lundi 11 février 2019

2nd volunteer position, Research assistant Kalahari Mole-Rat Project

The Research
We are looking for several volunteer research assistants to carry out exciting experiments with captive  Damaraland  mole-rats,  Fukomys  damarensis,  at  the  Kuruman  River  Reserve  in  the South African Kalahari Desert.
The  research  the  successful  applicants  will  be taking part aims to experimentally investigate the hormonal  and  neuromolecular  mechanisms underlying  the  transition  from  cooperation  to conflict in a highly social mammal.
What you can gain from this role
This position is particularly suited, but not exclusively, for people aiming to carry on their academic education or a management position in a research project. Successful applicants can expect to gain invaluable experience in animal handling procedures and in  conducting  and  managing experiments.  They  will  also  gain database  skills  (MySQL)  and  will  be  provided  with  the opportunity to work on a personal analysis project using the data available  in  our  existing  database.  Costs  of  food  and accommodation  while  at  the  project  will  be  covered.  A contribution  towards  travel  costs  will  be  made  (300 Euros/Year)
Candidate requirements
Applicants should be available for  6 to 12 months. They should be hardworking, enthusiastic, physically  fit,  and  prepared  for  long  hours  in  the  laboratory.  Successful  applicants  will  be responsible to run experiments and will be involved in data collection, data editing and animal handling.  Previous  experience  in  the  dissection  and  tissue  collection  of  rodents  will  be considered an asset. Working weeks will not exceed 45 hours.
If you are interested in this position send your CV and cover letter stating your availability to Philippe Vullioud (philippe.vullioud@gmail.com). Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a Skype interview.
Deadline: 15th February 2019 (spontaneous applications beyond this date are welcome)