Hiring Organization: Deutsches Primatenzentrum (DPZ), Leibniz-Institute for Primate Research
Position Description:
We are searching for a research assistant at Khao Yai National Park (Thailand) to work on a new study on sexual signals and adaptive function of gibbon vocalizations in wild white-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar).
Responsibilities include data collection on a daily basis (e.g. acoustic recording, faecal sample collection and behavioural observation), data entry and possible assistance in the management of the field site.
Qualifications/Experience:
No specific qualifications are required though previous field experience with primates or other animals will be viewed as a great asset as well as having a BSc in biology, zoology, anthropology or a related discipline will be very helpful. Furthermore, computer skills are welcome and a strong interest in primates is essential.
• Applicants need to be fit, healthy and mentally strong with very good social skills
• Applicants must be able to work independently (on their own in the forest after training) within the team
• Hard working (long days initially 4.30am to 5pm)
• Feel comfortable living under basic conditions and being far away from family/ friends
• Have positive attitude and high motivation towards hard and tiring work
If you have any research interests and would like to collect data towards your own research I am willing to discuss such possibilities and accommodation of such interest could be made.
Salary/funding:
No salary provided, however depending on funding, a small monthly stipend will be offered (approximately 100/150 Euro).
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accommodation at the field site is covered by the project, as well as visa and research permit. Applicant must cover all own travel and living expenses.
Term of Appointment: 8 months, up to 1 year (starting in September 2008)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2008
Comments:
Interested applicants should send a letter describing their research interests and experiences (please includes dates you are available), CV and names and email addresses of 2 references. Please send only E-mail applications to cbarelli@dpz.eu
Contact Information:
Dr. Claudia Barelli
Kellnerweg 4
Göttingen 37077
Germany
Telephone Number: ++49 (0) 551 3851 141
Fax Number: ++49 (0) 551 3851 288
Website:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/primat/staff/barelli/index.htm
E-mail Address:
cbarelli@dpz.eu
Position Description:
We are searching for a research assistant at Khao Yai National Park (Thailand) to work on a new study on sexual signals and adaptive function of gibbon vocalizations in wild white-handed gibbons (Hylobates lar).
Responsibilities include data collection on a daily basis (e.g. acoustic recording, faecal sample collection and behavioural observation), data entry and possible assistance in the management of the field site.
Qualifications/Experience:
No specific qualifications are required though previous field experience with primates or other animals will be viewed as a great asset as well as having a BSc in biology, zoology, anthropology or a related discipline will be very helpful. Furthermore, computer skills are welcome and a strong interest in primates is essential.
• Applicants need to be fit, healthy and mentally strong with very good social skills
• Applicants must be able to work independently (on their own in the forest after training) within the team
• Hard working (long days initially 4.30am to 5pm)
• Feel comfortable living under basic conditions and being far away from family/ friends
• Have positive attitude and high motivation towards hard and tiring work
If you have any research interests and would like to collect data towards your own research I am willing to discuss such possibilities and accommodation of such interest could be made.
Salary/funding:
No salary provided, however depending on funding, a small monthly stipend will be offered (approximately 100/150 Euro).
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Accommodation at the field site is covered by the project, as well as visa and research permit. Applicant must cover all own travel and living expenses.
Term of Appointment: 8 months, up to 1 year (starting in September 2008)
Application Deadline: July 31, 2008
Comments:
Interested applicants should send a letter describing their research interests and experiences (please includes dates you are available), CV and names and email addresses of 2 references. Please send only E-mail applications to cbarelli@dpz.eu
Contact Information:
Dr. Claudia Barelli
Kellnerweg 4
Göttingen 37077
Germany
Telephone Number: ++49 (0) 551 3851 141
Fax Number: ++49 (0) 551 3851 288
Website:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/primat/staff/barelli/index.htm
E-mail Address:
cbarelli@dpz.eu