5-year PhD student fellowships

I am writing to spread the word that my lab has one or two 5-year fellowships for PhD students starting Fall 2022 via the Integrative Neuroscience program here at the University of Chicago

( https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychology.uchicago.edu/content/integrative-neuroscience__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!4PTyum89MS05fuKWz6dUGdL3OR30wEOLTNVa08AFoBOoyU5tmIVfw0PoLEng95qUOg$  ).

My lab studies the epigenetic, genomic, and molecular mechanisms that determine how juvenile male and female zebra finches encode song experiences such that they influence adult behavioral patterns. Students with experience in any of these biological levels, or with a background in behavior, are strong candidates. The ability to work independently yet in a team environment that subsists on music wars in lab and spreadsheets of hatchling organization is a must. Further, students who embrace the challenge of contributing to our mission: /to do the most, awesomest neuroscience we can, at the highest levels of rigor and integrity, in service of meaningful questions/ are particularly well-suited.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2021 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://psychology.uchicago.edu/content/prospective-students__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!4PTyum89MS05fuKWz6dUGdL3OR30wEOLTNVa08AFoBOoyU5tmIVfw0PoLEkXrjwE8Q$  ). Anyone interested in this opportunity should please reach out to me directly (
london [at] uchicago [dot] edu ).

Sarah E London, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Institute for Mind and Biology
Neuroscience Institute
Committee on Neurobiology
Committee on Evolutionary Biology

University of Chicago

Stage M1, L3 et césure en écologie comportementale et cognitive

Stage M1, L3 et césure en écologie comportementale et cognitive * * * * * Lien entre plasticité comportementale, capacités cognitives et pollution urbaine chez les mésanges charbonnières pyrénéennes Dates : d’octobre 2021 à mars 2022 Durée : périodes de deux mois Laboratoire d’accueil : UMR 5174, Laboratoire Evolution & Diversité Biologique, Toulouse Lieu de stage : Station d’écologie théorique et expérimentale (SETE) de Moulis en Ariège Encadrement : Thomas CROUCHET doctorant, Alexis CHAINE et Philipp HEEB, chercheurs en écologie Contexte : Face aux changements occasionnés par les activités anthropiques (notamment l’urbanisation), les individus sauvages modifient constamment leur comportement. Il est nécessaire d’étudier cette plasticité comportementale pour comprendre les mécanismes cognitifs sur lesquels elle s’appuie, mais aussi pour identifier en quoi les perturbations anthropiques (pollution) impactent le comportement des individus sauvages et donc leur survie sur le long terme. Les candidats participeront à des expériences en volière sur la plasticité comportementale et la cognition de mésanges charbonnières (Parus major). Ces expériences seront réalisées sur des mésanges sauvages (en captivité temporaire) dans différents contextes de pollution urbaine (lumineuse, sonore). Missions principales : - Entretien d’une population captive de mésanges charbonnières (nourrissage, nettoyage) - Collecte de données comportementale de manière semi-automatisée - Participation aux captures de mésanges charbonnières - Analyse de vidéos de comportement animal (tests cognitifs de résolution de problème) - Analyse de données collectées (impact de l’urbanisation sur le comportement) Compétences souhaitées : - Rigueur et méticulosité pour appliquer un protocole scientifique - Travail en autonomie (protocole, analyse) et en équipe (collecte de données, captures) - Expérience éventuelle avec le logiciel R (analyses statistiques) Pour candidater, envoyer un CV et un court email de motivation à thomas.crouchet@univ-tlse3.fr avant le 17 septembre 2021.

Behaviorist Job at MIT

 The Division of Comparative Medicine at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is recruiting a behaviorist. We have a very large breeding colony of marmosets (300), including a transgenic marmoset program aimed at developing new models for neuropsychiatric disease, rhesus macaques (80), and a slowly growing breeding colony of tree shrews (< 10), as well as pigs, rabbits and rodents. Our ideal candidate would be someone who would be enthusiastic not only to lead our behavioral management program, but also to develop their own independent or collaborative research portfolio over time.  

For more information, or to apply: 

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=21432&localeCode=en-us 

I would be happy to discuss the MIT environment and this position with any interested candidates:

Kelly A. Metcalf Pate, DVM, PhD, DACLAM

Director, Division of Comparative Medicine

Dorothy W. Poitras Associate Professor of Biological Engineering

Email: kpate@mit.edu  

Phone: 617-685-1830

Envigo - Behaviorist Opportunity

 

Envigo provides the broadest range of research models and related services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government, academia, and other life science organizations.  We pride ourselves on recruiting the best - professional, forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated people who are passionate about what we do and believe in what we stand for…making a difference in people’s lives.   We are evolving to become the best company to work with and to work for. Come and join us as an Environmental Enrichment Technician I in our Alice, TX location - we have an exciting future ahead! 

Job Summary:

Implement and improve the environmental enhancement plan for all nonhuman primates by working closely with the veterinary and behavioral management teams.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform animal socializations for pairs or groups and complete related documentation.
• Conduct behavioral compatibility assessments during social introductions for pairs, social groups and breeding groups.
• Recognize abnormal or stereotypic behaviors and create tailored enrichment plans. Implement, track and document effective plans.
• Develop and implement shaping plans to prepare animals for research procedures (reduce fear, cooperative feeding, target training, etc.).  Maintain, evaluate and improve documentation as needed.
• Work closely with the veterinary and animal care staff to ensure proper animal care standards are maintained.
• Propose new ideas, as needed, for socialization strategies and tailored enrichment plans.
• Help identify foster/mentor dams and assist with placement of orphans back into the breeding colony (Infant Foster-Mentor Program).
• Train new hires on natural history, animal behavior and positive reinforcement techniques for nonhuman primates.
• Participate in client communications, audits and meetings.
• Create and maintain client spreadsheets.
• Create and deliver presentations for clients. 

General

• Evaluate and propose new approaches, ideas and concepts for existing tasks and/or improve/replace existing procedures or systems.
• Principal Contacts
  • Internal- Site Director, Veterinarians, Assoc. Director of Behavioral Sciences, Rhesus Manager(s), Senior Manager of Operations and Client Services.
  • Travel Requirements:    
    • Yes, occasional travel may be required.
• Language Skills Required:
  • Speaking:                 
    • English
• Writing/Reading:
  • English 

Education/Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• AALAS Certification at the LAT level is preferred or should be obtained within the first year of employment. 

Experience Required:

• At least 4 years professional working experience with old-world primate species. Other lab animal experience may be considered.
• At least 2-3 years behavioral study of nonhuman primates required.
• Understand the Animal Welfare Act and how it pertains to the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates in laboratory animal management.
• Computer skills: proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel. 

Special Factors:

• Mandatory TB tests.
• Work in inclement and extreme temperatures.
• Holiday, weekend or “off hour” work may be required.

Link to Job Posting:  Behavior Technician II in Alice, Texas | Careers at Alice Texas (icims.com) 

Inquiries should be sent to:  recru...@envigo.com and shaunte...@envigo.com  

Envigo Enrichment Opportunity

 A mid-level position that works both independently and under supervision. Working closely with veterinary and behavioral management, the enrichment technician performs a variety of tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research, design, implement and evaluate new enrichment devices or items. This includes for indoor housing, indoor/outdoor housing, and field cages.
• Collects data on use of enrichment devices and tailored programs and alters as necessary to meet the needs of the animal and to continually improve the enrichment program.
• Identifies animals that need to be placed on the intervention program and creates a tailored enrichment program specific for the animal’s needs.
• Organizes enrichment schedules, prepares devices, and distributes enrichment paperwork and or equipment throughout the site.
• Works closely with area supervisors to understand specific enrichment needs based on housing and business decisions.
• Expected to come up with new ideas to continually enhance the animal’s environment through structural, physical, or positive human interaction.
• Responsible for maintaining an approved, compiled list of enrichment devices, availability, maintenance, and forecasting business needs.
• Assist with animal socializations and compatibility assessments.
• Performs habituation and operant conditioning techniques to animals when necessary and/or requested.
• Assists with stocking, cleaning, and maintaining all kitchen equipment including break-down, maintenance and restoration of equipment.
• Follows departmental safety procedures

• Evaluate and propose new approaches, ideas and concepts for existing tasks and/or improve/replace existing procedures or systems.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Required:

• Associates Degree, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• AALAS Certification at the ALAT level is preferred or should be obtained within the first year of employment.
• At least 2 years professional working experience with old-world primate species. Other lab animal experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with enrichment ideas in a lab animal environment.
• Understand the Animal Welfare Act and how it pertains to the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates in laboratory animal management.
• Computer skills: proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel.

Special Factors:

• Mandatory TB tests.
• Work in inclement and extreme temperatures.

Holiday, weekend or “off hour” work may be required.

Link to job posting: Enrichment Technician II in Alice, Texas | Careers at Alice Texas (icims.com)

Inquiries should be sent to:  recru...@envigo.com and shaunte...@envigo.com  

Internship Coordinator and Animal Care Manager - Costa Rica

 

Internship Coordinator and Animal Care Manager

Wild Sun Rescue Center

Wild Sun is a non-profit organization located in Cabuya, Costa Rica. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of local wildlife, and are involved in the reintroduction of locally extinct species (e.g. scarlet macaw and Geoffroy’s spider monkey) and other conservation projects, including howler monkey post-release monitoring.

Wild Sun is recruiting an internship coordinator/animal care manager to 1) develop and supervise research projects and educational activities benefiting the conservation impact of the rescue center conducted by 12-week internship students, and 2) co-manage our wildlife rehabilitation efforts. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the wildlife biology and conservation education intern programme 
• Recruit, supervise and train interns, with the aim of having 4-6 interns on site at all times
• Prepare project proposals and reports, supervise data collection and analysis and publication of results in scientific journals
• Volunteer orientation, training and supervision in animal intensive care and pre-release
• Monitor general enquiries from public and the emergency phone line
• Animal rescues & releases
• An/imal intake, triage & handling
• On call and animal care shifts
• General site management
• Education and outreach (including fundraising & social media)

Qualifications/experience

Candidates should have a strong interest in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, and experience in independent research and scientific writing. A postgraduate degree in wildlife biology/zoology/ecology/conservation is highly preferred, and qualifications/experience in animal rehabilitation/husbandry/captive management desired. Candidates should also have an advanced level of English, and a willingness to learn Spanish. 

We are looking for someone with excellent written/oral communication skills and the ability to train and manage interns and volunteers. Candidates must be positive, flexible, mature, willing to work as a team and motivate others.

Compensation

• Room/board (3 daily meals, 6 days a week + breakfast on Saturdays)
• $325 monthly base payment plus $75 per intern (with the aim of having 4-6 interns at all times)
• 1 week of vacation coinciding with every border run (every 90 days) and 2 weeks vacation coinciding with a border run after a year of employment. 

Starting date

September 2021

How to apply:

Please send a CV and cover letter to Jeremy Levine: jeremy@wildsunrescue.org

For more information and questions please email Sandra Bakkers: sandra@wildsunrescue.org or have a look at our website www.wildsunrescue.org

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