Agency: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology - Location: Seewiesen, Germany. Job description: we are seeking two volunteers to help us collecting breeding and behavioural data on Great tit (Parus major) next spring 2012 (volunteer 1: estimated start March 1st 2012-end of July 2012 and volunteer 2: estimated start April 1st 2012-end of July 2012). Our current research focuses primarily on identifying how natural and sexual selection act on animal “personalities” and behavioural 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 behaviour), nest monitoring, bird handling (ringing, bleeding, measuring), data entry and data management. Qualifications: Candidates should have a BSc in Biology or a related field in 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 in the week-end while still maintaining a positive attitude. We will provide housing for living. Non-EU applicants should make sure that they eligible for extended stay in Europe. Because our study area has a lot of ticks, accepted volunteers will need to be vaccinated against Tick Born Encephalitis (TBE or FSME). Reimbursement of vaccination costs is possible. Applicants should also be aware that Lyme disease is prevalent in the area. Applications will be accepted until February 2012 or until the positions are filled and should include (1) a statement that highlights relevant experience, and (2) a short resume or CV and contact information for references (up to 2). Send applications to: Marion Nicolaus (EMail: mnicolaus AT 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: (URL: http://www.orn.mpg.de/mitarbeiter/dingemanse1.html).