Stage M2 en écologie comportementale et cognitive

 Capacités cognitives et compétence sociale : quel impact sur le succès reproducteur de mésanges charbonnières dans un contexte d’urbanisation
Dates : de janvier à juin 2021
Laboratoire d’accueil : UMR 5174, Laboratoire Evolution & Diversité Biologique, Toulouse
Lieu de stage : Toulouse, Lauragais
Encadrement : Thomas CROUCHET (thomas.crouchet@univ-tlse3.fr) doctorant, Alexis CHAINE (alexis.chaine@sete-cnrs.fr) et Philipp HEEB (philipp.heeb@univ-tlse3.fr), chercheurs en écologie
Contexte :
Au cours des dernières décennies, l’urbanisation a constitué un facteur majeur de la fragmentation et de la dégradation des écosystèmes naturels. Face à ces changements rapides, les individus sauvages modifient constamment leur comportement. Il est nécessaire d’étudier cette plasticité comportementale pour comprendre les nouveaux défis auxquels font face les populations naturelles et mettre en évidence les forces de sélection à l’oeuvre.
Parmi ces défis, la vie en groupe implique une compétition et des interactions dynamiques avec les congénères. Pour adapter leur comportement selon l’environnement social variable (= compétence sociale), les individus s’appuient sur différents mécanismes cognitifs (perception de l'environnement, apprentissage, mémorisation et prise de décision). L’hypothèse étudiée est que les individus possédant une meilleure compétence sociale devraient avoir de meilleures capacités cognitives, et que ces caractéristiques leur garantissent un meilleur succès reproducteur.
Pour tester cette hypothèse, l’étudiant(e) réalisera des mesures de compétence sociale (playbacks audios dans différents contextes) et des mesures de cognition (résolution de problème, contournement d’obstacle au nichoir). Ces tests seront réalisés au début de la période de reproduction des mésanges charbonnières (Parus major) (mars-avril). Les individus étudiés seront répartis le long d’un gradient d’urbanisation autour de l’agglomération toulousaine.
Missions principales :
- Préparation des playbacks audios et des tests cognitifs
- Collecte de données (mesures comportementales)
- Analyse vidéo et statistique des données collectées
- Rédaction d’un rapport de stage
Compétences souhaitées :
- Expérience de terrain sur un modèle aviaire
- Capacité à travailler en équipe
- Maitrise du logiciel R pour analyses statistiques
- Bonne condition physique
- Permis B avec véhicule
Pour candidater, envoyer un CV et une courte lettre de motivation à thomas.crouchet@univ-tlse3.fr avant le 4 novembre 2020.

Volunteer - Akatia, Cote d'Ivoire

 

West African chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes verus ) are critically endangered due to the alarming disappearance of their habitat, the illegal trafficking of their meat and babies. In Cote d'Ivoire, chimpanzees are victims of human expansion but also of an organized criminal trafficking of baby chimpanzees that are sold mostly abroad.

 Chimpanzees are fully protected by international and Ivoirian laws.

 Akatia is an Ivoirian organization aiming to protect chimpanzees and primates and in the process of creating a sanctuary for confiscated orphans. To date, Akatia cares for two confiscated chimpanzees and four monkeys. The chimpanzees are cared for around the clock at a temporary site by volunteers.  As soon as the permanent sanctuary site is legally concede to Akatia, the chimpanzees will move to the sanctuary.

Akatia is currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to gain unique experience in an in-situ conservation organization while bringing their skills to the project.

Our basic Volunteer missions   Include :

  1 . Help with the rehabilitation of chimpanzees :

        Bush walks in the forest with the chimpanzees all day

      Clean the night cages and wash the youngest chimpanzees doudous

        Help in the care of newly arrived babies

  2 . Participation in the daily life of the project :

        Preparing meals for the volunteer team, cleaning communal areas, camp maintenance, etc.

       Shopping trips for the chimps and volunteers

        Participation if necessary in the maintenance of structures and development of the infrastructures for the chimpanzees and the camp

        Participation in any other particular on-going project in progress according to the skills such as the creation of the new sanctuary site and supervising construction projects

 Required profile   :

         Available immediately

          Be motivated and enthusiastic to discover and participate in a unique project to conserve an endangered species

      Ideally between 24 and 50 years

        Being in excellent physical and mental shape

        Have a conversation level of French spoken (and read) in order to work with the team and the local community 

        Diploma and / or experience in the following fields   :

• Working with primates, in captivity or in the wild

• Working with wildlife, in captivity or in the wild

• Nature management, conservation

• Ethology

• Specific manual skills   masonry, electricity, welding, electrified enclosure knowledge, constructions ...

        Being adventurous and not scared by a life in the middle of the bush and far from civilization, without contact with the world, within a micro-society

        Being open to a new culture, patient, curious, but respectful of local habits and project

        A multi-month travel and / or work experience in Africa is a big plus

  Terms of volunteers mission   :

        Mission of 3 months minimum

        Accommodations in Abidjan and on site (camping) are provided

        At the site or during missions, 3 local meals / day provided (mostly local rice-based food, limited in variety due to isolation)

        Transportation from Abidjan to Site

At the volunteer’s expenses :

        Travel from the airport to our accommodation in Abidjan (round trip)

        Airfare to Cote d'Ivoire, Visa, insurance and vaccination

        Any extra personal costs during the stay (drinks, cigarettes, extra food, communication)

Terms of Appointment: ASAP

Contact: estelle.raballand@lilo.org

More information: www.akatia.org and on social network (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Primate Research Assistants Wanted

 

The Primate and Predator Project based within the Limpopo Province, South Africa is playing a critical role in the research and conservation of local wildlife. We are looking for hands-on and passionate research assistants to join our team and help support our critical research into human-wildlife conflict. The project provides a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to behavioural ecology, working alongside experienced professionals. You will be working with primates whilst developing a range of research skills, which is a perfect stepping stone for your future career in conservation.

Our project investigates the scale and nature of human-wildlife conflict and crop raiding on commercial farms in the area, as well as assessing local perceptions and tolerance towards wildlife ‘pests’. We are currently testing strategies for mitigating human-primate conflict as well as investigating the effects of consuming human-derived foods on baboons, which play a critical role in preserving local biodiversity.

Key activities

Primate Research Assistants’ main tasks will be to help researchers with habituation and data collection on up to three groups of wild chacma baboons. Other tasks may also be required, including damage assessment surveys, group counts, camera trapping, and community activities. As the project involves a social anthropological aspect, assistants will be expected to interact with local people, communicate positively, and have knowledge of the project so that it can be conveyed and promoted.

What we are looking for

Everyone at the research centre is passionate about the work they do, so we are looking for someone who is excited to make an active contribution to the project. We are open to your background, what is important is that you are passionate about primates and their conservation. There are a few qualities that make you more relevant for the programme: a background in biological sciences (or similar) or prior field experience with primates, the project’s field techniques or working in a southern African environment; being reliable, responsible and motivated to work hard; enjoy working as part of a team and be happy to operate under the authority of field research coordinators, whilst being competent working unsupervised; happy to work long and unsociable hours in sometimes very hot conditions; possession of a valid driver’s licence (manual). Applicants should be prepared for long challenging days spent on farms and within the community with little or no shade.

Salary and costs

This is a volunteer role so no salary is provided, however you will be exposed to a range of research techniques and therefore this could be an integral stepping stone to your next role.

You will need to cover your own accommodation and food costs at the research centre. Accommodation costs are currently ZAR6,100 a month. Research equipment will be provided. Volunteers will also be responsible for their own airfare and travel to the centre, visas and medical/travel insurance. International travel to South Africa for research purposes is currently permitted with a visa under COVID-19 regulations; we can provide necessary documentation for visa applications.

The research centre is located in a rural location so there is housing available onsite. Accommodation is two to six bed apartments with shared bathroom facilities (hot showers, flush toilets) and kitchen area equipped with a gas stove, fridge/freezer, tapped water, washing machine, and electricity.

How to apply

Immediate start dates are available, as well as positions into 2012. To apply for a position or for further details please contact Dr Leah Findlay at l.j.findlay@durham.ac.uk. Please include a brief cover letter and CV. Please use your cover letter to explain why you are interested in working with us, to outline your relevant experience or transferable skills, and to indicate when and for how long you would like to volunteer. Please also include contact details for two referees. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

PhD position in facial communication (Nottingham Trent University, Fully Funded - 5 years)

 

We are seeking applications for a 5-year Academic Associate (part-time PhD, part-time teaching assistant) to work on human and non-human primate communication and facial expression. 

The PhD will be supervised by Professor Bridget Waller (at Nottingham Trent University, UK) and will be closely linked to the ERC Consolidator Project FACEDIFF team ‘Individual differences in facial expressivity: Social function, facial anatomy and evolutionary origins’. FACEDIFF is a five-year project examining individual differences in facial expressivity and how this is related to social network size and success at social interaction in humans and macaques. The advertised position will add to this overall theme with a complimentary strand of research: how does facial expressivity develop? The PhD project will investigate the relationship between facial expressivity and social popularity in human children and infant macaques. 

The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop their own lines of enquiry for the PhD, which could include fieldwork and/or captive primates. Candidates with experience in these areas will be preferred. The successful candidate will need to have a demonstrable interest in quantitative approaches to observational data. Training in social network analysis and FACS (Facial Action Coding System) will be given.

For details of the post (which includes a teaching role) and application instructions please click here. Please also contact Professor Bridget Waller via email bridget.waller@ntu.ac.uk for informal discussions in advance of applying.

Offre de stage Master 2 Ethos

 EFFETS TRANSGENERATIONNELS DES INFLUENCES MATERNELLES PRENATALES SUR LES CAPACITES
D’APPRENTISSAGE CHEZ LA CAILLE JAPONAISE
Resp. Cécilia Houdelier (Ethos), Ludovic Calandreau (INRAE, Cognition, Ethologie, Bien-être animal) &
Marion Charrier (Ethos).
Structure d’accueil : Laboratoire d’éthologie animale et humaine – Ethos/ Université de Rennes 1.
Les influences maternelles prénatales sont considérées aujourd’hui comme des outils non génétiques
favorisant l’adaptation de la progéniture à l’environnement dans lequel elle va naître. En effet, les
conditions de vie de la mère vont influencer le développement morpho-physiologique et
comportemental des descendants via l’action de différentes hormones sur le développement
embryonnaire. Ces effets prénatals peuvent se transmettre sur plusieurs générations et donc
pourraient jouer un rôle fondamental dans les processus adaptatifs et évolutifs des populations
naturelles.
L’objectif de ce stage est de mettre en évidence la transmission au cours des générations des influences
maternelles prénatales sur le développement comportemental des descendants. Pour cela, nous avons
produit 3 générations de cailles japonaises issues de femelles pondeuses placées dans des
environnements de vie différents. Les analyses des 2 premières générations ont montré une
transmission des effets maternels sur ces générations. Aussi, lors de ce stage, l’étudiant devra réaliser
l’analyse comportementale de la troisième génération, analyse indispensable pour mettre en évidence
des effets épigénétiques. Il s’agira ainsi d’évaluer les capacités d’apprentissage des oiseaux F3 lors de
deux tests d’apprentissage, un test d’apprentissage spatial et un test de préférence de place
conditionnée. Les tests seront réalisés sur les mâles et les femelles afin d’évaluer un possible effet du
sexe sur les capacités d’apprentissage.
Lieu de stage : Campus de Beaulieu à Rennes
Date de stage : mi-janvier – mi-juin
Gratification : OUI
Contact pour candidater : cecilia.houdelier@univ-rennes1.fr

Plusieurs offres de stage de M2 à l'OFB

 nous avons actuellement un certain nombre d'offres de stage de M2 à l'unité avifaune migratrice de l'Office Français de la Biodiversité, accessibles à https://ofb.gouv.fr/recrutement

Internship proposal for engineering or master student (master 2, only)

 Agroecological practices in fish pond systems: Comparative study of three approachesof polyculture Internship proposal for engineering or master student (master 2, only)Keywords–Agroecology, polyculture, aquaculture, pond, functional ecology, traits, fish.Supervisors –Thomas Lecocq (Ph-D, associate professor) and Marielle Thomas (Ph-D, associate professor)Research unit -Research Unit Animal and Animal Product Functionality (UR AFPA), team:Domestication in Inland Aquaculture (DAC), Université de Lorraine, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Boulevard des Aiguillettes BP 70239, F-54506 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, FranceInternship duration -6 months Internship localization -UR AFPA, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Depending on the evolution of the sanitary crisis, a part of the internship could be performed remotely but, as far as possible, this solution will be avoided.Internship grant -554.40 €/month.Application deadline:30/11/2020. Application should include (i)a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, and (iii) the contact details of two references. This should be sent as a single pdf at marielle.thomas@univ-lorraine.frand thomas.lecocq@univ-lorraine.frContext –Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms through several different practices (i.e. monoculture/polyculture, outdoor/indoor, flow-through systems/recirculated systems and extensive/intensive). Since the 1960s, aquaculture production has rapidly expanded and exponentially grown worldwide as far as to provide more than 50% of the world’s aquatic food consumption nowadays. Aquaculture has thus become a key factor in human food security. However, it is facing major challenges that will be even more important in the next decades. Indeed, sustainability and resilience of current aquaculture production raises concerns. For instance, intensive monoculture based on few species has often (i) significant environmental negative impact, (ii) low ability to withstand competition and disease/pest attacks, and (iii) a low adaptation potential facingto changes in environmental and socio-economicalcontexts. Polyculture in fish production is a long-standing practice,which has been somewhat disregarded in recent aquaculture development in some parts of the world, especially in a production intensification option. Yet, it can avoid some of the drawbacks of fish monoculture. Indeed, there is growing evidence that species diversity contributes to the production system resilience in the context of economic changes, improves farminputs’ utilization, and decreases the amount of waste by the recycling of co-products of some taxa bythe other co-farmed species. Nevertheless, such benefits can be reached only when a relevant combination of species is used. This can be achieved by designing fish community based on species compatibility (i.e. species can live in the same farming environment without detrimental interactions) and complementarity (i.e. complementary use of available resources and/or commensalism/mutualism).This one of the aims of the SEPURE project (i.e. « Nouvelles stratégies de construction et de conduite de systèmes de production en étang pour une pisciculture durable») in which scientists (6 research units, INRAE) and fish farmers work together to achieve sustainable and efficient aquaculture.

Work –The scientific program mobilizes sevenpartners, involving a work on tenfish ponds in threeFrench regions. A preliminary step consistedto establish ten differentfishrearing scenarios for each pond. Thesepolyculture scenarios combinedwith innovative practices were defined on the basis ofthe expertise of the scientific partners and fish farmers coupled with functional ecology approaches. In particular, a prospective method based on trait-environmental analysis for about 40 species was used to establish the fish species mixtures. During the training period, the engineering or master student willapply and study threepolyculture scenarios in pond systems, in the region ‘Grand Est’. First, she/he will describe the study site (pond characteristics and the watershed). Second, the student will develop(bibliography)and apply a global monitoring protocol for environmental and biological matrices. This step will concern the water and sediment compartment, with the definition of sampling techniques(representativeness and repeatability of samples) and the recording of physico-chemical parameters(pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, azote and phosphorus) and biological components (fish, invertebrates, macrophytes), in collaboration with all project partners and fish farmers. Third, she(he)will be in charge of data analysis and will participate in the scientific valorization of the data (writing an article) and in the dissemination of the results to the partners.The engineering or master student will bealsotrained in recirculated aquaculture systemsand the regulatory framework related to the use of animals for scientific purposes.Profile-We are looking for highly motivated and rigorous engineering or master student (master 2, only). The candidate is expected(i)to search, read,and understand scientific literature including in English, (ii) to have team skills, a sense of responsibility, (iii)to havecore skills in statistical data analyses(in R language), and (iv) to have aptitude for field work.References1.Lecocq, T., Benard, A., Pasquet, A., Nahon, S., Ducret, A., Dupont-Marin, K., Lang, I. & Thomas, M. (2019). TOFF: a database of Traits OF Fish to promote advances in fish aquaculture. Scientific Data, 6, 301.2.Aubin J., Robin J., WezelA., Thomas M., 2017. Agroecological management in fish pond systems. In Agroecological Practices for Sustainable Agriculture: Principles, Applications, and Making the Transition. A. Wezel (Eds), World Scientific, ISBN 978-1-78634-307-9, 355-394

Internship proposal for engineering or master student (master 2, only)

 Assessing fish abiotic requirements by ecological niche modelling to design (new) fish species communities for tomorrow’s aquacultureInternship proposal for engineering or master student (master 2, only)Keywords-ecological niche modelling, species distribution modelling, geographic information system, fish, climate changes, aquaculture.Supervisors –Thomas Lecocq (Ph-D, associate professor) and Marielle Thomas (Ph-D, associate professor)Research unit -Research Unit Animal and Animal Product Functionality (UR AFPA), team:Domestication in Inland Aquaculture (DAC), Université de Lorraine, Faculté des Sciences et Technologies, Boulevard des Aiguillettes BP 70239, F-54506 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, FranceInternship duration -6 months Internship localization -UR AFPA, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Depending on the evolution of the sanitary crisis, a part of the internship could be performed remotely but, as far as possible, this solution will be avoided.Internship grant -554.40 €/month.Application deadline:30/11/2020. Application should include (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, and (iii) the contact details of two references. This should be sent as a single pdf at marielle.thomas@univ-lorraine.frand thomas.lecocq@univ-lorraine.frContext –Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms through several different practices (i.e. monoculture/polyculture, outdoor/indoor, flow-through systems/recirculated systems and extensive/intensive). Since the 1960s, aquaculture production has rapidly expanded and exponentially grown worldwide as far as to provide more than 50% of the world’s aquatic food consumption nowadays. Aquaculture has thus become a key factor in human food security. However, it is facing major challenges that will be even more important in the next decades. Indeed, sustainability and resilience of current aquaculture production raises concerns. For instance, intensive monoculture based on few species has often (i) significant environmental negative impact, (ii) low ability to withstand competition and disease/pest attacks, and (iii) a low adaptation potential facingto changes in environmental and socio-economicalcontexts. Polyculture in fish production is a long-standing practice,which has been somewhat disregarded in recent aquaculture development in some parts of the world, especially in a production intensification option. Yet, it can avoid some of the drawbacks of fish monoculture.Indeed, there is growing evidence that species diversity contributes to the production system resilience in the context of economic changes, improves farminputs’ utilization, and decreases the amount of waste by the recycling of co-products of some taxa by the other co-farmed species. Nevertheless, such benefits can be reached only when a relevant combination of species is used. This can be achieved by designing fish community based on species compatibility (i.e. species can live in the same farming environment without detrimental interactions) and complementarity (i.e. complementary use of available resources and/or commensalism/mutualism).This one of the aims of the SEPURE project (i.e. « Nouvelles stratégies de construction et de conduite de systèmes de production en étang pour une pisciculture durable») in which scientists (6 research units, INRAE) and fish farmers work together to achieve sustainable and efficient aquaculture.Work –Evaluating species compatibility requires first to assess whetherdifferent species can live in the same abiotic environment (e.g., by considering pH, temperature, water current, etc.). The engineering or master student will perform this assessment with the researchers of the University of Lorraine. She/he will develop ecological niche modelling(ENM)for 50 fish species that have been pointed out by aquaculture stakeholders as relevant for the tomorrow’s fish farming in outdoor production. First, she/he will be involved in the selection of relevant abiotic parameters for fish ENM by consideringparameters available in databases(e.g., https://www.earthenv.org/streams). Second, the student will develop abiotic parameter and species occurrence datasets through geographic information system (GIS) application. Third, she/he will analyze these datasets to determine the niche position and niche breadth

for each species via outlying mean index (OMI) analyses. Multivariate analyses (e.g., MANOVA) will be used to test for significant differences in the mean niche values of species.This step will provide useful insights on the species compatibility. Fourth, ENM will be developed (e.g., boosted regression tree method) for each species. These ENMs will be projected across Europe or the World (depending on the species considered) for current and future climate.This step will provide pieces of information about how the species compatibility could change according to fish farming locations and climate changes.The last step willbe to determine what fish community will be the best for fish farming under a given abiotic niche. Profile-We are looking for highly motivated and rigorous engineering or master student (master 2, only). The candidate is expected(i)to search, read,and understand scientific literature including in English, (ii) to have team skills, a sense of responsibility, and(iii)to havegood skills in GIS and core skills in statistical data analyses(in R language).References1.Lecocq, T., Harpke, A., Rasmont, P., and Schweiger, O. (2019). Divers. Distrib. 25, 1088–1100. doi:10.1111/ddi.12916.2.Segurado, P., Branco, P., Jauch, E., Neves, R., and Ferreira, M. T. (2016). Sci. Total Environ. 562, 435–445. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.03.188.3.Pandit, S. N., Maitland, B. M., Pandit, L. K., Poesch, M. S., and Enders, E. C. (2017). Sci. Total Environ. 598, 1–11. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.03.228.

Offre de stage en éthologie – Master 1

 Cohabitation conures / callithricidés en parc zoologique: impact de l’environnement social et physiqueContexteLaconure à poitrinebleue (Pyrrhura cruentata) est une espèce d’oiseau d’Amérique du Sud classée «Vulnérable» parl’IUCN.Une population captive de conures estprésente en parcs zoologiques et fait l’objet d’un programme d’élevageeuropéen (ESB). Afin de renforcerla conservation de cette espècein-situet ex-situ,le programme souhaite développer la présentation multi-espèces conures / callithricidésau sein desparcs zoologiquesde l’EAZA.Dans ce cadre, une étude scientifiqueest en cours pourdéterminer les facteurs essentiels à la réussite de cette cohabitationet au bien-être des individus, afin defournir des recommandations de gestion aux parcs zoologiques européens.Missions de l’étudiant -Effectuer une revue bibliographique sur le sujet-Collecte des données comportementales sur le terrain: relations sociales inter-et intra-espèces, répartition spatiale, effets des enrichissements structurels.-Analyses des résultats (descriptives et statistiques)-Rédaction d’un rapport scientifiquePériode prévisionnelle: 2 mois entre janvier et avril 2021Lieu du stage: Parc zoologique de Clères(76)Responsables du stage: Amélie Romain (Bureau d’études AKONGO, Nantes), Anthony Dabadie(Coordinateur du programme d’élevage européen, Branféré), Julie Levrier (Parc de Clères)Profil recherché-Etudiant en Master 1 éthologie–connaissances des méthodes d’observation-Rigueur dans les observations et la prise de donnéesSi vous souhaitez postuler, merci d’envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à amelie.romain@akongo.fr

Staff scientist/ Postdoc Opportunity - SNPRC

 Texas Biomedical Research Institute is searching for an exceptional staff scientist or postdoctoral scientist to join the lab of Dr. Corinna Ross at the Southwest National Primate Research Center. Research in the lab is focused upon translational modeling to explore questions in aging and health span in marmosets.  The successful applicant will have immediate opportunities to work closely with an active team of investigators in marmoset behavior, physiology, microbiome and aging on multiple funded research projects. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research experience working with nonhuman animals, especially nonhuman primates.  Candidates who do not have such experience, but have a proven track record of strong data analysis and writing skills will be considered.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Required:  Ph.D. in Biology, Psychology, or Biological Anthropology, or related fields with demonstrated excellence.  Strong background in animal behavior, primatology, or aging. Enthusiasm about science, high self-motivation and creativity. Documented excellent skills for experimental design, data analysis and manuscript writing. Strong communication skills (both written and oral). Ability to effectively collaborate with other staff in the laboratory. Preferred: Experiences with animal behavior, nonhuman primate behavior preferred.

Please include the following with your application packet:
Cover letter that details your scientific background, interests and expertise.
Indicate your specific training goals for a postdoctoral fellowship.
Contact information for at least 2 professional references.
Current CV.
Examples of your scientific writing (manuscript, pre-print, dissertation chapter).

Review of applications will begin 11/2/2020 and continue until the position is filled.  Please contact Dr. Corinna Ross at cross@txbiomed.org with questions.

This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. Texas Biomed business hours are Mondays through Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Texas Biomed is committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen is required.

PhD Position - Investment decisions in grey squirrels: The role of future discounting and executive control

 

I am excited to advertise a NERC GW4+ DTP funded PhD studentship co-supervised by Dr. Lisa Leaver and Dr. Tim Fawcett at the University of Exeter and Dr. Sean Rands at the University of Bristol on: 

Investment decisions in grey squirrels: The role of future discounting and executive control 

More information about the project and how to apply can be found here: 

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/studying/funding/award/?id=4027 

The studentships comprises: 

• A stipend for 3.5 years (currently £15,285 p.a. for 2020-21) in line with UK Research and Innovation rates 
• Payment of university tuition fees; 
• A research budget of £11,000 for an international conference, lab, field and research expenses; 
• A training budget of £3,250 for specialist training courses and expenses. 
• Up to £750 for travel and accomodation for compulsory cohort events. 

The application deadline is at 2359 GMT. Interviews will take place from 8th to 19th February 2021. 

NERC GW4+ DTP studentships are open to UK and Irish nationals who, if successful in their applications, will receive a full studentship including payment of university tuition fees at the home fees rate. 

A limited number of full studentships are also available to international students which are defined as EU (excluding Irish nationals), EEA, Swiss and all other non-UK nationals, though studentships for international students will only cover fees at the UK home fees rate.  

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the studentship (l.a.leaver@exeter.ac.uk).

CDD/CDI en écologie faune sauvage/statistiques

 Pour info, notre institut cherche à recruter un chercheur en écologie faune sauvage/statistiques.
Le contrat est un CDD de 3 ans qui peut se transformer en CDI (i.e. tenure-track).
Les seuls language nécessaire sont l'anglais et R.

https://twitter.com/EcoDynIZW/status/1314222137633394689

https://leibniz-institutfuerzoo-undwildtierforschung.softgarden.io/job/7717245?l=en

https://jobrxiv.org/job/leibniz-institute-for-zoo-and-wildlife-research-27778-ecological-modeller-biostatistician/

Stage M1 2mois

 

Dessine-moi un Mouton : Apprentissage et évolution du Dessin chez les Hominidés

 

Nous recherchons un stagiaire, de préférence M1, pour un stage de 2 mois sur ce sujet.

 

Résumé : Dès l’enfance, l’être humain s’exprime à travers différents comportements artistiques tels que le dessin. Ce dernier a également été rapporté chez d’autres animaux, nos plus proches cousins, les grands singes. L’analyse du dessin est un domaine de recherche actif, notamment en psychologie et en anthropologie, pour en comprendre le développement et l’évolution. Cependant les mesures reposent sur des critères subjectifs et/ou sur la nécessité d’un échange langagier. Ces critères sont discriminants, étant donné que les plus jeunes enfants ou ceux présentant certaines psychopathologies ne seront pas en mesure de s’exprimer sur leurs productions. La même conclusion est établie pour d’autres grands singes. Y a-t-il des intentions ou d’autres caractéristiques présentes dans le dessin, même non figuratif, que nous ne décelons pas ? Pour répondre à cette question, des indices objectifs d’analyse fractale ou encore basés sur le nombre de couleurs utilisées ont permis de mettre en lumière des différences entre les groupes étudiés : chimpanzés – humains ; enfants – adultes. Cependant, ces résultats sont limités. En effet, ces analyses ont été faites sur seulement quelques centaines de dessins et les résultats ne permettent pas de différencier des classes d’âge proches. Afin d’aller plus loin dans la différentiation des dessins, des algorithmes de Deep Learning (réseaux de neurones) seront développés pour identifier de manière plus précise les patterns de chaque groupe et ainsi expliquer sur quels aspects reposent ces classifications. Cette avancée méthodologique permettra d’approfondir objectivement notre connaissance du comportement de dessin d’un point de vue phylogénétique et ontogénique.

 

Tâches du stagiaire : Collecte de données, analyse morphométrique des dessins, gestion d’une base de données, analyses statistiques.

 

Lieu de stage : DEPE, IPHC, Campus CNRS Cronenbourg, Strasbourg ; http://www.iphc.cnrs.fr/

 

Encadrants :

- Cédric Sueur, cedric.sueur@iphc.cnrs.fr, IPHC, CNRS-Université de Strasbourg

- Marie Pelé, marie.pele@univ-catholille.fr, Anthropolab, ETHICS, Université Catholique de Lille