Reneco
International Wildlife Consultants: paid short-term research assistant position.
We are seeking a
research assistant to help conduct behavioural testing in a captive-bred
population of North African houbara bustards (Chlamydotis undulata undulata) at the Emirates Centre for Wildlife Propagation
(ECWP) in Missour, Morocco.
The succesful applicant will
join an ongoing research project exploring interplays between individual
behaviour, cognitive abilities, post-release movements and survival.
The assistant
tasks will involve behavioural testing of houbara bustards under captive
conditions and possibly in the wild, to assess individual temperamental traits
(a.k.a. personality) and cognitive abilities (e.g., learning). Data entry and
video analysis will also be part of required duties.
The position should
ideally start beginning of March 2022 and last for a period of 4 to 6 months;
however, later start dates (e.g. April 2022) may also be possible. Besides a
monthly 600 euros salary, travel expenses, onsite accommodation and food will
also be covered.
Successful
applicants should have:
·
Completed at least three years
of undergraduate studies in animal behaviour/ethology or a closely related field.
Experience with field/lab research is highly desirable.
·
Experience with testing and handling
of animals, preferably birds.
·
Fluency in both English and
French languages.
·
Excellent organizational skills
and ability to work both independently and in a team.
·
Attention to detail and ability
to closely follow and implement experimental protocols.
·
Data entry proficiency and,
ideally, experience in video analysis
Reneco is a
non-profit organization committed to the conservation breeding and protection
in the wild of threatened bird species, most notably the houbara bustard, and
is active throughout North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
To apply, send
your CV together with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and
motivation, including contact information for two referees, all in a single PDF
document to Dr Enrico Sorato: esorato@reneco.org.
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until a
suitable candidate has been found.