mardi 31 juillet 2012

Assistant Professor, Physical Anthropology

Hiring Organization:
University of California Santa Cruz

Date Posted:
2012-07-27

Position Description:
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Assistant Professor, Physical Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, invites applications for a tenure-track position in physical anthropology at the level of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2013. Research area is open, although the department recognizes its need for expertise in several fields that resonate with the department’s current strengths: bioarchaeology, multi-species anthropology, health and disease in living populations, and human migration. Active research projects with the potential for involving graduate students would be crucial to this position. The successful candidate will contribute to our emerging graduate program and also must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring. The campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

RANK: Assistant Professor

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Anthropology or closely related field, completed by July 1, 2013. The successful candidate must present strong evidence of research activity and demonstrated potential for university teaching.

POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 2013, with academic year beginning September 2013.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. The following documents/materials are required for the application to be complete:

• letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• three dissertation or book chapters
• names of three referees willing to write a letter of recommendation* if solicited later in the search process

Applicants are invited to submit any additional publications and an optional statement addressing their contributions to diversity through research, teaching and/or service.


Refer to Position #JPF00009-13 in all correspondence

*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2012.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be complete by this date. The search will remain open until the position is filled, but not later than 6/30/2014.

UC Santa Cruz faculty make significant contributions to the body of research that has earned the University of California the ranking as the foremost public higher education institution in the world. In the process, our faculty demonstrate that cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and outstanding service are mutually supportive.

The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, committed to excellence through diversity. We strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064; (831) 459-2686. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available here or from the Academic Personnel Office (APO) at (831) 459-4300.

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300.



VISIT THE APO WEB SITE AT: http://apo.ucsc.edu/

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Qualifications/Experience:
See job description.
Contact Information:
Human Resources
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
USA

Website:

E-mail Address:



Short volunteer and Long term volunteer(field assistant)

Hiring Organization:
HELP: Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P

Date Posted:
2012-07-26

Position Description:
We are looking for volunteers to work in our ongoing project of release of chimpanzees, in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in in the Republic of Congo.

The volunteer will have the opportunity to work in an amazing area. The activities are:
- chimpanzees feeding
- preparation of meals for chimpanzees
- help to the veterinarian
- construction of infrastructure
- maintenance of infrastructure
- weekly report for our website
- data collection on chimpanzees
- work in our reforestation project
- participating in the release program...

The volunteer position is for 3 months minimum.

For a position of three months, you will be affiliated to the Sanctuary, to feed the chimpanzees and work in the plantation mainly.

For a position of more than three months (long term volunteer), you will be a field assistant affiliated to the Triangle Station, to assist with data collection for a project on behaviour in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

These affiliations can differ depending on the personnel available.

Going in the Triangle, in the middle of the jungle implies more preparation for the field, and a training that can not be provided for people staying only three months, except again, if help is needed in the Triangle station.

The volunteer will be trained before going in the field is possible, will learn to identify individual chimpanzees in a released community of chimpanzees. The assistant will work alongside an existing team of personnel, recording detailed behavioural observations.

This field work includes long-distance walking through very difficult terrain, long days work, sometimes from dawn to dusk, in all weather conditions.

This position will provide the successful applicant with an excellent opportunity to gain extended fieldwork experience with detailed behavioural research.

Qualifications/Experience:
- Preferred: Degree in primatology, zoology, biology...
- High motivation to work in all conditions
- Experience in Africa, animal behavioural research experience, primatology
- Knowledge of French
- Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate
- Above average physical fitness and tolerance of demanding physical conditions and resistance to social and psychological stress
- Ability to live in a very remote and basic camp, far from the family
- Ability to work with an international and local team
- Strong social skills and patience
- High degree of self-motivation and responsibility
- Respect for and willingness to adapt to local customs
- Respect for the project you will work for
- If possible, practical and technical skills required for orientation and navigation in the forest (GPS, compass)

Salary/funding:
There is no salary.

Fees: the applicant has to pay 450 euros per month plus the visa, the flight.
However, once you are in the field site, food and house are offered.
For applications of more than 6 months, 'free stays' is offered after the 6 first months paid. Then you will be able to stay for free and your food and accommodation will be covered

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food: local foods, rice, beans, bread, tomatoes cans…
Flight, visa, personal expenses are not covered by the project.

Term of Appointment:
As soon as possible

Application Deadline:
Volunteers are needed all the time

Contact Information:
Amandine Renaud
37 rue Burdeau
Lyon, none 69001
France

Telephone Number:
0033 4 26 18 44 55

Website:

E-mail Address:

PhD Position in Evolutionary Genetics / Adaptive Evolution

The laboratory of Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution in Vertebrates, leaded by Juan Montoya-Burgos, Department of Genetics and Evolution, University of Geneva, seeks for a PhD candidate with a strong interest in evolutionary biology and advanced knowledge in molecular techniques, gene expression analysis and/or DNA-sequence analyses.

RESEARCH PROJECT:

A significant part of the functional diversity of life on earth is thought to have evolved through multiple bursts of adaptive speciation. The process of adaptive evolution is therefore central in the field of evolutionary biology and the understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying the evolution of adaptive traits remains a challenging task.

This project is aimed at investigating the evolution of genes that are involved in adaptive responses. The candidate will analyze the transcriptomes established in our laboratory to identify and characterize genes involved in the evolution of adaptive traits and to determine whether particular biological processes are enriched in positively selected genes. The candidate will establish correlations between the emergence of positively selected mutations and particular phenotypes. The role played by lineage-specific positively selected genes will also be assessed, in particular by the analysis of the expression pattern of non-annotated positively selected genes. To these aims, the candidate will participate in the development of new combinations of state-of-the-art techniques to obtain homologous DNA sequences of interest in a large panel of closely related species.

We will use as model organism the Loricariinae catfish subfamily as it is highly diversified in terms of morphology, ecology, behavior, and in number of species.

This project is founded by a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) grant.

The Department of Genetics and Evolution hosts research groups working on regulation of vertebrate development (Denis Duboule), artificial and natural evolution (Michel Milinkovitch), molecular phylogeny of protists (Jan Pawlowski), developmental and molecular biology of sensory systems in mammals (Ivan Rodriguez), development and regeneration in Hydra (Brigitte Galliot), regulation of development in Drosophila (François Karch), sex determination and early development in Drosophila (Daniel Pauli).

Ideal candidates will have a Ms degree in biology with a specialization in evolution, developmental genetics, or phylogenetics, should be experienced in laboratory techniques (e.g. DNA, RNA extraction, PCR and RTPCR, DNA sequencing, cDNA library, cloning, In Situ Hybridization), with advanced skills in DNA sequence analysis and in gene expression analysis. The position is initially for three years. The selected candidate will be enrolled in the doctoral program Ecology & Evolution (http://biologie.cuso.ch/ecologie-evolution/welcome)

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled, but all application materials, including CV, a summary of research experience, copies of relevant published or in-press papers, and three reference persons should be received by 1st of September 2012 to ensure full consideration. The position will start at the earliest possible date. Candidates should indicate in a cover letter when they could take up the position.

Please send all application material to: Juan Montoya-Burgos, Dept. of Genetics & Evolution, University of Geneva, Sciences III, 30 quai Ernest Ansermet, 1211 Geneva 4, Switzerland; or as e-mail attachments to juan.montoya@unige.ch. For inquiries please contact juan.montoya@unige.ch.

lundi 30 juillet 2012

Stage en éthologie des primates au Centre de Primatologie de l’Université de Strasbourg

Thème : Intentionnalité de la communication gestuelle chez plusieurs espèces de macaques.

Encadrement : Hélène Meunier et Charlotte Canteloup

Durée : Plusieurs périodes de stage de 6 à 8 semaines possibles, à partir du 22 octobre 2012.

Lieu : Centre de Primatologie de l’Université de Strasbourg, Fort Foch, 67207 Niederhausbergen

Description : Entraînement des animaux et participation aux tests cognitifs chez différentes espèces de macaques.

Qualifications : Niveau équivalent à bac + 3 minimum en biologie / sciences du comportement. Etre observateur, rigoureux et patient. Convention de stage obligatoire.

Indemnité mensuelle : Aucune

Contact : Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation par mail à Hélène Meunier (meunier.h@gmail.com) et à Charlotte Canteloup (charlotte.canteloup@gmail.com)

dimanche 29 juillet 2012

Offre d'emploi


Research Associate in Developmental Psychology
The postholder will join a programme of research investigating children’s social learning and innovation.

The post is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for 30 months (full-time) and has a main emphasis on testing children’s social learning and innovation through the use of artificial fruits. The grant is held in collaboration with Prof Luc-Alain Giraldeau (University of Quebec, Montreal) and the postholder will have the opportunity to visit Prof Giraldeau’s lab as well as to take part in international conferences.

Candidates will be expected to hold an Undergraduate degree in Psychology or a related discipline (2i or above), and able to demonstrate strong research potential. This post will also require the holder to complete and be successful in acquiring an Enhanced CRB check.

To apply please upload your CV and a covering letter. Interviews are likely to take place some time in the last two weeks of September.

Enquiries should be directed to Dr Emma Flynn e.g.flynn@durham.ac.uk

Bio-Logging Symposium 5 - 1st announcement


This is the first announcement for the 5th Bio-logging Science Symposium, which will be held in Strasbourg, 20-26 September 2014. Please pay a visit to our website http://bls5.sciencesconf.org/ where you will find the possibility to add your contact address and name to our database, which will serve for further information about the symposium. Please take the time to fill up your information in the "pre-registration" page. This will give us an idea of the number of people potentially interested in attending the symposium and thus help us best organize it. And spread the word around you.


If you have any enquiry please do not reply to this email but use bls5@iphc.cnrs.fr instead.

Post Doc


Brain and Language Research Institute, Aix-Marseille University, France with Arnaud Rey, Thierry Legou and Joël Fagot Starting date: October 2012 or later

A postdoctoral position is available at the Brain and Language Research Institute (BLRI, a "Labex", Laboratoire d'Excellence, created in 2012 under the auspices of the "Investissement d'Avenir" French government programme :
http://blri.weebly.com/). This multi-disciplinary research structure is hosted by Aix-Marseille University, France.
The postdoc will work on a research project involving experts in human language processing (Arnaud Rey), acoustic signal processing (Thierry Legou) and animal cognition (Joël Fagot).
The long-term objective of this research project is assess the primate origins of human language, as it pertains to the production and control of vocalizations. This task will be implemented in the Primate Cognition and Behavior Platform in Rousset (France) to take advantage of the automatization of the test procedure and the very large number of data that can be collected in this laboratory.
The postdoc will take part in developing new methods for recording and processing the vocalizations of baboons produced in their social context.
The main goal will be to collect a new ethogram and build a new large-scale database on baboon’s vocalizations in order 1) to characterize their vocal repertoire, 2) determine the acoustic features of baboon vocalizations (e.g., time and frequency domains) and 3) to test the descriptive adequacy of existing categorizations.

The candidate should preferably have a background in ethology/primatology, animal (preferably vocal) communication.

Mastering the French (and baboon) language is not necessary (but English is). The position is for one year.

The candidate should first contact Arnaud Rey (arnaud.rey@univ-amu.fr), Thierry Legou
Second, applications should be sent by email to philippe.blache@blri.fr  and should include a CV, a brief statement of research interests, the expected date of availability and the names of 3 references.

Applications should be sent before September 5th, 2012.

vendredi 27 juillet 2012

Announcement: open PhD fellowship position at University of Copenhagen



Understanding human movement patterns is a very important factor when planning for smarter and greener cities. Within the context of intra-urban transportation analysis the PhD study should seek to identify and apply advanced GIS-based methods for registration, analysis, visualisation, and simulation of individual movement patterns by foot, bicycle or public means. Data may be collected using GPS and video cameras, analysed using spatial statistics and reproduced by e.g. agent-based models. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to the analysis of different spatial scenarios related to urban planning and design.

Contact: Senior researcher Hans Skov-Petersen, hsp@life.ku.dk, (+45)
35331816 or Associate Professor Lasse Møller-Jensen, lmj@geo.ku.dk ,
(+45) 35322566

Apply online by clicking on the link above

Job description

Your key tasks as a PhD fellow at LIFE are:
 ·  Manage and carry through your research project
 ·  Take PhD courses
 ·  Write scientific articles and your PhD thesis
 ·  Participate in international congresses
 ·  Stay at a research institution abroad for a few months
 ·  Teach and disseminate your research
  
Stacy Shinneman
Research Assistant
Computational Geo-Ecology
Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam
Sciencepark 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Room nr. C4.202
T: +31-20.525.8293

jeudi 26 juillet 2012

Fiche poste –Chargé(e) d’études chiroptérologue

La société

ENCIS Energies vertes est une entreprise fondée en 2004 et basée à Limoges (87)
Notre bureau d'études est spécialisé dans les problématiques d’environnement, d’énergies renouvelables et d’aménagement durable. Notre équipe accompagne les porteurs de projets publics et privés au cours des différentes phases de leurs projets.

Pôle Environnement, milieux naturels et paysage
- Etudes d’impact sur l’environnement (projets éoliens, photovoltaïques, aménagement…)
- Etudes des milieux naturels (habitats naturels, flore, faune terrestre, …)
- Etudes ornithologiques et chiroptères
- Etudes paysagères
- Coordination d’études acoustiques
- Coordination d’études en hydrologie

Pôle Ingénierie technique en ENR
- Dimensionnement, optimisation énergétique et calcul de productible en éolien
- Dimensionnement, optimisation énergétique et calcul de productible en photovoltaïque
- Etudes de faisabilité et suivis de projets de méthanisation
- Etudes de faisabilité et suivis de projets de petite hydroélectricité
- Dossiers ZDE
- Dossiers ICPE
- Etudes de danger

Pôle Aménagement durable
- Schémas d’aménagement et de développement des énergies renouvelables (éolien, solaire,…)
- Plans Climat Energie Territoriaux
- Agendas 21
- Aspects environnementaux de documents d’aménagement et d’urbanisme

Notre équipe pluridisciplinaire est composée de deux docteurs en géographie, deux ingénieurs, d’un écologue, d'une ornithologue et d'une paysagiste DPLG. Nous travaillons également avec plusieurs prestataires spécialisés.

La mission du poste

Pour accompagner le développement de son activité ENCIS Energies Vertes recherche aujourd’hui un(e) chargé(e) d'études spécialiste en chiroptérologie, en faune terrestre et en écologie générale.
Sous la responsabilité des Responsables d’études du Pôle Environnement, vous serez en charge des tâches suivantes :
- Réalisation des inventaires des chiroptères et de la faune terrestre (reptiles, amphibiens, mammifères) sur un cycle biologique complet,
- Assistance des responsables d’études sur les volets Milieu naturels et Faune des études d’impact et de dossiers d’incidences NATURA 2000 (méthodologie, recherches bibliographiques et de terrain, rédaction des études),
- Expertise technique et scientifique pour le perfectionnement de la méthodologie de travail sur les études d’impact,

Profil et qualification requises

- Connaissances scientifiques, spécifiquement sur les chiroptères et la faune terrestre (des connaissances en écologie générale seraient un plus),
- Connaissance du contexte réglementaire lié à la protection des chiroptères, aux études d’impact sur l’environnement et aux NATURA 2000
- Maîtrise des protocoles d'inventaires des chiroptères sur un cycle biologique complet
- Maîtrise des différents types de détecteurs à ultrasons (hétérodynes, à division de fréquence et à expansion de temps),
- Maîtrise des logiciels associés pour la détermination des chiroptères,
- Connaissance des problématiques éolien/chiroptère,
- Bonne pratique de l’outil informatique indispensable (traitement de texte avancé, tableur, base de données, messagerie, Internet). La pratique du SIG et des logiciels de DAO serait un plus mais n’est pas exigée,
- Rigueur pour le suivi ou l’élaboration de protocoles, esprit d’analyse et de synthèse,
- Aisance orale et rédactionnelle indispensable,
- Gestion du temps et des priorités, organisation et autonomie indispensables (nombreux déplacements sur de longues durées à prévoir),
- Permis B indispensable.

Aire géographique

- Siège social basé à Limoges (87).
- Rayonnement de l’entreprise sur le grand ouest de la France : Pays de Loire, Poitou-Charentes, Centre, Limousin, Aquitaine, Auvergne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Midi-Pyrénées
- En raison d’un développement de l’activité dans le sud-ouest de la France, des propositions incluant des conditions de télétravail en Languedoc-Roussillon ou en Midi-Pyrénées peuvent être acceptées.

Informations supplémentaires :

Disponibilité : août - septembre 2012
Contrat de travail : CDD de 6 mois avec opportunité de CDI
Expérience : 2 à 5 ans
Rémunération : Selon convention collective et expérience

Si vous êtes intéressé par l’offre, envoyez-nous votre CV ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation à l’ adresse e-mail suivante : environnement@encis-ev.com, et/ou contactez-nous au 05 55 36 28 39

Great Ape Behavioral Research internship

Hiring Organization:
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Date Posted:
2012-07-21

Position Description:
Studying and understanding primate behavior is essential to the overall assessment of their welfare. Currently, the National Zoo is studying regurgitation and reingestion (R/R) behavior in gorillas and orangutans, and how it may be related to diet, feeding techniques, husbandry, and behavior. Interns will collect and summarize data on R/R behavior using observational research and the scientific method.

Duties and Responsibilities
-The intern’s main duties will focus on behavioral research in either gorillas or orangutans
-Collection of data related to regurgitation and reingestion (R/R) behavior, under different experimental conditions
-Secondarily, interns may be asked to assist with husbandry duties such as cleaning animal enclosures, preparing enrichment, monitoring the O line, and general facility maintenance.
-Learn and follow all safety protocols and policies of the Primate Unit

Qualifications/Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree (or current student) in a related field such as Zoology, Biology, Anthropology, Wildlife Science, Psychology, etc.
-Experience in conducting behavioral research, and knowledge of research techniques preferred, but not required
-Ability to work a regular schedule, 3-4 days a week, from 7-3:30
-Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with staff and volunteers
-Strong communication, writing, and problem solving skills
-Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new routines quickly
-Upon acceptance, interns will be required to provide proof of a negative TB test within 6 months of start date as well as a current tetanus shot

Salary/funding:
This is an unpaid, volunteer position

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging)
Interns will make their own living arrangements in the Washington, DC metro area

Term of Appointment:
Interns should be able to commit to 6 months minimum

Application Deadline:
Monday, August 6th, 2012

Comments:
To apply, please send the following materials in one email to the Primate Intern Coordinator at BaniaA@si.edu
-Cover sheet including name, address, phone number, email address, and schedule of availability
-CV or resume describing education, employment, and research experience (if any)
-A one page statement describing your interest in pursuing this position. The statement should mention relevant experience, career goals, your reasons for wanting this internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please note, your statement is very important during application evaluations.
-A list of three references (at least one academic), and their contact information. Please also indicate how long you have known each and in what capacity.

Contact Information:
Amanda Bania
P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5523
Washington, DC 20013-7012
USA
Website:

E-mail Address:
BaniaA@si.edu





Species Monitoring and Conservation: Terrestrial Mammals

Educational Organization:
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

Date Posted:
2012-07-19

Program Description:
Terrestrial Mammals teaches current techniques in the assessment and monitoring of wild mammal populations, including bats and terrestrial species of all sizes. During the 12-day intensive residential session, participants will learn the principles of study design, practice the range of field assessment methods currently available, and use the latest techniques to analyze these data. Participants will also learn museum voucher collection and preparation, use of software packages MARK and DISTANCE, and the application of monitoring data to decision-making and population management. Primary instruction is provided by scientists and staff of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, the National Museum of Natural History, and other universities and conservation organizations.
Entrance Qualifications:
This course is open to both graduate students and professionals. There are no formal prerequisites, though applicants should have prior coursework in basic ecology as well as basic statistics, and be familiar with the use of Excel spreadsheets and PC computers.
Tuition / Fees:
The course fee is $3478, which includes instruction and course materials as well as all meals, lodging (shared room), and transport to/from Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). All other travel costs and incidental expenses are the participant’s responsibility. Course participants earn Continuing Education Units, or, for qualified applicants, graduate course credits are available through George Mason University at additional cost (and upon completion of further course requirements). Some partial scholarships may be available.

Support (scholarships, travel):
Some partial scholarships may be available, but interested applicants must demonstrate significant effort to apply for external funding.

Start + End Dates:
April 29 - May 10, 2013

Deadline:
For first consideration, apply before February 18, 2013

Contact Information:
Dr. Joseph Kolowski
USA

Website:

E-Mail Address:





PhD and MPhil program in Biological Anthropology

Hiring Organization:

The Australian National University



Date Posted:

2012-07-21



Position Description:

The Australian National University is currently offering PhD and Masters degrees in Biological Anthropology that can be completed with a primatology research focus. Both the Doctor of Philosophy (3 yr program - full time) and Master of Philosophy (2 yr program - full time) allow students to conduct independent field-based research projects that co-incide with the interests of staff members within the broad fields of primate behaviour, ecology and conservation. The topic and location of study are negotiable, however, ANU is currently involved in primate based research focusing on the conservation of red-shanked douc langurs and gibbons in Cambodia, thus student projects could be conducted within that larger framework.



We also offer course based Master's degrees in Biological Anthropology, where the focus is more heavily in building a solid base of knowledge in biological anthropology than in traditional research. This degree does also have short research component.



Qualifications/Experience:

For MPhil and PhD: Applicants would normally hold one of the following 1) an honours degree (or international equivalent) in biological sciences, psychology or anthropology with high standing (first class or in certain instances, high second class). 2) a Master's degree. Whether you possess 1) or 2) is it expected that you have conducted a previous research project in the form of an honour's or a master's thesis.



For the Course-based Masters program: Applicants should have a four year Bachelors degree either as Honours or a combined degree in a cognate area from an Australian tertiary institution or its international equivalent. Equivalence may be met by the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Biological Anthropology.



Salary/funding:

Scholarships are available to both domestic and international students from the University on a highly competitive basis. See the below link for applicable tuition fees to be covered by the student.



http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/fees/Fee%20Schedules/ISF_2012.pdf



Term of Appointment:

PhD: 3 yr full time study MPhil: 2 yr full time study MBIAN: 18 months full time study



Application Deadline:

International students: August 31; Domestic Students: October 31 each year



Comments:

Please contact a suitable staff member before starting an application.



Contact Information:

Alison Behie

Australian National University

Canberra, none 0200

Australia



Website:

http://archanth.anu.edu.au/



E-mail Address:

alison.behie@anu.edu.au





Volunteer Research Assistant for Azafady Conservation Programme

Hiring Organization:

Azafady

Date Posted:
2012-07-11

Position Description:
Location of Post: Based in Sainte Luce 40km north of Fort Dauphin and working throughout bordering communes in Anosy Region

Supervisor: Head of Research and Project Co-ordinator

Background of the Post in the Azafady Conservation Programme

The Azafady Conservation Programme (ACP) accepts international volunteers to help conduct research on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s last remaining fragments of littoral forest. Our monitoring programme focuses on the endemic/endangered herpetofauna and lemur populations of Sainte Luce. Current projects include compiling information on species density and distribution and behavioural studies to build up a comprehensive understanding of their life histories and ecology. A botanical monitoring programme is also being carried out to collate species inventories for each forest fragment, with a particular emphasis on endangered palm species and how the local community use them. The ACP also implements community conservation initiatives such as environmental education in the village school, conservation through English lessons, fuel-efficient stove building and World Environment Day festivities, as well as supporting the Environment Department’s reforestation projects.

ONG Azafady is recruiting a motivated and dynamic individual to work as part of our expanding research team. The successful applicant will help conduct field research on the flora and fauna of Sainte Luce’s littoral forests. The individual will be expected to manage research projects by training volunteers in research methodologies, ensuring accurate collation of scientific data and assisting in the day-to-day management of the programme. An important aspect of this role will be to achieve a balance between collecting valuable scientific data and ensuring volunteers are happy and satisfied with the programme wherever possible. The applicant will also work with the research team to assist in writing and publishing scientific papers.

Duties and responsibilities
The research assistant will work in collaboration with Azafady Malagasy staff in the following activities;

• Assist in the development and implementation of the research programme for the littoral forest fragments in Sainte Luce
• Organise the logistics of the research projects including equipment and resource management
• Monitor data collection in the field
• Ensure the project targets are met
• Supervise volunteers during their time in the field
• Assist in training volunteers in field research techniques
• Ensure good communication and team relations between volunteers, Azafady staff and local staff
• Assist the Project coordinator in the organisation of research excursions
• Any other tasks the Director/ Project Coordinator deems necessary within the broad remit of this role
• Able to commit for a period of one year

Qualifications/Experience:
Personal specification;

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in conservation issues
• A qualification in a related discipline
• Specialist knowledge of either primatology, herpetology, botany or environmental education is desirable
• Able to or willing to learn to safely handle and identify reptiles and amphibians
• Previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset
• Good IT skills
• Ability to grasp and carryout instruction in challenging environments and maintain a good sense of humour
• First aid certificate
• Working Knowledge of GPS and/or GIS is an advantage
• A good degree of initiative, motivation and commitment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills is a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and accommodating
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic and multicultural team
• Good degree of fitness for working in difficult terrain under tropical conditions
• Ability to spend long periods of time in basic camping conditions

Salary/funding:
Unpaid

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and local transport will be provided whilst on projects. All other costs will need to be covered by the candidate, including accommodation when in town.

Application Deadline:
20 July 2012.

Comments:
Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the Job Description to Mark Jacobs, by email or by post.

Contact Information:
Mark Jacobs
Studio 7, 1a Beethoven Street
London W10 4LG
United Kingdom

Telephone Number:
+ 44 (0) 20 8960 6629
Fax Number:
+ 44 (0) 20 8962 0126

Website:
http://www.madagascar.co.uk/

E-mail Address:
mark@azafady.org



Post-doctoral position available – Collective decision-making and collective information processing in gregarious and social animals

We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on questions related to collective decision-making and collective information processing in gregarious and social animals. This is a 2 year position starting January 1st, 2013.

The Swarm Lab is a newly established lab (July 2012). The successful candidate will therefore work in tight collaboration with the principal investigator (Prof. Simon Garnier) to develop an original research program on the collective information processing abilities of large animal groups. This program will have experimental and theoretical components and applicants must have a proven ability to integrate both components into their research work. Experience with biological systems (social animals in particular) is preferred but applicants with experience with other collective systems (robotic swarms for instance) will be considered if their previous work shows a strong connection with biology. Experience with automated data collection and analysis, intensive computation (parallel computing, CUDA, etc.) and/or computer vision is a plus.

Besides his or her research work, the successful candidate is expected to help with the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students carrying out research in the lab. The successful candidate is also expected to search and apply for grants along with the principal investigator in order to augment support dedicated by the lab and/or to extend his or her position beyond the first 2 years.

To apply please send a CV and a cover letter (2 pages maximum) explaining your suitability for the position and your intended research program to jobs@theswarmlab.com. Do not hesitate to contact us informally prior to applying if you have any questions. You should also arrange for at least 2 letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same address by your references. Letters of recommendation sent by the applicant or incomplete applications will not be considered. The position is opened until filled.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and particularly welcomes nominations of women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Postdoctoral position in cognitive neuroscience at Lille 3 University, Fin : 31 aout 2012

We propose a 2-year post-doctoral position at URECA, Lille 3 University, funded by the Agence National de la Recherche and starting in the fall. The project focuses on the relationships between action representations and object semantic knowledge in the global embodied cognition framework. We use a pluridisciplinary approach involving behavioral, eye-tracking, and EEG experiments with healthy adults, elementary school children and brain-damaged patients. URECA is a vibrant collaborative research community interested in cognitive sciences and neurocognition. URECA is also an active partner in the iCAVS project (International Center for the Advancement of Visual Studies), which is associated with an exceptional technical platform that provides high-level experimental and neuroimaging equipment (iDIVE). The project is coordinated by Dr Solène Kalénine and supervised by Dr S. Kalénine and Pr Y. Coello (URECA Director). We are seeking a motivated post-doctoral researcher to take the lead on the neuroscience axis of the project. He/she will also have the opportunity to work in collaboration with other researchers and project partners at URECA. The successful candidate will have a PhD in cognitive psychology, cognitive science, cognitive neuroscience, or related field. Excellent experimental and analytical skills in human behavior are required. Expertise in experimental programming and statistical analysis is also necessary. Previous experience with EEG/ERP recording is highly desirable.

Contact: Applications (CV+cover letter) can be sent to Solène Kalénine: solene.kalenine [ à ] gmail.com

Deadline: August 31, 2012



CDU sur La synesthesie chez l'enfant : aspects developpementaux et neurophysiologiques, Pres de Toulouse/Region Midi-Pyrenees, Fin : 01 sept. 2012

Un appel à candidatures pour pourvoir un contrat doctoral unique sur le thème de « La synesthésie chez l'enfant : aspects développementaux et neurophysiologiques » est ouvert jusqu’au 1er septembre prochain. Ce CDU est financé par le PRES de Toulouse et la Région Midi-Pyrénées. La thèse devra être effectuée sous la co-direction de Michèle Guidetti guidetti [ à ] univ-tlse2.fr (Université Toulouse 2, Octogone EA 4156) et Jean-Michel Hupé (Université Toulouse 3/CNRS, CerCo UMR 5549). Toutes précisions utiles relatives à la procédure de sélection des dossiers figurent en pièce jointe et sur le site de l’école doctorale CLESCO http://clesco.univ-tlse2.fr/appel-a-candidature-contrat-doctoral-unique-pres-de-toulouse-region-midi-pyrenees-182568.kjsp?RH=ACCUEIL_CLESCO

Appel à candidature

Contrat Doctoral Unique PRES de Toulouse -Région Midi-Pyrénées
(contrat de 3 ans)

Thème de la recherche : La synesthésie chez l’enfant : aspects développementaux et neurophysiologiques

L’objectif de ce projet de recherche est de mieux comprendre le développement de la synesthésie chez l’enfant. Cette particularité du fonctionnement normal qui permet de percevoir de façon constante et involontaire de manière multimodale des objets qui sont habituellement perçus unimodalement (ex. une lettre est associée à une couleur) concerne environ 5% de la population. Cette particularité peut concerner toutes les modalités sensorielles (ex. association goût/sensation tactile) mais l’association lettre/couleur est celle qui a été la plus fréquemment étudiée et concernerait entre 1 et 2% de la population générale. Cependant très peu de travaux concernent l’enfant alors que pour certains chercheurs, cette particularité se met en place au cours du développement en particulier au moment où l’enfant est confronté aux premiers apprentissages de la langue écrite. L’objectif de ce projet est double; d’une part, il s’agit de comprendre comment se met en place la synesthésie graphème-couleur chez l’enfant en évaluant sa prévalence dans la population générale entre 5 et 7 ans. D’autre part il s’agit d’analyser ensuite les corrélats neuronaux présents chez les synesthètes une fois repérés.

Direction scientifique du projet de recherche :

Michèle Guidetti (Octogone, EA 4156, Université Toulouse 2) et Jean-Michel Hupé (CerCo, UMR 5549, Université Toulouse 3/CNRS)

Diplôme requis : Master 2 (R ou P, psychologie cognitive ou du développement, neurosciences ou sciences cognitives)

Compétences particulières requises :
- Psychologie du développement
- Neurosciences
- Anglais
- Capacités à établir de bons contacts avec de jeunes enfants et les institutions scolaires

Conditions particulières :
• Inscription à l’école doctorale CLESCO (thèse mention Psychologie) à l’UTM, sous la direction des Pr. Michèle Guidetti et Dr. Jean-Michel Hupé

Conditions pour postuler : envoyer un dossier par voie électronique comprenant
- CV (avec liste des publications ou réalisations),
- résumé du mémoire de M2,
- lettre de motivation,
- relevé de notes L, M1 et M2.

Le dossier est à envoyer par email aux adresses suivantes avant le 1er septembre 2012 : guidetti [ à ] univ-tlse2.fr ; hupe [ à ] cerco.ups-tlse.fr

Les candidats retenus sur dossier seront auditionnés le 10 septembre 2012 à l’Université Toulouse 2. La date définitive d’attribution par le conseil de l'ED est fixée au 21 septembre.

Début du contrat 1er octobre 2012 (rémunération : 1684,93 € salaire brut mensuel). Financement sur 3 ans ; CDU type 1



mercredi 25 juillet 2012

Volunteer Research Assistant for Azafady Conservation Pro gramme


Hiring Organization:
Azafady
escription: Location
Position
Dof Post: Based in Sainte Luce 40km north of Fort Dauphin and working throughout bordering communes in Anosy Region
Supervisor: Head of Research and Project Co-ordinator
amme The Azafady Conservation Programme (ACP) accepts inter
Background of the Post in the Azafady Conservation Prog
rnational volunteers to help conduct research on the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar’s last remaining fragments of littoral forest. Our monitoring programme focuses on the endemic/endangered herpetofauna and lemur populations of Sainte Luce. Current projects include compiling information on species density and distribution and behavioural studies to build up a comprehensive understanding of their life histories and ecology. A botanical monitoring programme is also being carried out to collate species inventories for each forest fragment, with a particular emphasis on endangered palm species and how the local community use them. The ACP also implements community conservation initiatives such as environmental education in the village school, conservation through English lessons, fuel-efficient stove building and World Environment Day festivities, as well as supporting the Environment Department’s reforestation projects.
ONG Azafady is recruiting a motivated and dynamic individual to work as part of our expanding research team. The successful applicant will help conduct field research on the flora and fauna of Sainte Luce’s littoral forests. The individual will be expected to manage research projects by training volunteers in research methodologies, ensuring accurate collation of scientific data and assisting in the day-to-day management of the programme. An important aspect of this role will be to achieve a balance between collecting valuable scientific data and ensuring volunteers are happy and satisfied with the programme wherever possible. The applicant will also work with the research team to assist in writing and publishing scientific papers. Duties and responsibilities The research assistant will work in collaboration with Azafady Malagasy staff in the following activities;
discipline • Specialist knowledge of either primatology, herpetology, botany or environmental education is desirable • A
• Assist in the development and implementation of the research programme for the littoral forest fragments in Sainte Luce • Organise the logistics of the research projects including equipment and resource management • Monitor data collection in the field • Ensure the project targets are met • Supervise volunteers during their time in the field • Assist in training volunteers in field research techniques • Ensure good communication and team relations between volunteers, Azafady staff and local staff • Assist the Project coordinator in the organisation of research excursions • Any other tasks the Director/ Project Coordinator deems necessary within the broad remit of this role • Able to commit for a period of one year Qualifications/Experience: Personal specification; • Demonstrate sound knowledge and keen interest in conservation issues • A qualification in a related ble to or willing to learn to safely handle and identify reptiles and amphibians • Previous experience living or working in a developing country would be an asset • Good IT skills • Ability to grasp and carryout instruction in challenging environments and maintain a good sense of humour • First aid certificate • Working Knowledge of GPS and/or GIS is an advantage • A good degree of initiative, motivation and commitment • Excellent organisational and time management skills is a must • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure and be flexible and accommodating • Ability to work as part of a dynamic and multicultural team • Good degree of fitness for working in difficult terrain under tropical conditions • Ability to spend long periods of time in basic camping conditions Salary/funding: Unpaid Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and local transport will be provided whilst on projects. All other costs will need to be covered by the candidate, including accommodation when in town. Application Deadline: 20 July 2012. Comments: Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a detailed CV and a cover letter explaining how their skills and experience match the requirements in the Job Description to Mark Jacobs, by email or by post. Contact Information: Mark Jacobs Studio 7, 1a Beethoven Street London W10 4LG United Kingdom Telephone Number: + 44 (0) 20 8960 6629 Fax Number: + 44 (0) 20 8962 0126 Website:
-mail Address:

LPO Champagne-Ardenne - Chargé(e) de mission Natura 2000


Secteur géographique de travail : Champagne-Ardenne
Poste basé au siège de l’association à Outines (Marne)

Missions

  • Élaborer et mettre en œuvre des documents d’objectifs (concertation, rédaction, cartographie) en relation avec différents partenaires (associations, chambres d’agriculture, ONF, CRPF...)
  • Participer aux comités de pilotage de sites N 2000
  • Organiser et conduire des réunions techniques (comités de pilotage, groupes de travail)
  • Coordination des inventaires (analyse écologique et mise en œuvre de Docob)
  • Réaliser des expertises faunistiques et en particulier ornithologiques
  • Suivre la démarche N2000 et participer à la concertation régionale (études d’incidence, journée des opérateurs...)
  • Participer aux réponses aux Appels d’offre N 2000
  • Monter et animer des projets de territoire MAET
  • Participer aux CRAE

Formation requise

  • Niveau bac + 4 / ou expérience équivalente

Qualités et expérience requises

  • Connaissance du réseau N 2000
  • Connaissance du dispositif MAET (expérience souhaitée), de la réglementation agricole (PAC, conditionnalité)
  • Capacité relationnelle (avec le monde agricole et les partenaires habituels de la LPO)
  • Pratique significative du SIG
  • Aisance rédactionnelle et maîtrise des logiciels Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Connaissance du monde agricole et des écosystèmes liés à cette activité
  • Connaissances ornithologiques : espèces et protocoles (IPA, IKA,...)

Contrat

  • CDI, Temps plein 35 heures
  • Salaire brut par mois : 1749 € (CCNA, coef 300)
  • Permis B et véhicule indispensable (déplacements fréquents en Champagne-Ardenne)
  • Prise de fonction : 10 septembre 2012

Modalités de candidature

Lettre de motivation et CV à envoyer, en priorité par courrier électronique, avant le 10/08/2012 à Cécile Le Roy, Directrice de la LPO Champagne-Ardenne - champagne-ardenne@lpo.fr - Ferme des Grands Parts - Der Nature - D 13 - 51290 OUTINES LPO Champagne-Ardenne
Réf. : HH1206003

Offre de stage


Thème : Altruisme et prosocialité chez la perruche ondulée.
Encadrement : Dalila BOVET et Mathilde LALOT.
Durée : plusieurs périodes de stage de 2 mois possibles, à partir du mois d’Août 2012.
Lieu : Laboratoire d'Ethologie et Cognition Comparées (LECC) de l'université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense
Description : Tests cognitifs chez des perruches ondulées hébergées en laboratoire.
Qualifications : Niveau équivalent à bac+1 minimum en biologie, agronomie ou éthologie. Etre rigoureux, motivé et patient. Convention de stage obligatoire.
Indemnité mensuelle : aucune.
Contact : Envoyer CV et lettre de motivation par mail à Dalila Bovet (dbovet@u-paris10.fr) et à Mathilde Lalot (mathilde.lalot@gmail.com)

POSTDOC-position in ADAPTIVE MOLECULAR ECOLOGY


Biodiversity Research Centre – Earth and Life Institute - Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)

POSTDOC-position in ADAPTIVE MOLECULAR ECOLOGY 

Project on molecular evolution of olfactory communication under sexual selection in a butterfly, Bicyclus anynana

A two-year postdoctoral position is available at the Earth and Life Institute, University of Louvain-la-Neuve (UCL) in Belgium (http://www.uclouvain.be/en-bdiv.html). The position is part of a collaborative 5-year research project on the role and mechanisms of plasticity for present and future adaptation and survival in changing environments using 4 model organisms (two butterflies Pararge aegeria and Bicyclus anynana, the spider mite Tetranychus urticae and the unicellular eukaryotic ciliate Tetrahymena thermophila). The research project is a collaboration between 3 dynamic research teams at UCL (Profs. Hans Van Dyck (spokesman), Nicolas Schtickzelle and Caroline Nieberding) and their international partners.  

Focus of the advertised Postdoc position will be on the identification of the molecular bases for olfactory communication evolution between males and females in the model butterfly Bicyclus anynana. The male sex pheromone has been identified in this species and is under sexual selection (1,2), and large-scale diversification of the Bicyclus genus is associated to sexual selection on the male blend (3). Recently, a transcriptome was produced for investigating the molecular bases of male-female olfactory interactions which provides material for candidate genes analyses in an ecologically relevant framework (4). The postdoc will be in charge of the molecular work for candidate gene identification and validation, aiming at unravelling the molecular bases of olfactory communication and of its plasticity in the first butterfly studied to date. Importantly, a molecular technician will be hired for the same period of time and will be partly dedicated to process the lab work for the postdoc. This position is under supervision of Prof. C. Nieberding (UCL) who works in collaboration with Dr. P. Beldade (Gulbenkian Institute of Science, IGC, Portugal). In addition to his/her main research project on Bicyclus, the successful applicant will also  participate in helping to design other molecular projects (transcriptome ananalyses) related to Pararge butterflies and Tetrahymena ciliates in collaboration with Profs. Van Dyck and Schtickzelle. There are possibilities for extension of the postdoc position on alternative national or international funding in case of shared interest.

We are looking for a strongly motivated candidate with a PhD in the field of Molecular Evolutionary Ecology with successful experience in RNA work, candidate gene searching and quantitative real time PCR. Interest or experience in olfactory communication, sexual selection, phenotypic plasticity and Lepidoptera are a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential. 

Salary ranges between 2000-2200 euros net per month plus benefits (health insurance,…) which are included in the Belgian system. The successful applicant must not have stayed in Belgium more than 24 months out of the last three years. For practical information concerning salaries, benefits, insurances and conditions of eligibility please contact Mrs. D. Socquet at UCL (dominique.socquet@uclouvain.be; +32 (0) 10 47 2720). Applications will be reviewed directly until position is filled. Anticipated start date is September-October 2012 (to be negotiated). Our University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and is in a French-speaking region, but the language for meetings and scientific interactions is English. For background information about our university, see http://www.uclouvain.be/en-index.html  

Application should be sent to Caroline Nieberding (caroline.nieberding@uclouvain.be) and include the following: (1) a cover letter describing your research interests and qualifications, (2) a full CV, (3) contact information (email, phone number) of minimum 2 referees, and (4) pdfs of up to three representative publications. Please include « postdoctoral application » in the subject line of the e-mail. Informal inquiries are welcome.

(1) Nieberding C, Schneider MV, de Vos H, Lassance JM, Estramil N, Andersson J, Bång J, Hedenström E, Löfstedt C, Brakefield P (2008) -PLoS ONE 3(7):e2751.
(2) Nieberding C, Fischer K, Saastamoinen M, Allen C, Wallen E, Hedenström E, Brakefield P (2012) Ecology Letters 15: 415–424 
(3) Bacquet* P, Brattström* O, Wang H-L, Löfstedt C, Brakefield P, Nieberding CM (in prep) Male sex pheromones, sexual selection and diversification in the Bicyclus butterflies genus.
(4) Nieberding CM, Noirot C, Klopp C, Beldade P (in prep) Transcriptome analysis of olfactory communication in the butterfly Bicyclus anynana

PhD on the plasticity of multimodal communication under sexual selection in a butterfly, Bicyclus anynana


Biodiversity Research Centre – Earth and Life Institute Université catholique de Louvain (UCL)

PhD on the plasticity of multimodal communication under sexual selection in a butterfly, Bicyclus anynana

PhD Position in Behavioral Ecology (f/m)
Project title
Plasticity of multimodal communication under sexual selection in a butterfly, Bicyclus anynana
Available position
A full time four-year PhD position is available at the Biodiversity Research Centre, Earth and Life Institute, University of Louvain-la-Neuve (UCL) in Belgium (http://www.uclouvain.be/en-bdiv.html).
Description of the project
Individuals often show large phenotypic variation in sexual traits (signals and preferences), which affect their reproductive success. Phenotypic variation may be due to their genotype, to the environment(s) in which their phenotype is present, and to genotype-by-environment interactions (GEIs). The impact of GEIs on sexual selection has only recently drawn the attention of researchers. The project aims at assessing the role of GEIs on the variation observed in sexual traits and tests whether such variation has an adaptive value in mate choice. An integrative approach will allow investigating: 1) multiple phenotypic (visual, olfactory, gustatory) traits to grasp the full phenotype of the organism, forming its “lifestyle”, and 2) the adaptive value of phenotypic plasticity in both sexual signals and preferences in both sexes. More specifically, the project will aim at identifying the extent of plastic and genetic effects in male-female interactions due to signaling and preference for signals. Methods will include behavioral, chemical and statistical analyses to test the extent with which sexual signals and preference depend on individual quality, experience and on environmental conditions (e.g. [1,2]). The species under focus is an African tropical butterfly Bicyclus anynana, in which mutual mate choice and ornamentation has recently been shown [3]. This species is a model lab-reared system for studies in phenotypic plasticity, sexual selection and multimodal sexual communication [4]. Several sexually selected signals have recently been identified, namely male sex pheromones [5,6] and the UV-reflectance of male and female forewing eyespot centres [3,7]. We expect the results to contribute significantly to our understanding of the role phenotypic plasticity in sexual traits and other life history traits may play population or species adaption to reproduce in their environment.
Tasks
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop various theoretical and technical skills in an integrative manner while carrying out the scientific research as detailed in the project description. She/he will have the opportunity to develop additional questions related to the main research project. She/he is expected to produce several manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals and disseminate this work at international conferences.
Requirements
We are looking for a strongly motivated candidate with a MSc degree in Biology, with advanced courses in Evolutionary and/or Behavioral Biology and Ecology. Experience in behavioral and/or chemical ecology and written and oral communication skills in English are a plus, as is the ability to work efficiently, independently as well as in collaboration. The grant will be delivered upon successful written application (submission deadline: September 3rd 2012) and an oral interview in Brussels (October-November 2012), which can both be done either in English or French. The selected applicant will be supervised throughout the process. The degrees obtained abroad (outside Belgium) or in the Flemish Community will require an equivalence (necessary to provide documentation of passed examinations for 300 credits including a research work of at least six months during master with a scientific report; more information: http://www.uclouvain.be/356107.html).
Work environment
The PhD student will work in a highly active and integrated academic environment, in the research team of Prof. C. Nieberding, including Dr. MJ Holveck and other postdocs and PhD students, and will interact with members of other research teams of the Institute, including Prof. H. Van Dyck. Our University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and is in a French-speaking region, but the language for meetings and scientific interactions is English. For background information about our university, see http://www.uclouvain.be/en-index.html.
Salary
Salary ranges between 21.349 to 23.659 euros brutto per year (approx. 1700 euros netto per month) and includes all social benefits such as health insurance and retirement benefits in the Belgian system. For practical information concerning salaries, benefits, insurances and conditions of eligibility please contact Mrs. N. Wittorski at UCL (Natacha.Wittorski@uclouvain.be; +32 (0) 10 47 29 22).
Application
Application should be sent to Caroline Nieberding (caroline.nieberding@uclouvain.be) and Marie-Jeanne Holveck (marie-jeanne.holveck@uclouvain.be) and include the following: (1) a cover letter describing your research interests and qualifications, (2) a full CV, (3) contact information (email, phone number) of minimum 2 referees. Only complete applications will be considered and should be sent preferably in one single digital pdf file. You are welcome to include a copy of your graduate work and/or reprints of published work. Applications will start being reviewed immediately and until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are welcome.
Please include « PhD application » in the subject line of the e-mail.
References
1. Holveck MJ, Geberzahn N, Riebel K (2011) An experimental test of condition-dependent male and female mate choice in zebra finches. Plos one 6.
2. Holveck MJ, Riebel K (2010) Low-quality females prefer low-quality males when choosing a mate. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences 277: 153-160.
3. Prudic KL, Jeon C, Cao H, Monteiro A (2011) Developmental plasticity in sexual roles of butterfly species drives mutual sexual ornamentation. Science 331.
4. Brakefield PM, Beldade P, Zwaan BJ (2009) The African butterfly Bicyclus anynana: a model for evolutionary genetics and evolutionary developmental biology. In: R. R. Behringer ADJKRE, editor. Emerging model organisms: a laboratory manual. NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. pp. 291-329
5. Nieberding CM, de Vos H, Schneider MV, Lassance JM, Estramil N, et al. (2008) The male sex pheromone of the butterfly Bicyclus anynana: towards an evolutionary analysis. Plos One 3.
6. Nieberding CM, Fischer K, Saastamoinen M, Allen CE, Wallin EA, et al. (2012) Cracking the olfactory code of a butterfly: the scent of ageing. Ecology Letters 15: 415-424.
7. Costanzo K, Monteiro A (2007) The use of chemical and visual cues in female choice in the butterfly Bicyclus anynana. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences 274: 845-851