Hiring Organization: CNRS-University of Strasbourg, France
Position Description:
We’re looking for several field assistants / volunteers to help a PhD student to collect data on group movements in Japanese macaques. The study will be conducted on several sites in Japan, the main one being Koshima islet on the south of Kyushu.
Volunteer’s Tasks will include:
* Following a troop of Japanese macaques from dawn to dusk
* Behavioral Data Collection Through rugged laptops
* GPS logging
* Video and Audio recording
This position is ideal for students who want to gain field experience as well as to improve their behavioral and ecological skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
A previous experience with primate fieldwork is preferred but not necessary. Knowledge of Japanese language is not necessary but would be a good plus. The volunteers will be trained on all the methodologies needed for the study.
The applicants should be:
*Not afraid of long working days
*Very patient
*Paying attention to details
*Feeling comfortable with being outdoor all days long
*Able to withstand being away from friends, family
*In good physical and mental condition
*Speaking French or English (this is Compulsory). Speaking Japanese would be a good plus.
Salary/funding: None
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
A stipend or Room/board might be available depending on the duration of stay and additional funding possibilities. The applicant must provide his/her own travel and VISA fees as well as medical insurance and cover for his/her own medical costs.
Term of Appointment:
The study will take place between May 2008 and March 2009.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
Comments:
Priority will be given to applicants willing to participate to the whole study.
Contact Information:
Odile PETIT
23 rue Becquerel
Strasbourg 67000
France
Telephone Number: + 33(0)3 88 10 74 57
Fax Number: +33 (0)3 88 10 74 56
Website: http://iphc.cnrs.fr/-O-Petit-.html
E-mail Address: odile.petit@c-strasbourg.fr
Position Description:
We’re looking for several field assistants / volunteers to help a PhD student to collect data on group movements in Japanese macaques. The study will be conducted on several sites in Japan, the main one being Koshima islet on the south of Kyushu.
Volunteer’s Tasks will include:
* Following a troop of Japanese macaques from dawn to dusk
* Behavioral Data Collection Through rugged laptops
* GPS logging
* Video and Audio recording
This position is ideal for students who want to gain field experience as well as to improve their behavioral and ecological skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
A previous experience with primate fieldwork is preferred but not necessary. Knowledge of Japanese language is not necessary but would be a good plus. The volunteers will be trained on all the methodologies needed for the study.
The applicants should be:
*Not afraid of long working days
*Very patient
*Paying attention to details
*Feeling comfortable with being outdoor all days long
*Able to withstand being away from friends, family
*In good physical and mental condition
*Speaking French or English (this is Compulsory). Speaking Japanese would be a good plus.
Salary/funding: None
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
A stipend or Room/board might be available depending on the duration of stay and additional funding possibilities. The applicant must provide his/her own travel and VISA fees as well as medical insurance and cover for his/her own medical costs.
Term of Appointment:
The study will take place between May 2008 and March 2009.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
Comments:
Priority will be given to applicants willing to participate to the whole study.
Contact Information:
Odile PETIT
23 rue Becquerel
Strasbourg 67000
France
Telephone Number: + 33(0)3 88 10 74 57
Fax Number: +33 (0)3 88 10 74 56
Website: http://iphc.cnrs.fr/-O-Petit-.html
E-mail Address: odile.petit@c-strasbourg.fr