Primate Behaviour and Ecology Field School, Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, Borneo

Educational Organization:
Oxford Brookes University

Date Posted:
2010-03-05

Program Description:
A two-week field school in the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in Sabah, Borneo

Tuition will be given in the following areas: vegetation sampling, behavioural observation, censusing, triangulation, phonological sampling, GPS, and an introduction to SPSS. Students already experienced in these skills can begin their project from day one. Due to time constraints, each topic must be approved by the instructor prior to arrival at the field site. You may be able to arrange independent study or dissertation credit from your school or university.

Deadline for applications 15 April; places filled on a first-come first serve basis. The course will not run with less than ten students, with a maximum 15 spots available. The cost is £650, which does not include your return ticket to and from there.



Primates present at the site include:
Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus morio)
Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus)
Long-tail macaque (Macaca fascicularis)
Pig-tail macaque (Macaca nemestrina)
Bornean gibbon (Hylobates muelleri)
Silvered leaf-monkey (Trachypithecus cristatus)
Maroon leaf monkey (Presbytis rubicunda)
Western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus borneanus)
Bornean slow loris (Nyticebus menagensis)

Entrance Qualifications:
The courses are intended for undergraduates interested in primate behaviour, ecology or conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment.

Tuition / Fees:
£650, (not including return ticket to and from site).
Cost includes: transportation to the field centre by bus and boat, your accommodation and meals/drinks at the field centre during the two weeks, a conservation fee, fuel for boat trips, and the use of the facilities (including laboratory space, electricity, running water and internet!). The cost does NOT include a round-trip international flight. Students with special dietary requirements (i.e. vegetarian) or allergies can be accommodated, but this needs to be pre-arranged.

Support (scholarships, travel):
None provided; Funding may be available from your local council. Students attending from one University, School or College may be eligible for Royal Society or British Ecological society expedition grants. Use Google to search for youth expedition/ conservation grants.
Education/transferable skill stipends may also be available from your local town council, county or school.

Start + End Dates:
6 - 20 August, 2010

Application Deadline:
10 April, 2010

Comments:
Contact Danica Stark to enroll or for more information:
danicastark@gmail.com and pass this email along to anyone who might be
interested. See also:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi/facilities/danaugirangfieldcentre/index.html

Contact Information:
Danica Stark
Oxford
United Kingdom

Website:
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/biosi/facilities/danaugirangfieldcentre/index.html

E-Mail Address:

danicastark@gmail.com

Offre de stage

La SVAA recherche un étudiant en Biologie/Primatologie pour effectuer un suivi des populations sauvages de Gibbon Hoolock de l'Ouest au sein du Nokrek NP (parc national) déclaré réserve de la biosphère par l'UNESCO, dans le cadre du Programme HURO.
L'étudiant sera encadré par l'équipe sur place et sera suivi par le Dr Sati, primatologue et spécialiste des gibbons.
Cette offre de stage peut prendre lieu au plus vite.

Merci de diffuser largement cette annonce,

Pour plus de renseignement : svaa50@hotmail.com

Kelly Thomas.
Secretaire assistante
Association SVAA
www.association-svaa.com

Formation

Je propose une nouvelle formation spécialement adaptée aux étudiants de M1 et M2 devant faire leur stage de terrain et qui devront faire des manipulations sur les oiseaux. Vous trouverez tous les détails de cette formation très pragmatique sur le lien : http://brucy.laurent.over-blog.com/pages/formation-a-la-manipulation-des-oiseaux-pour-etudiants-m1-m2-2627029.html

Par ailleurs, vous trouverez sur mon blog les différents services que je propose pour vos programmes de recherche.

Je reste bien sûr à votre entière disposition pour tout renseignement et étude de cas.

Cordialement,

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Field assistant (Capture, marquages & prélèvements toutes espèces, Europe, DOM-TOM & Monde)
Missions, expéditions et coordination de projet environnemental,
Expertises & conseils pour l'aménagement de jardins et sites "nature",
Guide naturaliste sur croisières & encadrement d'étudiants M1 & M2
Nouveau: Possibilité d'établir des devis & factures
Field assistant Europe, French Guyana & world
Capture, marking & samples on all species
Missions, student's supervision, expeditions, advice, guides cruise
Any duration and any type of contract
New: ability to issue invoices

Field Research Assistant

The Impact of Seasonal Variation in Food Resources and Ranging Patterns on the Reproductive Physiology and Behavior of Female Spider Monkeys

Hiring Organization:
S. Ramirez (UTSA)

Date Posted:
2010-03-03

Position Description:
I am searching for a hard-working, motivated, responsible assistant to help with a project on the behavior and physiology of spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) on Barro Colorado Island (BCI), Panama. The project focuses on female spider monkey reproductive physiology and energy expenditure. The assistant will be responsible for collecting behavioral, foraging, and ranging data as well as fecal and urine samples for hormonal and energetic analyses from multiple females. Other responsibilities will include identifying plant species, tree mapping, and data entry. The assistant will be trained in all relevant data collection and archiving methods, including behavioral sampling, GPS, radiotelemetry, and sample preservation. The research assistant should view this position as an internship, thus the experience gained will be a great opportunity for a student who is interested in primatology, biology, and ecology wishing to further their academic career.

Qualifications/Experience:
Students interested should have or in the process of obtaining a BS/BA in Physical Anthropology, Biology, Ecology, Primatology, Animal Behavior, or a related field. Although previous experience with primates in not necessary, it is strongly preferred that the student has had some experience in tropical forests (i.e. field school), working with animals, and/or working in the outdoors. The student should have a substantial background in science that allows one to understand the scientific method, basic research terminology, and the importance of collecting systematic data. More importantly, the student should have a strong interest in primate behavior and ecology. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not necessary. Furthermore, applicants must be in good physical and mental condition; have the ability to hike long distances; feel comfortable being away from family and friends for extended periods of time; be emotionally mature, energetic, and patient; detailed orientated; not be afraid of snakes, bugs, etc. or being alone in the forest; have good social skills; and be able to maintain a optimistic attitude towards challenging and tiring work. The assistant will be expected to work about 6 hours a day and 5-6 days each week. The terrain at the research site is very hilly and rocky and the climate is hot, humid, and rainy; thus persistence, maturity, and dedication are very important.

Salary/funding:
No salary

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Partial to full refund of plane ticket and boarding is possible, depending on the availability of grant money. Applicants who are interested in this position, please indicate how much of the cost you will be able to contribute in your letter of interest (see below). Stay at BCI (US $775/month) includes three meals a day, Wi-Fi Internet, and boarding. For more details see http://www.stri.org/.

Term of Appointment:
Minimum 6 month commitment; 12 month commitment preferred.

Application Deadline:
Till position is filled

Comments:
The start date for this project is July 1, 2010. If interested, please email the following to Stephanie Ramirez (hca060@my.utsa.edu):

1. CV including relevant coursework, previous field/outdoor experience, and contact information
2. Letter of interest
3. References from two persons (preferably professors or research supervisors with whom you have worked closely with) in which they provide information about your experiences, skills, and training

Contact Information:
Stephanie M. Ramirez / STRI, attn: BCI
Unit 9100 BOX 0948
DPO, AA 34002-9998
Panama

Telephone Number:
(country code: 507) 6558-3247

E-mail Address:
hca060@my.utsa.edu

Veterinaire Assistant au Centre de Primatologie

Hiring Organization:
CIRMF

Date Posted:
2010-02-25

Position Description:
Le Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF) propose 1 poste de vétérinaire assistant « junior » vacant à partir de juin 2010.

Type de Contrat : poste de Volontaire International pour le Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes (durée 1 an renouvelable une fois).

Profil de poste : Le Centre de Primatologie du CIRMF comprend environ 400 primates d'une dizaine d'espèces (voir site internet du CIRMF, rubrique Primatologie). Vous intégrerez une équipe de 21 personnes (18 Gabonais, 2 Français, 1 Tchadien) comprenant notamment 3 autres vétérinaires, 12 animaliers et 2 assistantes. Vous serez chargé des soins et des protocoles en cours sur les primates ainsi que de la gestion quotidienne du Centre (contrôle du travail des animaliers, amélioration des conditions de captivité, enrichissement, commandes, stocks, etc). Vous exercerez sous la triple tutelle du chef de service du Centre, du Directeur du CIRMF (logistique et scientifique) et de la Coopération Française (administratif).

Qualifications/Experience:
Vétérinaire (thèse ou non), âgé de moins de 28 ans, expérimenté en médecine et chirurgie courante, avec si possible une expérience d'expatriation, de primatologie et/ou de recherches. Le poste requiert disponibilité (gardes de week-end, travail nocturne si besoin), rigueur (protocoles scientifiques, gestion des zoonoses, etc.) et débrouillardise (suivi de travaux, négociations de devis, etc). Francophone, vous parlez et lisez l'anglais avec facilité (littérature scientifique).

Salary/funding:
Fixé par le Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et susceptible d'être modifié annuellement : environ 1700 € nets/mois, non imposable.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Logement possible sur le campus du CIRMF avec participation financière. Le CIRMF possède sur son campus un terrain de tennis et une piscine. Le Ministère des Affaires Etrangères offre le billet d'avion Paris-Franceville A/R.

Term of Appointment:
Temps plein

Application Deadline:
Poste vacant en Juin 2010

Comments:
Contacter Bettina SALLE avec lettre de motivation et CV. En cas de présélection, le dossier sera transmis selon la procédure officielle auprès du Ministère.

Contact Information:
SALLE Bettina
BP769
Franceville, none BP769
Gabon

Telephone Number:
+ 241 67 70 92

Website:
http://www.cirmf.org

E-mail Address:
Bettinavet@aol.com

Meetings Calendar

MIDWEST ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION CONFERENCE (MEEC)
Dates: March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Sponsor: Iowa State University
Location: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Web Site: http://www.midwesteec.org/

PRIMATE SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN SPRING MEETING
Dates: April 7, 2010 - April 8, 2010
Sponsor: Department of Psychology, University of Abertay, Dundee
Location: University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland Web Site: http://www.abertay.ac.uk/research/primate/

ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, EASTER MEETING
Dates: April 7, 2010 - April 9, 2010
Sponsor: Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, UK
Location: Exeter, UK
Web Site: http://psychology.exeter.ac.uk/asabeaster2010/ASAB%20Easter%20Meeting%202010.html

4TH INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE GENOMICS CONFERENCE
Dates: April 13, 2010 - April 16, 2010
Sponsor: Washington National Primate Research Center
Location: Seattle, WA
Web Site: http://www.seattleprimategenomics.com/

79TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGISTS
Dates: April 14, 2010 - April 17, 2010
Sponsor: University of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Web Site: http://www.physanth.org/annual-meeting/2010

THIRD ANNUAL ENRICHMENT EXTRAVAGANZA, AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT AND BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT SYMPOSIUM
Date: April 15, 2010
Sponsor: New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research and Merck & Co., Inc
Location: National Conference Center at the Holiday Inn, East Windsor, NJ

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY MEETING
Dates: April 17, 2010 - April 20, 2010
Sponsor: Cognitive Neuroscience Society
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Web Site: http://www.cnsmeeting.org/

IMPACT OF RELATIONSHIPS ON INDIVIDUAL VARIATION
Dates: April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010
Sponsor: Bowen Center for the Study of the Family
Location: Georgetown University School of Medicine campus Web Site: http://www.thebowencenter.org/pages/springconference.html

WHAT IS PRIMATE CONSERVATION? - 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE, MSC IN PRIMATE CONSERVATION, OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Dates: April 23, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Sponsor: Oxford Brookes University
Location: Anthropology Centre for Conservation, Environment, and Development, Oxford Brookes University

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRIMATE RESEARCH FORUM
Date: April 24, 2010
Sponsor: Southern California Primate Research Forum
Location: Cal State Fullerton

ANIMAL TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (AATA) ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Dates: May 9, 2010 - May 12, 2010
Sponsor: Animal Transport Association
Location: Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Web Site: http://www.aata-animaltransport.org/conference.htm

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DISEASES OF ZOO AND WILD ANIMALS
Dates: May 12, 2010 - May 15, 2010
Sponsor: Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) and the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV)
Location: Zoo Aquarium of Madrid, Spain
Web Site: http://www.zoovet-conference.org/

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRIMATOLOGISTS MEETING
Dates: June 16, 2010 - June 19, 2010
Sponsor: American Society of Primatologists
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Web Site: http://www.asp.org/meetings/index.html

47TH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY
Dates: July 25, 2010 - July 29, 2010
Sponsor: College of William and Mary
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Web Site: http://animalbehaviorsociety.org/absmeetings/47th-animal-behavior-meeting

FROM CAGE TO CLINIC: PRIMATE RESEARCH FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE (SYMPOSIUM)
Dates: August 16, 2010 - August 18, 2010
Sponsor: National Engineering Research Center of Biomedicine and Animal Science and Kunming Biomed International
Location: Kunming, Yunnan, China
Web Site: http://kbimed.com/html/events/2009/1228/17.html

INTERNATIONAL PRIMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY XXIII CONGRESS
Dates: September 12, 2010 - September 18, 2010
Sponsor: International Primatological Society
Location: Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan Web Site: http://www.ips2010.jp/

AZA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Dates: September 12, 2010 - September 17, 2010
Sponsor: Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Houston Zoo
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas Houston, Houston, Texas Web Site: http://www.aza.org/annualconference/

2010 ASSOCIATION OF PRIMATE VETERINARIANS WORKSHOP
Dates: October 6, 2010 - October 9, 2010
Sponsor: APV
Location: Emory Conference Center Hotel/Emory Inn, Atlanta, GA Web Site: http://www.primatevets.org

61ST AALAS NATIONAL MEETING
Dates: October 10, 2010 - October 14, 2010
Sponsor: American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Web Site: http://nationalmeeting.aalas.org/

AMERICAN ANTHROPOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Dates: November 17, 2010 - November 21, 2010
Sponsor: American Anthropological Association
Location: Marriott New Orleans & Sheraton New Orleans, Louisiana Web Site: http://www.aaanet.org/meetings/