Hiring Organization:
German Primate Center, Goettingen
German Primate Center, Goettingen
Date Posted:
2019-12-09
2019-12-09
Position Description:
The Ostner/Schülke Lab or Primate Social Evolution Group of the German Primate Center and the Behavioral Ecology Department of the University of Goettingen run the field project on wild Assamese macaques at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand where we have been studying social behavior and reproductive strategies of wild Assamese macaques since 2006. To help with the data collection for the long-term data base, we are looking for two highly motivated field assistants for 12 months, starting May 1st, 2020, to join our fabulous field team.
Check out our website for more information on the field station and our ongoing research: www.dpz.eu/en/unit/social-evolution-in-primates/field-station.html
Tasks include:
Collect behavioral data using focal animal observations and first data processing in camp
Collect fecal and urine samples for genetic and physiological analysis
Preprocess samples in our field lab
Work closely with current PhD students, other RAs and six longterm Thai assistants
Contribute to the running of the project
The Ostner/Schülke Lab or Primate Social Evolution Group of the German Primate Center and the Behavioral Ecology Department of the University of Goettingen run the field project on wild Assamese macaques at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand where we have been studying social behavior and reproductive strategies of wild Assamese macaques since 2006. To help with the data collection for the long-term data base, we are looking for two highly motivated field assistants for 12 months, starting May 1st, 2020, to join our fabulous field team.
Check out our website for more information on the field station and our ongoing research: www.dpz.eu/en/unit/social-evolution-in-primates/field-station.html
Tasks include:
Collect behavioral data using focal animal observations and first data processing in camp
Collect fecal and urine samples for genetic and physiological analysis
Preprocess samples in our field lab
Work closely with current PhD students, other RAs and six longterm Thai assistants
Contribute to the running of the project
Qualifications/Experience:
Required Skills for the field assistant work:
Happy to live and work under harsh conditions
Able to cope with long days in the heat or rain
Comfortable in a forest with potentially dangerous animals incl. snakes and bears
Field experience / experience with observing animals
Good intercultural communication skills
Team spirit
Clean Driver?s license
Required Skills for the field assistant work:
Happy to live and work under harsh conditions
Able to cope with long days in the heat or rain
Comfortable in a forest with potentially dangerous animals incl. snakes and bears
Field experience / experience with observing animals
Good intercultural communication skills
Team spirit
Clean Driver?s license
Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
After successful completion of 6 months of work, we pay for travel. Lodging is free and we pay a small allowance of 400 Euros per month.
After successful completion of 6 months of work, we pay for travel. Lodging is free and we pay a small allowance of 400 Euros per month.
Term of Appointment:
May 2020 for 12 months
May 2020 for 12 months
Application Deadline:
until positions are filled
until positions are filled
Comments:
If you are interested in the position, please send a motivation letter, a CV and names of two referents to Oliver Schülke (oschuel(at)gwdg.de). The deadline is rolling until suitable candidates are found. Applications from friends/couples are welcome.
If you are interested in the position, please send a motivation letter, a CV and names of two referents to Oliver Schülke (oschuel(at)gwdg.de). The deadline is rolling until suitable candidates are found. Applications from friends/couples are welcome.
Contact Information:
Oliver Schülke
Dept. Behavioral Ecology, University of Goettingen and Primate Social Evolution Group, German Primate Center, Kellnerweg 6
37077 Göttingen, none
Germany
Oliver Schülke
Dept. Behavioral Ecology, University of Goettingen and Primate Social Evolution Group, German Primate Center, Kellnerweg 6
37077 Göttingen, none
Germany
Telephone Number:
+49-551-393926
+49-551-393926
E-mail Address:
oschuel@gwdg.de
oschuel@gwdg.de