University of Groningen
Date Posted:
2010-11-10
Position Description:
Volunteers are needed from 10 March to 10 May 2011 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. The fieldwork consists in the monitoring of colour-banded birds in Southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch meadow area in the north of The Netherlands. We 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. If interested, possibility to extent your stay to help with the fieldwork for the project on breeding ecology of the Black-tailed Godwit which involves nest searching, nest monitoring, catching and ringing (Ended around 15 June). Volunteers and students involved will live together in our field station in a small village along the shore of Lake IJsselmeer.
Qualifications/Experience:
We are seeking enthusiastic persons, willing to spend long hours in the field, with good social and team working skills. Experience with handling birds and colour-ring reading is definitely a plus. A driver license is required.
Command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-) Applicants willing to improve their spoken English are encouraged to apply (excellent opportunity to improve!). But note that a good understanding is required.
Salary/funding:
None
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
We provide housing and field equipment. Volunteers must pay own airfare and food expenses (3-4 Euros per day). A refund of flight cost might be possible (depending on pending grant applications).
Term of Appointment:
From 10 March 2011 to 10 May 2011. Commitment for the all period is required.
Possibility to extend your stay until mid-June (Black tailed Godwit fieldwork)
Application Deadline:
We will begin reviewing applications from 15 December 2010 and continue until position is filled.
Comments:
Please send a resume/CV (keep it to relevant details), a cover letter (interests, career goals, relevant experience for the position and availability) and two references with e-mail addresses.
Contact Information:
Lucie SCHMALTZ [l.schmaltz@rug.nl] – PhD student, Animal Ecology Group, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, PO Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands.
E-mail Address:
L.Schmaltz@rug.nl
Website:
http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/researchstudies/
Date Posted:
2010-11-10
Position Description:
Volunteers are needed from 10 March to 10 May 2011 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. The fieldwork consists in the monitoring of colour-banded birds in Southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch meadow area in the north of The Netherlands. We 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. If interested, possibility to extent your stay to help with the fieldwork for the project on breeding ecology of the Black-tailed Godwit which involves nest searching, nest monitoring, catching and ringing (Ended around 15 June). Volunteers and students involved will live together in our field station in a small village along the shore of Lake IJsselmeer.
Qualifications/Experience:
We are seeking enthusiastic persons, willing to spend long hours in the field, with good social and team working skills. Experience with handling birds and colour-ring reading is definitely a plus. A driver license is required.
Command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-) Applicants willing to improve their spoken English are encouraged to apply (excellent opportunity to improve!). But note that a good understanding is required.
Salary/funding:
None
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
We provide housing and field equipment. Volunteers must pay own airfare and food expenses (3-4 Euros per day). A refund of flight cost might be possible (depending on pending grant applications).
Term of Appointment:
From 10 March 2011 to 10 May 2011. Commitment for the all period is required.
Possibility to extend your stay until mid-June (Black tailed Godwit fieldwork)
Application Deadline:
We will begin reviewing applications from 15 December 2010 and continue until position is filled.
Comments:
Please send a resume/CV (keep it to relevant details), a cover letter (interests, career goals, relevant experience for the position and availability) and two references with e-mail addresses.
Contact Information:
Lucie SCHMALTZ [l.schmaltz@rug.nl] – PhD student, Animal Ecology Group, Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, PO Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands.
E-mail Address:
L.Schmaltz@rug.nl
Website:
http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/researchstudies/