Hiring Organization: Roehampton University
Position Description:
A volunteer field assistant is needed for a six month study of grooming among Barbary macaques, to be carried out at a monkey park in the UK. This project will be supervised by Dr Stuart Semple and Dr Julia Lehmann of the Centre for Research in Evolutionary Anthropology, Roehampton University. Responsibilities of the assistant will include observational study of behaviour using Psion handheld computer, and data entry.
Qualifications/Experience:
Experience with working with free-ranging non-human primates is essential. The ability to work well with other researchers is critical.
Salary/funding:
A stipend of £100/month will be paid, in addition to project expenses being covered (see below).
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
All travel, meals and lodging will be paid. Please note however that this unfortunately does not include travel to the UK for overseas applicants.
Term of Appointment:
April – October 2008
Application Deadline:
ASAP, but March 21st latest
Contact Information:
Dr Stuart Semple
Roehampton University
London SW15 4JD
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
+44 208 3923528
Website:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/staff/StuartSemple/
E-mail Address:
s.semple@roehampton.ac.uk
Position Description:
A volunteer field assistant is needed for a six month study of grooming among Barbary macaques, to be carried out at a monkey park in the UK. This project will be supervised by Dr Stuart Semple and Dr Julia Lehmann of the Centre for Research in Evolutionary Anthropology, Roehampton University. Responsibilities of the assistant will include observational study of behaviour using Psion handheld computer, and data entry.
Qualifications/Experience:
Experience with working with free-ranging non-human primates is essential. The ability to work well with other researchers is critical.
Salary/funding:
A stipend of £100/month will be paid, in addition to project expenses being covered (see below).
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
All travel, meals and lodging will be paid. Please note however that this unfortunately does not include travel to the UK for overseas applicants.
Term of Appointment:
April – October 2008
Application Deadline:
ASAP, but March 21st latest
Contact Information:
Dr Stuart Semple
Roehampton University
London SW15 4JD
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
+44 208 3923528
Website:
http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/staff/StuartSemple/
E-mail Address:
s.semple@roehampton.ac.uk