Offre CDD 6 mois

Offre de CDD 6 mois

Chargé(e) de missions techniques & scientifiques en éthologie et bien-être animal

ENTREPRISE D’ACCUEIL :
Le Bureau ETRE (Etudes et Travaux de Recherches en Ethologie) est un bureau d’études créé en 2011 par Cécile BOURGUET, chercheuse et consultante en éthologie. Nous réalisons des prestations scientifiques à destination des professionnels dans le domaine du comportement et du bien-être des animaux d’élevage : travaux de recherche appliquée, expertises, conseil, audits et formations. Travaillant auprès d’une clientèle variée allant des professionnels de l’agroalimentaire aux ONG de protection des animaux d’élevage, en passant par des organismes publics, la rigueur scientifique et la satisfaction de nos partenaires sont les piliers des prestations réalisées. Le bureau ETRE est agréé Organisme de Recherche par le Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche et est Organisme de Formation certifié Qualiopi. L’équipe varie de 4 à 5 personnes en fonction des périodes.
➔ Pour plus de renseignements : www.bureau-etre.fr.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE :
La personne recrutée sera en appui des différentes missions techniques et scientifiques du Bureau ETRE, y compris en assistant la responsable de la mission expertise bien-être animal.

Missions :
- Codage comportemental vidéo.
- Préparation et présentation de supports power-point.
- Recherches bibliographiques.
- Appuyer la responsable d’expertises BEA : préparation des expertises et des audits, aide à la récolte de données sur le terrain, saisie et analyse des données, rédaction de rapports d’expertises.
- Divers tâches administratives

 
Compétences scientifiques et techniques requises :
- Connaissances dans le domaine du bien-être animal.
- Rédaction scientifique.
- Maîtrise de l’anglais à l’écrit comme à l’oral.
- Réelle compétences en bureautique avec excellente maitrise des logiciels de la suite Office 365.
- La maîtrise du logiciel Boris sera appréciée.
Autres compétences/caractéristiques recherchées :
- Dynamique, réactif et flexible pour s’adapter aux changements de planning.
- Capacité et goût pour le travail d’équipe.
- Grande rigueur et application.
- Autonomie.
- Bon relationnel, aisance pour communiquer avec nos partenaires.
- Fort attrait pour l’approche scientifique du bien-être animal et le concept de One Welfare.
- Goût pour les déplacements terrain.

 
Vous disposez de ces compétences et caractéristiques ? Nos missions correspondent à ce que vous recherchez ? Vous êtes une personne positive, passionnée et investie pour contribuer à l’amélioration du bien-être des animaux d’élevage ? N’hésitez pas à postuler !

 
PROFIL DES CANDIDATS RECHERCHES :
Être titulaire d’un Master ou d’un Doctorat en éthologie ou d’un diplôme d’ingénieur agronome.

 
DATES ET LIEU DU CDD :
Prise de poste souhaitée début octobre 2023 (conditions de travail adaptables les premières semaines en cas de déménagement pour s’installer dans la région). Le poste est localisé au siège du Bureau ETRE, sur la commune d’Olby dans le Puy-de-Dôme (63). Des déplacements sur l’ensemble du territoire sont à prévoir. Permis B et véhicule personnel indispensables.

 
CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL :
CDD 6 mois renouvelable, à temps complet, 35h/semaine.
CANDIDATURES ET CONTACT :
Envoyez vos CV + LM + Lettre de recommandation par mail avant le 01/09/2024 :
cecile.bourguet@bureau-etre.fr et noemie.devriendt@bureau-etre.fr

Offre de stage comportement parental

 

Master proposal

 

Topic

Do predator recognition and alarm call properties vary with latitude in lapwings (Vanellus spp.) ?

 

Supervising team

Guillaume Dillenseger, MSc

Miguel Monteiro, PhD

Malavika Madhavan, MSc

Department of Zoology and Centre for Polar Ecology, Faculty of Science

 

Location

University of South Bohemia, Branišovská 1760, České Budějovice, 37005, Czech Republic

 

Period

January/February – May/June 2025

 

Deadline for application

5^th of October 2024

Interested applicants should send their CV with picture and a cover letter (max 2 pages) in English at guillaume.dillenseger@orange.fr

 

Rationale

Mobbing is a common anti-predatory behaviour among prey species, during which one or more individuals will harass a predator, and often call (Carlson & Griesser, 2022). This behaviour is costly, with both risks for the harasser and the harassed. It is expected that the intensity of mobbing will differ both at a local scale; regarding both individual (e.g., species, personality, individual experience) and environmental factors (e.g., predator guild, conspecific presence) (Vrublevska et al., 2015; Brynychová et al., 2022). But at a more global scale, predation rates are known to decrease towards higher latitudes (McKinnon et al., 2010; Kubelka et al., 2018). This could lead to various level of mobbing intensity between populations facing different predation pressure levels. While some suggested that aggressiveness should follow predation gradient (Larsen et al., 1996), others expected individuals to invest more in antipredatory defences when predation was reduced (Zhang et al., 2020). An important part of mobbing is the emission of alarm or mobbing calls, that could serve to deter predators or to inform other prey species. For instance, it is known that alarm calls varied based on the faced predator, and influenced conspecifics’ behaviour (Zuberbühler et al., 1997; Igic & Magrath, 2014). However, it remains unknown if populations suffering from different predation risk vary in their call properties and identities when encountering a predator.

Here, we want to investigate how conspecific populations at various latitudes adjust their antipredatory response, with a particular emphasis on vocal behaviour during mobbing interactions. We are looking to see if aggressiveness evolves with increasing latitude across several European populations and local predation risk. Additionally, we want to know if mobbing calls may vary between different predator guilds and latitudes.

 

Question

Do individuals at lower latitudes call more when exposed to predators?

Do alarm calls vary when facing different predator guilds?

Do individuals produce more distinct calls when facing different predators at locations with higher predation rate?

 

Tasks

The student will collect behavioral and acoustic data on Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) from the field at different locations across Europe: Italy (Emilia-Romagna region), Estonia and Finland (Northern Ostrobothnia region). The travel and stay costs for the field will be entirely covered. The student will take part in an already established project and will participate in dummy experiments, from which he/she will extract data for the thesis and a publication is expected at the end of the internship. Part of the data was already collected in 2024 and can be used for the analysis. Additional data on Southern Lapwing (V. chilensis) has also been collected and could be used in the analysis if desired. The data analyses will incorporate analysis of the sound properties of vocalizations (use RavenPro, Audacity, etc.) and statistics (R). The selected student will be highly involved in fieldwork activities, and will work with several people of different nationalities: a proficiency in English is expected.

 

Profile

We are looking for a highly-motivated Master 1/2 student in ecology, zoology or ethology program with:

-strong willingness to participate in the field, and good physical conditions

-high proficiency in English

-proficiency in other languages is not expected but can be useful when interacting with fieldworkers/farmers (Italian, Estonian, Portuguese, Finnish, French are spoken by some field leaders)

-basis statistical knowledge and use of R software

-basis knowledge in bio-acoustic is a plus

-good ornithological knowledge is a plus

-previous experience in bird manipulation is a plus

-willingness to publish a paper or at least participate in the publication process

 

References

Brynychová, K., Sládeček, M., Pešková, L., Chajma, P., Firlová, V., Elhassan, E., Vozabulová, E., Janatová, V., Almuhery, A., & Šálek, M. (2022). Aggressiveness in a subtropical shorebird’s nest defense is adjusted to the predator species and shared by conspecifics. Aggressive Behavior, n/a(n/a). https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.22032

Carlson, N. V., & Griesser, M. (2022). Mobbing in animals: A thorough review and proposed future directions. In S. Healy & J. Podos (Eds.), Advances in the Study of Behavior (Vol. 54, pp. 1–41). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.asb.2022.01.003

Igic, B., & Magrath, R. D. (2014). A songbird mimics different heterospecific alarm calls in response to different types of threat. Behavioral Ecology, 25(3), 538–548. https://doi.org/10.1093/beheco/aru018

Kubelka, V., Šálek, M., Tomkovich, P., Végvári, Z., Freckleton, R. P., & Székely, T. (2018). Global pattern of nest predation is disrupted by climate change in shorebirds. Science, 362(6415), 680–683. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aat8695

Larsen, T., Sordahl, T. A., & Byrkjedal, I. (1996). Factors related to aggressive nest protection behaviour: a comparative study of Holarctic waders. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 58(4), 409–439. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1095-8312.1996.tb01444.x

McKinnon, L., Smith, P. A., Nol, E., Martin, J. L., Doyle, F. I., Abraham, K. F., Gilchrist, H. G., Morrison, R. I. G., & Bêty, J. (2010). Lower predation risk for migratory birds at high latitudes. Science, 327, 326–327. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1183010

Vrublevska, J., Krama, T., Rantala, M. J., Mierauskas, P., Freeberg, T. M., & Krams, I. A. (2015). Personality and density affect nest defence and nest survival in the great tit. Acta Ethologica, 18(2), 111–120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10211-014-0191-7

Zhang, L., Liu, J., Zhang, H., Wan, D., Liang, W., & Møller, A. P. (2020). Fight or flight: geographic variation in antipredator defenses by cinereous tits. Global Ecology and Conservation, 24, e01207. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01207

Zuberbühler, K., Noë, R., & Seyfarth, R. M. (1997). Diana monkey long-distance calls: messages for conspecifics and predators. Animal Behaviour, 53(3), 589–604. https://doi.org/10.1006/anbe.1996.0334

 

Associate Prof in Companion Animal

 College | Management Unit: UCD College of Health and Agriculture Sciences
School | Unit: UCD School of Veterinary Medicine
Post Title & Subject Area (if relevant) Associate Professor in Companion Animal Health & Welfare Surveillance
Post Duration: 5 Years
Grade: Associate Professor
Line Manager Head of School or Nominee
Competition Ref. N⁰ 017602
HR Administrator Nadia Tarpey
Relocation Expenses Will not apply
Garda Vetting Will not apply
PPoossiittiioonn SSuummmmaarryy::
The UCD School of Veterinary Medicine is a constituent school in the ‘One Health’ College of Health and
Agricultural Sciences (CHAS) and is ranked in the top 50 World QS-rankings for its discipline. UCD is a
research-intensive university, with an emphasis on excellence and the delivery of impact that addresses
major global challenges. The School’s undergraduate (MVB) programme in veterinary medicine is
accredited by professional bodies including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the
European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE) and the Veterinary Council of
Ireland (VCI). The School’s BSc programme in veterinary nursing is internationally accredited by the
Accreditation Committee for Veterinary Nurse Education (ACOVENE).
The portfolio of educational offerings includes both undergraduate and graduate entry streams to
veterinary medicine, a veterinary nursing degree programme, an expanding range of taught graduate
programmes, structured and thematic PhD programmes, specialist clinical training (residency
programmes) and continuing professional development offerings. These programmes maintain the
highest educational standards and are recognised for their quality nationally and internationally. A wide
variety of pedagogical approaches are employed, including enquiry- based learning, blended and online
learning and small group teaching.
Research in veterinary medicine is a key part of our mission, and is a major factor in maintaining the
international reputation of the School. The School has research strengths across a range of disciplines
and programmes, including a number of significant research groups, with international impact. Supports
are available, both within the School and the broader University, to assist earlier-career staff to establish
vibrant programmes of research.
We are seeking an exceptional veterinary scientist with demonstrable drive and ambition to develop a
robust national animal health & welfare surveillance system in Ireland based on data routinely collected
by commercial veterinary practices. Similar systems have been established elsewhere, including
VetCompass in the UK. Utilising this system and in collaboration with others, the candidate will lead and
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facilitate a diverse programme of research on the health & welfare of the companion animal population
in Ireland. It is expected that research emphasis will be placed on areas of particular importance to
national policy-makers, including companion animal demography, health surveillance, animal welfare,
and antimicrobial stewardship.
Key stakeholders in this initiative include clinicians within the UCD Veterinary Hospital, commercial
veterinary practices, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM, including those DAFM
Divisions with responsibility for animal health surveillance, animal welfare, and antimicrobial usage), and
the UCD Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis (CVERA).
It is expected that the successful candidate will collaborate closely with all key stakeholders and
collaborate with colleagues associated with similar initiatives in other countries. The candidate will be
closely aligned with CVERA, and more broadly with colleagues in the School, College and University.
Relevant cognate Schools within UCD include the School of Computer Science (with expertise including
data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning) and the School of Public Health, Physiology and
Sports Science (with expertise including public health, epidemiology, biostatistics).
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Research
• Establish a national system for companion animal (primarily dogs, cats and horses) health &
welfare surveillance in Ireland based on data that are routinely collected by commercial
veterinary practices
• Utilising this system and in collaboration with others, lead and facilitate a rich and diverse
programme of research on the health & welfare of the companion animal population in Ireland,
with an emphasis on areas of particular importance to government policy-makers
• Engage actively in initiatives to successfully attract research funding
• Disseminate high-impact research outputs in international peer-reviewed academic journals and
by other appropriate means
• Supervise and manage undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects as well as
postdoctoral researchers
• Work closely with collaborating partners where applicable
Teaching
• Teach on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses relevant to area(s) of research
specialisation
• Design and implement a range of appropriate methods of teaching and assessment
• Engage in programme and curriculum design and review
• Provide academic counselling and advice to students
General
• Maintain the highest professional standards to enhance School, College and University
performance
• Contribute to the academic life of the Subject Area, School, College and University and to the
wider educational community
• Participate in and show leadership in the academic administration of the School and appropriate
University bodies
• Undertake specific roles and functions in the School and other University bodies as may be
reasonably requested
• Undertake other such duties as directed by the Head of School in line with the contract of
employment.
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SSuupppplleemmeennttaarryy iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn::
The University: https://www.ucd.ie/
UCD Strategy 2020-2024: Rising to the Future https://strategy.ucd.ie/
Salary: 95 Associate Professor (7941) €80,896 - €114,243 per annum
Appointment will be made on scale and in accordance with the Department of Finance guidelines.
Details on eligibility to compete and pension information is available at
https://www.ucd.ie/hr/resourcing/eligibilitytocompete/
UCD welcomes applications from everyone. We are committed to creating an environment where diversity is
celebrated and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. Learn more about Diversity at
https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/diversity/
SSeelleeccttiioonn CCrriitteerriiaa::
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would
need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on
the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory:
• A Veterinary Degree registerable with the Veterinary Council of Ireland
• PhD or equivalent specialist Diploma e.g. Diplomate of the European/American College of
Veterinary Public Health
• Skills and experience with data management & analysis and/or quantitative epidemiological
methods
• Skills and experience in the leadership and management of complex research projects
• A high-impact publication record, commensurate with career path and experience
• A record of obtaining and managing research funding, and an ability to raise future research
funding
• Evidence of commitment to high-quality university-level teaching, learning and student support
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Candidates must demonstrate how they can positively contribute to fostering an inclusive
environment and a level of awareness of equality, diversity and agenda
Desirable:
• Prior experience with national animal health & welfare systems
• Evidence of research and publication(s) in support of policy decision-making
• Clinical experience with companion animals
• Knowledge of and experience in companion animal health & welfare surveillance
• Track record of building and leading an effective research group, including mentoring of early
career researchers
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The College/Management Unit: https://www.ucd.ie/chas/
The School/Programme Office/Unit: www.ucd.ie/vetmed
http://www.ucd.ie/vthweb/
Other (Please specify):
Equality Diversity and Inclusion at UCD https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/diversity/
Name: Carmel T Mooney
Title: Professor, Clinical Director
Email address: carmel.mooney@ucd.ie

Three 4Y POSTDOCS in spatial ecology/ornithology

 

THREE EXCITING 4-year POSTDOCS!

Please could you share the following advert for three 4-year postdocs on spatial ecology/conservation/applied ecology. Thank you!

Position 1: The ecology of red grouse in the context of habitat deterioration and landscape change

Position 2: The spatial ecology of a declining population of hen harriers

Position 3: Estimating and mitigating the impact of bird damage to crops and stock

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