AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS - Agency: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology -
Location: Seewiesen, Germany. Job description: we are seeking two field assistants to help us collecting breeding and behavioral data on Great tit (Parus major) next spring 2011 (estimated start Apr 1st 2011-end of Jul 2011). Our current research focuses primarily on identifying how natural and sexual selection act on animal “personalities” and behavioral plasticity. The candidates will work closely with a large international team consisting of several post-docs, PhDs and students.
Duties include behavioral observations (e.g. aggressiveness, provisioning behavior), nest monitoring, bird handling (ringing, bleeding, measuring), data entry and data management. Qualifications:
Candidates should have a BSc in Biology or a related field and preferably have proven experience with bird handling. Candidates should be highly motivated, willing to work independently, well organized and have a valid drivers’ license. Field work will involve long hours and work on the week-end while still maintaining a positive attitude. We will provide housing and financial compensation for living. Applications will be accepted until Feb 2011 or until the position is filled and should include (1) a statement that highlights relevant experience, and
(2) a short resume or CV. Send applications to: MARION NICOLAUS (EM:
mnicolaus@orn.mpg.de) Max Planck Institute for Ornithology; Dept.
Behavioural Ecology & Evolutionary Genetics; Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse 5;
82319 Seewiesen, Germany. For more information about the lab visit: