We are looking for people interested to assist our kea research in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand, during the period from start of October 2008 until end of May 2009. The project investigates the social behaviour and physical cognition of Nestor notabilis, an endemic mountain
parrot. The research includes nest site observations, radio tracking adult and fledged kea, and conducting simple intelligence tests.
It requires strong physical condition (incl. being weather-proof), experience to walk in steep mountains, good feeling for animal behaviour, strong interest in research (proper data recording and following protocols) and minor interest to earn money.
The project is run by the University of Vienna (FWF P19087-B17) with research permit of the Department of Conservation (CA-20594-FAU). Participation for a minimal duration of three month is required.
People interested in assisting contact Dr. Gyula Gajdon asap by email
(gyula.gajdon@univie.ac.at), with ‘assisting kea field research’ as the email’s subject and including a letter of motivation, information about possible periods for participating and a cv referring to the requirements listed above.
It requires strong physical condition (incl. being weather-proof), experience to walk in steep mountains, good feeling for animal behaviour, strong interest in research (proper data recording and following protocols) and minor interest to earn money.
The project is run by the University of Vienna (FWF P19087-B17) with research permit of the Department of Conservation (CA-20594-FAU). Participation for a minimal duration of three month is required.
People interested in assisting contact Dr. Gyula Gajdon asap by email
(gyula.gajdon@univie.ac.at), with ‘assisting kea field research’ as the email’s subject and including a letter of motivation, information about possible periods for participating and a cv referring to the requirements listed above.
Dr. Gyula K. GAJDON
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Department of Neurobiology and Cognition Research
University of Vienna
Althanstrasse 14
A-1091 Vienna
Austria