The Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Bayern, Germany (see http://www.orn.mpg.de/2622/Department_Kempenaers), is seeking up to three field assistants (m/f/d)
to begin work as soon as possible until latest 31st May 2022.
These assistants will work as part of a long-term study on the reproductive biology of a blue tit Cyanistes caeruleus population in a protected forest site in Southern Germany.
The activities will include:
· catching birds at feeders and nest-boxes using traps and/or mist nets
· measuring and banding birds
· maintenance of electronic feeder and nest-box hardware and equipment
· setting up experimental equipment
· data collection, entry, and management
Successful candidates must have experience in catching and handling birds, including extensive experience in mist netting. Applicants should also be highly motivated and well organised, with capabilities of working both in a group and independently. Field work hours can be long and tiring, thus applicants must be prepared to work in all types of weather conditions, at any time (including weekends and holidays), with typically only one day off per week.
The working language at the Institute is English, so good knowledge of the language is required. A full, clean driver's licence is essential, with driving experience of at least one year. Experience in driving vehicles with manual transmission is also a necessity. Applicants from outside the EU must ensure they are eligible to remain in Europe for the duration of their contract.
Vaccination against Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE or FSME) before commencing the field work is recommended to all successful candidates. In addition, applicants should be aware that Lyme disease spread by ticks is common in the area, and should inform themselves about the disease in advance.
The Max Planck Institute for Ornithology employs a dynamic, dedicated, and international group of researchers who are focused on exploring the fields of evolution, ecology, genetics, and neurobiology. The Institute itself is situated in nature and within driving distance of both the Alps and Munich.
Review of applications and calls for interviews will begin as applications come in. If you are interested in applying for one of the field assistant positions as described above, please apply (including your CV and a short cover letter in one PDF document) via email to cgilsenan@orn.mpg.de
Carol Gilsenan
Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics
Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology
Eberhard-Gwinner-Straße, House 7
82319 Seewiesen
Germany