdoctoral Position in Applied Ethology and Welfare

2011-12-10T21:20:00.002+01:00

The Section of Reproduction and Behavior, Department of Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine - University of Pennsylvania is looking to fill a postdoctoral position starting March 1, 2011 (or sooner if possible), under the direction of Thomas D. Parsons, VMD, PhD. Talented individuals are being recruited to join a research program that addresses the social behavior and welfare of gestating sows housed in large groups. Specific projects explore the notion of animal personality and the delineation of behavioral phenotypes in large pen gestation as well as their possible genetic basis. Work will be carried out at the recently renovated Penn Vet Swine Teaching and Research Center that houses a 200 sow herd and provides a unique opportunity to study gestating sows under a variety of housing scenarios. Expertise in applied ethology, experimental design, and statistics is highly desirable. Please contact Tom Parsons (thd@vet.upenn.edu) if you are interested.

Stage en éthologie des primates à la Station de Primatologie de Rousset

2011-12-10T12:48:00.000+01:00

Thème : Intentionnalité de la communication gestuelle chez le babouin olive (Papio anubis) Encadrement : Marie Bourjade, Université de Provence – Station de Primatologie de Rousset Durée : un stage d’une durée de 7 semaines est proposé du 9 janvier au 24 février 2012 Lieu : Station de Primatologie du CNRS UPS 846, 13790 Rousset

Description : Il s’agit de participer à une étude portant sur la nature des gestes communicatifs du babouin olive dans un contexte de quémande alimentaire. Le rôle du stagiaire sera de participer aux expériences (1/3 du stage), à l’analyse des vidéos recueillies lors des expériences, ainsi qu’à la saisie des données (2/3 du stage).

Qualifications : Niveau équivalent à bac + 3 minimum en biologie, psychologie ou éthologie. Etre observateur, rigoureux, et apprécier patient.

Conditions de travail : Temps plein, du lundi au vendredi Indemnité mensuelle : aucune / possibilités de logement sur le site

Contact : Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation par courrier électronique à Marie Bourjade : Marie.Bourjade@univ-provence.fr

Up to 100 positions available, University of Edinburgh

2011-12-10T12:22:00.000+01:00

The University of Edinburgh is making a major investment in the future of its academic staff with the appointment of prestigious tenure-track Fellowships across all disciplines. These 5-year Fellowships are intended to support outstanding candidates at the start of their independent academic career. Up to 100 positions are available.

For detailed information regarding the vacancies please check the full advert details on the www.jobs.ed.ac.uk website.

Susan Hamilton
Administrative Officer (Research)
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences Dugald Stewart Building (Room 7.03)
3 Charles Street
Edinburgh
EH8 9AD

Direct Telephone: 0131 651 1301

Academic Position

2011-12-07T20:08:00.000+01:00

The Faculty of Psychology and Education at the Université catholique de Louvain invites applications for Tenure-track Faculty position starting on September 1st, 2012 :

This position consitutes exciting opportunities for psychologists committed to excellence in research and teaching to join a strong team of psychologists, educationists and speech therapists at the Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), based at Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.

We seek candidates who have the ability to make a significant contribution to the Faculty and the Research Institutes and who have the potential to develop further both their own profile and that of the University to achieve enhanced national and international recognition. Excellence in research and relevant teaching as well as the potential to further develop the work of the Research Institutes will be the main criteria for appointment.

Candidates should present a promising program of research and show a commitment to seek external funding. More senior candidates should have an established program of research and a track record in securing external funding. All candidates should have a commitment to excell in teaching (undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), and an interest in working collaboratively with other faculty, students and staff.

The Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) is a leading Research-University with an international reputation, that promotes the international mobility of people and knowledge, where innovation in the field of education is highly valued, with humanist values, both by choice and by tradition, and that actively contributes to regional development in a privileged environment. UCL offers an innovative working environment in which individual contribution is appreciated and personal development is encouraged. It provides a working climate that stimulates high-quality research collaborations and innovative projects for research and teaching.

The UCL Faculty of Psychology and Education offers an internationally renown psychology and education curriculum that is regularly ranked among the 2 best French-speaking curricula in Europe. It offers Bachelor and Masters programmes in Psychology, Education, Speech Therapy and Family Sciences. With about 2900 students enrolled in all programs, including the PhD and specialized

continuing training certificates, the Faculty of Psychology and Education is the largest in the French Community of Belgium. Teaching is in French, but some courses may be taught in English.

Faculty members’ research is organized within Research Institutes: IPSY (www.uclouvain.be/ipsy) and Iacchos (www.uclouvain.be/iacchos).

Members of these Institutes benefit from excellent research facilities, including extended laboratory space, founding quest support, subject pool, editorial, technical, administrative and statistical support.

Faculty Position starting on September 1st, 2012:

603 - Oral Language Acquisition (1 FTE)

Teaching and Research in the field of cognitive development of language, and in relationship with other fields of development such as motor control, perception, social cognition, etc. The position can be directed towards different perspectives on language acquisition, such as developmental psychology, neurosciences or psychology of education.

Tasks: The applicant will

• be responsible for teaching courses at all levels of university education (i.e. undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate), as well as in programmes of continuing education;

• supervise the diploma work of Master’s and PhD students (i.e. research theses);

• be involved in (and/or supervise, promote) research programmes;

• contribute to the international visibility of the University through teaching and research excellence ;

• contribute to activities of the University with a societal impact in the fields of the economy, socio-cultural changes or cooperation with developing countries.

Qualifications: The applicant must have

• a PhD degree in education or psychology, or equivalent qualifications;

• a significant scientific record with international publications ;

• either studied abroad for an extensive period or had substantial experience outside UCL ;

• experience in and aptitude for teaching at university level ;

• the capacity to work within a team of teachers and to integrate research findings in their courses;

• creativity and must be open to pedagogic innovation and interdisciplinarity;

• the capacities required to undertake academic research at a high level and to advise, or lead a research team ;

• a good knowledge of both spoken and written French. If this is not the case, the applicant should be willing to learn French within 2 years. Fluency in English and other languages is an additional advantage;

Useful information for international candidates:

- The university provides a range of French language training courses, especially designed for incoming foreign collaborators

- Teaching is mainly in French but some courses can be taught in English

- English can be used for most research activities (including most funding applications)

- The “Louvain International Desk” provides legal, administrative and practical information about working and living in Belgium

- Louvain-La-Neuve has very good transport connections to Brussels and is within commuting distance. It benefits from excellent international airport and TGV connections

Furthermore, the university

- contributes to the international removal costs

- subsidises French language training courses

- provides up to € 25,000 as starting grant for new academic members

Further information

Prof. Mariane FRENAY, Dean – mariane.frenay@uclouvain.be – Tél : +32(0)10 47 2560 – secr. : +32(0)10 47 4369

Job application

Applications should be received before December 15, 2011, midnight.

http://www.uclouvain.be/en-emploi-academiques.html

Professor and Lecturer, Plymouth

2011-12-07T19:54:00.002+01:00

We have jobs at the Professor and Lecturer (Assistant Professor) level here in the School of Psychology, University of Plymouth. The application deadline is 20th Jan 2012. The ad is below.

I am not involved in the hiring but I can answer informal questions about Plymouth and the School. Otherwise I'd suggest you contact the Head of the School of Psychology, Prof Simon Handley (S.andley [ à ] plymouth.ac.uk).

Dr William Simpson

School of Psychology

University of Plymouth

Drake Circus

Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA

phone: 011 44 1752 584 856

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Faculty of Science & Technology

The School of Psychology is making two academic appointments to further strengthen its current staffing. The School's research profile places it in the top third of psychology departments in the UK, with 85% of its research activity rated at international standard. We will appoint a world-leading Professor to further strengthen this profile.

The School hosts the University-recognised Centre for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, with research groups in Neuroscience, Thinking and Reasoning, Memory, Vision, Language Development, Social Psychology and Health and Well Being. These groups are housed in recently-built dedicated research facilities, and supported by a team of technicians and scientific officers. You will strengthen one of these research groups, or help to create a new research group that complements our existing strengths.

Professor in Psychology

You will have an outstanding research track record with a publication and research funding profile that demonstrates an international standing in your field. You will be a research-leader, demonstrating both personal research excellence, and the ability to drive forward the research agenda of the School.

Location: Plymouth

Salary: Senior Manager scale

Job Reference: A2376

Closing date: 12 midnight, Friday 20 January 2012

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Lecturer in Psychology

You will have a strong research track record, with a publication record that demonstrates the potential for an international research profile. A track record of research funding will be advantageous. You will be qualified to PhD level or equivalent and will be able demonstrate your ability to teach Psychology at University level.

Location: Plymouth

Salary: £30,870 to £44,016 pa - Grade 7/8

Job Reference: A2377

Closing date: 12 midnight, Friday 20 January 2012

Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

To apply, please visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/jobs

A Final Salary Pension Scheme is available

Promoting Equality and Diversity

MS/PHD OPPORTUNITIES

2011-12-05T10:34:00.001+01:00

MS/PHD OPPORTUNITIES at Old Dominion University. Website: http://www.ericlwalters.org Location: Norfolk, Virginia. Duration: variable. Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 02/01/2012. Job Description: I am looking for at least two MS/PhD students to start in my lab in August 2012 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. I have recently moved to Old Dominion from Cornell University and am starting up my lab and graduate student program. I have funding to cover both tuition (tuition waiver) and a teaching assistantship ($15,000 / year) for qualified candidates. Students with other fellowships or other types of funding are also encouraged to apply and will be considered separately. Please visit my web site to learn more about my research program. http://www.ericlwalters.org I tend to wear a number of hats and am interested in having a student work in one of the following areas: behavioral ecology, animal behavior, community ecology, conservation biology, quantitative ecology, or ecological modeling. Although most of my work has involved birds or mammals, I am happy to have students work on other taxa. Whether students want to be involved in my current work with cooperatively breeding acorn woodpeckers or their own system is fine by me. If you are interested in working in my lab, please visit the "joining us" portion of my web site and follow the directions therein. Please contact me in advance of applying so we can discuss the positions. Qualifications: Candidates should be highly motivated, have an undergraduate GPA>3.5, a GRE (v+q)>1300 on old test or >316 on the revised test, and strong quantitative skills. All applicants (domestic or international) are required to have taken the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) before applying. To Apply: Application deadline: 01 Feb 2012 Contact email: (EM: jobs2012@cavitynester.org, URL: http://www.ericlwalters.org/joining.htm).

Field assistants

2011-12-05T10:33:00.002+01:00

WATERBIRD RESEARCH ASSISTANT at Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Website: http://snr.unl.edu/necoopunit/ Location: South Dakota. Duration: 2-3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 03/28/2012. Number of Openings: 2-4. Job Description: Field assistants are sought for an ongoing study of the behavioral, demographic, and life history implications of land use and climate change on migratory waterbirds in the prairie pothole region. Field sites are located on refuges and private land holdings in northeast South Dakota. The primary objective of this project is to develop predictive models that will assist in the development of adaptive management actions that ameliorate the impacts of climate change on North American waterbirds. Field assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience in many field techniques used in avian research and have the opportunity to work and interact with graduate students conducting innovative science in the region. The field sites are located in and around rural, agricultural communities and may require tent-living (you must provide your own tent). Field assistants are expected to work a flexible schedule to be determined, which could include early mornings and possible weekends. Workers will be expected to work ~40hrs/week at $9-$11/hr depending on experience. Work will be conducted outdoors in various weather conditions. The project runs from ~15 April and ends ~1 July. The application process has already begun and will continue until positions all positions are filled. Qualifications: Field work and data collection for the project will involve surveying birds and vegetation in different habitat types, requiring considerable time spent in the field with transportation between field sites provided. Successful applicants will be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, a passion for field work, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in collaboration. Familiarity with avian surveys, GPS/GIS technologies, vegetation sampling, and data entry is a plus but not required. State issued drivers license required. TO APPLY: Please send as a PDF or Word attachment a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume/CV and the email addresses of 3 references to (EM: ryanstutzman@hotmail.com).

INTERNSHIPS IN AVIAN ECOLOGY(Island Scrub-Jay) – Three internships are available for an ecological study of the endemic Island Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma insularis) on Santa Cruz Island, California. Current research under the direction of S. Sillett (Smithsonian), L. Angeloni & C. Ghalambor (Colorado State University), and S. Morrison (The Nature Conservancy) focuses on the jay’s life history, population biology, and behavior. The job will involve finding and monitoring jay nests, quantifying jay behavior, mapping jay territories, measuring vegetation, assisting with jay capture and banding, and insect sampling. Qualifications: •Prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine nests necessary; •Good color vision; •Able to work alone and hike long distances in rugged and steep terrain; •Proficiency in netting, banding, and taking blood samples from passerines; •Experience with radio tracking in rugged terrain; •Able to live in a communal setting on an island with limited access to the mainland; •Valid U.S. driver’s license; •Interest in avian behavioral and population ecology; •Ability to drive a standard transmission 4x4 vehicle on steep, unimproved dirt roads a plus. Term of Appointment: Internships will last 12+ weeks, starting in mid-February through mid-March. Stipend: $400 per week. Location: The project is based on Santa Cruz Island, part of Channels Island National Park, off the coast of southern California. Housing, internet access, and utilities will be provided. To Apply: Send cover letter, CV, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of two references to (EM: IslandScrubJay@gmail.com).

BIO VOLUNTEER – Positions Available: 2 – 3. Duration: 7 – 8 months (mid-February to October). Location: Laysan Island, Hawaiian Islands NWR. Closing Date: 15 January 2012. Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking 2 – 3 volunteers for the summer field season on Laysan Island (March-September). Laysan Island is a 1000 acre coralline island located about 900 miles northwest of Oʻahu. The island is frequently referred to as the “jewel” of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. This amazing island hosts ~ 1 million seabirds and endemic avian, plant, and marine species such as the endangered Laysan finch, the Laysan duck and Cyperus pennatiformis var. bryanii (Laysan sedge), Pritchardia remota (Laysan fan palm), Hawaiian green sea turtle, and Hawaiian monk seal. It is considered to be among the most intact terrestrial ecosystems in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the only island with an inland lake. For more information on Laysan Island see (URL: http://papahanaumokuakea.gov/about/laysan.html). As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to travel to and live in this remote setting. You will be surrounded by birds, sea life, and native vegetation. Laysan is a remote site, only accessible by ship. It is a four day ship ride from Oahu to Laysan. On the island, all transportation is by foot. Living conditions consist of an 8’x10’ weatherport tent for personal use, and several 16’x20’ tents for communal/food storage and prep/working. Personal communications from the field are limited to “text only” e-mail (no internet). Additionally, in an effort to prevent the introduction of non-native species, the USFWS enforces a quarantine procedure for all items to be transported to the island. As part of this quarantine, all “soft” items (clothing, shoes, straps, etc.) must be purchased new and frozen 48 hours prior to departure to Laysan. All “hard” items (cameras, musical instrumental, snorkeling gear, etc.) may either be inspected and cleaned thoroughly and frozen or bug-bombed prior to departure. Volunteers are expected to work 44 hours/week. However, this does not necessarily mean 8-5 M-F, but may also include evenings and weekends. Primary responsibilities of the Summer Tour include: invasive plant monitoring and removal (majority of the time is spent working with invasive), native plant propagation, monitoring the reproductive success of Laysan and black-footed albatross, banding albatross chicks, bird surveys including Laysan duck monitoring and Laysan finch surveys, vegetation surveys, green sea turtle nest monitoring, entomological surveys, data collection and management, and weekly and summary reporting. Volunteers report directly to the lead Biological Technician on Laysan Island. Additionally volunteers will be expected to help with regular camp maintenance and chores. Requirements: Must be able to commit to the entire Tour duration; ability to work well with a small team in a professional and safe manner; be flexible upon work assignments; walk 10 miles per day; lift 50 lbs.; able to swim well in ocean conditions; capable of identifying birds by call; comfortable with herbicide use; and have full color eyesight correctable to 20/20. Prior experience in the following is preferred but not necessarily required: invasive species control and mapping, native plant propagation, waterfowl surveys, monitoring avian reproductive success, color-band resight and spotting scope use, shorebird and seabird monitoring and identification, data management, and familiarity with Word, Excel, ArcGIS, and GPS units. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide: housing and a living stipend while in Honolulu, transportation between Honolulu and Laysan, a stipend for quarantine clothes, and food and housing while on Laysan. Applications will be evaluated as they arrive, and these positions may be filled by the closing date. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to: MICHELE KUTER (EM: Michele_Kuter@fws.gov).

TROPICAL NEST-SEARCHERS at Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, Costa Rica. Duration: 4 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2011. Number of Openings: 3. Job Description: Field assistants are needed from 1 March– 1 July 2012 for a demographic and forest fragmentation study of an understory insectivore, the Chestnut-backed Antbird, in the vicinity of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica. Field duties involve nest searching, monitoring breeding activity, deploying video systems to identify nest predators, capturing/marking/resighting adults, and taking vegetation measurements. Non-field duties include data entry, transcribing video footage, and maintenance. Work involves early morning hiking/biking in a wet and hot environment where you will encounter deep mud, poisonous snakes, and mosquitoes. Expect to be immersed in work 6 days/week. At some sites, food is prepared for us, but at others we cook communally. You will have encounters diverse tropical birds and wildlife at 4 sites, opportunities to network at the La Selva Biological Station, and cultural immersion with a Costa Rican family. Station fees and shared off-site housing and food will be provided, but applicants must cover their airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica. Qualifications: You must be available for the entire season to be considered. Assistants must have experience nest searching, banding, and extracting birds from mist nets. No exceptions. I am looking for dependable, hard working, and enthusiastic people. This is PhD research, so flexibility and good sense of humor will be helpful! Applicants who can speak Spanish, identify snakes, have knowledge of digital technology, can drive a standard-transmission car, and can carry heavy (25 lb) batteries without whining will be preferred. To Apply: Please send as one document: your resume or CV with references and a brief cover letter that states your availability, Spanish language skills, and interests/goals to Deborah Visco (EM: dvisco AT tulane.edu). The positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are identified.

CARDEN FIELD ASSISTANT – ELOSH Wild Population Monitoring – Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking one Field Assistant to assist the Carden Shrike Biologist with survey efforts and monitoring of the wild population of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike in Carden, Ontario (east of Orillia). The Eastern Loggerhead Shrike is critically endangered with a total of only 21 known pairs breeding in Ontario in 2011. The Carden Alvar is one of the two core areas where ELOSH continue to breed and the Carden wild population has been monitored since the 1970s. This position also includes assisting with activities at the field breeding and release site (~2 days per week), offering a unique opportunity to work with an endangered species and directly contribute to recovery efforts through captive breeding. Responsibilities: **Road-side and on-site (with prior permission) surveys to locate breeding pairs of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike **Wild population monitoring (nest searching, behavioural monitoring, collection of productivity data) **Vegetation data collection at ELOSH nesting sites **Landowner communication and outreach **Data management and monthly reports **Behavioural monitoring of captive birds at the field breeding site **Daily diet preparation and provision (live food fed twice daily) to captive and released shrikes **Care and maintenance of invertebrate food colonies (crickets and mealworms) and live mice **Soft-release of young; post-release monitoring and supplemental feeding **Breeding site and enclosure preparation and maintenance **Additional tasks as required. The Field Assistant may also have the opportunity to assist with the banding of captive young to be released. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience with bird monitoring/surveying and have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (or possess equivalent knowledge/experience). Experience with nest searching and colour band identification preferred, as is familiarity with call play-back surveys. Previous bird handling and/or banding experience is an asset as is prior experience with animal care/captive breeding. Qualified candidates must also be able to navigate in the field using a map, compass, and GPS, work independently, be willing to work long hours and live in rustic field quarters. Applicants should be physically fit, able to endure working in variable weather conditions with exposure to biting insects and enjoy living and working as part of a small team. A valid driver’s license is required and access to a vehicle for the duration of the contract is preferred. Most Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes breed on private lands, so considerable landowner contact is required. The successful candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with private landowners. Position runs from early April through late August/early September, 2012. Some opportunities for contract extension and/or supervisory positions the following field season may be available. Housing plus Cdn$1100-1500/month is provided depending on experience. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: TARA IMLAY, Species Recovery Biologist, (EM: tara@wildlifepreservation.ca) or Wildlife Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2. Email applications preferred. Please submit your application as a single PDF or MS word file and include the email subject heading “Carden Field Assistant Application”. Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found (applications will not be considered after March 1, 2012). All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

NAPANEE FIELD ASSISTANT – ELOSH Wild Population Monitoring – Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking one Field Assistant to assist the Napanee Shrike Biologist with survey efforts and monitoring of the wild population of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike in Napanee, Ontario. Some work may also occur in Smiths Falls, Pembroke and Renfrew. The Eastern Loggerhead Shrike is critically endangered with a total of only 21 known pairs breeding in Ontario in 2011. The greater Napanee area is one of the two core areas where ELOSH continue to breed, while ELOSH sightings in Smiths Falls and Pembroke/Renfrew have been increasing in recent years. This position also includes an opportunity to assist with the care and soft-release of groups of captive young (transferred to Napanee from one of WPC’s field breeding sites). Responsibilities: **Road-side and on-site (with prior permission) surveys to locate breeding pairs of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike **Wild population monitoring (nest searching, behavioural monitoring, collection of productivity data) **Vegetation data collection at ELOSH nesting sites **Landowner communication and outreach **Data management and monthly reports **Co-ordination of volunteers for releases of captive-reared young **Daily care and husbandry of captive young prior to release (behavioural observations and provision of live food) **Soft-release of young and post-release monitoring **Banding of young for release **Additional tasks as required. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience with bird monitoring/surveying and have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (or possess equivalent knowledge/experience). Experience with nest searching and colour band identification preferred, as is familiarity with call play-back surveys. Previous experience with animal care and/or captive breeding is ideal. Bird rehabilitation experience is a major asset. Qualified candidates must also be able to navigate in the field using a map, compass, and GPS, work independently, and be willing to work long hours. Applicants should be physically fit and able to endure working in variable weather conditions with exposure to biting insects. A valid driver’s license is required and access to a vehicle and local accommodation for the duration of the contract is preferred. Most Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes breed on private lands, so considerable landowner contact is required. The successful candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with private landowners. Position runs from early April through late August/early September, 2012. Some opportunities for contract extension and/or supervisory positions the following field season may be available. Compensation is Cdn$1100-1500/month, depending on experience. WPC may also be able to subsidize housing costs if the successful candidate does not have access to local accommodation. To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: Tara Imlay, tara@wildlifepreservation.ca or Wildlife Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2. Email applications preferred. Please submit your application as a single PDF or MS word file and include the email subject heading “Napanee Field Assistant Application”. Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found (applications will not be considered after March 1, 2012). All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

AQUATIC WARBLER NEST MONITORING VOLUNTEER (3) needed from 15 May to 31 August 2012, to help with nest finding and monitoring of the globally threatened Aquatic Warbler in the Biebrza National Park in eastern Poland. The Aquatic Warbler is threatened by overgrowing of sedge marshes on breeding grounds, and the work will assess the benefit of a landscape-scale conservation project to increase the productivity of Aquatic Warblers. The Biebrza National Park offers amazing birding with >180 breeding species. Duties include nest finding, nest monitoring, transect counts and data entry. Aquatic Warblers have a peculiar breeding system, and nests are difficult to find as males do not visit nests. The work requires long hours of walking, waiting, and observing birds in wet, boggy environments with a high density of biting insects. Applicants must be in good physical condition, must have good bird identification skills (both visual and aural), must be able to navigate through open swamps, and should have previous nest monitoring experience. Supervision will be provided by Polish and Belarussian field experts, and either Polish or Russian language skills would be beneficial (but not mandatory). Accommodation and a daily allowance for subsistence will be provided, rail travel from Central Europe may be provided if applicant is highly qualified. For more information on the project contact MAGDALENA ZADRAG (EM: Magdalena.Zadrag@otop.org.pl), at the Polish BirdLife partner OTOP in Warszaw, Poland. To apply, send a statement of interest, CV with previous experience, and contact information of 2 references to Magdalena Zadrag. Position is open until filled.

Recrute 6 VSC – Ecologie oiseaux/mammifères marins 2012/2013 – contrat 18 mois – TAAF – France.

2011-12-04T13:52:00.000+01:00

Durée et type de contrat : Service Civique

Niveau d’études : BAC+2 minimum

Thématique : Recherche et environnement

Lieu de la mission de terrain : Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises (TAAF)

Type d’offre : Volontariat rémunéré

Date de début du contrat : 01/09/2012

DESCRIPTION DE L’OFFRE

5 postes sur 18 mois, 1 poste sur 10 mois.

MISSION

- Effectuer des baguages, des contrôles dans des colonies d’étude d’oiseaux de mer et de pinnipèdes.

- Réaliser des programmes de recherche sur l’écologie de ces prédateurs marins.

PROFIL CANDIDAT/E

- être de nationalité française.

- Niveau Bac+2 minimum.

- être âgé(e) de plus de 18 ans au 01/11/2012.

- Avoir de bonnes connaissances naturalistes (ornithologue et/ou mammalogiste).

- Si possible, avoir manipulé des oiseaux et/ou des mammifères.

- Maîtrise des outils informatiques de base (traitement de texte, tableur, …).

- Des compétences dans les domaines de l’électronique et de l’informatique, la connaissance de systèmes d’informations géographiques ou de modélisation peuvent être appréciées.

SALAIRE OU INDEMNISATION

Salaire/Indemnisation : 1400 € pour les 8 semaines avant et après le séjour dans les TAAF, hébergement et restauration payants sur le lieu de la formation

Pendant toute la durée du séjour dans les TAAF, 980 € (taux au 01/09/11), hébergement et restauration compris.

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

- Du 01/09/2012 (ou 01/10/2012) au 31/10/2012 (ou 30/11/2012) : formation au laboratoire du CNRS (CEBC, 79360 VILLIERS EN BOIS), 35 heures par semaine.

- au retour des TAAF, 8 semaines au CEBC-CNRS pour le dépouillement des données.

Le dossier est à retourner, par courrier postal UNIQUEMENT à Mme Dominique BESSON pour le 16 janvier 2012 au plus tard.

PhD position in Evolutionary Ecology: spatial behaviour in the Great Tit

2011-12-04T13:50:00.002+01:00

The Evolutionary Ecology Group at the University of Antwerp

has a vacancy for two PhD-positions in the following project:

The role of exploration and experience in the development of spatial behaviour: home ranges and dispersal in the Great Tit

Starting date: 1st March 2012

Application deadline: 3rd January 2012

Project description

This project is part of a larger research program on patterns and processes of mobility and dispersal in animal populations. It is also closely linked to our longterm studies on ecology and behaviour of great and blue tits in nest-box populations. The general aim of this project is to test two general hypotheses on

spatial behaviour, using a combination of field data, behavioural experiments and quantitative genetics:

(a) individuals build up spatial information in the course of their life which they use in subsequent movement decisions, and this creates carry-over effects between life stages; (b) individuals differ consistently in their use of spatial information, and this explains part of the within-population variation in mobility patterns.

Briefly, we will collect detailed information on dispersal, exploration movements and home-ranges of two full cohorts of great tits throughout their lifetime. This information will be linked to a number of behavioural tests on exploration behaviour

in laboratory and semi-natural contexts, and to results of experiments manipulating spatial behaviour. The project has funding for two PhD students who will work closely together, but for their dissertation each will focus on different parts of the

project.

The first PhD project will focus on individual variation in behaviour. The student’s main task will be to design and perform experiments in lab and field to study exploration behaviour in different contexts, and relate this to lifetime spatial behaviour of the same birds. In addition the student will devise experimental field procedures aimed at manipulating spatial experience of birds.

The second PhD project will focus on the analysis of lifetime patterns of mobility, with particular attention to the roles of heritable variation and prior experience. The statistical analysis will involve both linear and discrete-choice models. This part of the thesis will be partly co-supervised by Peter Goos of the Statistics Core Facility. The student will also analyze pedigree data with Animal models to obtain quantitative genetic estimates of heritable variation in traits associated with spatial behaviours. Both students will participate in collecting field data on mobility as well as routine population data.

Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic and broad-minded candidates with a Master degree in Biology, a specialization in behavioural ecology or evolutionary ecology, excellent study grades, and a particular interest in studying processes that shape animal

movement patterns. For the first position we prefer a student with a particular interest in experimental approaches for testing behavioural hypotheses, both in the lab and the field. Affinity with studying birds, in captivity as well as in the field, is

an advantage for both positions. For the second position, preference goes to a candidate with strong statistical skills and an interest in modelling complex data. An additional degree in statistics is a particular advantage.

What we have to offer:

- We offer a PhD-scholarship for a maximum of four years (with a net salary of ca 1800 €/month) with the aim of defending a PhD-dissertation at the end of the fourth year. After one year, the performance of the candidates will be evaluated to decide whether the scholarship will be continued.

- You will enrol in the Antwerp Doctoral School training program

(www.ua.ac.be/ads) allowing you to take part in various courses, training programs and conferences within and outside the University.

- You will work in a team of several PhD students, postdocs and technical staff involved in the long-term great and blue tit study

- You will be member of the Evolutionary Ecology group, a dynamic and internationally-oriented research group that combines field, lab and modelling approaches to study various questions in ecology and evolutionary research, mainly focusing on birds and mammals (www.ua.ac.be/eveco).

- Starting date is 1st March 2012

Application

Applicants should send their complete CV, a one-page statement of research interests and motivation for this project, and contact information of two referees who can supply letters of recommendation upon our request.

Please send applications by email before 3rd January 2012 to:

Erik Matthysen (erik.matthysen@ua.ac.be)

For more information please contact Erik Matthysen at the same address, or consult our website.

stage 4 mois

2011-12-04T13:45:00.002+01:00

Stagiaire F/H Etude et protection des nids de Râle des genêts, Courlis cendré, Tarier des prés et Pipit farlouse dans le département du Jura (val de Brenne, Bresse jurassienne & Basse vallée du Doubs) – 4 mois – Besançon (25).

Durée et type de contrat : Stage

Niveau d’études : Licence pro ou BTS GPN

Thématique : Espaces naturels, faune, flore

Région : Franche-Comté

Ville : Besançon (25)

Type d’offre : Stage indemnisé selon la législation en vigueur

Date prévisionnelle de début du contrat : 10/03/2012

Date limite de réponse : 23/12/2011

Date de publication : 28/11/2011

Durée de la mission (mois) : 4 mois

DESCRIPTION DE L’OFFRE

La LPO Franche-Comté, association loi 1901, œuvrant pour la protection de la faune et plus particulièrement de l’avifaune et de ses habitats associés, recherche un(e) stagiaire pour suivre, dénombrer et localiser les couples nicheurs et les nids de cinq espèces d’oiseaux inféodées aux milieux prairiaux. Cette opération servira de base aux mesures de protection établie en lien avec la profession agricole.

MISSION

Le/la stagiaire aura pour responsabilité le suivi des populations nicheuses du secteur ci-dessus défini qui comprend :

- la coordination, avec le responsable du stage, du réseau de bénévoles susceptibles de contribuer à l’opération

- la recherche et le dénombrement des couples nicheurs

- l’identification des nids ou des sites de nidification

- l’identification des propriétaires/exploitants des parcelles abritant les nids

- la mise en œuvre et le suivi des mesures de protection adoptées en collaboration étroite avec la profession agricole

- la sensibilisation/communication auprès de la profession agricole

- etc,

PROFIL CANDIDAT/E

- connaissances en ornithologie (en particulier bonnes connaissances des oiseaux sur le terrain) et en écologie des populations et de la conservation

- connaissances des outils de gestion en environnement

- bon relationnel et rigueur

- autonomie et capacité d’initiatives

- bonne capacité rédactionnelle et de synthèse

- permis B indispensable avec véhicule

Niveau d’études : BAC+2, BAC+3

SALAIRE OU INDEMNISATION

Salaire/Indemnisation : Indemnisation légale + Frais de déplacements remboursés

Indemnisation LEGALE : 12,5 % du plafond horaire de la Sécurité sociale

(soit 417 € pour un temps complet de 151,67 heures mensuel), équivalent à 30 % du Smic

(durée du stage supérieure à 2 mois).

Plus d’info sur Durée et Indemnisation légale des stages :

www.reseau-tee.net/actu-emploi/340.html

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

Durée : 4 mois

CONVENTION DE STAGE

Attention : Tout stage (facultatif ou obligatoire) doit faire l’objet d’une convention.

Plus d’info : www.infostages.com/etudiant-stage-conventionne.htm

La durée du stage doit impérativement inclure les périodes du 15 février au 15 juin 2011.

CONTACT

Monsieur Christophe MORIN

Fonction/Service : Technicien de conservation faune sauvage

Tél : 03 81 50 54 51 / 06 64 29 52 24

e-mail : christophe.morin@lpo.fr

Melle Catherine DE SAINT-RAT

Fonction/Service : Coordinatrice conservation appliquée et refuges LPO

Tél : 03 81 50 43 10 / 03 81 50 65 85

e-mail : catherine.desaintrat@lpo.fr

ENTREPRISE

Nom de l’entreprise : LPO Franche-Comté

Thématique : Espaces naturels, faune, flore

Adresse : Maison de l’environnement de Franche-Comté – 7 rue Voirin

Code postal : 25000

Ville : Besançon

Activité de l’entreprise : association loi 1901 œuvrant pour la protection de l’environnement

Taille de l’entreprise (nbre de personnes) : -20

Site web : http://franche-comte.lpo.fr/

Summer Apprenticeship: Chimpanzee behaviour

2011-12-04T12:52:00.000+01:00

The Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute (CHCI) is currently taking applications for our Summer 2012 Apprentice Program. Graduates, undergraduates, and post-graduates from various academic backgrounds (e.g. Anthropology, Biology, Psychology, Linguistics, Philosophy, etc.) and all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The dates of the program are June 24 to August 17, 2012. The research at CHCI involves a group of chimpanzees who use the signs of American Sign Language (ASL). Washoe, Moja, Tatu, and Dar were part of the cross-fostering research that began in 1966 with Drs. R.A. & B.T. Gardner. Each chimpanzee was raised in an enriched environment in which his or her human family members used only ASL, much like the environment in which a deaf human child grows up. Loulis was adopted by Washoe in 1978 and learned his signs from chimpanzees. Currently, Tatu, Dar, and Loulis reside at CHCI on the campus of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, in a large state-of-the-art facility. Apprentices are at the institute daily -- cleaning enclosures, preparing meals and enrichment, making observations of the chimpanzees, and participating in one or more research projects.

The first week is intensive training in laboratory jobs and chimpanzee behaviors. After several weeks each apprentice becomes more autonomous and has responsibilities in research and husbandry. The philosophy of CHCI is that the needs of the chimpanzees come first. Apprentices are trained in humane care and research techniques. The program fee is $1900 and there is a non-refundable $25 application processing fee. The costs do not include housing and transportation. Housing is available on campus. A course in ASL is highly recommended but not required. For more information on the program and the application please see our web page at http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/apprentice.html or contact Bonnie Hendrickson by email at hendricksonb@cwu.edu or by mail CHCI-CWU, 400 East University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926. The deadline to apply is February 24, 2012.

Postdoctoral position: Dairy cow behaviour and welfare

2011-12-04T12:51:00.002+01:00

A post-doctoral position in dairy cattle behaviour and welfare may soon be available at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Agassiz, BC, Canada working with Jeff Rushen and Anne Marie de Passille. The research will entail helping develop an on-farm cow comfort assessment tool and well as carrying out experiments on the welfare and behaviour of dairy cattle. The position is likely to be available very soon for 1 year. Please contact either Jeff Rushen (jeff.rushen@agr.gc.ca) or Anne Marie de Passille (Annemarie.dePassille@agr.gc.ca) if you are interested.

Associate Professor in Animal Welfare

2011-12-04T12:50:00.002+01:00

University of Copenhagen Department of Large Animal Sciences

Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Associate professor of Animal Welfare from April 1st, 2012 or as soon possible thereafter. The position will be based in the group of Population Biology, which contains three research areas: Ethology, Veterinary Epidemiology and Bioethics. Each research area carries out research and teaching as well as common activities. The group of Population Biology mainly employs methodological research approaches, which is relevant for all groups of animals, although the emphasis for research and teaching is production animals. The research in the Department of Large Animal Sciences is communicated to the industry, authorities and the general public, and the leading researchers are involved in preparing legislation within animal welfare, particularly of production animals. Read more at http://www.iph.life.ku.dk/Om_instituttet/Faggrupper/faggruppe_popbio.aspx Read the full job advertisement at http://www.ku.dk/english/available_positions/vip/ Please submit your application no later than 19 December 2011. Only electronic applications are accepted.

8th meeting « Ecology and Behaviour »

2011-12-01T16:46:00.000+01:00

8ème rencontres « Ecology and Behaviour »

2-6 avril 2012, Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé

Nous sommes fiers de vous annoncer que la 8ème édition des rencontres « Ecology and Behaviour » se tiendra au Centre d’Etudes Biologiques de Chizé du 2 au 6 avril 2012. Cette conférence annuelle a pour but de réunir doctorants, post-doctorants, mais également étudiants en Master, pour discuter de leurs travaux en écologie dans une atmosphère conviviale. Le programme scientifique inclue sept présentations plénières de chercheurs éminents, ainsi que 56 communications orales et trois sessions poster.

Pour permettre à tous les étudiants le souhaitant de participer, toutes les interventions se font en anglais, et les frais sur place (hébergement et restauration) seront pris en charge par les organisateurs. Les frais d’inscriptions sont également gratuits.

La soumission de résumé est ouverte et pourra s’effectuer jusqu’au 31 janvier 2012.

Pour plus d’informations, n’hésitez pas à visiter notre site internet : http://serl2012.org.

Volunteer

2011-11-29T10:45:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Colobus Trust, Diani Beach, Kenya

Date Posted:

2011-11-25

Position Description:

The Colobus Trust is a conservation organization designed to promote the conservation, preservation and protection of primates like the nationally threatened Angolan colobus monkey (Colobus angolensis palliatus) and its coastal forest habitat in southern Kenya. The Trust was established in 1997 in response to an outcry from local residents about the high number of deaths of the colobus monkeys in the Diani area. Now the Trust has numerous projects concerning the wildlife and the citizens of Kenya, including animal welfares, biological/ecological research, community development and education, forest protection and enrichment and eco-tourism awareness programs.

Areas of our work that volunteers will be able to become involved in include but are not limited to the following:-

1) Primate Rescue

The Trust responds to animal welfare calls for of all primate species (colobus, vervet Sykes and baboons). Frequently these are road injuries, electrocution, snares and cases of animal cruelty. We have a small veterinarian clinic on site at the Trust for when cases require intervention.

2) Long-Term Injury Care & Rehabilitation

In as many cases as possible, the Trust treats and returns the primate to its home troop as soon as possible. Generally, there is little contact between those monkeys in for treatment and the colobus team, in order that their ‘wildness’ is promoted

3) Long term Rehabilitation

In recent years we have seen an increase in the primate pet trade on the coast. We now offer long term rehabilitation to primates who have been kept as pets in order that we can de-humanise them and return them to the wild.

4) Bridge Building

When the Trust was founded, one of the main threats to Diani's colobus monkeys was death caused by motor accidents. The home ranges of these arboreal primates have been bisected by a major road, and they are subsequently very prone to road injuries whilst crossing through their ranges

5) Electrocution Hotspot Monitoring

After the success of the colobridge campaign, the main cause of death and injury for the colobus is electrocution on the uninsulated power lines in the Diani area. The Trust works with the Kenyan Power and Lighting Company to regularly cut back the trees beside the power lines with the goal to have the lines insulated.

6) Human - Wildlife Conflict / Pest Management

Since the Trust began its work with the colobus, it has become increasingly aware human-primate conflicts in the area. In the past 20 years, deforestation in Diani has been rapid, and some primates have adapted to their new environment by stealing food from tourists, hotel kitchens, and waste sites. Due to this local residents and hoteliers alike have found that the monkeys are a nuisance and some have resorted to control measures that have proven both ineffective and inhumane. These include painting baboons with glossy paints, tying bells around their necks and stomachs, poisoning, trapping, clubbing and shooting monkeys. The Colobus Trust works with those people affected to design effective and humane deterrents that actually work.

7) Forest Protection

Over 80% of Diani's forests have already been lost to developments during the last 25 years. Remaining forests are fragmented and isolated. The Trust has an indigenous seedling nursery and we would like to expand this aspect of the Trust by encouraging hotel owners and local residents to replenish the natural environment.

8) Educational Workshops

Educating the next generation of Kwale district residents, we run weekly education workshops with 33 of the local schools, teaching the children about the beauty of the wildlife surrounding them and the importance of the forest.

9) Eco-Tourism

The Colobus Cottage boasts an information and education centre, which is also open to the public for specific hours each week. We have full-time staff members trained as tour-guides, who give an education talk about the Trust, as well as a tour of our Nature Trail and colobus information.

10) Research

Research projects that have been carried out at the Trust include studies on colobus feeding ecology, primate censuses, behavioural monitoring, forest disturbance surveys and hotel pest assessments. The current conservation manager is a PhD student and is able to offer advice and guidance and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from students wishing to conduct their MSc thesis research.

The Colobus Trust is based in Diani, Kenya and offers a unique opportunity to live in a beautiful beach and forested area, with many western comforts. Our accommodation can house a maximum of 12 volunteers in 3 single sex bedrooms in a communal house, hot/cold showers, 3 meals a day, laundry and housekeeping. There is good mobile phone and internet coverage, and using Sarfricom, the local network supplier, text messages to the UK are very cheap (approx 8p).

The volunteer working week is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with turns taken to care for the animals on a Sunday. Saturday is given as a day off. Obviously if you volunteer in a research position hours and days will vary according to your project.

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential requirements

1. Interest and knowledge in animal behavior and welfare, conservation and habitat preservation, preferably with a university level qualification in a relevant subject

2. Minimum age of 21

3. English speaking

4. Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate

5. Respect for the project you will be working for

In addition, applicants must have certain QUALITIES: they must be energetic, patient, open, responsible, flexible, healthy, able to work independently but also as part of a team, be highly motivated, responsible and not easily distracted by the holiday mentality found here in Diani. Applicants must also be hardworking and able to keep going, and do so cheerfully! Our schedule is demanding and unconventional. The position is not ideal for someone who needs a lot of personal time, or for someone who easily feels lonely. The ideal applicant must be comfortable being unplugged and a distance from easy communication with the outside world, although there is good mobile phone and e-mail communication, but sometimes things just don't work. They must also have above average resistance to social/psychological stress with a tolerance towards local customs and beliefs and be comfortable with other conditions and risks that are simply part of tropical fieldwork, such as limited healthcare, monotonous diet, rare confrontations with noxious plants or animals.

Salary/funding:

None - volunteer placement

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

This is a volunteer position and as such no wage or stipend is available. The volunteer is responsible for their return flight to Mombasa, visa, comprehensive travel and medical insurance and all field clothing. In addition the Trust requests a donation to cover your food and accommodation.

Length of Stay Euros

2 weeks 650

3 weeks 750

4 weeks 1000

5 weeks 1250

6 weeks 1450

7 weeks 1650

8 weeks 1850

9 weeks 2050

10 weeks 2100

11 weeks 2250

12 weeks 2400

Term of Appointment:

Year round

Application Deadline:

None

Comments:

To apply please e-mail your C.V. and application form (found on our website in the volunteer section) to the e-mail address below

Contact Information:

Andrea Donaldson

Kenya

Website:

http://www.colobustrust.org

E-mail Address:

conservation@colobustrust.org

Volunteer Research Assistants: Primate & Predator Project in South Africa

2011-11-29T10:44:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Durham University

Date Posted:

2011-11-28

Position Description:

We’re looking for volunteer field assistants to help with ongoing research as part of the Primate & Predator Project based within the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa. Our study site has an abundance of all five species of South African primate: chacma baboon (Papio ursinus), vervet monkey (Cercopithcus aethiops), samango monkey (Cercopithecus mitis erythrarchcus), thick-tailed bushbaby (Otolemur crassicaudatus) and southern lesser bushbaby (Galago moholi). We are also fortunate that this montane environment supports one of the highest densities of leopard (Panthera pardus) recorded anywhere in Africa, and the leopard population, alongside other predators, is also an important focus of our research.

A major objective of our research is to examine the behavioural ecology of predator-prey interactions focussing on diurnal primates and their predators as a model system. Chacma baboons, vervet monkey and samango monkeys are all the focus on ongoing research at the site, with samango monkeys an important focus at present. However, volunteers may be involved with work on all three species. Volunteers will work alongside an experienced team of field biologists and will be involved in the following tasks:

1. Behavioural observations of habituated primates through full day follows and collection of standardized behavioural and demographic data from our study troops.

2. Experimental titrations of predation risk based on giving-up densities or predator detection experiments using predator models.

3. Habituation of new groups, sometimes tracking via VHF receivers to maintain contact.

4. Monitoring of primate groups via GPS collars. This will be a new element of our research in 2012 and volunteers may play an important role in setting and monitoring traps, tracking via VHF receivers, data download, and collar retrieval.

5. Phenological transects to estimate primate food availability.

6. General data entry and analysis and preparation of reports and papers for publication.

7. Volunteers may also have the opportunity to work on the predator element of the project and engage in camera trapping, GPS collar, or scat/dietary analysis.

The precise activities will vary depending on our recent requirements at the time. Please get in touch if you have specific interests in particular techniques or aspects of our research, since not all activities will be ongoing at all times.

Qualifications/Experience:

We are looking for volunteer research assistants with the following experience:

1. A background in biology/zoology/ecology or related field and an interest in the behaviour, ecology and conservation of primates and other mammals.

2. Physically fit, and capable of undertaking fieldwork in a mountainous environment, in hot temperatures at certain times of year. You should be able to comfortable cover 10-15km per day (often more) over rough and often steep terrain and capable of carrying a day pack these distances while collecting data.

3. Capable of working well as part of a team, under the authority of field research coordinators, and be a valuable team member.

4. Reliable, responsible and motivated when it comes to following research protocols and methodologies, and an ability to work at unsociable hours when necessary.

5. Relevant experience of the project’s field techniques and of working in southern Africa is desirable but not essential.

Salary/funding:

No salary is provided, although payment for contributing to certain elements of our research project may be possible on an ad hoc basis. At other times you will need to cover your own food and accommodation costs at the research station. All research equipment will be provided. Volunteer research assistants will also be responsible for their own airfare and travel to South Africa and medical/travel insurance.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

Housing is available at the Lajuma Research Centre which is equipped with hot showers, flush toilets, a gas stove, fridge, tapped water, washing machine, gas, firewood and electricity (220V). Volunteers my join the town trip to Louis Trichardt (Makhado) once a week for shopping, visits to an internet café, landline phone calls, etc.

Term of Appointment:

Positions are available immediately. We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit for a minimum of 3 months, although positions may be held for up to 12 months or longer, depending on availability. Volunteers able to contribute for a minimum of 6 months may take responsibility for certain sub-projects, including data analysis and publication where appropriate.

Application Deadline:

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to the project email address (primate.predator@durham.ac.uk) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant experience and duration and timing of your availability. There is no specific deadline and applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Contact Information:

Dr Russell Hill

Department of Anthropology, Durham University, Science Site

Durham DH1 3LE

United Kingdom

Website:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/r.a.hill/primate_and_predator_project.htm

E-mail Address:

primate.predator@durham.ac.uk

PhD Research Project

2011-11-28T18:47:00.000+01:00

Sensory systems and spatial memory in weakly electric fish

Institution: Queen’s University Belfast, Dept/School/Faculty: School of Biological Sciences

PhD Supervisor: Dr R Holland (email:r.holland@qub.ac.uk),

Co-Supervisor: Prof R W Elwood

Application Deadline: 10 January 2012

Funding Availability: Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding (the succesfull applicant will compete for a limited number of DEL awards against other students)

Background:

Animal learning and memory is a subject with a long history of study in birds and mammals, but has received far less attention in other animal classes. Many animals learn about and map their surroundings using visual landmarks, but a small number of animals can also use other non-visual systems to learn about space. Fish represent an excellent model in this case as they can use other senses such as the lateral line, which detects pressure changes and weakly electric fish can use small, self-generated electric currents to probe their surroundings. These sensory systems have different constraints than vision, but how this affects the animal's ability to map its environment is poorly understood. Understanding the interaction between different sensory systems has significance for neurobiology and comparative animal cognition. Recent data also shows consistent behavioural variation in traits such as boldness and exploration in animals, which are of importance in gathering information to learn about the environment, but the adaptive significance of such behavioural variation is not yet clear. Understanding how behavioural traits influence the way animals use information for learning tasks has significant impact for animal welfare.

Research aims:

This project will compare visual and non-visual sensory modalities and how they are used to remember locations in space, using learning paradigms such as 2 alternative forced choice and t-maze, to test the relative constraints of the sensory system in learning about the environment. We will contrast learning between fish with different behavioural traits to investigate the effect of boldness on learning ability and mechanisms.

Funding Notes:

There is a possibility that this project may be DEL funded (Department for Employment and Learning Studentships). For further information on eligibility for the above funding, please visit the following website:

http://www.delni.gov.uk.

References:

Moller (2002) Multimodal sensory integration in weakly electric fish: a behavioural account. J. Physiol 96:547-556.

Walton and Moller (2010). Maze Learning and Recall in a Weakly Electric Fish, Mormyrus rume proboscirostris Boulenger (Mormyridae, Teleostei). Ethology 116 (2010) 904–919

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Volonteer position

2011-11-27T18:22:00.003+01:00

Pre-release research and training on Yellow baboon group (Papio cynocephalus)

Hiring Organization:

The Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

Position Description:

For our ongoing primate release program we are looking a student/ graduate who is interested in doing pre-release behavioral research on our next release group of about 30 Yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus). Most of those animal came in from illegal trade or because they were injured. We aim to release this group again in September 2012.

For the whole release program we intend to follow the IUCN guidelines for re-introduction of non-human primates as close as possible. We endeavor to use as much as possible scientific based research to improve the success of our release program and share knowledge with other African rescue centers. Contributing to the LLWC Primate Release Programme offers exciting opportunities for those who want to help set standards for the implementation of primate releases, whilst also furthering African primate conservation.

The first part of this research project covers a release suitability analysis of all the individuals in the group and as the group as a whole. According to various parameters you examine to what extent individuals, and finally the group as a whole, are suitable for release back into the wild. Parameters you could think of are appropriate social behavior, social position in the group, foraging techniques, human avoidance and predator recognition and avoidance. Final result will be a report from all individuals and the group as a whole concerning the suitability for release, as well as recommendations for further pre-release training.

The second part of the project concerns the pre-release training of the whole group. Based on the results of the release suitability analyses you continue preparing the group for their release. This could involve predator avoidance training, training of foraging techniques as well as accustoming the animals to a new diet which approximates their future diet in the wild.

At this moment we are building a big off-site pre-release enclosure in our own wilderness zone. This enclosure will resemble as much as possible the natural environment where the baboons will be finally released. Also the enclosure will be screened off completely and even contact with caretakers and researchers will be minimized. The release group will move into this new enclosure by the beginning of December after which the research can start.

Apart from the pre-release research you will contribute actively in fundraising for our release program.

Qualifications/Experience:

• You have at least a MSC degree in biology/ zoology or any related study • You have experience with behavioral research, preferably on primates • You will be able to set up and carry out your own methodology for the research project • You have strong analytical skills • You have good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written • You are highly motivated, open minded and flexible • Preferably you have experience with recognizing individuals in big groups of primates • You have the concentration, motivation and commitment to observe primates for extended periods, even when it is very warm or rains • You are mentally and physically fit to work long days, six days a week • You are emotionally mature and able to work independently

Salary/funding:

You will not receive any salary, but we do provide housing for free. Housing will be on site, within our volunteer accommodation. All other costs, flight, visa and food, will be at own expense. Visa will cost between 50-75 pounds, depending on the length of stay. Weekly food and drink expenses will be about 40 pounds, but will of course also depend on your lifestyle.

Term of Appointment:

As soon as possible

Contact Information:

Jasper Iepema

Kenyata drive

Lilongwe

Malawi

Telephone Number:

++26 (0)211951455

Website:

http://www.lilongwewildlife.org

E-mail Address:

animalcare@LLWC.org

Stage de formation bagueur

2011-11-27T18:22:00.000+01:00

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2 PhD POSITIONS IN BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY

2011-11-27T18:20:00.002+01:00

1) PhD 'GENETIC BASIS OF COOPERATION': The aim of this PhD-project is to investigate the genetic basis of cooperative behaviour in highly social African cichlids. These fish have turned into a model species for studies of social evolution based on detailed information about their ecology and behaviour, excellent possibilities for behavioural and physiological experiments and recent sequencing of their full genome. We shall pursue a dual approach: (1) a quantitative genetics study employing a large-scale breeding experiment and (2) an ecological genomics approach using molecular biology tools. The project will involve intensive behavioural observations, quantitative genetics modeling and lab work for brain gene expression analyses. Eligible candidates will have a master’s degree (or Diplom) in Biology and research experience in animal behaviour, a genuine understanding of evolutionary theory and a strong commitment to basic science. Practical skills in molecular and/or quantitative genetics techniques and in empirical work with fish are beneficial, but not a precondition. The project will be mostly based in Bern, but will involve collaboration with two co-supervisors, Nadia Aubin-Horth (University Laval, Canada) and Mathias Kölliker (University of Basel, Switzerland). The position is part of the Doctoral Research Program ("ProDoc") funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation SNF on “Proximate and ultimate causes of cooperation” and will connect up to 30 PhD students working on animal cooperation by a research network. Supervisor of this project: Barbara Taborsky.

2) PhD 'ALTERNATIVE REPRODUCTIVE TACTICS': The aim of this PhD-project is to study the adaptive responses to mating competition of conspecifics pursuing alternative reproductive tactics (ARTs) that are either fixed for life or dependent on condition. Evolutionary theory predicts that negative frequency dependence will select for tactic frequencies generating equal lifetime fitnesses when ARTs reflect genetic morphs. In contrast, when ARTs are purely conditional they may yield different fitness pay-offs. African cichlids showing both types of ARTs will serve as experimental model for this study. It will involve competitive in vitro fertilization experiments, behavioural and environmental manipulations, and – depending on focus – field work on Lake Tanganyika and/or research on physiological control mechanisms. Eligible candidates will have a master’s degree (or Diplom) in Biology and research experience in animal behaviour, a genuine understanding of evolutionary theory and a strong commitment to basic science. Practical skills in behavioural observation, multivariate statistics, physiological techniques, empirical work with fish and scientific publication (e.g. of the master’s thesis) will be helpful, but are not a precondition. Supervisor of this project: Michael Taborsky.

Both positions are for three years and should preferably start in early 2012.

The successful candidates will join a bustling research environment consisting of ca. 15 PhD-students and advanced research staff, five technicians and a varying number of master’s students and guest scientists. Besides this Behavioural Ecology group, the Institute of Ecology and Evolution at the University of Bern comprises research groups in Aquatic Ecology (Ole Seehausen), Community Ecology (Wolfgang Nentwig), Conservation Biology (Raphael Arlettaz), Evolutionary Ecology (Heinz Richner) and Population Genetics (Laurent Excoffier). Salaries will follow the schemes of the national funding organization of Switzerland.

Closing date: Open until filled, but all application materials, including CV, a summary of research experience, copies of any published or in-press papers, and two letters of recommendation should be received by 22 December 2011 to ensure full consideration. Candidates should indicate in a cover letter for which position they apply and when they could take it up. Please send all application material to the secretary’s office, c/o Marlis Gerteis, Dept. Behavioural Ecology, University of Bern, Wohlenstrasse 50A, CH-3032 Bern, Switzerland; or as e-mail attachments to marlis.gerteis@iee.unibe.ch. Please consult our web-page for information on our research: http://behav.zoology.unibe.ch/ For inquiries please contact barbara.taborsky@iee.unibe.ch (position 1) or michael.taborsky@iee.unibe.ch (position 2).

OFFRE D’EMPLOI

2011-11-27T15:14:00.000+01:00

NATUREPARIF - 84 rue de Grenelle PARIS 7e Agence Régionale pour la nature et la biodiversité

INTITULE DU POSTE : Chargé (e) de mission Naturaliste Faune

TYPE DE POSTE : CONTRAT A DUREE INDETERMINEE

PERIODE : à partir du 1er janvier 2012

REMUNERATION : à débattre selon expérience

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Au sein du Pôle Observatoire :

• Contribue à la mise en oeuvre de l’observatoire régional de la Biodiversité,

• Veille au bon déroulement du recensement des dispositifs de données concernant plus particulièrement la faune en dynamisant l’animation du réseau des acteurs intervenant dans ce domaine,

• Participe à la construction d’indicateurs de suivi de la biodiversité, et principalement ceux relatifs à la faune, en concertation avec les différents partenaires,

• Contribue à la veille scientifique du pôle observatoire notamment en ce qui concerne la faune,

• Participe à la mise en forme des connaissances avec les pôles Communication et Forum des acteurs,

• Assure le secrétariat de groupes de travail du SINP francilien,

• Mobilisation et animation des réseaux d’observateurs associatifs ou autres autour des projets conduits par Natureparif,

 Rédaction de synthèses et de rapports sur l’activité naturaliste francilienne concernant les sujets faune,

 Assure les missions de représentation de Natureparif en termes d’expertise naturaliste ou d’expertise en écologie auprès des instances (Région, Etat, CSRPN, …).

COMPETENCES

 Très bonnes connaissances naturalistes sur la faune d’Île-de-France,

 Connaissance des milieux : associatif naturaliste francilien, scientifique, des institutions et des entreprises,

 Approche pluridisciplinaire des missions,

 Expérience scientifique,

 Expérience de terrain,

 Expérience de suivi de projets,

 Expérience en animation,

 Expérience en gestion des espèces et des milieux naturels.

Paris, le 23 Novembre 2011

SAVOIR FAIRE

 Bonnes compétences rédactionnelles et de synthèse dans les domaines scientifiques, naturalistes et techniques.

 Compétences relationnelles et pédagogiques.

 Bonnes connaissances naturalistes, en écologie et sur les protocoles de suivi de la biodiversité.

 Bonnes connaissances en analyse de données naturalistes.

 Maîtrise des outils de gestion de base de données et des systèmes d’information géographique.

DIPLOMES

 Bac + 5 en Ecologie, Biologie des organismes et des populations, Ecologie végétale.

 Expérience professionnelle dans le domaine de la biodiversité, si possible en Ile-de-France.

Envoyer CV, lettre de motivation et prétentions salariales à :

Stéphanie Lux

Directrice de Natureparif

e.mail : recrutement@natureparif.fr

Volunteer Field Assistant: Barbaray Macaque group coordination in Morocco

2011-11-24T09:21:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Barbary Macaque Project

Date Posted:

2011-11-21

Position Description:

Within the framework af a Master thesis, behavioral data on group coordination and decision shall be collected in wild Barbary macaques in the Middle Atlas, near the town of Azrou, Morocco. A group of 30 Barbary macaques will be followed 5-6 days a week in their homerange of cedar and oak woods and grassland. Work days will be up to 10 hours long.

At this website, you can get an impression of the study site: http://barbarymacaque.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/

Accomodation is a flat in Azrou (with Internet, shower).

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants should hold an acadamic degree or be a student in Behavioral Biology or related subjects, highly motivated and physically fit. Experience in field work with primates would be great.

Salary/funding:

No salary is provided.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

No support for travel is provided. Costs for meals and lodging will be shared.

Term of Appointment:

3 months starting from mid-March

Application Deadline:

End of Decembre 2011

Comments:

Applications consisting of a motivation letter (1 page) and curriculum vitae (up to 2 pages) can be sent electronically to Anne Seltmann who can also provide additional information upon request.

Contact Information:

Anne Seltmann

Göttingen 37075

Germany

E-mail Address:

anneseltmann@web.de

Field assistants

2011-11-23T10:46:00.002+01:00

2 FIELD ASSISTANTS for dispersal study of Black and Virginia Rails in Northern California from 16 April - 17 August 2012. Assistants will help with capturing and collection of tissues from Black and Virginia Rails for genetic and stable isotope analyses. Assistants must be able to set up mistnets, remove birds from mistnets, band birds, and take morphometric measurements on birds. Assistants should also be able to maintain accurate records of capture information using a database. The ideal candidates would be: (1) experienced in mistnetting, banding, and bleeding small birds; (2) well organized with a record of being able to conduct fieldwork as part of a team; (3) have a driver’s license and experience operating a 4WD vehicle; (4) be interested in population ecology and dispersal; (5) be able to walk up to several miles and be strong enough to carry moderate loads; and (6) have the ability to interface with the public and communicate with private landowners. Field work will take place in the San Francisco Bay and Sierra Foothills regions of Northern California. Work in the Sierra Foothills will be based out of the Sierra Foothills Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley, CA (URL: http://groups.ucanr.org/sierrafoothill/). Work in the San Francisco Bay area will be based out of UC Berkeley in Berkeley, CA. Salary is $2167 /month. Additional information on the study can be found at (URL:http://nature.berkeley.edu/~beis/rail/). Please submit resume and phone numbers/email of three referees by 5 January 2012 by email to LAURIE HALL, PhD student (EM: lahall@berkeley.edu) in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, University of California at Berkeley. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until all positions are filled. Candidates may also be interested in applying for two field assistant positions being offered for a related metapopulation study using playback to track occupancy of wetlands in the Sierra Foothills from 15 May – 17 August, 2012 (see advertisement above for more details). If you would like to be considered for both positions please indicate this in your application.

Reader/Professor in Primate Behaviour or Biology

2011-11-22T09:42:00.001+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Liverpool John Moores University

Position Description:

The Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology within the School of Natural Sciences and Psychology seeks to appoint a Reader or Professor of Primate Behaviour or Biology with an excellent research record.

We are looking for an outstanding researcher with a strong, internationally recognised research portfolio, including high quality publications and external research funding, whose strengths will complement and integrate existing research areas. This appointment is part of a major strategic investment in the research and teaching of biological anthropology at LJMU.

For further information please see www.ljmu.ac.uk/rceap/ or contact Dr Laura Bishop, email l.c.bishop@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Alan Gunn, email a.gunn@ljmu.ac.uk for an informal discussion about the post. Application is by application form. The application form, equal opportunities form and job description/person specification details can be downloaded from www.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/ alternatively complete the on-line request form below for a hardcopy to be sent in the post.

Qualifications/Experience:

See details on www.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/

Salary/funding:

£46,696 - £52,556/£57,616 - £93,545

Application Deadline:

06 January 2012

Contact Information:

Dr Nicola Koyama

School of Biological & Earth Sciences

Liverpool L3 3AF

United Kingdom

Telephone Number:

+44 151 231 2627

Fax Number:

+44 151 207 3224

Website:

http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/RCEAP/index.htm

E-mail Address:

n.f.koyama@ljmu.ac.uk

Implementation of the 3Rs in Behavioural and Physiological Research

2011-11-21T10:56:00.000+01:00

Joint meeting with Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) and the National Centre for the 3Rs (NC3Rs)

4-5th July 2012

The Wellcome Trust, London, UK

Implementation of the 3Rs in Behavioural and Physiological Research

Registration free

Organisers: Dr Lynne Sneddon and Dr Kate Buchanan

Call for speakers: this joint meeting with ASAB, SEB and NC3Rs will emphasise the application of the 3Rs (reduction, replacement and refinement) in behavioural and physiological experimentation. Speakers should focus on how the implementation of one or more of the 3Rs did not alter the quality of the science or improved the outcomes. Please e-mail Lynne Sneddon (lsneddon@liverpool.ac.uk) with a title and short description (100-150 words) by 16th December 2011. Poster presentations are also welcome.

Topics include:

Use of invertebrates or embryos to replace adult vertebrates Improved handling techniques Behaviour and welfare Non-invasive sampling Behavioural phenotyping Neuroscience Development Toxicology Enrichment

Ethology Investigates: Cooperation; An online conference

2011-11-21T10:55:00.002+01:00

The editors of ethology and Redouan Bshary will host the first ethology Investigates online conference on cooperation (http://www.ethologyinvestigates.com/).

While Darwin’s theory of evolution through natural selection emphasizes the importance of competition between individuals, survival often depends on complex systems of organisms working together to increase fitness, fight disease, watch for enemies or hunt for food – all forms of cooperation. The ethology Investigates online conference on cooperation seeks to elucidate the occurrence of cooperative behavior within and between species, applying the holistic framework of Tinbergen’s four “why” questions.

Join us from November 29th to December 2nd, 2011 for talks and presented papers on cutting-edge research into cooperation. All presenters will be available online to take your questions and respond to your comments.

Click here to register: http://www.ethologyinvestigates.com/?page_id=145&action=register

PhD Positions at the IMPRS for Organismal Biology

2011-11-17T09:38:00.000+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Max Planck Institute for Ornithology & University of Konstanz

Position Description:

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several PhD student positions. The IMPRS is based in southern Germany and is jointly organized by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in Organismal Biology are invited to apply.

More than 25 internationally recognized research groups actively participate in the PhD program and offer challenging, cutting-edge PhD projects in the fields of Behavioral Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Physiology, and Neurobiology. For a list of all PhD projects visit www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS.

The program offers dedicated teaching programs, high quality research experience, and outstanding research facilities in an inspiring research and living environment. All courses are taught in English. Each PhD candidate receives individual supervision and mentoring and is guided in her/his research work by a PhD advisory committee.

Interviews with the applicants are scheduled for mid-March. Candidates accepted into the program may start latest October 2012.

The Max Planck Society and the University of Konstanz are equal opportunity employers. Applications from women and historically under-represented groups are particularly welcome.

Queries should be mailed to the program office: IMPRS@uni-konstanz.de

For the application process visit www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants should hold an MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related discipline at the point of enrollment.

Salary/funding:

All students accepted to the program will be supported by stipends or contracts

Application Deadline:

Deadline for the application is January 15, 2012

Contact Information:

Daniel Piechowski

Universitätsstraße 10

Konstanz, BW 78457

Germany

Telephone Number:

+49-7532-884916

Fax Number:

+49-7531-884917

Website:

http://www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS

E-mail Address:

IMPRS@uni-konstanz.de

Offre de Stage Eté 2012 - Dispersion natale chez le lézard vivipare

2011-11-16T13:22:00.001+01:00

Description

La dispersion des individus du site natal au site de reproduction ou entre sites de reproduction est un des processus fondamentaux qui participent à la dynamique des populations. Dans un contexte de fragmentation croissante des habitats, la dispersion peut avoir un impact crucial pour la persistance des petites populations, permettant de recoloniser des habitats où les sous-populations sont éteintes. Or tous les individus ne dispersent pas, et tous ne dispersent pas de la même manière, ce qui peut affecter la dynamique des métapopulations. La décision de disperser dépend du phénotype individuel, en interaction avec les conditions environnementales.

Notre équipe travaille sur le comportement de dispersion natale des lézards vivipares (Zootoca vivipara). Nous travaillons dans le métatron, un dispositif unique d'enclos semi-naturels reliés par des corridors simulant le fonctionnement de métapopulations. Nous étudions les choix de dispersion individuels en fonction du phénotype et des conditions environnementales et sociales subies par les individus. Les lézards sont libérés au printemps dans le métatron dans différents enclos, avec différentes conditions sociales (densité de population, compétition entre apparentés) et environnementales (température). Nous suivons la dispersion des juvéniles chaque jour durant l'été.

Mission du (de la) stagiaire :

Le (la) stagiaire participera selon la période à la capture des lézards au métatron, ainsi qu'à l'élevage en laboratoire. Durant la période d'élevage, il (elle) participera aux mesures morphologiques et aux expériences comportementales effectuées sur les juvéniles. Enfin, en juillet-août, il (elle) pourra participer au suivi de la dispersion des juvéniles au métatron.Le stagiaire pourra acquérir des connaissances pratiques en analyse comportementale, ainsi que de terrain.

Localisation : Station d'Ecologie Expérimentale du CNRS à Moulis, (Ariège, Midi-Pyrénées).

Période de stage : un à deux mois entre mai et août 2012.

Stage non rémunéré, mais possibilité de loger sur place.

Profil du (de la) candidat(e) :

Bac+3 ou Bac+4 : Etudiant(e) en biologie/écologie

Intérêt pour l'écologie comportementale

Goût du travail de terrain

Candidature

envoyez un CV et une lettre de motivation par mail à Elvire Bestion

elvire.bestion@ecoex-moulis.cnrs.fr

Volunteer as a Primate Carer at the MONA Foundation

2011-11-15T09:26:00.003+01:00

Hiring Organization:

FUNDACIÓ MONA

Date Posted:

2011-11-11

Position Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The MONA Foundation is a non-profit organisation that made it its goal to rescue, rehabilitate and socially integrate primates that have been illegally captured and used for commercial and personal purposes and that are living in inadequate conditions. Furthermore we work to educate and inform about the mistreatment happening to these animals, trying to invoke the necessary respect for them within human society.

Rescuing primates, their rehabilitation and resocialisation is hard and time consuming work and it can only be accomplished by the cooperation of many. Therefore, as most NGOs working with animals or for animal protection, the help of volunteers is greatly needed.

However we also understand that it is an ideal opportunity for young people who plan to work in this field to obtain experience, improve their skills or simply experience work as a primate carer.

TASKS:

Located at “Riudellots de la Selva” (15km from Girona), Spain, The MONA Foundation seeks volunteers for 3 to 6 month periods to assist with day-to-day operations at the sanctuary. You will be working as part of the primate care team under the direction of the head keeper (who speaks Spanish and English), taking care of tasks like the preparation and distribution of the chimpanzee diet, cage/enclosure cleaning and maintenance, maintaining the centre facilities and equipment, preparation and application of enrichment projects, and possibly assisting in management and educational activities. We generally take into account your individual skills and talents to match them with the daily tasks, although volunteers help wherever most needed.

Actual physical contact with the chimpanzees is strictly forbidden as these animals can be very dangerous and we encourage them to search social contact from each other instead of the primate care staff. However, various tasks, especially feeding, will bring you in close proximity with the chimpanzees although it is important to us that volunteers respect the rules as well as the chimpanzees’ need to interact with each other instead of humans.

Qualifications/Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Although MONA does accept volunteers without any previous experience in the field of primates (for a minimum period of 6 months – onsite training is given), volunteers with primate or animal care qualifications and/or experience at other sanctuaries (for a minimum period of 3 months) are preferred.

- Minimum age of 20 years old

- Fluent in Spanish or English: if fluent in English, basic Spanish strongly preferred (and vice versa)

- Good general health: mentally and physically (many of the tasks can be physically challenging)

- Vaccinations/health requirements: (1) negative Tuberculosis result, (2) Hepatitis A and B Vaccinations, (3) Tetanus Vaccination (suggested)

- Being able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as demonstrating your own initiative

PREFERRED:

- Previous experience or a former education related to animals/primates (care) such as Biology, Veterinary, Psychology, Animal keeper, etc.

- Work experience as part of a group or project team

Salary/funding:

MONA does not pay a salary. However, MONA is willing to cooperate with those coming through a program or a funding institution.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

Volunteers must pay for all expenses including flights, visas (applicants from outside of the European Union must be able to provide a visa for the duration of the volunteer period), travel, meals and lodging. Hot drinks are provided during the working day.

Term of Appointment:

From 3 to 6 months, depending on the previous experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline:

OPEN

Contact Information:

Alba Gómara

Veinat de l'estació, Carretera de Cassà s/n - Riudellots de la Selva

Girona, Girona 17457

Spain

Telephone Number:

0034 972477618

Website:

http://www.fundacionmona.org

E-mail Address:

a.gomara@fundacionmona.org

PhD Assistantship in Carnivore/Landscape Ecology

2011-11-13T12:02:00.000+01:00

The Department of Biology at Baylor University seeks an outstanding PhD student to study the effects of climate change, roads, and land use on habitat quality and population connectivity for several carnivore species in the Northern Rocky Mountains region of the United States.

The project is a component of a long-term, multi-state, multi-agency study of carnivore habitat relationships, movement ecology, gene flow, and landscape genetics. Study species include the grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, wolverine, fisher, lynx, and American marten. Field methods will include large grids of non-invasive hair snares to collect genetic material from multiple species. Analytical methods will likely include occupancy modeling, multi-scale habitat modeling using logistic regression, individual-based landscape genetic analysis using distance-based regression and causal modeling, and computer simulation of gene flow. The position provides up to five years of teaching assistantship funding at $15-21K per academic year (depending on qualifications) plus up to five years of summer salary at approximately $3-4K per summer. Tuition for 20 semester hours per year will be waived, and health insurance at a discounted price will be available. Housing at the field site will be provided during the summer field season.

Extensive experience with statistical analyses of ecological data, and proficiency in ArcGIS and the R statistical language, are required. The student must have a M.S. degree in a relevant field, and preference will be given to students who have published quantitative ecological research.

Applicants with experience working in remote landscapes, and who have backcountry skills such as navigation with map and compass, use of a GPS, wilderness survival, and wilderness first aid, are preferred. To be competitive, applicants must have undergraduate and graduate GPAs 3.4 and a general GRE score 1200. The student must have or acquire a valid US drivers license.

Applicants should create a single pdf that includes a letter of interest that specifically addresses the position‚s qualifications and preferences, a resume, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, unofficial general GRE scores, and a list of three references and their contact information (institution, email address, phone number). This pdf should be sent to both Dr. Kevin Gutzwiller (kevin_gutzwiller@baylor.edu; http://bearspace.baylor.edu/Kevin_Gutzwiller /www/) and Dr. Sam Cushman (scushman@fs.fed.us; http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/wildlife/genetics/cushman.htm) via an email with CarnivoreˆLandscape Ecology in the subject line. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue through the deadline of 8 December 2011. Applications that do not include all of the requested information will not be reviewed. By mid January, Dr. Gutzwiller will invite the most qualified applicant to apply formally to the Ph.D. Program in Biology for the teaching assistantship. Admission and an offer of an assistantship are decided by the Baylor Graduate School and the Baylor Biology Graduate Committee. Information about the Department of Biology and Baylor University can be found at http://www.baylor.edu/biology/ and associated links.

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT POSITION, Shorebirds, The Netherlands

2011-11-11T12:11:00.002+01:00

Hiring Organization:

University of Groningen

Date Posted:

2011-11-09

Position Description:

Volunteers are needed from 10 March to 15 May 2012 for an ongoing capture-recapture program on the Ruffs, Philomachus pugnax. The project is under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Theunis Piersma, head of the Animal Ecology Group of the University of Groningen. Our current research aims to better understand demographic and ecological processes playing a role in the ongoing decline of the population Ruffs using the Netherlands during migratory stopover. The fieldwork consists in the monitoring of colour-banded birds in Southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch meadow area in the north of The Netherlands. We collect data on the timing of migration, habitat use, phenotype characteristics, feeding and reproductive behaviour of the birds; but you will also assist with the banding of the birds, blood sampling, and data entry. Volunteers and students involved will live together in our field station in a small village along the shore of Lake IJsselmeer.

Qualifications/Experience:

We are seeking highly motivated people, happy to spend long days in the field, social and able to work in team. Interested applicants should be however, independent, well organized and able to maintain a professional attitude. A driver license is required.

Command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-) Applicants willing to improve their spoken English are encouraged to apply (this is an excellent opportunity to improve!). But note that a good understanding is required.

Salary/funding:

None

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

We provide housing and all field equipment. Volunteers must pay own airfare and food expenses (3-4 Euros per day). A refund of flight cost might be possible (depending on pending grant applications).

Term of Appointment:

From 10 March 2011 to 15 May 2012. Commitment for the all period is required.

Application Deadline:

We will begin reviewing applications from 1th January 2012 and continue until position is filled.

Comments:

Please send a resume/CV (keep it to relevant details), a cover letter (interests, career goals, relevant experience for the position and availability) and at least one reference .

Contact Information:

Lucie SCHMALTZ [l.schmaltz@rug.nl] – PhD student, Animal Ecology Group, University of Groningen.

Centre for Life Sciences, Nijenborgh 7 - 9747 AG GRONINGEN

E-mail Address:

L.Schmaltz@rug.nl

Website:

http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/researchstudies/

Research Assistant

2011-11-11T12:10:00.003+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Max-Planck-Institute for Evol. Anthropology

Date Posted:

2011-11-09

Position Description:

Two research assistant for an ongoing long-term project in LuiKotale, Salonga NP, Democratic Republic of Congo. This project started in July 2011 and bonobos are still in an early stage of habituation. Daily work includes locating bonobos and following individuals during the day for as long as possible. It also includes taking notes on the foods consumed, scoring locations of nest groups, travel routes etc. and analyzing recordings from camera traps. Candidates will work together with Congolese field assistants and will be trained by the current habituation team before taking over the project. Information about the field site and research activities at LuiKotale is available at www.eva.mpg.de/primat

Qualifications/Experience:

Essential requirements are: (1) field experience, (2) language skills (English and French), (3) above average physical fitness, (4) above average resistance to social/psychological stress, (5) practical and technical skills required to orient and move across dense tropical lowland forest without prominent land marks, (6) the ability to achieve tasks by improvisation, using the limited sources that are available, (7) the capacity to live and work with an international team of students, volunteers and local staff. Candidates should be independent and have social skills, a strong motivation to take on responsibility, and tolerance to costumes and practices of traditional societies. LuiKotale hosts an international research team and communication among team members is mainly in English. Communication with local field assistants is in French and Lingala and candidates with such language skills will be preferred.

Salary/funding:

300 Euro/month

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

- food (mix of mainly local food and some western food items

- lodging (in tents) at the field site

- airfare for one domestic flight from Kinshasa to the field site and back

- contribution of up to 800 Euro to an international return flight (reimbursement ONLY AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETITION OF A 9 MONTS TERM OF APPOINTMENT)

- expenses for visa (reimbursement ONLY AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETITION OF A 9 MONTS TERM OF APPOINTMENT)

- please note that expenses during the stay in Kinshasa on the way in/out of Congo CAN NOT be covered by the project

Term of Appointment:

9 months starting in February 2012

Application Deadline:

25th of December 2011

Comments:

Applicants are requested to send a CV, a letter of interest that shows how the applicant meets the qualifications for the position as outlined above, and gives the names of at least two people that would serve as a reference.

Contact Information:

Dr. Gottfried Hohmann

Deutscher Platz 6

Leipzig 04103

Germany

Telephone Number:

++49 341 3550 208

Website:

http://www.eva.mpg.de

E-mail Address:

hohmann@eva.mpg.de

Field Assistant/Research volunteer

2011-11-11T12:10:00.000+01:00

Hiring Organization:

Inkawu Vervet Project, South Africa

Date Posted:

2011-11-08

Position Description:

Within the framework of a large collaborative project between the universities of Neuchatel (Dr. R. Bshary), Zurich (Drs. C.P. van Schaik & M. Krützen) and St. Andrews (Dr. A. Whiten) on the evolution of social behaviour in vervet monkeys (Cercopithecus aethiops), the Inkawu Vervet Project is currently looking for highly motivated field assistants. Applicants that want to use this opportunity as a jumping board to help them pursue a post-grad degree (MSc. or PhD) in Behavioural Ecology, Anthropology, Evolutionary Psychology or any related field are especially encouraged to apply.

Assistants will help 2 PhD-students and 1 on-site post-doc with the habituation of and data collection on a targeted 10 groups of wild vervet monkeys at our field-site in Kwazulu-Natal, South-Africa. Behavioural data (both observational and experimental) and invasive genetic samples (ear-clips) are currently collected on 6 groups (each equipped with GPS/VHF loggers), with an additional 3 groups already identified for habituation in the near future.

Assistants are expected to spend a minimum of 6 months in the field in order to qualify for full financial compensation of travel expenses to South Africa, on-site lodging and meals. Assistants available for shorter periods are also welcome to apply, but will not have these expenses fully reimbursed. All applicants are responsible for their own field equipment (hiking shoes, bush clothes, rain gear, etc.), as well as vaccinations and travel insurance. Research equipment (handheld computers, binoculars and VHF-receivers for telemetry) are provided.

Qualifications/Experience:

Successful applicants are proficient in English, have excellent social skills, and are able to work within a large, interdisciplinary research team under field conditions.

Salary/funding:

No salary is provided.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

Financial compensation of travel expenses, on-site lodging and meals is available (see above).

Term of Appointment:

Positions are open now and applications will be considered on a

Application Deadline:

31-01-2011

Comments:

Applications consisting of a motivation letter (1 page) and curriculum vitae (up to 2 pages) can be sent electronically to Erik Willems who can also provide additional information upon request.

Contact Information:

Erik Willems

Switzerland

E-mail Address:

e.willems@aim.uzh.ch

Postdoctoral opportunities

2011-11-09T11:25:00.002+01:00

Neuroscience and Ethology
Location: Linkoping University, Sweden
Prof. Per Jensen
perje@ifm.liu.se

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Stage niveau M1 – 4 mois – suivi comportemental des abeilles par la technique des puces RFID

2011-11-09T11:23:00.002+01:00

Proposition de stage M1 – printemps / été 2012

Suivi comportemental des abeilles domestiques (Apis mellifera L.) par la technologie des puces RFID

Laboratoires d’accueil :

Laboratoire de rattachement : Laboratoire Pollinisation et Ecologie des Abeilles (LPEA) de l’UMR Abeilles & Environnement – INRA d’Avignon (84)

Travail de terrain (mai-juin): Région Poitou-Charentes, en partenariat avec l’UE Entomologie – INRA du Magneraud (17)

Activité des laboratoires d’accueil :

Les recherches de l’unité Abeilles & Environnement de l’INRA d’Avignon sont centrées autour de la problématique du déclin des abeilles, sauvages et domestiques, et de ses conséquences sur le service de pollinisation. Ces recherches sont menées en étroite collaboration avec l’ACTA (Association de Coordination Technique Agricole) et avec l’UE Entomologie de l’INRA du Magneraud qui est spécialisée dans les techniques d’élevage d’abeilles et de suivis expérimentaux.

Introduction du stage :

Ce stage sera réalisé dans le cadre d’un programme de recherche sur l’utilisation de nouvelles technologies d’enregistrement automatisé de l’activité des abeilles. Le dispositif d’enregistrement comprend une puce RFID fixée sur le thorax des abeilles, et un capteur placé à l’entrée de la ruche. L’enregistrement des entrées et sorties des abeilles à la ruche permettra d’étudier les budgets temporels d’activité des abeilles et leur capacité de retour à la ruche lors de tests de délocalisation. Ces paramètres comportementaux seront mis en relation avec la quantité de ressources florales dans le milieu et des expositions expérimentales à un insecticide systémique.

Disciplines abordées : Agro-écologie, Ecologie comportementale, Entomologie, Toxicologie

Période de stage : 4 mois à partir d’Avril 2012.

Allocation de stage : Forfait administration, soit 417,09 €/mois. Lors de la période de terrain en Poitou-Charentes, le stagiaire sera logé à ses frais (possibilité d’hébergement à loyer modéré au centre INRA: < 100 €/mois).

Contraintes : Horaires et calendrier flexibles pour le terrain en Poitou-Charentes. Pas d’allergie aux piqures d’abeilles.

Candidature et sélection : Les personnes intéressées son priées de prendre contact avec le responsable dès maintenant (cf. coordonnées ci-dessous) et d’envoyer par courrier électronique une lettre de motivation et un CV :

Mickaël Henry

Tel : 04.32.72.26.25

Mickael.henry@avignon.inra.fr

Suivi de la population nicheuse de Milan royal sur le premier plateau du Doubs – 4 mois – Besançon (25)

2011-11-09T11:22:00.000+01:00

Stagiaire F/H Suivi de la population nicheuse de Milan royal sur le premier plateau du

Doubs – 4 mois – Besançon (25).

Durée et type de contrat : Stage

Niveau d’études : BTS GPN ou BAC+3 pro

Thématique : Espaces naturels, faune, flore

Région : Franche-Comté

Ville : Besançon (25)

Type d’offre : Stage indemnisé

Date de début du contrat : 15/02/2012

Date limite de réponse : 31/12/2011

Date de publication : 10/11/2011

Durée de la mission (mois) : 4 mois

DESCRIPTION DE L’OFFRE

Dans le cadre du plan d’actions national Milan royal piloté par la LPO Champagne-Ardenne, la LPO Franche-Comté, association loi 1901, œuvrant pour la protection de la faune et plus particulièrement de l’avifaune et de ses habitats associés, recherche un(e) stagiaire pour suivre et quantifier la population nicheuse de Milan royal du premier plateau du Doubs (secteur Osse, Nancray, Deluz, etc.). Cette opération servira de base au programme de baguage/marquage des jeunes milans.

MISSION

Aura pour responsabilité le suivi de la population nicheuse du secteur ci-dessus défini qui comprend :

- la coordination, avec le responsable du stage, du réseau de bénévoles susceptibles de contribuer à l’opération

- la recherche et le dénombrement des couples nicheurs

- l’identification des aires et le dénombrement des jeunes au nid avec un suivi jusqu’au jour du baguage/marquage

- l’identification des propriétaires des parcelles abritant les aires repérées

- secondairement, la recherche et la transmission de données d’oiseaux marqués les années précédentes

PROFIL CANDIDAT/E

- connaissances en ornithologie (en particulier bonnes connaissances des oiseaux sur le terrain) et en écologie des populations et de la conservation

- connaissances des outils de gestion en environnement

- bon relationnel et rigueur

- autonomie et capacité d’initiatives

- bonne capacité rédactionnelle et de synthèse

- permis B indispensable avec véhicule

Niveau d’études : BTS GPN, BAC+3

Madagascar Field Research Assistantship

2011-11-08T09:35:00.005+01:00

Hiring Organization:

SIMPONA

Date Posted:

2011-11-02

Position Description:

Silky Sifaka (Propithecus candidus) Scent Marking and Vocalizations in Marojejy National Park

1 research assistantship is available to collect data on wild silky sifakas (Propithecus candidus) in northeastern Madagascar in Marojejy National Park from July 1 2012 to December 20 2012.

Main duties include behavioral data collection using handheld GPS units to determine scent marking location and audio recording of vocalizations using digital solid-state audio recorders.

The work will take place at an established field site (Camp 2 of Marojejy NP) with an experienced team that has been working at the site for about 10 years. Although the habitat can be extremely steep (mid-altitude montane rain forest) and it often rains heavily, there are small bungalows at the site as well as a covered dining area.

You will not be alone out there since there will be a second field assistant (from Dartmouth university) and probably a Malagasy university student as well. There will also of course be several experienced Marojejy National Park guides. Probably several weeks at a time will be spent in the field followed by a week of data entry in a nearby coastal city (Sambava).

There are few dangerous animals in forest (except a few scorpions). The biggest risks are those which are typical of any field site: possibility of physical injury (knee pain is not unusual because it is very steep) and basic health issues (occasional stomach upset is not unusual for first time visitors).

The diet is very basic and mainly consists of rice, beans, and vegetables. It can be difficult to work with the same small group of people for many months. Flexibility is required to get along with others and cope with daily life in an impoverished developing country.

Considerable information is available online about this field site and the critically endangered silky sifaka, which is one of the rarest mammals in the world.

Consult these links for information:

Marojejy National Park: www.marojejy.com

Silky Sifakas: www.simpona.org

To apply, please send a CV to Erik Patel: patel.erik@gmail.com

Qualifications/Experience:

No prior field experience is required. Above average physical condition and a basic familiarity with computers is necessary.

People that just aren’t comfortable with machines may have difficulty with the audio recording and GPS gear.

Preference will be given to applicants with an interest in pursuing graduate studies in animal behavior, biology, anthropology, psychology, natural resources, and related disciplines.

Preference will also be given to applicants with some prior experience with primates (particularly lemurs), and those who have prior experience in developing countries.

Some French is a plus since Madagascar is a Francophone country.

Salary/funding:

The research assistant must pay for their own round-trip international plane ticket (approx. $2300usd) and are also expected to assume responsibility for their own field clothes/boots as well as pre-trip vaccinations (and malaria pills).

Past volunteers have also brought their own snacks and other personal items which can lead to substantial luggage overweight costs which the research assistant is also responsible for.

Term of Appointment:

July 1 2012 to December 20 2012

Application Deadline:

December 30 2011

Contact Information:

Erik R Patel

Madagascar

Website:

http://www.simpona.org

E-mail Address:

patel.erik@gmail.com