Blog scientifique en écologie, écotoxicologie, science de l'environnement

Cette période de l'année est toujours plus calme. Rien de mieux pour vous faire découvrir d'autres sites, d'autres blogs. Cette semaine, c'est avec plaisir que j'ai découvert un blog scientifique en écologie, écotoxicologie, science de l'environnement (merci au Dr Jean-Marc Bonzom, son créateur). Des infos diverses sont diffusées pour les étudiants.

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Physiological and behavioural ecology of terrestrial tetrapods

To understand how energy budgets compel species to inhabit certain environments, or behave in specific ways, it is necessary to determine the relationships between activity and energy expenditure. However, contemporary techniques for estimating energy expenditure in free-ranging animals, such as the doubly labelled water (DLW) technique, integrate costs of all behaviours over a period of time and do not allow specific costs to be assigned to specific behaviours. Provisional trials with multi-channel data-loggers have shown great promise in overcoming this challenge by providing estimates of overall dynamic body acceleration, a proxy for energy expenditure. The initial goal of this work will be to validate data-logger output against doubly labelled water estimates of energy expenditure for a range of mammalian species (predators and prey). This will enable the deployment of data-loggers in isolation to derive time and energy budgets. Once validations are complete, data-loggers will be deployed in the field to: (1) estimate the costs of prey acquisition within varying foraging strategies; (2) explore evasive strategies in fast-moving prey species; (3) resolve energetic costs of specific behaviours to specific times and locations thereby providing an integrated picture of behaviour, energy expenditure and habitat/environment.


Funding Notes
DEL funded (Department for Employment and Learning Studentships)

For further information on eligibility for the above funding, please visit the following website:

http://www.delni.gov.uk


For further information, please visit the School of Biological Sciences website:

http://www.qub.ac.uk/bb

*Please DO NOT attach a CV if contacting supervisor with enquiry*

Behavioural plasticity and environmental change: species-specific differences and their consequences

Many human activities lead to an increase in noise levels. Animals relying on acoustic communication have to adjust to man-made noise and only species with sufficient behavioural flexibility might be able to do so. Across taxa it has been shown that many species are affected by noise. For example, bird densities decrease with increasing traffic noise. However, the causal mechanism underlying bird population declines in response to noise is poorly understood. Most bird species use acoustic signals to defend a territory and to attract a mate. Species whose song is masked by noise will have difficulty in obtaining vital resources for survival and will have lower reproductive success. This will lead to a population decline. Traffic noise, as well as most other man-made noise, is generally biased towards lower frequencies. Consequently, those bird species relying on low frequencies might suffer from deteriorating signal efficiency through masking noise. In this project, we will investigate bird population development along motorways and ask whether abundances of different species can be explained by song characteristics and the ability to adjust song to noise. The approach includes the collection of observational and experimental data on song characteristics and acoustic plasticity of different bird species.

Funding Notes
DEL funded (Department for Employment and Learning Studentships)

For further information on eligibility for the above funding, please visit the following website:

http://www.delni.gov.uk


For further information, please visit the School of Biological Sciences website:

http://www.qub.ac.uk/bb

*Please DO NOT attach a CV if contacting supervisor with enquiry*

Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning relationships: the importance of environmental context

Much research has focused on understanding the effects of loss of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning and stability. Loss of species can affect ecosystem processes but we cannot draw generalities regarding those effects that transcend experimental systems. This is because too few experiments have been conducted under field conditions and many were of short duration. In addition, it is now accepted that we cannot halt the loss of biodiversity without considering the effects of climate change. More empirical research is required to identify the role of individual species under different environmental conditions to improve future models of climate change scenarios. Rocky shores are excellent model systems for understanding the consequences of species loss and climate change for community and ecosystem processes. Using rocky shores as a model system, this project will examine: (a) how relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning vary with environmental context; (b) the effects of loss of consumers across different habitats; and (c) plant-animal interactions at different temperatures. A largely field-based experimental approach will be taken with some lab-based experiments. Candidates should have a strong background in fundamental ecology and experience of identification of intertidal species would be an advantage. A full driver’s license is essential.


Funding Notes
DEL funded (Department for Employment and Learning Studentships)

For further information on eligibility for the above funding, please visit the following website:

http://www.delni.gov.uk


For further information, please visit the School of Biological Sciences website:

http://www.qub.ac.uk/bb

*Please DO NOT attach a CV if contacting supervisor with enquiry*

GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SONGBIRD NEUROETHOLOGY

Laboratory of Jonathan Prather, University of Wyoming

Our laboratory combines electrophysiological recordings in the lab and behavioral observation in the wild to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying performance and perception of the signals that songbirds use to communicate. Excellent opportunities are available for candidates interested in uniting these fields of study.

Postdoctoral Position
This NIH-funded position is available for 1.5 years, with the possibility of an extension. A degree of PhD or equivalent doctoral degree is required, and previous experience with neurophysiological methods and/or behavioral analysis is strongly desired. The postdoctoral researcher will work independently and in collaboration with the PI to determine the precise questions to be investigated.

Graduate Positions
Graduate positions are available beginning Fall 2010. An undergraduate degree in neuroscience, biology, ecology or other relevant programs is required, and previous laboratory research experience in neurobiology or behavioral studies is desirable.

The lab is part of the vibrant Department of Zoology and Physiology and the Program in Neuroscience at the University of Wyoming (http://www.uwyo.edu/zoology/). The campus is located in Laramie, WY, just minutes from the Snowy Mountains Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest. These sites provide wonderfully varied opportunities for field studies of behavior, as well as personal recreation.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter summarizing goals and research interests, a CV, and names and contact information for 3 references to: Jonathan.Prather@uwyo.edu. Feel free to contact me for further information regarding these positions.

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Jonathan Prather, Assistant Professor
Department of Zoology and Physiology
Program in Neuroscience
University of Wyoming
1000 East University Avenue - Dept 3166
Laramie, WY 82071 USA

Jonathan.Prather@uwyo.edu
phone: 307-766-5025
fax: 307-766-5625

Student Researcher

Hiring Organization:
Orangutan Health Project

Date Posted:
2009-11-04

Position Description:
The Orangutan Health Project (OHP) is located on Sumatra in Indonesia and investigates the special behaviours and ecological conditions necessary for the maintenance of health in wild orangutans. OHP provide a unique opportunity for students to study orangutans in their natural habitat in Indonesia.The student researcher will be assisting with the research goals of the project. The student researcher will accompany our local Field Assistant. Duties/responsibilities include finding and following orangutans, taking data, and obtaining faecal/plant/soil samples.

Qualifications/Experience:
Interested candidates shoud send following:
1.Letter of introduction describing why you are interested in the position and what you hope to gain from it
2.Resume or CV
3. Letter of recommendation
Materials please send to Ivona Foitova at ivona_foi@hotmail.com.
Priority will be given to Biology or Primatology students.

Salary/funding:
The project will assist with all permits needed to conduct research in Indonesia. Though the project may be able to provide some assistance with funding, it is important that the student candidate have their own funding.

Term of Appointment:
Minimum 6 months, 1 year ideal

Application Deadline:
ASAP

Comments:
The project is searching for a student researcher to begin with the project immediately. Please contact us at the e-mail address below or at: ivona_foi@hotmail.com.

Contact Information:
Jessica Mendoza
c/o YLI, Jl. Bioteknologi, Kampus USU
Medan 20155
Indonesia

Telephone Number:
+6281362146476

Website:
http://www.orangutan-health.org

E-mail Address:

orangutanhealth@nusa.net.id

Field Assistant

Hiring Organization:
State University of New York, Oneonta

Date Posted:
2009-11-06

Position Description:
Position Description:
I am looking for several volunteer field assistants to help with the long-term monitoring of the social behavior, ecology, and genetics of wild titi monkeys (Callicebus donacophilus) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Field assistants will be required to do all day follows on the various groups 5 days a week. Assistant responsibilities include recording social and foraging behavior, mapping group movements, entering data, aiding in playback experiments, and collecting fecal samples for genetic analyses.

Volunteers should be highly motivated with a strong interest in primate behavior and ecology. Generally, students should:
1. be in good physical and mental condition
2. be able to cope with early morning starts
3. be comfortable being away from family and friends for long periods of time
4. have a positive attitude
5. be patient and committed

Qualifications/Experience:
Qualifications/Experience:
Previous field work experience or graduate of a qualified field course is preferred.

Volunteers should be highly motivated with a strong interest in primate behavior and ecology. Generally, students should:
1. be in good physical and mental condition
2. be able to cope with early morning starts
3. be comfortable being away from family and friends for long periods of time
4. have a positive attitude
5. be patient and committed

Salary/funding:
No funding is available at this time. However, it is possible that part of your accommodation will be covered.Volunteers staying 6 months or longer will receive publication credit.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
None

Term of Appointment:
minimum 4 months - 1 position beginning in Februay, 2010 and 5 positions in September, 2010

Application Deadline:
Ongoing

Contact Information:
Kimberly Dingess
Department of Anthropology, SUNY
Oneonta, NY 13820
USA

Telephone Number:
607-278-9619

E-mail Address:
dingeska@oneonta.edu

Technical Assistant

Hiring Organization:
University of Leipzig, Germany

Date Posted:
2009-11-09

Position Description:
- Administration of the genetic laboratory (to be established)
- Archiving of DNA-samples of free-ranging primates
- DNA-extractions and genotyping of these samples
- Calculating likelihoods of paternity using established software
- Optimizing paternity analysis protocol for other species
- Training of students in genetic methods

Qualifications/Experience:
- Degree as technical assistant or biological laboratory technician, respectively, with at least one year of lab work experience
- Knowledge in PCR Optimization
- Experience with Software (Word, Excel, Online Searching)
- Familiarity with database management
- high motivation and very good organization skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Need to speak English fluently
- Furthermore skills needed, but not required: previous experience with microsatellites typing, Training in established methods of paternity analysis, Familiarity with automated DNA fragment analysis system (such as ABI Genetic Analyser)

Salary/funding:
Entgeltgruppe 6 TV-L
full time (part time is possible), permanent, general public service benefits are granted

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
no

Term of Appointment:
Jan 1st 2010 or as soon as possible

Application Deadline:
Nov 21, 2009

Comments:
Our research group is bridging the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and the University of Leipzig. While, this position is paid via the University, we work in both places.
Please submit your application to the address below (no email applications).

Contact Information:
Universität Leipzig, Dekan der Fakultät für Biowissenschaften, Pharmazie und Psychologie, Anja Widdig c/o Prof. Matthias Müller
Brüderstraße 32
Leipzig 04103
Germany

Website:
http://www.eva.mpg.de/pks/

E-mail Address:
anja.widdig@eva.mpg.de

reconnaissance de visages, Paris, fin d'appel : 20 nov. 2009

Dumas THIBAUD (thibaud.dumas [ à ] gmail.com) propose une expérience
(Fin d'étude : fin décembre 2009)

Bonjour,
Dans le cadre d’une étude sur la reconnaissance de visages organisée sur le site de la Pitié Salpetrière, je recherche actuellement des volontaires sains.
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L’expérience en elle même dure environ 2 heures.
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Un dédommagement de 45 € est prévu
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Votre tache est très simple, il suffit d’appuyer sur un bouton lors de l’apparition d’une forme à l’écran.
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Durant l’expérience, l’activité de votre cerveau sera enregistrée par un appareil de magnétoencéphalographie, de façon totalement non invasive (ni piqures, ni médicaments, ni rayonnements)

Critères de sélection des participants :
- Être droitier
- Agé de 20 à 35 ans
- Avoir une vision normale ou corrigée par des lentilles
- N’avoir aucuns antécédents psychiatriques ou neurologiques
- Pas de traitements en cours.
- Ne pas être claustrophobe
- Ne présenter aucuns corps étrangers métalliques (stimulateur cardiaque ou neuronal, clips chirurgicaux ferromagnétiques, plombages, couronnes dentaires)

Dans la mesure du possible je suis dans l’immédiat à la recherche de personnes possédant déjà une IRM anatomique. Si vous êtes intéressé ou connaissez des personnes qui le seraient, merci de me contacter à thibaud.dumas [ arobase ] gmail [ point ] com

Quand un rendez-vous est pris, nous vous serons reconnaissant d'avertir rapidement les chercheurs de tout contre-temps, afin qu'ils puissent s'organiser autrement.

De nombreuses annonces en ligne...

Direction le blog écologie : http://ecologie.over-blog.org/

Maize Root Defences in Maize: What are the Effects on other Herbivore Insects?

When attacked by herbivorous insects, plants emit volatile compounds that attract natural enemies of the insects. The western corn rootworm induces the roots of many maize varieties to emit (E)-β-caryophyllene, which attracts entomopathogenic nematodes that infect and kill the voracious root pest.

This project aims to assess the effects of this volatile on other insects and their natural enemies. Since this project is confidential, more information will be given only after a first applicant’s selection.

The internship will combine behavioural ecology, molecular biology and metabolomics. The work involves close collaboration between the University of Neuchâtel and the Agroscope of Changins in SWITZERLAND.

Experiments and techniques:
- Insect behaviour assays and performance measurements
- Extraction of root and herbivore tissue
- Volatile collection and analysis by GC-MS / LC-MS

Candidate profile:
The candidate should have a strong interest in chemical ecology, insect behaviour and tritrophic interactions. Competences in behavioural assays and chromatographical techniques are an advantage. While most of the project is in French, basic oral skills in English are desired.
Furthermore, we expect good team spirit and willingness to travel within Switzerland.

Application:
Resume and cover letter, in English or French, to:
Christelle Robert,
Lab. of Fundamental and Applied Research in Chemical Ecology
University of Neuchâtel, Institute of Biology
CH-2009 Neuchâtel
SWITZERLAND
Tel: +41 32 718 31 62
E-Mail: christelle.robert@unine.ch

Primate Carer

Hiring Organization:
International Primate & Exotic Animal Association of South Africa

Date Posted:
2009-11-03

Position Description:
DAILY CARE OF PRIMATES INCLUDING RESCUE AND REHABILITATION. MARMOSETS, COTTON TOP TAMARINS AND INDIGENOUS VERVET MONKEYS AND BABOONS.
DAILY TASKS INCLUDE FEEDING, CARING, CLEANING, ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT, ASSISTING WITH HANDRAISING OF BABY PRIMATES WHICH INCLUDE THE VERVETS AND/OR BABOONS.

Qualifications/Experience:
PRIMATE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Salary/funding:
NO SALARY, VOLUNTEER BASIS.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
WE WILL ONLY PROVIDE FREE BOARDING. ALL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND FOOD MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE VOLUNTEER.

Term of Appointment:
WE CAN START WITH A TRIAL PERIOD OF SAY ONE MOINTH, AND IF HAPPY ON BOTH SIDES, CAN BE EXTENDED TO ANY LENGTH OF PERIOD, PREFERABLY NOT TOO SHORT.

Comments:
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED MUST BE OF CLEAN HABIT, NO SMOKING AND NO HEAVY DRINKING. THIS POSITION REQUIRES DEDICATED PEOPLE WHO WILL BE PREPARED TO PUT EVERY EFFORT INTO THE INTERESTS OF THE PRIMATES.

Contact Information:
KAREN WENTWORTH
PLOT 302 OLD SEAVIEW ROAD, CHELSEA
PORT ELIZABETH 6001
South Africa

Telephone Number:
0825543253

Fax Number:
041-3794861

Website:
http://www.yotattoo.co.za

E-mail Address:

yo@lantic.net

Assistant Professor, Anthropology

Hiring Organization:
The University of Arizona, School of Anthropology

Date Posted:
2009-11-04

Position Description:
Position Summary:
The University of Arizona School of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in biological anthropology, to start August, 2010, pending budgetary approval. We seek an outstanding scholar conducting innovative research in human evolutionary biology. Research interests in the effects of ecological variables and environmental shifts on human and non-human primate biology are highly desirable. It is expected that the candidate will complement and strengthen current departmental interests. Applicants should have Ph.D. in hand, a strong record of research and publications, and a proven commitment to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applications should be received before December 15, 2009 to receive full consideration. The University of Arizona requires that all applications be submitted on-line. Upload your vita, a letter of interest, a statement of your research and teaching interests, and the names of three references. You may upload three publications as writing samples to support your application.

The School of Anthropology is seeking an individual who is able to work with diverse students and colleagues, and who has experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Requested Documents:
• Letter of Interest
• CV
• Statement of Research and Teaching Interests

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain an active teaching and research career.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Teach four courses per year.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Anthropology in hand by July 2010.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior teaching experience.
• Prior publication.
• Evidence of fundable research.

Salary/funding:
DOE

Term of Appointment:
Tenure-track assistant professor position in biological anthropology, to start August, 2010, pending budgetary approval.

Application Deadline:
December 15, 2009

Contact Information:
Ivy L. Pike
1009 E. So. Campus Dr., Haury Bldg. #30A, Room 302
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0030
USA

Telephone Number:
520-626-2099

Fax Number:
520-621-2088

Website:
http://anthropology.arizona.edu/

E-mail Address:
ilpike@email.arizona.edu

Workshop

The Centre for Behaviour and Evolution at Newcastle University invites you to a workshop on:

*The Effects of Temperature on Avian Physiology and Behaviour*

*January 19, 2010, at Newcastle University (United Kingdom)

The workshop inaugurates our newly-installed temperature-controlled chambers, which have been designed for work with birds, as well as other organisms. It will cover different topics in avian biology, from physiology to ecology, with the common theme being the requirement of temperature manipulations to experimentally answer outstanding biological questions.

We will have two keynote speakers:

*Prof. John McNamara* (University of Bristol) will discuss models of animal behaviour in which energetic state is a crucial factor

*Dr. Stephen Willis* (Durham University) will discuss the influence of climate change on bird biogeography


Attendance to the workshop is free, but registration is required by Monday 21 December 2009.

For more information, please see our website:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cbe/news/effectsoftemp.htm

Camp Manager

Hiring Organization:
University of Michigan

Position Description:
ONE camp manager needed for The University of Michigan Gelada Research Project, a study of the behavior, communication, endocrinology, and conservation of wild geladas (Theropithecus gelada) – a close relative of baboons. All research is conducted at a field station located in the Simien Mountains National Park of ETHIOPIA. Directors of the project are Drs. Thore Bergman and Jacinta Beehner, faculty at the University of Michigan. The camp manager will be responsible for (a) collecting basic demographic and reproductive data as part of routine monitoring of the well-habituated study population, (b) conducting focal animal samples and collecting fecal samples from individually-recognized geladas (for later laboratory steroid hormone analysis in the USA), (c) recording GPS readings of gelada ranging locations, (d) managing the computer database, and (e) equipment upkeep and personnel management. The gelada population has been studied on a near-daily basis since 2006 and we currently recognize approximately 150 individuals. The camp manager will live in a stone hut located in the national park with 0-3 graduate students (depending on the time of year), and 1-2 Ethiopian staff. Our camp includes one stone house with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen set-up (including a propane-powered stove and oven), solar panels to power computers and lights, a generator (for electricity during the rainy season), a satellite telephone and modem (for email), a Mitsubishi 4x4 pickup truck, a shower tent (hot showers can be had by heating up water on the stove). There is no running water at the fieldsite, but fresh water can be fetched from a nearby spring. Also, there is no refrigeration at the fieldsite, but we have a project freezer at a nearby eco-lodge (about a 30-minute drive away) where we can store things. For more information on the project directors, the project publications, and some photos of the fieldsite, please see the following websites: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/jacinta.beehner/home, and http://sitemaker.umich.edu/thore.bergman/home.

Qualifications/Experience:
Qualified applicants will have a B.S. or B.A in Biology, Zoology, Biological Anthropology, or a related field. Prior travel and/or field experience in Africa or mountainous regions of Asia or South America preferred. Applicants must be fluent in English and eager to learn Amharic (the national language of Ethiopia). Good physical fitness is essential - the terrain is hilly, the air is thin (due to the high elevation), and the temperatures can get quite cold during the rainy season (nights are sometimes below freezing and days can be cold). Good organizational skills and experience with basic database management a must. Must be able to drive a stick-shift 4x4 truck over rough terrain. Experience with leadership also a plus – as you will be managing several graduate students and field assistants.

Salary/funding:
No salary, but full support (see below)

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Salary/funding: Round-trip airfare and living support provided for the volunteer (travel, meals, lodging). Volunteer will be provided with basic accommodation, food and other basic supplies while at the field site. However, the volunteer is responsible for any additional expenses incurred while traveling in Ethiopia. The project will provide travel health insurance, but the volunteer is required to acquire the necessary vaccinations prior to entry to Ethiopia. The volunteer will need to provide their own winter/alpine condition clothing, footwear and sleeping bag. Advice about what items are necessary for life in the Simien Mountains will be provided to the successful applicant. Applicants committing to a longer period will receive one round-trip flight to their home country halfway through their internship.

Term of Appointment:
Appointment: 1-2 years beginning late January 2010. Because the training process requires 2-4 months, the successful applicant must be willing to work for a minimum of 1 year.

Application Deadline:
Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

Comments:
Application: Please email the following materials to Dr. Jacinta Beehner at jbeehner@umich.edu: (1) a letter of interest stating how and why this position satisfies your interest and future career goals, explaining your suitability for this project, plus a time frame during which you are available to work, (2) a CV or resume detailing relevant experience, (3) a summary of college courses taken and the grades received, to be followed by an official transcript, and (4) contact information for at least two references, preferably at least one academic reference as well as one person who has worked closely with you or who has closely supervised your work. The subject heading of the email message should read: “Application for field research position”.

Contact Information:
Jacinta Beehner
Dept. of Anthropology, 1085 S. University Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
USA

Telephone Number:
734-764-2415

Website:
http://sitemaker.umich.edu/jacinta.beehner/home

E-mail Address:
jbeehner@umich.edu

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT, The Netherlands

Hiring organisation: University of Groningen, Netherlands

Date posted: 1/11/2009

Position description:

Volunteers are needed for an ongoing capture-recapture program on the Ruffs, Philomachus pugnax. The project is under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Theunis Piersma, head of the Animal Ecology Group of the University of Groningen. Between mid March and early May, thousands Ruffs are passing throught the Frisian grasslands in Northern Netherlands to refuel and moult before to move on to their breeding ground. We study these

migrating Ruffs during their staging period in Fryslân. The fieldwork will consists mainly in the monitoring colour-banded birds. You will collect data on the timing of migration, habitat use, phenotype characteristics, feeding and reproductive behaviour of the birds; but you will also assist with the banding of the birds, blood sampling, and data entry. Our field station will be based inside the study area in Southwest Fryslân along the shore of Lake Ijsselmeer. Volunteers and students involved will live together.

Qualification/Experience:

- Applicants need to have good social skills, a driver licence, experience with handling birds and colour-ring reading is preferred.

- Good working knowledge of English is required but command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-)

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):

We provide housing and field equipment (good telescopes and binoculars). Volunteers must pay own airfare and living expenses (3-4 Euro per day). However a refund of travelling costs might be possible (depending on pending grant applications).

Term of appointment:

From the15^th March to 15^th May 2010

Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.

Comments

To apply, please send a resume/CV, a cover letter addressing any relevant experience, time available and 2 references with e-mail address. Also don’t hesitate to contact us for any question or more information.

Contacts :

Lucie Schmaltz [l.schmaltzATrug.nl]

Roos Kentie [r.kentieATrug.nl]

Animal Ecology Group, Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, PO Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands.

Website:

http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/researchstudies/migratimmune

Project Coordinator

Hiring Organization:
Duke University Medical Center

Position Description:
The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) at Duke University invites applicants for a Project Coordinator (PC) in the genetics of primate social behavior in the laboratory of Dr. Michael Platt.

Responsibilities: The PC will oversee the goals of the project, organize and manage genetic and behavioral databases, and co-ordinate personnel and research institutes. The PC will also travel to the Cayo Santiago field site in Puerto Rico to confer with local personnel, review ongoing behavioral studies, and collect specimens for genotyping. We are particularly interested in applicants with database management experience, expertise in gene-behavior association studies, and strong personal interaction skills. The PC will meet monthly with all investigators and personnel on Duke’s campus as well as via conference call with personnel at other sites to review progress, identify problems, and correct setbacks. The PC will also coordinate yearly meetings of the entire research team at Duke University in order to review data, revise techniques, and plan future research.

Qualifications/Experience:
Requirements: The PC must hold a PhD in behavior, neurobiology, genetics, or a related field.

Salary/funding:
This position has been created with ARRA Stimulus funding and is a limited term appointment that is contingent upon the availability of additional research funds.

Application Deadline:
Deadline: The PC position is available immediately.

Comments:
Send a statement of research interest, CV, and 3 letters of reference electronically to Dr. Michael Platt via email: platt@neuro.duke.edu.
Duke University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Contact Information:
Michael L. Platt, PhD
Box 90999, LSRC, Research Drive
Durham, NC 27705
USA

Telephone Number:
919-668-0333

Website:
http://www.mind.duke.edu/faculty/platt/

E-mail Address:
platt@neuro.duke.edu