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mercredi 30 avril 2008
Research assistant in the Primate Neuroethology Lab at Princeton University
Hiring Organization: Princeton University
Position Description:
The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a research assistant in the Primate Neuroethology Lab at Princeton University. The position starts in the Fall 2008 or possibly in the Summer. Duties include 1) working with, caring for, and training non-human primates (macaques)(50%), 2)placing and managing orders (25%), and 3) maintaining clinical records (25%).
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Biology, Anthropology, Neuroscience or related field required. Experience with captive primates is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in biomedical research. Excellent organizational skills. Experience with statistics, computers and programming are a plus.
Salary/funding:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Term of Appointment:
1-year with the possibility of renewal
Contact Information:
Asif Ghazanfar, NJ
USA
http://www.princeton.edu/~asifg
E-mail Address:
asifg@princeton.edu
Position Description:
The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a research assistant in the Primate Neuroethology Lab at Princeton University. The position starts in the Fall 2008 or possibly in the Summer. Duties include 1) working with, caring for, and training non-human primates (macaques)(50%), 2)placing and managing orders (25%), and 3) maintaining clinical records (25%).
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Biology, Anthropology, Neuroscience or related field required. Experience with captive primates is also required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in biomedical research. Excellent organizational skills. Experience with statistics, computers and programming are a plus.
Salary/funding:
Salary commensurate with experience.
Term of Appointment:
1-year with the possibility of renewal
Contact Information:
Asif Ghazanfar, NJ
USA
http://www.princeton.edu/~asifg
E-mail Address:
asifg@princeton.edu
Research assistant position at University of Bristol
I have a position available for a research assistant, working with me on an EPSRC-funded project. Appointment will be for a year initially, starting from september. I am looking for someone with a keen interest in the visual and oculomotor systems, as well as strong numerical skills. The job would be ideal for those thinking of studying for a PhD, but who want to acquire some research experience and skills first. If you have any undergraduate or post-graduate students who you think might be interested, I would be grateful if you could direct their attention to this opportunity.
More details on the job itself and on how to apply can be found at
http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=72469.
More details on the job itself and on how to apply can be found at
http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=72469.
PhD POSITION IN ECOLOGY
At NINA we wish to employ a PhD candidate in ecology. The duration of the position is 4 years, where 75% of the time will be allocated to the PhD project and the remaining 25% to various NINA projects. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organised PhD training program at the
The main objective of the project will be to explore the ecological effects of within-population spatial structure and interactions with climate variables, using salmonid fish as model organisms. The approach will consist of a combination of analyses of experimental and observational data as well as population modelling.
Applicants need to have at least a MSc (cand.scient. degree) or a similar education (e.g. Honours Degree in
In the evaluation process, the applicant’s potential to successfully accomplish a PhD project of high quality will be of major importance. Criteria for evaluation include:
- Educational background and performance
- Experience with statistical analyses and model building
- Experience with computer programming (preferably in R or similar language)
- Experience with GIS tools
- Ability to work independently
Candidates should submit their application with references via e-mail to siri.svendsen@nina.no, attaching CV, scanned documentation on education, exams (including major grades), relevant experience, and publication list. Scientific work (theses, publications, manuscripts) may also be attached if written in English or a Scandinavian language. The application and CV has to be written in English. In case of multi-authored papers, the applicant is asked to give information regarding his/her own contribution.
NINA works actively for gender balance in our research staff, and therefore women are encouraged to apply. The position will have a starting salary of NOK 325.600/year.
For further information please contact Anders G. Finstad (tlf. 73801446, mob 90018546, anders.finstad@nina.no), Sigurd Einum (tlf. 73590564, mobil 95235054, email sigurd.einum@bio.ntnu.no, www.bio.ntnu.no/users/sigurdei/) or Siri A. Svendsen (tlf 73801581, email siri.svendsen@nina.no)
Application deadline is 15th June 2008 and we aim for a rapid employment.
mardi 29 avril 2008
Research Assistant
Hiring Organization: Princeton University
Date Posted: 2008-04-28
Position Description:
The Department of Psychology seeks applicants for a research assistant in the Primate Neuroethology Lab at Princeton University. The position starts in the Fall 2008 or possibly in the Summer. Duties include 1) working with, caring for, and training non-human primates (macaques)(50%), 2)placing and managing orders (25%), and 3) maintaining clinical records (25%).
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Biology, Anthropology, Neuroscience or related field required. Experience with captive primates is also required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in biomedical research. Excellent organizational skills. Experience with statistics, computers and programming are a plus.
Salary/funding: Salary commensurate with experience.
Term of Appointment: 1-year with the possibility of renewal
Contact Information:
Asif Ghazanfar, NJ, USA
Website: http://www.princeton.edu/~asifg
E-mail Address: asifg@princeton.edu
vendredi 25 avril 2008
External Postdoc-positions at Imperial College London
Tous les détails ici
Deadline 14. May 2008
Apr 25, 2008
Division of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Research Associate
Salary: £25,310 - £29,690 per annum
The Department of Life Sciences, Ecology and Evolution section is based at the
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Conservation Science. The successful candidate will be based in the Conservation Science group, and will be funded under the Leverhulme Trust funded project “Optimising Monitoring as a conservation tool”, which is collaborative with the University of Wales, Bangor (Dr J.P.G. Jones) and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Professor John Fa).
For more information about the research group and the project, see www.iccs.org.uk. Informal queries can be directed to Professor E.J. Milner-Gulland (e.j.milner-gulland@imperial.ac.uk)
This is a fixed term appointment from 1 August 2008 for a period of 14 months.
· Job Description and Person Specification
Applications must include the following:
• A College application form
• A full CV that includes a description of your research experience, a list of publications that can be downloaded or requested, and the name and contact details of two referees
• A 1-2 page research statement that describes what you see as interesting research issues relating to this position and why your expertise is relevant.
Applications should be sent to: Diana Anderson,
Closing Date: 14 May 2008
Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity
[experience] recherche de volontaire pour imagerie cérébrale
"Nous recherchons des personnes masculines âgées entre 20 et 25 environ, de langue maternelle française, et droitières, pour participer à une expérience en imagerie cérébrale. L’expérience ne provoque aucune douleur et n’est en aucun cas dangereuse pour la santé, elle consiste simplement à enregistrer l’activité cérébrale (par EEG et IRM) alors que le participant se repose ou regarde un film dans le scanner IRM.
L’expérience se déroule au CENIR, à l'hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière (Paris 13e), au cours des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2008, et le sujet recevra une indemnisation de 80 euros pour sa participation.
Pour participer à cette expérience et/ou obtenir des précisions, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse suivante : klehongre@ens.fr
L’expérience se déroule au CENIR, à l'hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière (Paris 13e), au cours des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2008, et le sujet recevra une indemnisation de 80 euros pour sa participation.
Pour participer à cette expérience et/ou obtenir des précisions, veuillez nous contacter à l'adresse suivante : klehongre@ens.fr
jeudi 24 avril 2008
External PhD-position at The University of Hull
An opportunity is available for a fulltime PhD student to study Flow and temperature controls on fish community structure and dynamics in UK rivers at The University of Hull, under the supervision of Prof. Ian Cowx (Hull International Fisheries Institute) and Prof. Mike Acreman Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford
Scope: It is widely recognised that all elements of the flow regime – magnitude, timing, frequency and duration – including floods and low flows, are important in some way for maintaining a healthy river ecosystem. In addition, flow can impact the ecosystem in many ways including dilution, depth, velocity, temperature, food availability and parasite infection. These characteristics are known to impact invertebrate and fisheries communities in many ways, but the precise mechanisms remain vague, largely because of limitations in long-term datasets and lack of collaboration between institutions that hold such data. This project will seek to establish how various characteristics of the flow and temperature regimes regulate ecosystem functions relevant to fish population and community structures in different UK river types and to define thresholds of hydrological change that trigger alterations to key functions. It will make use of extensive data sets held by the collaborating institutions to model the physicochemical drivers of fish community dynamics to support definition of environmental flows in UK rivers for water resource management purposes.
Location: The studentship will be registered at the University of Hull but the period of research will be split between The University of Hull and CEH Wallingford.
Qualifications: The candidate must have a minimum of an Upper Second Class BSc from a UK University or equivalent in Fisheries, Environmental Sciences, Hydrology or Biometrics/ Biomathematics. A good knowledge of modelling and statistics is necessary to undertake the proposed research, and candidates should identify in their application how they meet this requirement. The position requires a good level of English, both written and spoken.
The studentship will pay a non-taxed stipend (£12 940 in 2008/09) and fees at EU student level for registration at the University of Hull.
Further information can be obtained from Prof Ian Cowx (i.g.cowx@hull.ac.uk) and Prof Mike Acreman (man@ceh.ac.uk)
Closing date: 16 May 2008
Contact: Apply sending hardcopy or electronic copy of the following documents:
1) University Postgraduate Application Form (download from http://www.hull.ac.uk/biosci/downloads/postgrad_application_form.pdf)
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Copies of degree certificates
4) Statement of research interests together with a letter explaining why you are interested in the opportunity and what you can bring to the PhD.
Four hardcopies and one electronic copy of all documents must be sent to:
Prof Ian Cowx, University of Hull International Fisheries Institute, Hull HU6 7RX, UK.
Electronic documents must be sent to: i.g.cowx@hull.ac.uk and copied to man@ceh.ac.uk. Please identify your application with the following reference number: (ref. fishflow).
mercredi 23 avril 2008
Enseignements d’été-Erasmus à la Station biologique de Roscoff (29)
Enseignements d’été-Erasmus à la Station biologique de Roscoff (29)
La Station, située sur la côte Nord du Finistère, bénéficie d’un accès privilégié à des biotopes littoraux fortement marqués par l’action des marées et caractérisés par une extrême diversité des organismes benthiques (algues et animaux).Tout étudiant français et étranger de niveau Master peut s’inscrire jusqu’au 5 mai 2008 pour bénéficier des enseignements interuniversitaires : Diversité des algues marines du 1er au 12 juillet et Zoologie et écologie marine du 24 juillet au 22 août. contact : Tél. 02 98 29 23 16 enseignement@sb-roscoff.fr
An exploration in the female phenotype of autistic spectrum disorders
Evidence suggests an excess of males over females with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), most research having focussed on boys and men. It is also suggested that the autistic brain is an exaggerated form of the neurotypical male, with high systematising and low empathising abilities. Females with ASD often present with other problems such as anorexia nervosa, paranoid disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Many specialists believe that the different presentation results in substantial underdiagnosis of females. Therefore it is proposed that there may be many unrecognised females on the autistic spectrum with social, communicatory and other psychological needs that go unrecognised and unmet.
The aim of this project is to evaluate the development, cognitive and psychological profile of a cohort of 120 females with ASD of different intellectual abilities and ages and to compare then with control group of 120 males in order to ascertain the challenges faced by this possibly under diagnosed and neglected yet needy group. Assessments will include the well-recognised Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) as well as cognitive and speech and language assessments to discover whether there are any fundamental differences in the autistic phenotype between the genders.
Funding Notes
MRC-supported 3 year full-time PhD Studentship commencing in October 2008 covering fees at Home/EU levels and providing a stipend at UK Research Council rates (up to approximately £15,000 per annum)
Applicants should have, or expect to be awarded by 30 September 2008 a first or upper second class honours degree or MSc/MRes in an appropriate discipline.
To apply, please go to http://www.sgul.ac.uk/studentships/ and return application form with two letters of reference.
The aim of this project is to evaluate the development, cognitive and psychological profile of a cohort of 120 females with ASD of different intellectual abilities and ages and to compare then with control group of 120 males in order to ascertain the challenges faced by this possibly under diagnosed and neglected yet needy group. Assessments will include the well-recognised Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) as well as cognitive and speech and language assessments to discover whether there are any fundamental differences in the autistic phenotype between the genders.
Funding Notes
MRC-supported 3 year full-time PhD Studentship commencing in October 2008 covering fees at Home/EU levels and providing a stipend at UK Research Council rates (up to approximately £15,000 per annum)
Applicants should have, or expect to be awarded by 30 September 2008 a first or upper second class honours degree or MSc/MRes in an appropriate discipline.
To apply, please go to http://www.sgul.ac.uk/studentships/ and return application form with two letters of reference.
Fish egg quality
The University of Glasgow is seeking a dynamic, highly self-motivated graduate for a research studentship.
The studentship, funded by the leading bioscience company Alltech, will examine the relationship between biochemical provisioning and the physical structure of the eggs of salmonid fish and the performance of eggs, larvae and on-growing fry. This exciting project is a collaboration between the Avian Biology Research group in the Veterinary Faculty, the Fish Biology Group at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment and Alltech. The successful candidate would expect to develop significant knowledge and skills in light and electron microscopy, controlled experimental trials and micronutrient nutrition. Candidates are required to have at least an upper second class degree in a biological, biomedical or veterinary science. A driving licence with 2 years driving experience is essential.
The position, which is only open to candidates from within the EU, will be initially for 1 year, however if successful, it is expected that this will be extended to 3 years leading towards the award of a PhD.
Closing date for applications 30 April 2008.
For further information please contact:
Dr Maureen Bain at the Avian Biology Laboratory, m.bain@vet.gla.ac.uk or
Dr Colin Adams at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment: c.adams@bio.gla.ac.uk
Funding Notes
The student stipend will be at the UK research council rate, currently £12,600 p.a.
The studentship is expected to start in July 2008.
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The studentship, funded by the leading bioscience company Alltech, will examine the relationship between biochemical provisioning and the physical structure of the eggs of salmonid fish and the performance of eggs, larvae and on-growing fry. This exciting project is a collaboration between the Avian Biology Research group in the Veterinary Faculty, the Fish Biology Group at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment and Alltech. The successful candidate would expect to develop significant knowledge and skills in light and electron microscopy, controlled experimental trials and micronutrient nutrition. Candidates are required to have at least an upper second class degree in a biological, biomedical or veterinary science. A driving licence with 2 years driving experience is essential.
The position, which is only open to candidates from within the EU, will be initially for 1 year, however if successful, it is expected that this will be extended to 3 years leading towards the award of a PhD.
Closing date for applications 30 April 2008.
For further information please contact:
Dr Maureen Bain at the Avian Biology Laboratory, m.bain@vet.gla.ac.uk or
Dr Colin Adams at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment: c.adams@bio.gla.ac.uk
Funding Notes
The student stipend will be at the UK research council rate, currently £12,600 p.a.
The studentship is expected to start in July 2008.
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Terrestrial Research Officer
Hiring Organization:
Frontier (The Society for Environmental Exploration)
Position Description:
Primary Function
To assist with all aspects of the research programme involving daily supervision of research team, data analysis and report writing.
General Outline of the Role
•Assisting the Principal Investigator in the development and implementation of the research programme;
•Daily organisation and supervision of the survey programme;
•Supervision and training of volunteers / assistants;
•Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
•Assist with project logistics and administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•assist the Principal Investigator in implementing the standard programme of research to cover each survey component, e.g. primates; vegetation; ungulates; small mammals; bats, reptiles and amphibians, and selected invertebrate groups, including millipedes, molluscs and butterflies;
•assist the Principal Investigator in the accredited and non-accredited training of the volunteer Research Assistants and other project participants where necessary and supervise their implementation in the field survey;
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing the collection and processing of accurate field data, including specimen collection, for all survey components;
•ensure that the specimens collected on each phase are adequately preserved;
•produce sections of the technical reports and scientific papers to the schedule agreed with the Principal Investigator, and the Programme Manager (London HQ);
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing and supervising the maintenance of the project's scientific resources;
•provide the Principal Investigator with regular (minimum quarterly) progress updates and ensure that these updates are passed on to the London HQ;
•assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country participants.
Qualifications/Experience:
•Postgraduate in an environmental / biological science discipline
•First Aid qualification
•Minimum 6 months field research experience, preferably in tropical environment
•Experience of data analysis and report-writing
•Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills
•Administrative and time management skills
•Ability to manage and train research assistants
•Demonstrable commitment to conservation
•Resilient and mature, with the ability to work as a team in basic living conditions
•Flexible conscientious Ability to motivate others
•Physical fitness
Salary/funding:
Contributions may be provided towards a return international flight, medical insurance, salary and an end of contract bonus depending on your qualifications and experience.
Training:BTEC assessor training and pre-departure training provided.
Annual Leave:20 working days.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and accommodation is covered
Term of Appointment:
12 months
Application Deadline:
2 May 2008
Keely Severn
50 - 52 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3QP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 020 7613 2520
Fax Number: 020 7613 2992
Website: http://www.frontier.ac.uk
E-mail Address: operations@frontier.ac.uk
Frontier (The Society for Environmental Exploration)
Position Description:
Primary Function
To assist with all aspects of the research programme involving daily supervision of research team, data analysis and report writing.
General Outline of the Role
•Assisting the Principal Investigator in the development and implementation of the research programme;
•Daily organisation and supervision of the survey programme;
•Supervision and training of volunteers / assistants;
•Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
•Assist with project logistics and administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•assist the Principal Investigator in implementing the standard programme of research to cover each survey component, e.g. primates; vegetation; ungulates; small mammals; bats, reptiles and amphibians, and selected invertebrate groups, including millipedes, molluscs and butterflies;
•assist the Principal Investigator in the accredited and non-accredited training of the volunteer Research Assistants and other project participants where necessary and supervise their implementation in the field survey;
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing the collection and processing of accurate field data, including specimen collection, for all survey components;
•ensure that the specimens collected on each phase are adequately preserved;
•produce sections of the technical reports and scientific papers to the schedule agreed with the Principal Investigator, and the Programme Manager (London HQ);
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing and supervising the maintenance of the project's scientific resources;
•provide the Principal Investigator with regular (minimum quarterly) progress updates and ensure that these updates are passed on to the London HQ;
•assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country participants.
Qualifications/Experience:
•Postgraduate in an environmental / biological science discipline
•First Aid qualification
•Minimum 6 months field research experience, preferably in tropical environment
•Experience of data analysis and report-writing
•Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills
•Administrative and time management skills
•Ability to manage and train research assistants
•Demonstrable commitment to conservation
•Resilient and mature, with the ability to work as a team in basic living conditions
•Flexible conscientious Ability to motivate others
•Physical fitness
Salary/funding:
Contributions may be provided towards a return international flight, medical insurance, salary and an end of contract bonus depending on your qualifications and experience.
Training:BTEC assessor training and pre-departure training provided.
Annual Leave:20 working days.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and accommodation is covered
Term of Appointment:
12 months
Application Deadline:
2 May 2008
Keely Severn
50 - 52 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3QP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 020 7613 2520
Fax Number: 020 7613 2992
Website: http://www.frontier.ac.uk
E-mail Address: operations@frontier.ac.uk
Field Assistant: The Socio-ecology of Wild Barbary Macaques in Marroco
Hiring Organization: University of Lincoln
Position Description:
We are looking for an additional research assistant to join a PhD project investigating the socio-ecology of wild Barbary macaques, in the middle-atlas mountains of Morocco. Over a period of at least six months, this position will involve the habituation and identification of a wild group of macaques, as well as a range of behavioural and ecological data collection. The principal investigator for this research is Richard McFarland conducting a PhD supervised by Dr. Bonaventura Majolo at the University of Lincoln, England.
Qualifications/Experience:
Previous field experience is desirable, although not essential. However, priority will be given to applicants who have proven experience collecting behavioural data on wild and/or free-ranging
primates. Knowledge and experience of macaque behaviour would be particularly advantageous.
In addition applicants should:
• Be physically fit and strong mentally as days in the field are long and physically challenging.
• Have good social skills and the ability to work in a team and individually as appropriate.
• Be open to and comfortable adapting to a foreign culture.
• Be friendly, patient, enthusiastic and committed to primatological research.
• Be able to speak English (French/Arabic beneficial).
Salary/funding:
There is currently no salary for this position.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Although efforts are being made for additional funding there is currently no funding available for airfare costs (approximately £150 from the UK). However, housing costs will be covered and living expenses should cost the successful applicant no more than £20/week. The successful applicant will also have to cover their own health insurance and vaccination costs. If funding is raised the airfare will be reimbursed at the end of a minimum of a 6 month period.
Term of Appointment:
A minimum of a 6 month commitment is required although longer placements would be encouraged. Preferably the appointment will commence shortly after the acceptance of a successful applicant (May/June 2008).
Application Deadline:
May 10th 2008
Comments:
To apply, please email a recent copy of your CV (including two referees), a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, and your availability for this position. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Contact Information:
Richard McFarland
Department of Psychology, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool
Lincoln LN6 7TS
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01522 837366
E-mail Address: rmcfarland@lincoln.ac.uk
Position Description:
We are looking for an additional research assistant to join a PhD project investigating the socio-ecology of wild Barbary macaques, in the middle-atlas mountains of Morocco. Over a period of at least six months, this position will involve the habituation and identification of a wild group of macaques, as well as a range of behavioural and ecological data collection. The principal investigator for this research is Richard McFarland conducting a PhD supervised by Dr. Bonaventura Majolo at the University of Lincoln, England.
Qualifications/Experience:
Previous field experience is desirable, although not essential. However, priority will be given to applicants who have proven experience collecting behavioural data on wild and/or free-ranging
primates. Knowledge and experience of macaque behaviour would be particularly advantageous.
In addition applicants should:
• Be physically fit and strong mentally as days in the field are long and physically challenging.
• Have good social skills and the ability to work in a team and individually as appropriate.
• Be open to and comfortable adapting to a foreign culture.
• Be friendly, patient, enthusiastic and committed to primatological research.
• Be able to speak English (French/Arabic beneficial).
Salary/funding:
There is currently no salary for this position.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Although efforts are being made for additional funding there is currently no funding available for airfare costs (approximately £150 from the UK). However, housing costs will be covered and living expenses should cost the successful applicant no more than £20/week. The successful applicant will also have to cover their own health insurance and vaccination costs. If funding is raised the airfare will be reimbursed at the end of a minimum of a 6 month period.
Term of Appointment:
A minimum of a 6 month commitment is required although longer placements would be encouraged. Preferably the appointment will commence shortly after the acceptance of a successful applicant (May/June 2008).
Application Deadline:
May 10th 2008
Comments:
To apply, please email a recent copy of your CV (including two referees), a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, and your availability for this position. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Contact Information:
Richard McFarland
Department of Psychology, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool
Lincoln LN6 7TS
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01522 837366
E-mail Address: rmcfarland@lincoln.ac.uk
GDR d'éthologie, International Workshop BEHAVIOUR – COGNITION - WELFARE, Villetaneuse, 15-16 mai
5es JOURNEES du GDR d’ETHOLOGIE
International Workshop BEHAVIOUR – COGNITION - WELFARE
15 16 mai 2008
Université Paris 13 à Villetaneuse (93)
GDR 2822
Structure Fédérative FED19 « GDR d’éthologie » (direction: C. Baudoin, Université Paris 13)
Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
GDR d’éthologie CNRS (direction: M. Hausberger, Université de Rennes 1)
http://ethocnrs.univ-paris13.fr http://www-leec.univ-paris13.fr
• En voiture, à partir de Paris/ From Paris by car
Porte de la Chapelle,
Autoroute A1 [direction Lille]
Sortie N°2 (Saint-Denis - Stade de France)
puis direction Villetaneuse Université
• En transport en commun/ by train or by bus
Depuis Paris
Train, de la Gare du Nord, jusqu'à la gare d'Epinay-Villetaneuse. [En Gare du Nord, suivre l'un des directions Ermont-Eaubonne, Luzarches, Persan-Beaumont ou Valmondois en vérifiant, sur le quai de départ (les quais 30 à 36), que le train s'arrête en gare d'Epinay- Villetaneuse]
Gare d'Epinay-Villetaneuse, sortie côté Villetaneuse puis bus156 [direction Gare de St-Denis] ou
bus 354 [direction Pierrefitte-Stains] ou bus 356 [direction St-Denis Université] jusqu'à l'arrêt
Université Paris 13.
CAMPUS VILLETANEUSE : INSTITUT GALILEE, AMPHITHEATRE EULER
JOURNEES 2008 GDR d’ETHOLOGIE – BEHAVIOUR-COGNITION- WELFARE
Journées 2008 du GDR d’éthologie / Workshop Behaviour-Cognition-Welfare
Organisation
Structure Fédérative FED19 « GDR d’éthologie » (direction : C. Baudoin, Université Paris 13)
Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
GDR d’éthologie CNRS (direction : M. Hausberger, Université de Rennes1)
Avec l’appui du LEEC UMR 7153 (direction : D. Fresneau)
Comité scientifique
Dr. Thierry Aubin (CNRS, Orsay), Prof. Claude Baudoin (UP13-CNRS, Villetaneuse),
Prof. Bertrand L. Deputte (ENVA-UP13, Maisons-Alfort),
Prof. Dominique Fresneau (UP13-CNRS, Villetaneuse),
Dr. Isabelle George (CNRS, Rennes),
Prof. Martin Giurfa (UPS-CNRS, Toulouse),
Dr. Martine Hausberger (CNRS, Rennes),
Dr. Raymond Nowak (CNRS-INRA, Tours Nouzilly),
Dr. Benoist Schaal (CNRS, Dijon),
Dr. Bernard Thierry (CNRS, Strasbourg).
Comité local d’organisation
Claude Baudoin, David Benhaïm et Estelle Poilvert (association ETHAPP),
Simone Demouron, Catherine Dubreuil, Renée Féneron, Dominique Fresneau, Christophe
Féron, Gilles Gheusi, Monique Giraud, Patrick Gouat, Alain Le Négrate, Chantal Poteaux-Léonard, et des étudiants du master d’éthologie de Paris 13
Financement et appui logistique
• Université Paris 13- FED 19 « Groupement de Recherche d’Ethologie »
• GDR d’éthologie
• INRA (Département PHASE)
• LEEC UMR 7153 Université Paris13-CNRS
• Institut Galilée: mise à disposition de l’Amphithéâtre Euler et de l’« espace posters »
• Service Communication de Paris 13 : affiche des Journées 2008
• Service de reprographie de Paris 13 : reproduction des Actes et affiches
• Service restauration Agapanthe
Présentation des Journées 2008 du GDR d’éthologie
Le Groupement De Recherches d’éthologie (GDR d’éthologie) rassemble les principaux laboratoires français étudiant le comportement animal avec une approche éthologique. Le CNRS a créé cette Unité de recherches hors murs le 1er janvier 2004 pour une durée de quatre ans (GDR 2822, direction : Claude Baudoin).
L’université Paris 13 a donné son appui à ce GDR et a soutenu la création d’une Structure Fédérative du même nom lors du dernier contrat quadriennal (FED19 GDR d’éthologie, 2005-2008). Notre communauté a souhaité le renouvellement du soutien du CNRS pour une nouvelle période de quatre ans (2008-2011, direction : Martine Hausberger). L’action du GDR d’éthologie s’est traduite par l’organisation de réunions annuelles, dites Journées du GDR (Paris 2004, Rennes 2005, Toulouse/Seix 2006, Dijon 2007), par des ateliers interdisciplinaires centrés sur une problématique et par le soutien apporté au développement de collaborations entre les équipes, notamment avec des codirections de thèses doctorales. La section 27 du Comité National de la recherche scientifique a donné un avis très favorable au renouvellement du GDR d’éthologie par le CNRS lors de la session d’automne 2007.
Pour la 5ème année consécutive le GDR d’éthologie organise ses Journées annuelles avec une formule renouvelée en 2008 puisque le GDR d’éthologie comporte actuellement 3 axes :
• Mécanismes, développement et plasticité comportementale (I. George, M. Giurfa B. Schaal)
• Fonctions et adaptation (T. Aubin, D. Fresneau B. Thierry)
• Ethologie et société (C. Baudoin, M. Hausberger R. Nowak)
La première journée de notre réunion est réservée aux travaux des deux premiers axes et la deuxième journée le sera, pour ceux de l’axe 3, à un atelier international. Cette formule inhabituelle correspond au souhait d’ouvrir les travaux du GDR pour favoriser, au niveau international et en particulier européen, l’émergence de projets de recherche et d’enseignement. Conformément à l’organisation des réunions précédentes, les responsables d’axes ont organisé leurs sessions respectives pendant ces Journées. Cette année, un espace est disponible pour la présentation de posters.
International Workshop BEHAVIOUR – COGNITION - WELFARE
15 16 mai 2008
Université Paris 13 à Villetaneuse (93)
GDR 2822
Structure Fédérative FED19 « GDR d’éthologie » (direction: C. Baudoin, Université Paris 13)
Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
GDR d’éthologie CNRS (direction: M. Hausberger, Université de Rennes 1)
http://ethocnrs.univ-paris13.fr http://www-leec.univ-paris13.fr
• En voiture, à partir de Paris/ From Paris by car
Porte de la Chapelle,
Autoroute A1 [direction Lille]
Sortie N°2 (Saint-Denis - Stade de France)
puis direction Villetaneuse Université
• En transport en commun/ by train or by bus
Depuis Paris
Train, de la Gare du Nord, jusqu'à la gare d'Epinay-Villetaneuse. [En Gare du Nord, suivre l'un des directions Ermont-Eaubonne, Luzarches, Persan-Beaumont ou Valmondois en vérifiant, sur le quai de départ (les quais 30 à 36), que le train s'arrête en gare d'Epinay- Villetaneuse]
Gare d'Epinay-Villetaneuse, sortie côté Villetaneuse puis bus156 [direction Gare de St-Denis] ou
bus 354 [direction Pierrefitte-Stains] ou bus 356 [direction St-Denis Université] jusqu'à l'arrêt
Université Paris 13.
CAMPUS VILLETANEUSE : INSTITUT GALILEE, AMPHITHEATRE EULER
JOURNEES 2008 GDR d’ETHOLOGIE – BEHAVIOUR-COGNITION- WELFARE
Journées 2008 du GDR d’éthologie / Workshop Behaviour-Cognition-Welfare
Organisation
Structure Fédérative FED19 « GDR d’éthologie » (direction : C. Baudoin, Université Paris 13)
Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche
GDR d’éthologie CNRS (direction : M. Hausberger, Université de Rennes1)
Avec l’appui du LEEC UMR 7153 (direction : D. Fresneau)
Comité scientifique
Dr. Thierry Aubin (CNRS, Orsay), Prof. Claude Baudoin (UP13-CNRS, Villetaneuse),
Prof. Bertrand L. Deputte (ENVA-UP13, Maisons-Alfort),
Prof. Dominique Fresneau (UP13-CNRS, Villetaneuse),
Dr. Isabelle George (CNRS, Rennes),
Prof. Martin Giurfa (UPS-CNRS, Toulouse),
Dr. Martine Hausberger (CNRS, Rennes),
Dr. Raymond Nowak (CNRS-INRA, Tours Nouzilly),
Dr. Benoist Schaal (CNRS, Dijon),
Dr. Bernard Thierry (CNRS, Strasbourg).
Comité local d’organisation
Claude Baudoin, David Benhaïm et Estelle Poilvert (association ETHAPP),
Simone Demouron, Catherine Dubreuil, Renée Féneron, Dominique Fresneau, Christophe
Féron, Gilles Gheusi, Monique Giraud, Patrick Gouat, Alain Le Négrate, Chantal Poteaux-Léonard, et des étudiants du master d’éthologie de Paris 13
Financement et appui logistique
• Université Paris 13- FED 19 « Groupement de Recherche d’Ethologie »
• GDR d’éthologie
• INRA (Département PHASE)
• LEEC UMR 7153 Université Paris13-CNRS
• Institut Galilée: mise à disposition de l’Amphithéâtre Euler et de l’« espace posters »
• Service Communication de Paris 13 : affiche des Journées 2008
• Service de reprographie de Paris 13 : reproduction des Actes et affiches
• Service restauration Agapanthe
Présentation des Journées 2008 du GDR d’éthologie
Le Groupement De Recherches d’éthologie (GDR d’éthologie) rassemble les principaux laboratoires français étudiant le comportement animal avec une approche éthologique. Le CNRS a créé cette Unité de recherches hors murs le 1er janvier 2004 pour une durée de quatre ans (GDR 2822, direction : Claude Baudoin).
L’université Paris 13 a donné son appui à ce GDR et a soutenu la création d’une Structure Fédérative du même nom lors du dernier contrat quadriennal (FED19 GDR d’éthologie, 2005-2008). Notre communauté a souhaité le renouvellement du soutien du CNRS pour une nouvelle période de quatre ans (2008-2011, direction : Martine Hausberger). L’action du GDR d’éthologie s’est traduite par l’organisation de réunions annuelles, dites Journées du GDR (Paris 2004, Rennes 2005, Toulouse/Seix 2006, Dijon 2007), par des ateliers interdisciplinaires centrés sur une problématique et par le soutien apporté au développement de collaborations entre les équipes, notamment avec des codirections de thèses doctorales. La section 27 du Comité National de la recherche scientifique a donné un avis très favorable au renouvellement du GDR d’éthologie par le CNRS lors de la session d’automne 2007.
Pour la 5ème année consécutive le GDR d’éthologie organise ses Journées annuelles avec une formule renouvelée en 2008 puisque le GDR d’éthologie comporte actuellement 3 axes :
• Mécanismes, développement et plasticité comportementale (I. George, M. Giurfa B. Schaal)
• Fonctions et adaptation (T. Aubin, D. Fresneau B. Thierry)
• Ethologie et société (C. Baudoin, M. Hausberger R. Nowak)
La première journée de notre réunion est réservée aux travaux des deux premiers axes et la deuxième journée le sera, pour ceux de l’axe 3, à un atelier international. Cette formule inhabituelle correspond au souhait d’ouvrir les travaux du GDR pour favoriser, au niveau international et en particulier européen, l’émergence de projets de recherche et d’enseignement. Conformément à l’organisation des réunions précédentes, les responsables d’axes ont organisé leurs sessions respectives pendant ces Journées. Cette année, un espace est disponible pour la présentation de posters.
Kinetically-Driven Analysis And Separations In Microsystems: Applications To Chemical And Biological Complex Media
A Ph-D position (full salary incl. social charges) is available for 36 months at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris, Dept. of Chemistry.
The consortium of three research groups involving C. Gosse (LPN, Marcoussis), L. Jullien (ENS, Paris), and A. Lemarchand (Paris 6 University) has recently introduced new approaches for identifying, quantifying, and sorting targeted substrates according to the topology and the dynamics of the reactive mechanism they obey. More precisely, our current strategy relies on maximizing the response of a given substrate (or network of substrates) to one or several appropriate periodic stimulations.
Our first approach is based on applying a periodic uniform electric field for sorting a given reactant submitted to a titration reaction: When the frequency of the field is tuned to match the reactive dynamics of the desired reactant, it exhibits a maximized dispersion coefficient. This dispersion can be easily controlled and allows us to collect the target product at the edges of the concentration distribution of the mixture. In alternative sorting protocols, the reactive mixture is exposed to two periodic excitations at the same frequency, again tuned to match the dynamics of the titration reaction for the reactant of interest. In the most selective protocol, we superimpose the modulation of a thermodynamic parameter such as the temperature to the oscillation of an electric field. For an appropriate phase delay between both modulations, we predict an oriented motion for the desired reactant which can then easily be extracted from the other mixture components (non mobile or slower). More recently, we have started to investigate how the modulation of the temperature alone can be used to evaluate the dynamics of a reactive system. We have shown that this non invasive approach is efficient to analyze mechanisms. We currently investigate this strategy to measure the concentration of a dynamically-addressed component in a reactive mixture. 12,324
We have already experimentally validated the first approach at the centimeter scale. Evaluating further approaches now requires to downsize the analytical and separation devices to the micrometer scale. In the present Ph. D. project, the student will be precisely concerned with the experimental implementation of the preceding concepts into the microdevices for which we have developed an expertise in relation to the measurement of dynamic parameters. In the first evaluation step, we intend to investigate model systems such as complementary oligonucleotides involved in various pairing reactions. In a second step, we would like to apply our approach to living reactive systems such as cultured cells. 567
This Ph-D will be interdisciplinary (collaboration between chemists, physicists, and biologists). It will imply systems (oligonucleotides, biological molecules,…), tools (fluorescence microscopy, two-photon excitation, FCS,...), and concepts (transport and diffusion of matter or heat). This Ph-D will be in the continuation of the Ph-D of André Estévez-Torres and will greatly benefit from our previous experience.
For further information and application, please contact:
Prof. Ludovic JULLIEN
Département de Chimie UMR 8640, Ecole Normale Supérieure
24, rue Lhomond, F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
Téléphone 00 33 (0)1 44 32 33 33
e-mail: Ludovic.Jullien@ens.fr
http://www.chimie.ens.fr
References
1 : L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, H. Lemarchand, Diffusion of Reactive Species Tuned by Modulated External Fields : Application to High Performance Chromatography, J. Chem. Phys., 2000, 112, 8293-8301.
2 : A. Lemarchand, L. Jullien, Symmetry-Broken Reactant Motion upon Phase-Related Symmetrically Modulated Excitations: Application to Highly Selective Molecular Sorting, J. Phys. Chem. A, 2005, 109, 5770-5776.
3 : H. Berthoumieux, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Temporal Modulation of a Spatially Periodic Potential for Kinetically Governed Oriented Motion, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2007, 111, 2045-2051.
4 : H. Berthoumieux, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Response to a Temperature Modulation a Signature of Chemical Mechanisms, Phys. Rev. E, 2007, 76, 056112.
5 : D. Alcor, V. Croquette, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Molecular Sorting by Stochastic Resonance, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 2004, 101, 8276-8280 ; D. Alcor, J.-F. Allemand, E. Cogné-Laage, V. Croquette, F. Ferrage, L. Jullien, A. Kononov, A. Lemarchand, Stochastic Resonance to Control Diffusion in Chemistry, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2005, 109, 1318-1328.
6 : A. Estévez-Torres, C. Gosse, T. Le Saux, J.-F. Allemand, V. Croquette, H. Berthoumieux, A. Lemarchand, L. Jullien, Fourier Analysis To Measure Diffusion Coefficients and Resolve Mixtures on a Continuous Electrophoresis Chip, Anal. Chem., 2007, 79, 8222-8231 ; A. Estévez-Torres, T. Le Saux, C. Gosse, A. Lemarchand, A. Bourdoncle, L. Jullien, Fourier Transform to Analyse Reaction Diffusion Dynamics in a Microsystem, Lab on Chip, 2008, in press
7 : A. Bourdoncle, A. Estévez Torres, C. Gosse, L. Lacroix, P. Vekhoff, L. Jullien, J.-L. Mergny, Quadruplex-based molecular beacons as tunable DNA probes, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128, 11094-11105.
The consortium of three research groups involving C. Gosse (LPN, Marcoussis), L. Jullien (ENS, Paris), and A. Lemarchand (Paris 6 University) has recently introduced new approaches for identifying, quantifying, and sorting targeted substrates according to the topology and the dynamics of the reactive mechanism they obey. More precisely, our current strategy relies on maximizing the response of a given substrate (or network of substrates) to one or several appropriate periodic stimulations.
Our first approach is based on applying a periodic uniform electric field for sorting a given reactant submitted to a titration reaction: When the frequency of the field is tuned to match the reactive dynamics of the desired reactant, it exhibits a maximized dispersion coefficient. This dispersion can be easily controlled and allows us to collect the target product at the edges of the concentration distribution of the mixture. In alternative sorting protocols, the reactive mixture is exposed to two periodic excitations at the same frequency, again tuned to match the dynamics of the titration reaction for the reactant of interest. In the most selective protocol, we superimpose the modulation of a thermodynamic parameter such as the temperature to the oscillation of an electric field. For an appropriate phase delay between both modulations, we predict an oriented motion for the desired reactant which can then easily be extracted from the other mixture components (non mobile or slower). More recently, we have started to investigate how the modulation of the temperature alone can be used to evaluate the dynamics of a reactive system. We have shown that this non invasive approach is efficient to analyze mechanisms. We currently investigate this strategy to measure the concentration of a dynamically-addressed component in a reactive mixture. 12,324
We have already experimentally validated the first approach at the centimeter scale. Evaluating further approaches now requires to downsize the analytical and separation devices to the micrometer scale. In the present Ph. D. project, the student will be precisely concerned with the experimental implementation of the preceding concepts into the microdevices for which we have developed an expertise in relation to the measurement of dynamic parameters. In the first evaluation step, we intend to investigate model systems such as complementary oligonucleotides involved in various pairing reactions. In a second step, we would like to apply our approach to living reactive systems such as cultured cells. 567
This Ph-D will be interdisciplinary (collaboration between chemists, physicists, and biologists). It will imply systems (oligonucleotides, biological molecules,…), tools (fluorescence microscopy, two-photon excitation, FCS,...), and concepts (transport and diffusion of matter or heat). This Ph-D will be in the continuation of the Ph-D of André Estévez-Torres and will greatly benefit from our previous experience.
For further information and application, please contact:
Prof. Ludovic JULLIEN
Département de Chimie UMR 8640, Ecole Normale Supérieure
24, rue Lhomond, F-75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
Téléphone 00 33 (0)1 44 32 33 33
e-mail: Ludovic.Jullien@ens.fr
http://www.chimie.ens.fr
References
1 : L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, H. Lemarchand, Diffusion of Reactive Species Tuned by Modulated External Fields : Application to High Performance Chromatography, J. Chem. Phys., 2000, 112, 8293-8301.
2 : A. Lemarchand, L. Jullien, Symmetry-Broken Reactant Motion upon Phase-Related Symmetrically Modulated Excitations: Application to Highly Selective Molecular Sorting, J. Phys. Chem. A, 2005, 109, 5770-5776.
3 : H. Berthoumieux, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Temporal Modulation of a Spatially Periodic Potential for Kinetically Governed Oriented Motion, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2007, 111, 2045-2051.
4 : H. Berthoumieux, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Response to a Temperature Modulation a Signature of Chemical Mechanisms, Phys. Rev. E, 2007, 76, 056112.
5 : D. Alcor, V. Croquette, L. Jullien, A. Lemarchand, Molecular Sorting by Stochastic Resonance, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 2004, 101, 8276-8280 ; D. Alcor, J.-F. Allemand, E. Cogné-Laage, V. Croquette, F. Ferrage, L. Jullien, A. Kononov, A. Lemarchand, Stochastic Resonance to Control Diffusion in Chemistry, J. Phys. Chem. B, 2005, 109, 1318-1328.
6 : A. Estévez-Torres, C. Gosse, T. Le Saux, J.-F. Allemand, V. Croquette, H. Berthoumieux, A. Lemarchand, L. Jullien, Fourier Analysis To Measure Diffusion Coefficients and Resolve Mixtures on a Continuous Electrophoresis Chip, Anal. Chem., 2007, 79, 8222-8231 ; A. Estévez-Torres, T. Le Saux, C. Gosse, A. Lemarchand, A. Bourdoncle, L. Jullien, Fourier Transform to Analyse Reaction Diffusion Dynamics in a Microsystem, Lab on Chip, 2008, in press
7 : A. Bourdoncle, A. Estévez Torres, C. Gosse, L. Lacroix, P. Vekhoff, L. Jullien, J.-L. Mergny, Quadruplex-based molecular beacons as tunable DNA probes, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128, 11094-11105.
mardi 22 avril 2008
Postgraduate scholarships and post doc positions in Insect Chemical Ecology
Department of Ecology, Section of Chemical Ecology and Ecotoxicology, Lund University
We advertise postgraduate scholarships and post doc positions as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen research collaboration between the research groups in Insect Chemical Ecology at Lund University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences at Alnarp (The Linnéus initiative ICE-3). The two research groups, currently comprising more than 50 scientists, students and technicians, form a strong cross-disciplinary environment including research on ecology and evolutionary biology, neurobiology, physiology, molecular biology and genomics, as well as more applied aspects including pest control and conservation biology.
Four postgraduate scholarships (deadline for application May 15th or 21st, 2008, depending on position):
- Thrips chemical ecology
- Evolution of novel pheromones
- Pheromone strains, host plant races and speciation
- Chemical pollination ecology
Three post doc positions (will be filled when suitable candidates are found):
- Chemical ecology of bed bugs
- Molecular analysis of moth pheromone production
- Pheromone identification and biosynthesis
The starting date is negotiable but preferably as soon as possible.
Detailed information and instructions on how to apply are found at
www.pheromone.ekol.lu.se/positions.html
Further information may also be obtained from professor Christer Löfstedt
christer.lofstedt@ekol.lu.se
We advertise postgraduate scholarships and post doc positions as part of a strategic initiative to strengthen research collaboration between the research groups in Insect Chemical Ecology at Lund University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences at Alnarp (The Linnéus initiative ICE-3). The two research groups, currently comprising more than 50 scientists, students and technicians, form a strong cross-disciplinary environment including research on ecology and evolutionary biology, neurobiology, physiology, molecular biology and genomics, as well as more applied aspects including pest control and conservation biology.
Four postgraduate scholarships (deadline for application May 15th or 21st, 2008, depending on position):
- Thrips chemical ecology
- Evolution of novel pheromones
- Pheromone strains, host plant races and speciation
- Chemical pollination ecology
Three post doc positions (will be filled when suitable candidates are found):
- Chemical ecology of bed bugs
- Molecular analysis of moth pheromone production
- Pheromone identification and biosynthesis
The starting date is negotiable but preferably as soon as possible.
Detailed information and instructions on how to apply are found at
www.pheromone.ekol.lu.se/positions.html
Further information may also be obtained from professor Christer Löfstedt
christer.lofstedt@ekol.lu.se
Field Assistant: The Socio-ecology of Wild Barbary Macaques in Morocco
Hiring Organization:
University of Lincoln
Date Posted:
2008-04-19
Position Description:
We are looking for an additional research assistant to join a PhD project investigating the socio-ecology of wild Barbary macaques, in the middle-atlas mountains of Morocco. Over a period of at least six months, this position will involve the habituation and identification of a wild group of macaques, as well as a range of behavioural and ecological data collection. The principal investigator for this research is Richard McFarland conducting a PhD supervised by Dr. Bonaventura Majolo at the University of Lincoln, England.
Qualifications/Experience:
Previous field experience is desirable, although not essential. However, priority will be given to applicants who have proven experience collecting behavioural data on wild and/or free-ranging primates. Knowledge and experience of macaque behaviour would be particularly advantageous.
In addition applicants should:
• Be physically fit and strong mentally as days in the field are long and physically challenging.
• Have good social skills and the ability to work in a team and individually as appropriate.
• Be open to and comfortable adapting to a foreign culture.
• Be friendly, patient, enthusiastic and committed to primatological research.
• Be able to speak English (French/Arabic beneficial).
Salary/funding:
There is currently no salary for this position.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Although efforts are being made for additional funding there is currently no funding available for airfare costs (approximately £150 from the UK). However, housing costs will be covered and living expenses should cost the successful applicant no more than £20/week. The successful applicant will also have to cover their own health insurance and vaccination costs. If funding is raised the airfare will be reimbursed at the end of a minimum of a 6 month period.
Term of Appointment:
A minimum of a 6 month commitment is required although longer placements would be encouraged. Preferably the appointment will commence shortly after the acceptance of a successful applicant (May/June 2008).
Application Deadline:
May 10th 2008
Comments:
To apply, please email a recent copy of your CV (including two referees), a cover letter describing your research interests and experience, and your availability for this position. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Contact Information:
Richard McFarland
Department of Psychology, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool
Lincoln LN6 7TS
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
01522 837366
E-mail Address:
rmcfarland@lincoln.ac.uk
Questions and Comments
Questions about a specific job listing should be directed to the contact person listed for that job. Questions and comments about using the Primate-Jobs web site can be directed to Ray Hamel, Special Collections/Reference Librarian, at hamel@primate.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3512.
Terrestrial Research Officer
Hiring Organization:
Frontier (The Society for Environmental Exploration)
Date Posted:
2008-04-17
Position Description:
Primary Function
To assist with all aspects of the research programme involving daily supervision of research team, data analysis and report writing.
General Outline of the Role
•Assisting the Principal Investigator in the development and implementation of the research programme;
•Daily organisation and supervision of the survey programme;
•Supervision and training of volunteers / assistants;
•Preparation of project reports and publication of results in scientific journals;
•Assist with project logistics and administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•assist the Principal Investigator in implementing the standard programme of research to cover each survey component, e.g. primates; vegetation; ungulates; small mammals; bats, reptiles and amphibians, and selected invertebrate groups, including millipedes, molluscs and butterflies;
•assist the Principal Investigator in the accredited and non-accredited training of the volunteer Research Assistants and other project participants where necessary and supervise their implementation in the field survey;
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing the collection and processing of accurate field data, including specimen collection, for all survey components;
•ensure that the specimens collected on each phase are adequately preserved;
•produce sections of the technical reports and scientific papers to the schedule agreed with the Principal Investigator, and the Programme Manager (London HQ);
•assist the Principal Investigator in managing and supervising the maintenance of the project's scientific resources;
•provide the Principal Investigator with regular (minimum quarterly) progress updates and ensure that these updates are passed on to the London HQ;
•assist with the logistical operations relating to the project including administration and management of finances; production of accounts and reports; allocation, use and maintenance of project resources; management of local staff; and supervision of the activities of and ensuring the health and safety of project staff, volunteers and host country participants.
Qualifications/Experience:
•Postgraduate in an environmental / biological science discipline
•First Aid qualification
•Minimum 6 months field research experience, preferably in tropical environment
•Experience of data analysis and report-writing
•Excellent written / oral communication and presentation skills
•Administrative and time management skills
•Ability to manage and train research assistants
•Demonstrable commitment to conservation
•Resilient and mature, with the ability to work as a team in basic living conditions
•Flexible & conscientious Ability to motivate others
•Physical fitness
Salary/funding:
Contributions may be provided towards a return international flight, medical insurance, salary and an end of contract bonus depending on your qualifications and experience.
Training:BTEC assessor training and pre-departure training provided.
Annual Leave:20 working days.
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and accommodation is covered
Term of Appointment:
12 months
Application Deadline:
2 May 2008
Contact Information:
Keely Severn
50 - 52 Rivington Street
London EC2A 3QP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
020 7613 2520
Fax Number:
020 7613 2992
Website:
http://www.frontier.ac.uk
E-mail Address:
operations@frontier.ac.uk
Questions and Comments
Questions about a specific job listing should be directed to the contact person listed for that job. Questions and comments about using the Primate-Jobs web site can be directed to Ray Hamel, Special Collections/Reference Librarian, at hamel@primate.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3512.
Primate Behavior and Ecology Curu Field Station Costa Rica
Educational Organization:
TREE Tropical Research in Ethology and Ecology
Date Posted:
2008-04-16
Program Description:
Field Course in Primate Behavior and Ecology
June 5th - July 5th, 2008
Curu National Wildlife Refuge
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
This course is designed to teach undergraduate and graduate students the basic skills necessary to study primate behavior in the wild. Throughout this course you will learn techniques in ecological and behavioral data collection and complete an independent study on one of three primate species native to the area (Ateles geoffroyi, the black handed spider monkey; Cebus capucinus, the white-faced capuchin; Alouatta palliata, the mantled howler monkey).
To encourage cooperation and collaboration with local Costa Rican scholars and students, a Spanish language teacher will be on hand for Spanish lessons during the course. Participation in lessons is expected from all students.
We believe the generosity of the Costa Rican people should be rewarded for allowing us to work and visit their country; therefore a portion of the course fee will cover the high school fees of local Costa Rican students. The cost for high school is $150 dollars a year for a student in Costa Rica; however, many simply cannot afford this rate. Our hope is that this connection will foster a relationship between the field school and local students, encouraging them to work towards conservation in their own community.
The following are important dates for this summer session:
April 5th, 2008 - $200 non-refundable deposit required and health form completed
May 1st, 2008 - Proof of travel insurance must be provided
May 15th, 2008 - Remaining $1900 must be submitted
Payments made by check to: T.R.E.E. Field Studies
Check out these links to the site:
http://www.curuwildliferefuge.com/index.htm
http://www.nicoyapeninsula.com/curu/index.html
Enterance Qualifications:
-2.5 GPA
-interest in primates
-classes relevant to the study of primates, mammals, ecology.
-signed medical waiver.
Tuition / Fees:
The total cost for the field portion of the course is US $2100. This fee covers all in-country travel, room and board at the station. Two full meals per day are also included. Primate field work requires early mornings, usually before breakfast is served; therefore, it is recommended that students bring portable foods (ex. granola bars) for morning meals in the forest. Airfare is not included in this fee.
$200 deposit by May 1, 2008. Made out to TREE Tropical Research in Ethology and Ecology. Fill out the application on-line and send check to:
TREE
PO. Box 1252
Corrales, NM. 87048-1252
Support (schlolarships, travel):
Course includes up to two day trips. If a student successfully recruits another student to the program he/she will recieve a free side trip.
Start + End Dates:
June 5th - July 5th, 2008
Application Deadline:
May 1
Comments:
We have extended the deadline to accommodate a few more students we have up to 5 additional spaces for the course at this time.
Contact Information:
Dr. Joachim
USA
Website:
http://treefieldstudies.org
E-Mail Address:
lfjoachiim@comcast.net
Questions and Comments
Questions about a specific job listing should be directed to the contact person listed for that job. Questions and comments about using the Primate-Jobs web site can be directed to Ray Hamel, Special Collections/Reference Librarian, at hamel@primate.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3512.
dimanche 20 avril 2008
5-year job announcement in Animal Learning and Cognition
The University of Minho (in the North of Portugal) has re-opened the search for a researcher in the field of animal learning and cognition. This is a 5-year position with a good salary (equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor and currently at about 40K Euros per year, i.e., about 60K USD), exclusively devoted to research (unless you want to teach a little bit), good funding opportunities from the local NSF, nice, peaceful, and safe city (2000 years old, lots of Roman vestiges), great food and wine!
The successful candidate will join the Psychology Research Center, which is associated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Minho. The Center has about 32 investigators from the various areas of Psychology (Experimental, Clinical, Social, etc.). A few years ago, the Center received the best classification in the country ("Excellent") given by an international evaluation committee.
The successful candidate will share a lab with me, doing research with pigeons and people. The lab is currently equipped with traditional operant chambers, new chambers with touch sensitive screens, plenty of computers and software. The animal facility houses about 50 birds. Equally important, the candidate will have access to an excellent pool of Masters and PhD students (the Department offers Undergraduate/Masters and Phd Programs). Some of the topics we investigate are: a) timing in pigeons and humans (empirical research + math modelling); b) number discrimination in pigeons and children (also empirical research + math modelling); c) and, just starting, concept learning in pigeons and d) consciouness/intentionality in humans using
Benjamin Libet's clock task. The candidate can collaborate in these lines of research or initiate new ones. Oh yes, we also hold lab meetings every Wednesday afternoon!
The job description and application details are found here:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8966
Although the description mentions "at least 3 years of post-PhD training", we will consider seriously OUTSTANDING applicants holding a PhD but with less post-PhD experience.
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
armandom@iep.uminho.pt or the Research Center at cipsi@iep.uminho.pt
PS. There are 3 other positions open (last year we filled 2). They are
Human memory:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8968
Neuroscience:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8967
Psychological Assessment:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8969
The successful candidate will join the Psychology Research Center, which is associated with the Department of Psychology at the University of Minho. The Center has about 32 investigators from the various areas of Psychology (Experimental, Clinical, Social, etc.). A few years ago, the Center received the best classification in the country ("Excellent") given by an international evaluation committee.
The successful candidate will share a lab with me, doing research with pigeons and people. The lab is currently equipped with traditional operant chambers, new chambers with touch sensitive screens, plenty of computers and software. The animal facility houses about 50 birds. Equally important, the candidate will have access to an excellent pool of Masters and PhD students (the Department offers Undergraduate/Masters and Phd Programs). Some of the topics we investigate are: a) timing in pigeons and humans (empirical research + math modelling); b) number discrimination in pigeons and children (also empirical research + math modelling); c) and, just starting, concept learning in pigeons and d) consciouness/intentionality in humans using
Benjamin Libet's clock task. The candidate can collaborate in these lines of research or initiate new ones. Oh yes, we also hold lab meetings every Wednesday afternoon!
The job description and application details are found here:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8966
Although the description mentions "at least 3 years of post-PhD training", we will consider seriously OUTSTANDING applicants holding a PhD but with less post-PhD experience.
If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at
armandom@iep.uminho.pt or the Research Center at cipsi@iep.uminho.pt
PS. There are 3 other positions open (last year we filled 2). They are
Human memory:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8968
Neuroscience:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8967
Psychological Assessment:
http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=global&jobId=8969
Proposition de stage au Canada
Evaluation et quantification de la relation homme-animal chez la truie reproductrice en conditions d’élevage
Unités d’accueil:
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, Centre de Recherche et de Développement sur le Bovin Laitier et le Porc, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (resp : J. Surprenant)
INRA- UMR SENAH Saint-Gilles Equipe: Elevage, environnement et bien-être (responsable équipe: JY Dourmad)
La prise en compte du bien-être animal dans les élevages commerciaux constitue un enjeu majeur pour
Le travail consistera en (1) une analyse bibliographique des différentes méthodes d’évaluation existantes pour l’espèce porcine et d’autres espèces de rente, (2) évaluer la possibilité de mettre en place des méthodes innovantes ou d’améliorer les méthodes existantes, (3) valider les méthodes proposées en conditions expérimentales et en élevage commercial (validité de la mesure, variabilité interobservateurs).
Connaissances demandées: biologie, éthologie, ou agronomie
Lieu de stage : Centre de Recherche et de Développement sur le Bovin Laitier et le Porc, Sherbrooke
Phase expérimentale : début 2009
N. Devillers, Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, devillersn@agr.gc.ca, Tel : (+1) 819 565 9171 ext. 223
Marie-Christine.Salaun@rennes.inra.fr Tel : 02 23 48 50 57
mercredi 16 avril 2008
2 offres pour volontaires
Amigos de las Aves est une ONG fondée en 1992 par Richard et Margot Frisius dans le but de mettre en place un projet de réintroduction du Ara rouge (Ara macao) et du Ara militaire (Ara ambigua). Au fil des ans, notre projet a pris de l’ampleur et obtient des résultats très encourageants.
Nous avons deux programmes de volontariat pour lesquels nous recherchons des personnes motivées et enthousiastes.
- Centre de Sauvegarde et de Reproduction :
Le Centre de sauvegarde et de reproduction est situé dans la banlieue de San José, la capitale du Costa Rica. Le centre est à la fois un refuge pour les oiseaux victimes du braconnage et confisqués par les autorités et un centre de reproduction des deux espèces de perroquets Ara destinés à la réintroduction dans la nature.
Nous recherchons des volontaires pour toutes les tâches quotidiennes du soin aux oiseaux (alimentation, entretien des volières) ainsi que le suivi de la nidification et enrichissement des conditions de captivité. Les volontaires auront l’occasion de découvrir le fonctionnement d’un centre tel que le nôtre, d’enrichir leurs connaissances sur les perroquets et participer de manière concrète à un projet de conservation de ses magnifiques et rares espèces d’oiseaux.
Nous demandons aux volontaires de s’engager pour une période d’au moins un mois. Une expérience préalable du travail avec les oiseaux est souhaitable. Les volontaires doivent être fiables et dévoués au soin des oiseaux.
Deux logements chez l’habitant sont disponibles tout près du Centre. Les chambres coûtent de 15 à 20$, trois repas par jour sont inclus dans le prix ainsi que votre lessive.
Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais est indispensable puisqu’il s’agit d’un programme qui emploie du personnel et reçoit des volontaires du monde entier. La connaissance de l’espagnol est souhaitable mais pas essentielle.
Veuillez adresser vos questions et candidatures par email à :
Marti Everett, Curatrice (en anglais) :
marti@amigosdelasaves.com
- Site de relâcher de Tiskita :
Nous avons deux sites de relâchés pour le moment et un programme de suivi de la réintroduction est mis en place pour permettre l’évaluation scientifique du projet. Le suivi comprend la collecte de données relatives au comportement, à la nidification, l’alimentation.
Nous recherchons des volontaires pour assister la biologiste en charge du suivi scientifique au sein du site principal de relâché de Tiskita.
Les volontaires assistent la biologiste pour la collecte de données et la surveillance du site. Ce programme est idéal pour des étudiants, récents diplômés ou personnes passionnées qui souhaitent acquérir une expérience pratique et scientifique dans les domaines de la conservation, de la réintroduction et du comportement animal.
Nous demandons aux volontaires d’être conscients qu’il s’agit d’un réel travail qui demande un engagement, une fiabilité et une ponctualité irréprochables. Le succès du suivi scientifique dépend du sérieux et de l’acuité des données récoltées.
Votre candidature sera d’autant plus appréciée si vous détenez un diplôme dans les domaines de la biologie, éthologie, environnement mais ce n’est pas une condition obligatoire. Une expérience préalable de travail avec des oiseaux est souhaitable.
Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais est indispensable puisqu’il s’agit d’un programme qui emploie du personnel et reçoit des volontaires du monde entier. Une connaissance de l’espagnol est souhaitable mais pas essentielle.
Nous cherchons des volontaires prêts à rester sur place pour une période d’au moins 2 mois. Les participations de plus de 2 mois sont fortement recherchées.
Le logement est gratuit sur place. Toutefois, une participation financière de 5$ par jour est demandée. Il est possible de se nourrir sur place pour 3 à 8$ par jour.
Pour de plus amples détails sur le projet et nos deux programmes de volontariat, n’hésitez pas à visiter notre site web : www.hatchedtoflyfree.org
Veuillez adresser vos questions et candidatures par email à :
Marti Everett, Curatrice (en anglais) :
marti@amigosdelasaves.com
Fleur Daugey, Biologiste (en français ou anglais) :
fdaugey@yahoo.fr
Fleur Daugey MSc, Biologiste
Amigos de las Aves
Apdo 2306 – 4050,
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Email: fdaugey [ à ] yahoo.fr
Website: www.hatchedtoflyfree.org
Nous avons deux programmes de volontariat pour lesquels nous recherchons des personnes motivées et enthousiastes.
- Centre de Sauvegarde et de Reproduction :
Le Centre de sauvegarde et de reproduction est situé dans la banlieue de San José, la capitale du Costa Rica. Le centre est à la fois un refuge pour les oiseaux victimes du braconnage et confisqués par les autorités et un centre de reproduction des deux espèces de perroquets Ara destinés à la réintroduction dans la nature.
Nous recherchons des volontaires pour toutes les tâches quotidiennes du soin aux oiseaux (alimentation, entretien des volières) ainsi que le suivi de la nidification et enrichissement des conditions de captivité. Les volontaires auront l’occasion de découvrir le fonctionnement d’un centre tel que le nôtre, d’enrichir leurs connaissances sur les perroquets et participer de manière concrète à un projet de conservation de ses magnifiques et rares espèces d’oiseaux.
Nous demandons aux volontaires de s’engager pour une période d’au moins un mois. Une expérience préalable du travail avec les oiseaux est souhaitable. Les volontaires doivent être fiables et dévoués au soin des oiseaux.
Deux logements chez l’habitant sont disponibles tout près du Centre. Les chambres coûtent de 15 à 20$, trois repas par jour sont inclus dans le prix ainsi que votre lessive.
Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais est indispensable puisqu’il s’agit d’un programme qui emploie du personnel et reçoit des volontaires du monde entier. La connaissance de l’espagnol est souhaitable mais pas essentielle.
Veuillez adresser vos questions et candidatures par email à :
Marti Everett, Curatrice (en anglais) :
marti@amigosdelasaves.com
- Site de relâcher de Tiskita :
Nous avons deux sites de relâchés pour le moment et un programme de suivi de la réintroduction est mis en place pour permettre l’évaluation scientifique du projet. Le suivi comprend la collecte de données relatives au comportement, à la nidification, l’alimentation.
Nous recherchons des volontaires pour assister la biologiste en charge du suivi scientifique au sein du site principal de relâché de Tiskita.
Les volontaires assistent la biologiste pour la collecte de données et la surveillance du site. Ce programme est idéal pour des étudiants, récents diplômés ou personnes passionnées qui souhaitent acquérir une expérience pratique et scientifique dans les domaines de la conservation, de la réintroduction et du comportement animal.
Nous demandons aux volontaires d’être conscients qu’il s’agit d’un réel travail qui demande un engagement, une fiabilité et une ponctualité irréprochables. Le succès du suivi scientifique dépend du sérieux et de l’acuité des données récoltées.
Votre candidature sera d’autant plus appréciée si vous détenez un diplôme dans les domaines de la biologie, éthologie, environnement mais ce n’est pas une condition obligatoire. Une expérience préalable de travail avec des oiseaux est souhaitable.
Une bonne maîtrise de l’anglais est indispensable puisqu’il s’agit d’un programme qui emploie du personnel et reçoit des volontaires du monde entier. Une connaissance de l’espagnol est souhaitable mais pas essentielle.
Nous cherchons des volontaires prêts à rester sur place pour une période d’au moins 2 mois. Les participations de plus de 2 mois sont fortement recherchées.
Le logement est gratuit sur place. Toutefois, une participation financière de 5$ par jour est demandée. Il est possible de se nourrir sur place pour 3 à 8$ par jour.
Pour de plus amples détails sur le projet et nos deux programmes de volontariat, n’hésitez pas à visiter notre site web : www.hatchedtoflyfree.org
Veuillez adresser vos questions et candidatures par email à :
Marti Everett, Curatrice (en anglais) :
marti@amigosdelasaves.com
Fleur Daugey, Biologiste (en français ou anglais) :
fdaugey@yahoo.fr
Fleur Daugey MSc, Biologiste
Amigos de las Aves
Apdo 2306 – 4050,
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Email: fdaugey [ à ] yahoo.fr
Website: www.hatchedtoflyfree.org
PhD Studentship in Action Perception, University of Hull, UK - fin : 16 mai 2008
PhD Studentship in Action Perception, University of Hull, UK
80th Anniversary PhD Scholarship
Department of Psychology, University of Hull, UK
We are seeking a high calibre applicant for the degree of PhD working on a project “Investigating how our perception of human behavior is distorted in real life” working with Dr. Nick Barraclough (Psychology), Dr. Tjeerd Jellema (Psychology) and Dr. Paul Chapman (Computer Science). Accurate perception of the actions of other individuals is critical to successful social functioning and is moulded by our prior life experiences. Perception, however, can also be profoundly distorted over the short term ( 10s) by prior exposure to images and movements. One way in which this can happen is through visual adaptation. The project will explore how visual adaptation influences action perception and use this technique to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying perception of action and behaviour. The project is a new multidisciplinary collaboration between the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science, and will use the unique flexibility afforded by our virtual reality environment to investigate action perception under laboratory conditions and simulations of real life experience.
This award is one of the 30 University of Hull 80th Anniversary PhD Scholarships and is fully funded covering stipend (£12,940) and full fees for 3 years. Applications are welcome from candidates with an interest in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognition, perception and computer science. Eligibility: EU nationality. Non-EU students who have a relevant connection to the EU of at least 3 years are also eligible to apply. Applicants will have a first class or a good upper second (or equivalent for non UK applicants) degree in Psychology or related disciplines. Some experience in or a willingness to learn computer programming techniques (e.g. MATLAB) will be advantageous.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Hull, is a rapidly developing and vibrant research environment, with particular strengths in the fields of Cognitive Neuroscience and Perception. We have a lively, collaborative and supportive intellectual environment, with considerable opportunities for the candidate to develop their research skills, publish excellent papers in high impact journals, in order that they have the very best future academic career prospects.
Further project details and instructions how to apply are available from: http://www.hull.ac.uk/phd/
Deadline for receipt of applications is the 16th May.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Nick Barraclough on tel. +44(0)1482 465525,
email: n.barraclough@hull.ac.uk
80th Anniversary PhD Scholarship
Department of Psychology, University of Hull, UK
We are seeking a high calibre applicant for the degree of PhD working on a project “Investigating how our perception of human behavior is distorted in real life” working with Dr. Nick Barraclough (Psychology), Dr. Tjeerd Jellema (Psychology) and Dr. Paul Chapman (Computer Science). Accurate perception of the actions of other individuals is critical to successful social functioning and is moulded by our prior life experiences. Perception, however, can also be profoundly distorted over the short term ( 10s) by prior exposure to images and movements. One way in which this can happen is through visual adaptation. The project will explore how visual adaptation influences action perception and use this technique to investigate the brain mechanisms underlying perception of action and behaviour. The project is a new multidisciplinary collaboration between the Departments of Psychology and Computer Science, and will use the unique flexibility afforded by our virtual reality environment to investigate action perception under laboratory conditions and simulations of real life experience.
This award is one of the 30 University of Hull 80th Anniversary PhD Scholarships and is fully funded covering stipend (£12,940) and full fees for 3 years. Applications are welcome from candidates with an interest in cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, cognition, perception and computer science. Eligibility: EU nationality. Non-EU students who have a relevant connection to the EU of at least 3 years are also eligible to apply. Applicants will have a first class or a good upper second (or equivalent for non UK applicants) degree in Psychology or related disciplines. Some experience in or a willingness to learn computer programming techniques (e.g. MATLAB) will be advantageous.
The Department of Psychology at the University of Hull, is a rapidly developing and vibrant research environment, with particular strengths in the fields of Cognitive Neuroscience and Perception. We have a lively, collaborative and supportive intellectual environment, with considerable opportunities for the candidate to develop their research skills, publish excellent papers in high impact journals, in order that they have the very best future academic career prospects.
Further project details and instructions how to apply are available from: http://www.hull.ac.uk/phd/
Deadline for receipt of applications is the 16th May.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Nick Barraclough on tel. +44(0)1482 465525,
email: n.barraclough@hull.ac.uk
Animal Learning and Cognition
We are seeking one PhD student to work with Professor John Pearce in the area of Animal learning and Cognition. The studentship, funded by the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council, will be based in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University. Applicants with an interest in any aspect of animal learning and cognition are welcome to apply, but preference may be given to those with an interest in either associative learning, or spatial learning.
The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). It was awarded a 5* (maximum) rating in the last UK research assessment exercise and provides outstanding facilities for studying learning and cognition in animals.
Funding Notes
The 3-year studentship is £14, 940 per annum plus tuition fees and is available as of October 1st, 2008. It is open to UK applicants and non-UK applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years. Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a good upper-second honours degree or equivalent.
The School of Psychology is one of the largest and most successful in the UK (http://www.cf.ac.uk/psych/). It was awarded a 5* (maximum) rating in the last UK research assessment exercise and provides outstanding facilities for studying learning and cognition in animals.
Funding Notes
The 3-year studentship is £14, 940 per annum plus tuition fees and is available as of October 1st, 2008. It is open to UK applicants and non-UK applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years. Applicants must have, or expect to obtain, a good upper-second honours degree or equivalent.
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mardi 15 avril 2008
[experience en ligne] recherche de volontaire pour 10 mn
Bonjour,
dans le cadre de mes travaux de thèse je mène une expérience sur la communication de l'incertitude pour laquelle je suis à la recherche de sujets pour compléter un questionnaire en ligne. Ce questionnaire est anonyme, ne nécessite aucune compétence particulière et prendra
moins de 10 min.
La diffusion de ce mail à un maximum de personnes me sera d'une très grande utilité dans l'avancée de ma thèse.
http://mariej.recherche.free.fr/e2_web2/quest1.php
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide et votre contribution.
Marie
--
Marie Juanchich
Laboratoire CLLE-LTC
Université Toulouse II Le Mirail
Maison de la Recherche - Bureau C612
5, allées Antonio Machado
31058 Toulouse Cedex 9 - FRANCE
Tél : + 33.5.61.50.39.87
E-mail : juanchic@univ-tlse2.fr
dans le cadre de mes travaux de thèse je mène une expérience sur la communication de l'incertitude pour laquelle je suis à la recherche de sujets pour compléter un questionnaire en ligne. Ce questionnaire est anonyme, ne nécessite aucune compétence particulière et prendra
moins de 10 min.
La diffusion de ce mail à un maximum de personnes me sera d'une très grande utilité dans l'avancée de ma thèse.
http://mariej.recherche.free.fr/e2_web2/quest1.php
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide et votre contribution.
Marie
--
Marie Juanchich
Laboratoire CLLE-LTC
Université Toulouse II Le Mirail
Maison de la Recherche - Bureau C612
5, allées Antonio Machado
31058 Toulouse Cedex 9 - FRANCE
Tél : + 33.5.61.50.39.87
E-mail : juanchic@univ-tlse2.fr
lundi 14 avril 2008
Research assistant, Max-Planck-Institute for Evol. Anthropology
Hiring Organization: Max-Planck-Institute for Evol. Anthropology
Position Description:
For an ongoing study on the behavioral ecology of bonobos at Lui Kotale, Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, we are searching for one field assistant. Responsibilities include focal follows, collection of behavioral data and collection of urine samples. The assistant will participate in an ongoing PhD study and will be trained by the PhD student before working independently.
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential requirements are high resistance to psychological and physical stress, experiences in collecting behavioral data, and a the ability to work in a team. Field-work requires long-distance walking (up to 30 km per day) and working time often exceeds 10 hours. Given the difficult terrain and the extreme climate, work demands not only physical fitness but also high motivation. The proximity to other persons can lead to psychological stress and candidates must be prepared to adapt to difficult living conditions at the field site.
As most members of the team speak English, this language is usulally sufficient for communication. However, for communication with local assistants, skills in French or African languages such as Lingala are required and candidates with such skills will be preferred.
Salary/funding: 300 Euro per month
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
The project will cover costs for visa and the expenses for domestic flights. It also contributes up to 800 Euro to an international return ticket. This money will be reimbursed only AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of a 9-month term of appointment. The project provides food (a melange of local and western food) and offers lodging (tents) at the field site. Note that expenses for food and lodging during the stay in Kinshasa are NOT covered by the project. Expenses for private field eqiupment, medical supplies and insurances can NOT be covered by the project.
Term of Appointment: 9 months (starting in June 2008)
Application Deadline: 15 th of May, 2008
Comments:
The field site is located in the province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Applicants are expected to be informed about the past and current political situation in the DRC, and about the potentila risks coming from tropical diseases.
Contact Information:
Dr. Gottfried Hohmann
Deutscher Platz 6
Leipzig 04103
Germany
++49 341 3550 208
http://www.eva.mpg.de
hohmann@eva.mpg.de
Position Description:
For an ongoing study on the behavioral ecology of bonobos at Lui Kotale, Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, we are searching for one field assistant. Responsibilities include focal follows, collection of behavioral data and collection of urine samples. The assistant will participate in an ongoing PhD study and will be trained by the PhD student before working independently.
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential requirements are high resistance to psychological and physical stress, experiences in collecting behavioral data, and a the ability to work in a team. Field-work requires long-distance walking (up to 30 km per day) and working time often exceeds 10 hours. Given the difficult terrain and the extreme climate, work demands not only physical fitness but also high motivation. The proximity to other persons can lead to psychological stress and candidates must be prepared to adapt to difficult living conditions at the field site.
As most members of the team speak English, this language is usulally sufficient for communication. However, for communication with local assistants, skills in French or African languages such as Lingala are required and candidates with such skills will be preferred.
Salary/funding: 300 Euro per month
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
The project will cover costs for visa and the expenses for domestic flights. It also contributes up to 800 Euro to an international return ticket. This money will be reimbursed only AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of a 9-month term of appointment. The project provides food (a melange of local and western food) and offers lodging (tents) at the field site. Note that expenses for food and lodging during the stay in Kinshasa are NOT covered by the project. Expenses for private field eqiupment, medical supplies and insurances can NOT be covered by the project.
Term of Appointment: 9 months (starting in June 2008)
Application Deadline: 15 th of May, 2008
Comments:
The field site is located in the province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Applicants are expected to be informed about the past and current political situation in the DRC, and about the potentila risks coming from tropical diseases.
Contact Information:
Dr. Gottfried Hohmann
Deutscher Platz 6
Leipzig 04103
Germany
++49 341 3550 208
http://www.eva.mpg.de
hohmann@eva.mpg.de
jeudi 10 avril 2008
Research Assistant
Hiring Organization: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Date Posted: 2008-04-04
Position Description:
Laboratory technicians needed to work on a team investigating physiological and behavioral development in macaques as part of ongoing pharmacological and behavioral genetics studies. Duties include, but are not limited to: daily behavioral observations, animal enrichment, cognitive testing, training animals for various behavioral tasks, physiological measurements, analysis of neuroimaging data, data entry, maintenance of neat and orderly records, and other duties necessary for functioning of the laboratory. The suitable candidate should be able to participate in the day-to-day operations of studies, analyze research data using appropriate computer software applications, internet bioinformatic resources, and contribute to the preparation of technical procedures and reports.
The ideal applicant will have previous research experience. The position requires excellent communication skills, ability to participate in multiple research projects as part of a collaborative team, and capacity to perform physically demanding work. Working conditions include outdoor work year-round. Technician must be able to consistently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required, as well as participate in training and occupational health and safety programs. Enthusiasm for working closely with monkeys is necessary.
The position is full-time.
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor's or Associates degree (minimum) in science-related field.
Proof of eligibility for working in the United States.
Negative TB test and Negative drug test required.
Salary/funding: Commensurate with education and experience.
Application Deadline: Until filled.
Contact Information:
Allyson J. Bennett, Ph.D.
Medical Center Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27157
USA
abennett@wfubmc.edu
Questions and Comments
Questions about a specific job listing should be directed to the contact person listed for that job. Questions and comments about using the Primate-Jobs web site can be directed to Ray Hamel, Special Collections/Reference Librarian, at hamel@primate.wisc.edu or (608) 263-3512.
Research assistant
Hiring Organization: Max-Planck-Institute for Evol. Anthropology
Date Posted: 2008-04-08
Position Description:
For an ongoing study on the behavioral ecology of bonobos at Lui Kotale, Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, we are searching for one field assistant. Responsibilities include focal follows, collection of behavioral data and collection of urine samples. The assistant will participate in an ongoing PhD study and will be trained by the PhD student before working independently.
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential requirements are high resistance to psychological and physical stress, experiences in collecting behavioral data, and a the ability to work in a team. Field-work requires long-distance walking (up to 30 km per day) and working time often exceeds 10 hours. Given the difficult terrain and the extreme climate, work demands not only physical fitness but also high motivation. The proximity to other persons can lead to psychological stress and candidates must be prepared to adapt to difficult living conditions at the field site.
As most members of the team speak English, this language is usulally sufficient for communication. However, for communication with local assistants, skills in French or African languages such as Lingala are required and candidates with such skills will be preferred.
Salary/funding: 300 Euro per month
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
The project will cover costs for visa and the expenses for domestic flights. It also contributes up to 800 Euro to an international return ticket. This money will be reimbursed only AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of a 9-month term of appointment.
The project provides food (a melange of local and western food) and offers lodging (tents) at the field site. Note that expenses for food and lodging during the stay in Kinshasa are NOT covered by the project. Expenses for private field eqiupment, medical supplies and insurances can NOT be covered by the project.
Term of Appointment: 9 months (starting in June 2008)
Application Deadline: 15 th of May, 2008
Comments:
The field site is located in the province of Bandundu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Applicants are expected to be informed about the past and current political situation in the DRC, and about the potentila risks coming from tropical diseases.
Contact Information:
Dr. Gottfried Hohmann
Deutscher Platz 6
Leipzig 04103
Germany
++49 341 3550 208
http://www.eva.mpg.de
hohmann@eva.mpg.de
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