Research Assistant in Primate

 

Primate Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Manager and Research Assistant

The University of Chicago
Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute
Neuroscience Institute
Chicago, IL

General Summary:

The laboratory of David Freedman in the Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute at The University of Chicago investigates the neuronal mechanisms of visual learning, memory and decision making and is looking for a full-time research assistant to provide support for its research with non-human primates. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic team of around a dozen graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and reserach assistants, and contributing to cutting-edge scientific research on the mechanisms of cognition and learning in the non-human primate brain. The position is full time and includes salary and benefits.

The laboratory is located on the main campus of The University of Chicago, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Essential Functions:

Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare (10%); assisting in training nonhuman primates (M. Mulatta) to perform computer-based behavioral tasks (50%); maintaining and documenting the supply of laboratory consumables and equipment (10%); maintaining equipment and experimental rooms (10%); training, collaborating, and assisting new laboratory personnel (10%); assisting in surgery and other minor procedures (5%); and handling various administrative and technical tasks (5%).

Qualifications:  Education and/or experience in animal research is required. Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related software; must be able to produce written reports of completed work and procedures; previous experience in a behavioral, cognitive, or neurophysiology laboratory and/or experience with non-human primates preferred.

Mental Demands:  Ability to conduct and coordinate multiple projects, general ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently with limited direction, ability to work accurately with attention to detail.

Physical Demands: Responsibilities may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate weight lifting and carrying.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume/CV and brief statement of career goals to Dr. Freedman at dfreedman@uchicago.edu.

Contact Information:
David J. Freedman, Ph.D.

Website:
http://www.freedmanlab.org

E-mail Address:

dfreedman@uchicago.edu

Two PhD (postdoc) Positions in the Evolutionary Cognition Group

 We are offering two 4-year PhD positions in the Evolutionary Cognition Group of the Department of
Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Zurich.
The candidates will be hired for the SNF project The Evolutionary Roots of Altercentrism. In a broader
team, we investigate whether altercentric effects on cognition are unique to humans, or instead also
present in nonhuman primates. A strong focus is on the cooperatively breeding marmosets, who may be
particularly susceptible to altercentric influences, and on how altercentrism may be influenced by dyadic
and group properties such as bond strength, prosociality, and inter-individual synchronization at various
levels (physiological with thermography, hormonal, behavioral and communicative). To identify
evolutionary pathways toward altercentrism, additional nonhuman primate species will be tested.
The project combines cutting-edge technologies: experiments and observations supported by computer
vision and machine learning, gaze tracking, thermography, hormonal analyses, automated sound location
and RIFD controlled tasks. Candidates with expertise in at least one oft these techniques are particularly
welcome to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to
- be interested in animal cognition and communication and contribute to shaping the project
- perform cognitive tests and collect observational data with marmosets
- have previous experience with one of the above mentioned techniques, or a strong interest in it
- collect data in additional nonhuman primate species
- possess a solid background in statistics and data processing
- be fluent in English (oral, written)
Candidates should have a Msc degree or equivalent and a relevant training background in Biology,
Psychology, or Evolutionary Anthropology. They will be part of the PhD program in Evolutionary Biology
of the University of Zurich. The start of the positions is ideally in October 2026, or upon agreement. We
may also consider postdoc applications for one of the positions.
Please submit your application in a single pdf to judith.burkart@iea.uzh.ch, ideally until May 20, 2026.
Applications should include a cover letter stating your motivation and how your expertise fits in this
project (1 page), a CV, a copy of the highest degree obtained, and the names of two referees.
We take gender balance and diversity seriously in our hiring decisions

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.

 

Open to UK, EU, and international applicants.

Background: Many mammals regularly use burrows as resting sites, predation refuges, and breeding dens. Burrows also aid thermoregulation by buffering extreme temperature fluctuations, making them vital as mammals adjust to a changing world. Despite the crucial functions burrows fulfil, we still know little about how their architecture influences their value as shelters and nurseries, and how animals interact with their subterranean environment. This exciting, multi-disciplinary, technology-driven PhD aims to clarify how the structure of breeding and sleeping burrows affects the lives of their occupants, using an exceptional long-term study of wild Kalahari meerkats (Suricata suricatta).

Full details and application portal available here: https://www.uea.ac.uk/course/phd-doctorate/phd-mapping-the-manor-burrow-architecture-and-its-consequences-in-wild-kalahari-meerkats-cramdu26biolvh

Application deadline: 30^th April

Questions? Contact Dom Cram d.cram@uea.ac.uk

Offre de stage

 OFFRE DE STAGE / 2026
Effet d’un additif alimentaire sur le comportement et la caudophagie chez le porc
Le bien-être animal est une attente sociétale forte pour l’élevage porcin. Des normes réglementaires européennes encadrent fortement les conditions de conduite et de logement des animaux.
Depuis plusieurs années la filière porcine s’est engagée vers l’arrêt de pratiques qui affectent l’intégrité physique des animaux et qui entrainent de la douleur pour l’animal : meulage des dents, castration à vif des porcelets, coupe de la queue. L’arrêt de la caudectomie entraine un risque accru de caudophagie, c’est-à-dire de morsures au niveau de la queue, préjudiciables à la santé et au bien-être des porcs. Plusieurs solutions sont testées pour réduire le risque de morsures, sur les conditions de conduite ou de logement des animaux : densité, enrichissement du milieu de vie des porcs, alimentation des animaux…
Un fabricant d’aliment a conçu un additif alimentaire, à base d’extraits de plantes, dont l’objectif est de diminuer la nervosité des animaux. L’objet du stage est de mesurer l’impact de cet additif sur le comportement de porcs, et de vérifier si cela ce traduit par une diminution du risque de caudophagie.
Contenu du stage
L’étude réalisée à la station expérimentale de la Chambre d’agriculture de Bretagne se déroulera sur 2 bandes de porcelets et de porcs charcutiers élevés sur caillebotis (début des expérimentations sur les 2 lots les 4/06/2026 et 29/10/2026).
Sur la durée du stage, le travail consistera à caractériser la nervosité et le comportement des porcs (analyse de photos, observations directes du comportement), à participer à la pesée individuelle des animaux, à qualifier l’état des queues (longueur, état de queues).
Ce travail sera réalisé en lien avec l’équipe de la station de Crécom, le maître de stage et des ingénieurs de l’équipe en charge de cette étude.
Conditions d’accueil
Durée du stage : 3 à 4 mois à partir de juin 2026
Lieu : Station expérimentale de Crécom (22480 Saint Nicolas du Pélem)
Indemnité mensuelle : Maison sur site mise gratuitement à disposition du stagiaire (maison confortable) + indemnité repas de 4 €/jour de travail + gratification selon barème en vigueur au sein de la Chambre d’agriculture de Bretagne (4,35€/heure).
Profil souhaité
Elève Ingénieur ou Master ayant des attraits pour l’élevage et le comportement animal, aimant travailler en équipe et en autonomie.
Encadrement
Claudie Guyomarc’h, responsable de la station expérimentale porcine de Crécom et Nicolas Villain, chargé d’études sur le comportement et le bien-être animal à la Chambre d’agriculture de Bretagne. Merci d’envoyer votre candidature (CV + lettre de motivation) par mail : claudie.guyomarch@bretagne.chambagri.fr (06 62 76 75 19)

PhD position in field-based ape

The Department of Human Origins at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany) is currently seeking Qualified applicants (m/f/d) for a PhD position in field-based human and/or ape locomotor biomechanics.

 

Who are we looking for?

The PhD student will work within a new Minerva Fast Track Research Group led by Dr. Charlotte King focused on human and ape locomotor biomechanics and ecomorphology. We are offering a PhD position to investigate the locomotor biomechanics of great apes, including humans, through experimental approaches. This project provides the opportunity to contribute to our understanding human origins by examining the functional morphology of living apes as models to reconstruct locomotor evolution in our extinct hominin relatives. The research will integrate field-based data collection with computational and quantitative analyses.

We seek a candidate with a strong interest in human origins and competency in computational approaches to data processing and analysis. Candidates with prior fieldwork experience with primates or other mammals will be prioritized.

Essential criteria include:

• A completed Master`s degree (including M.Sc. thesis) in biological anthropology, zoology, biomechanics, ecology and evolution, biology, ethology, or a related topic.
• Excellent academic performance and strong motivation to pursue a PhD
• Fluent in written and spoken English (which is the working-language of the Institute)
• Willingness, and ideally previous experience, to conduct fieldwork-based research
• Willingness to collaborate effectively and have strong teamwork skills

Desired skills:

 

• Experience with machine learning applications
• Experience with biomechanical recording equipment (e.g., 3D motion capture, force)
• Interest in primate functional morphology and behaviour
• Experience with field-based research on primate or other mammals

 

What do we offer?

• Highly integrative projects that require a willingness to embrace multiple disciplines and close collaborations with other researchers with different backgrounds.
• State-of-the-art equipment.
• An excellent research environment.
• A structured training program.
• German language courses are offered (German language skills are not required)
• Successful candidates will obtain a 3-year Ph.D. position corresponding to TVöD Bund (Collective Wage Agreement for the Public Service): The doctoral funding contracts combine research in scientific freedom with social security. They allow doctoral researchers to devote themselves independently to their scientific work without any constraints.
• The agreed working time currently amounts to 39 hours per week.
• Consumables and equipment required for the project will be covered by the department.
• Selected Ph.D. students would ideally start at the beginning of September 2026 (and a Master’s degree must be completed by this date).
• The candidates will be enrolled within the International Max Planck Research School “The Leipzig School of Human Origins” (IMPRS-LSHO: link for more information find here).

 

You want to apply?

Interested applicants should apply only via our online recruiting system (link, also see below).

For questions (no applications), please write to Dr. Charlotte King, Minerva Group Leader, Dept. of Human Origins at origins_office@eva.mpg.de. 

Applications should include:

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your previous research experience, your specific area(s) of research interest, and a brief overview of potential research directions or questions that interest you within the scope of the project.
• Curriculum vitae with the names and contact information of at least two referees.
• Scientific certificates (B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees)

All electronic applications should be submitted by April 30th, 2026.

The Max Planck Society and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and gender equality. We actively support the compatibility of work and family and have set ourselves the goal of employing more severely disabled people and groups that are underrepresented in science, especially in the given field of activity. Therefore, we explicitly encourage them to apply and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The aim of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI EVA) in Leipzig/Germany is to investigate the evolutionary history of humankind with the help of comparative analyses of genes, morphology, cultures, cognitive abilities, languages and social systems of past and present human populations as well as those of primates closely related to human beings.

The collaboration of the different departments – representing the natural, social, and human sciences – at one institute leads to new insights into history, variety, and abilities of the human species. The institute unites scientists with various research interests who are concerned with human evolution seen also from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Great attention is paid to cooperation between the departments in the institute. The focus of the Department of Human Origins (Director: Dr. Tracy Kivell) is on early hominin and ape evolution and the reconstruction of behaviour in the past using high-resolution imaging, experimental biomechanics and archaeology, and the study of living primates (including humans).

 

We look forward to receiving your completed

 

https://www.eva.mpg.de/human-origins/positions-available/?tx_evaumantis_showpositions%5Baction%5D=show&tx_evaumantis_showpositions%5Bcontroller%5D=Position&tx_evaumantis_showpositions%5Bdepartment%5D=Abteilung%20Menschliche%20Urspr%C3%BCnge&tx_evaumantis_showpositions%5Blang%5D=en&tx_evaumantis_showpositions%5Bposition%5D=676&cHash=9a8fc726327f3c0c7d813419d18d8506

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol and Macquarie University.

 

Fully funded PhD opportunity available to quantify animal movement patterns and behavioural interactions in a changing world. The PhD will involve integration of new movement modelling and rich empirical data from both dwarf mongoose groups and individually tagged zebra finches: the data can be used to parameterise models and improve realism; models can generate predictions that can be tested with the empirical data. The student would be based for the first half of the PhD in the School of Biological Sciences, University of Bristol, UK (hosted by Prof. Andy Radford) and then in the School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University, Australia (hosted by Prof. Simon Griffith); a joint studentship under a Cotutelle arrangement between the two universities who fund half each.

A key part of the project is further development of analytical movement modelling under the tuition of co-supervisor Prof. Luca Giuggioli (Engineering Maths, Bristol); candidates should therefore have a strong track record in mathematical and/or computational skills. Large existing datasets will then be used to test model predictions; candidates should therefore have good experience of (or be willing to learn) sophisticated statistical analysis methods. There will also be the opportunity for fieldwork in Australia on the long-term zebra finch population.

Full details are available here: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/funded-phd-quantifying-animal-movement-patterns-and-behavioural-interactions-in-a-changing-world/?p188221

Application deadline is: 19^th April 2026

For any enquiries, please contact Andy Radford (andy.radford@bristol.ac.uk)

Offre de doctorat : Le rôle de l'apprentissage dans l'adaptation aux environnements urbains

 https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/3185

Pour toutes les infos 

 

Offre de stage M1 ethologie a difuser.

 

📍 Lieu : INRAE Centre Val-de-Loire, Nouzilly (37)

📅 Dates : 11 mai – 26 juin 2026

 

 

SUJET : Cognition du cheval lors d'interactions avec les humains

Nous recrutons un(e) étudiant(e) pour participer à un projet de recherche innovant à l'interface entre éthologie, sciences cognitives et intelligence artificielle, portant sur la relation entre les chevaux et les humains.

L'étudiant(e) contribuera directement à la collecte de données expérimentales sur des chevaux à l'INRAE de Nouzilly, dans le cadre d'expériences portant sur les réponses cognitives et émotionnelles des animaux lors d'interactions positives avec l'humain. Le projet s'inscrit dans une démarche de recherche ambitieuse visant à mieux comprendre les émotions animales et à faire progresser les standards du bien-être animal.

 

ENCADREMENT

• Dr. Léa Lansade – Directrice de Recherche, INRAE Nouzilly

Spécialiste reconnue en éthologie équine, Léa Lansade codirige l'équipe « Cognition, éthologie et bien-être animal » (CNRS, IFCE, INRAE, Université de Tours). Ses travaux portent sur la personnalité, les émotions et les capacités cognitives du cheval.

 

• Dr. Océane Liehrmann – Postdoctorante, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Alnarp, Suède  (https://oceane-liehrmann.webador.fr/)

Spécialiste en cognition et bien-être animal, Océane Liehrmann mène des recherches à l'interface entre biologie, neurosciences et intelligence artificielle. Ses travaux portent notamment sur les interactions homme-animal chez les animaux de travail et de ferme en intégrant des outils innovants tels que l'EEG, la thermographie infrarouge et l'IA.

 

 PROFIL RECHERCHÉ

• Étudiant(e) en M1 (biologie, éthologie, sciences cognitives, bien-être animal) ou en année de césure (si convention avec une université)

• Intérêt pour le comportement animal et/ou la relation homme-animal

• À l'aise avec les animaux (expérience avec les chevaux appréciée mais non obligatoire)

• Rigueur et esprit d'équipe

 

PERSPECTIVES

Si le stage se déroule bien, un stage de M2 en 2027 au campus d'Alnarp (SLU, Suède) pourra être envisagé dans le cadre de ce projet de recherche.

 

📩 CANDIDATURES

Merci d'envoyer CV + lettre de motivation à : oceane.liehrmann@slu.se

⚠️ Recrutement urgent – les candidatures seront examinées dès réception.

1 year master's thesis position

 

PhD position on lemurs genomics

 

I am currently recruiting a PhD student to carry out a doctoral thesis on mouse lemur population genomics.

The candidate will join the Phylogeny and Molecular Evolution team at the Institute of Evolutionary Sciences of Montpellier (ISEM, France), with an expected start date of 1 September 2026.

More information is available here:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/420224

Offre de stage M1/L3

 STAGE DE RECHERCHE
L3 – M1 (3 mois) - début souhaité courant avril 2026
Vers une compréhension fine de la communication vocale chez un primate hautement social : caractérisation acoustique du répertoire vocal du mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx)
Le mandrill est un Cercopithécidé forestier endémique d’Afrique de l’Ouest. La manière dont les individus de cette espèce communiquent entre eux reste à ce jour largement incomprise. Le répertoire vocal d’un groupe de mandrills non-habitué a été décrit une première fois par Kudo (1987) ; nos observations sur le terrain montrent néanmoins que cette description semble incomplète, et pourrait bénéficier d’une révision. L’objectif de ce stage est ainsi de contribuer à une meilleure description du répertoire vocal du mandrill à partir d’enregistrements collectés sur le terrain (Parc de la Lékédi, Gabon) sur une période de plusieurs mois, dans une population de mandrills comptant plus de 300 individus habitués.
Le·la stagiaire participera à la vérification et la correction manuelle des contours de pitch (fréquence fondamentale) de différents types de vocalisations à l’aide de l’outil pitch_app. Ces analyses permettront ensuite d’effectuer l’analyse acoustique du répertoire vocal de cette espèce (paramètres fréquentiels et temporels, variabilité intra- et inter-types de cris).
Selon les capacités du·de la stagiaire et les questions qu’il·elle se posera sur ce sujet, le travail demandé pourra consister en :
•
une étude des différences acoustiques selon l’âge et le sexe pour certains types de cris,
•
une comparaison avec les types de cris précédemment décrits par Kudo,
•
une étude des différences acoustiques selon le contexte comportemental,
Profil recherché
•
Étudiant·e en L3, M1 ou M2 (biologie, éthologie, bioacoustique ou disciplines proches)
•
Intérêt pour le comportement animal et la bioacoustique ; rigueur, autonomie et sérieux
•
Bonne maîtrise d’Excel, R et RStudio, connaissance de Python ; ou forte motivation pour apprendre les bases de ces langages
•
Avoir déjà manipulé des sons avec les logiciels Praat et Audacity serait un plus
Encadrement et lieu
Stage encadré au sein de l’équipe ENES (CRNL, Saint-Étienne, Loire, France), sous la direction de Lorine Grangy (doctorante). Travail principalement en laboratoire sur ordinateur ; du télétravail pourra être envisagé, mais une présence régulière au laboratoire sera nécessaire. Dans le cas d’un stage de L3, il pourrait être envisagé de travailler en binôme.
Candidature
Envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à : lorine.grangy@univ-st-etienne.fr. Le stage devra de préférence débuter courant avril ou mai 2026 ; il devra durer au moins 2 mois, et sa durée pourra être adaptée selon le niveau de l’étudiant.
Bibliographie :
Kudo H. 1987 The study of vocal communication of wild mandrills in Cameroon in relation to their social structure. Primates 28, 289–308. (doi:10.1007/BF02381013)
Levréro F, Carrete-Vega G, Herbert A, Lawabi I, Courtiol A, Willaume E, Kappeler PM, Charpentier MJE. 2015 Social shaping of voices does not impair phenotype matching of kinship in mandrills. Nat Commun 6, 7609. (doi:10.1038/ncomms8609)

Offre de stage 8 sem - thermographie

 Offre de Stage de 8 semaines
Evaluation du confort thermique de porcelets sevrés par
analyse d’images thermographiques
CONTEXTE
Les attentes de la société pour le développement de systèmes d’élevage offrant un accès extérieur aux
animaux sont grandissantes. En élevage porcin, les élevages avec accès extérieur existent mais diffèrent
énormément (du bâtiment avec petite courette extérieur au plein air sur parcours) et concernent une
minorité d’animaux. La provision d’un accès extérieur conduit à une augmentation de la surface
d’hébergement, un accroissement du nombre et de la diversité des stimuli environnementaux, une
réduction de l’agression et une plus grande liberté de changer d’environnements, par exemple pour
changer de conditions d’ambiance. En revanche, bien que l’accès extérieur ait des effets positifs pour le
bien-être et la santé animale, il impose aussi un certain nombre de risques de mal-être associés avec, par
exemple, une plus grande vulnérabilité face aux aléas climatiques. C’est dans ce contexte qu’est né le
projet PANORAMA (PArticipative desigN to enhance OutdooR Access of farM Animals) qui vise à produire
des connaissances et identifier des leviers actionnables en faveur de systèmes d’élevages avec accès
extérieurs garantissant bien-être et santé des cochons.
MISSION DE STAGE
L’étude dans laquelle s’inscrit le stage fait partie du projet PANORAMA. Elle vise à évaluer, par une
approche multicritère, le bien-être et la santé des cochons dans des élevages commerciaux bénéficiant
d’accès extérieurs (courettes) ou non, et ce sur plusieurs saisons. Un certain nombre de mesures a été
réalisé lors de visites d’élevages, incluant la prise de photos par thermographie infrarouge (caméra
thermique de marque FLIR). Le/la stagiaire aura pour mission de tirer et traiter les images thermiques
grâce à un logiciel d’analyse d’image thermique (ThermaCAM Researcher Pro 2.10), d’en extraire les
données et de les analyser par la suite (Logiciel R).
Figure 1. Image thermique d’un porcelet avec les zones d’intérêt (oreille et dos) délimitées
COMPETENCES RECHERCHEES
Aucune compétence particulière n’est nécessaire mais le candidat devra être rigoureux et avoir un intérêt
pour l’utilisation d’outils numériques au service de la science et l’analyse de données.
2
INFORMATIONS COMPLEMENTAIRES
Stage non rémunéré.
Possibilité de logement dans une résidence étudiante sur le campus de l’Institut Agro de Rennes.
Date de début de stage flexible.
Accueil au sein de l’équipe « Bien-être, santé et adaptation des animaux d’élevage » de l’UMR PEGASE,
INRAE (https://pegase.rennes.hub.inrae.fr/recherche/equipes-de-recherche/bien-etre-sante-et-
adaptation-des-animaux-d-elevage).
Afin de candidater à ce stage, merci d’envoyer une lettre de motivation et un Curriculum vitae à
sophie.brajon@inrae.fr.
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
Stukelj et al. (2022) Stress-free measurement of body temperature of pigs using thermal imaging – Useful
fact or wishful thinking. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 193, 106656,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106656 

Field research assistant

 

Field research assistant for Guinea baboon research in Senegal

Starting: as soon as possible

The Cognitive Ethology Lab at the German Primate Center (DPZ) – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research – is searching for a motivated field research assistant to conduct behavioural observations of wild Guinea baboons at our long-term field site, the Centre de Recherche de Primatologie (CRP) Simenti, located in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal. We are particularly interested in candidates who would be interested in developing a future PhD project with us. 

 

Since 2007, the CRP Simenti (https://www.dpz.eu/en/cognitive-ethology/field-station) has been home to our research on wild Guinea baboons, where we study several groups as part of a community of more than 400 individuals. Our work combines behavioural observations, ranging and movement ecology, population genetics, acoustic analyses, and phenological monitoring to understand the ecological and evolutionary pressures shaping primate social behaviour.

 

What we offer:

• A paid student assistant position for a minimum duration of 18 months (ideally 24 months) (salary: €520/month in the first year, €850/month thereafter).
• The opportunity to develop a PhD project with us, with field data collection at the CRP Simenti field site and subsequent work at the DPZ (Germany), under our supervision. 
• Accommodation at our well-equipped field site in Senegal.
• We cover all work-related travel costs, medical insurance, necessary medical examinations and vaccinations, and malaria prophylaxis. Note that we will reimburse the travel costs only after the completion of the 18-months of data collection.
• An amazing opportunity to learn about the lives of wild Guinea baboons in their natural environment.
• An opportunity to gain new skills and gain proficiency in diverse research and scientific methods relevant for research in behaviour and ecology.
• The unique opportunity to gain field experience in a West African national park, train with experienced behavioural biologists, and collaborate with a long-term project on African wildlife hosted by local institutions.

 

This position is open to all candidates with an interest in animal behaviour and primate social relationships. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who:

 

• Have field experience / experience with observing animals.
• Are physical fit and happy to live in a remote field site.
• Are able to work under harsh conditions and walk long distances in the heat.
• Are highly motivated, reliable, and committed.
• Show good initiative, a willingness to learn, and a strong collaborative/team spirit.
•  Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have good intercultural communication skills.
• Have basic knowledge of French and fluency in English.
• Have a clean driver's license.
• Commitment for at least 18 months, ideally longer.

 

Successful volunteers are trained by and work closely with field managers, researchers, PhD students, and local field assistants to contribute to the research activities of the CRP Simenti Project. They follow established protocols to conduct daily observations of a natural population of Guinea baboons on foot, collecting data on the behaviour of individually recognizable animals.

 

The main tasks of successful volunteers include:

• Recording demographic and census data from our study groups.
• Collecting behavioural observations and GPS data.
• Oversight of behavioural and demographic data collection goals, including quality checks
• Oversight and update of our long-term demography file in coordination with researchers at DPZ
• Collecting fecal samples for genetic and hormonal analysis.
• Pre-processing non-invasive biological samples in our field lab.
• Contributing to the running of the long-term research project and field station.

 

Check out our website for more information on the life and work at our field station and our ongoing research: https://www.dpz.eu/en/cognitive-ethology/field-station.

See also https://osf.io/ak3w4/ for our work manual.

 

If you are interested in the position, please send your application (motivation letter + CV + contact details of two referees) to bewerbung@dpz.eu under the key word “Field Assistant Senegal”. The deadline is rolling until 30.04.2026.

PhD/Postdoc Positions

 

Below are two links for position options within my lab (1 PhD/postdoc fully funded position, 1 joint grant application option) at Uni Konstanz, Germany.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions in relation to the postings, or issues to access the links.

Best wishes, Raphaela Heesen

Fully-funded PhD/Postdoc Position on joint action in human children

Margarete von Wrangell Grant - Joint Application for Postdoc Position on Great Ape Communication

Offre de thèse sur le chant des oiseaux

 Un sujet de thèse est proposé dans le Laboratoire Éthologie Cognition Développement (LECD)
de l’Université Paris Nanterre (https://lecd.parisnanterre.fr/). Nous recherchons un(e)
candidat(e) motivé(e) pour concourir à un contrat doctoral de l' École Doctorale 139 (ED 139 -
Connaissance, langage, modélisation https://ed-clm.parisnanterre.fr/). En cas de succès, le/la
candidat(e) bénéficiera d'un contrat doctoral de 3 ans qui débutera en septembre 2026. Le
doctorat portera sur le sujet suivant :
Au-delà du prisme « masculin » : Vers une compréhension globale de la
communication vocale chez le rouge-gorge familier
Si le chant des oiseaux a longtemps été réduit à un attribut du sexe mâle façonné
par la sélection sexuelle, l’étude des productions sonores des femelles s’impose aujourd’hui
comme une nécessité pour comprendre l’évolution de la communication animale dans sa
globalité.
Le rouge-gorge (Erithacus rubecula) constitue un modèle biologique d’exception
pour propulser ce changement de paradigme. Contrairement à la majorité des oscines
(oiseaux chanteurs) des zones tempérées, en hiver, les deux sexes défendent
farouchement leurs territoires respectifs et mutuellement exclusifs, avec un effort vocal
comparable : les femelles chantent aussi proche des limites de la production vocale que les
mâles (Dudouit et al. 2022). De plus, les deux sexes augmentent leur effort vocal lors de
contextes d’agressivité accrue (Bosca et al. 2025), suggérant que cet effort sert de signal
de motivation agonistique. Au printemps, cependant, bien que les femelles conservent leur
capacité de chant, ce sont principalement les mâles qui chantent, et leurs chants assument
une double fonction : défendre le territoire et attirer des partenaires reproducteurs. Ces deux
fonctions pourraient impliquer des stratégies vocales distinctes.
Cette thèse vise à caractériser les stratégies acoustiques des individus à travers une
approche comparative multi-échelle. À l'interface de l'éthologie et de la bioacoustique,
l’étude s’appuiera sur l’analyse fine des paramètres spectro-temporels, de la plasticité
vocale et des phénomènes acoustiques non linéaires au sein du chant. Le travail de
recherche s'articulera autour de trois axes comparatifs : le sexe (mâles vs femelles), le
contexte social (situations non-agressives vs intrusions territoriales) et la saisonnalité
(période de reproduction vs hiver). En dépassant le prisme « masculin » traditionnel, cette
thèse entend révéler comment les pressions écologiques façonnent un signal de
communication commun aux deux sexes.
Les expériences seront menées, sur le terrain, sur différentes populations de rouges-gorges
sauvages vivant en Île de France. Durant la thèse, le ou la candidat(e) réalisera des
observations sur ces oiseaux, des captures et des baguages, des enregistrements sonores,
des expériences de playback sur le terrain ainsi que des analyses de signaux acoustiques
(utilisation de logiciels dédiés de type Avisoft-SASLab Pro).
Profil et compétences attendus : Le ou la candidat(e) devra être titulaire (ou en cours
d'obtention) d’un Master en biologie, éthologie, éco-éthologie, écologie ou neurosciences. La
possession du permis de conduire est indispensable pour ce projet. Nous recherchons une
personne très motivée et désirant mener des travaux/expériences sur le terrain. Il ou elle devra
faire preuve d’une bonne capacité d’organisation et de travail en autonomie, d’une bonne
maîtrise des analyses statistiques et de l'anglais ainsi que d’une bonne capacité de rédaction.
Des expériences acquises préalablement avec des oiseaux et/ou dans le domaine de la
bioacoustique seront des atouts supplémentaires.
Si vous souhaitez candidater, merci d’envoyer un CV, une lettre de motivation et vos relevés
de notes de licence et de master avant le 19 Avril 2026 à : Nicole GEBERZAHN
(nicole.geberzahn@parisnanterre.fr).
Si votre candidature est retenue, nous vous assisterons pour vous préparer au concours de
notre école doctorale qui aura lieu en présentiel à l’Université Paris Nanterre le 9 juin 2026 et
consiste en une présentation de 10 minutes du projet de thèse face à un jury interdisciplinaire
suivi d'une session de questions/réponses d’environ 10 minutes.
Bibliographie
Bosca, J., Jacquin, G., Maury, C., Bakker, A., Gahr, M., Aubin, T., Rybak, F., Nagle, L., & Geberzahn,
N. (2025). Vocal performance in birdsong is an aggressive signal in both females and males:
Experimental evidence from a field study in European robins. Proceedings of the Royal Society B,
292(20251042).
Dudouit, C., Maury, C., Bosca, J., Bakker, A., Gahr, M., Aubin, T., Rybak, F., & Geberzahn, N. (2022).
Vocal performance during spontaneous song is equal in male and female European robins. Animal
Behaviour, 193, 193–203.
Goller, F. (2022). Vocal athletics – from birdsong production mechanisms to sexy songs. Animal
Behaviour, 184, 173–184.
Leitner, S., Voigt, C., & Gahr, M. (2001). Seasonal changes in the song pattern of the non-domesticated
island canary (Serinus canaria), a field study. Behaviour, 138(7), 885–904.
Odom, K. J., Hall, M. L., Riebel, K., Omland, K. E., & Langmore, N. E. (2014). Female song is
widespread and ancestral in songbirds. Nature Communications, 5(3379).
Riebel, K., Odom, K. J., Langmore, N. E., & Hall, M. L. (2019). New insights from female bird song:
Towards an integrated approach to studying male and female communication roles. Biology Letters,
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migratory European robins. Ornis Scandinavica, 23(3), 271–276.

Offre stage éthologie licence

 

Full-Time Teaching Faculty Position in Behavioral Biology

 

Full-Time Teaching Faculty Position in Behavioral Biology, Johns Hopkins University

Requisition #: A-183289-3

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Location: Baltimore, MD

Position Type: Faculty

Shift Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 a year

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/183289

General Description

 

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (http://pbs.jhu.edu/) at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a full-time teaching position specializing in animal behavior or behavioral ecology.  The faculty member will have a long-term, key role in the educational mission of the David S. Olton Behavioral Biology Program through the design and teaching of core and upper-level courses.

This non-tenure track position will be filled at the rank of Lecturer.  The teaching load will be a 2/2 the first year of appointment, and a 2/3 thereafter.  The faculty member will be expected to teach existing courses in Animal Behavior, Animal Behavior Lab, and Senior Seminar in Behavioral Biology, and develop upper-level courses in their area(s) of expertise.  The potential to develop experiential intersession courses involving a field research component would be of particular interest.  The faculty member will also advise students in the Behavioral Biology major and have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research.

The non-tenure teaching track at Johns Hopkins was established for faculty involved primarily in education with a continuing full-time commitment within a home department at the university. Criteria for promotion within this track include excellence in teaching, educational publications, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovation.  The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits options including health and retirement plan participation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is July 1, 2026.

 

Qualifications

A Ph.D. is required in psychology, biology, neuroscience, ethology, or a related discipline. Teaching experience is essential.  

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, teaching evaluations, and the names of at least three references

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

EEO is the Law:

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional vaccine requirements may apply, depending upon your campus. Please contact the hiring department for more information. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office

Doctoral/Postdoctoral Position in Comparative and Developmental Psychology ( O p e n c a l l )

 (PhD part-time 65 % / Postdoc full-time 100% E 13 TV-L)
The start date is as soon as possible (reviewing candidates on a rolling basis). The position is available for
three years.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the
German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.
The successful candidate would be integrated into the interdisciplinary research environment of the Centre for the Advanced Study
of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS-QBEE), which offers an international
main hub on collective and animal behaviour with a range of further internal funding opportunities. The PhD or postdoc position is
available as part of a larger project investigating the evolutionary, developmental and cultural origins of human cooperative sociality
led by Jun. Prof Raphaela Heesen. The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and provides a unique
opportunity for candidates wishing to conduct cutting-edge research on the foundational communicative and emotional
mechanisms underlying joint action in human children across the ages three-, five-, and ten years. The candidate will employ
state-of-the-art methods and technologies while collaborating closely with team members to conduct systematic cross-group
analyses. These will include comparative studies involving nonhuman primates such as chimpanzees, bonobos and Callitrichid
monkeys. The research has a strong interdisciplinary focus at the intersection of biology, primatology, linguistics, anthropology,
psychology and computer vision. The working language is English, but German language skills are recommended given data
collection procedures in Germany.
Your responsibilities Your Competencies We Offer
– Conduct a doctoral thesis
(Dissertation) or postdoc
– Data collection with human children
in Germany and possibly Uganda
(observational and experimental
methods)
– Code and categorize behaviors and
communication (gestures, facial
expressions, language)
– Writing of academic papers and
preparation of oral presentations at
national/international conferences
– Contribute to the broader aims of the
interdisciplinary project (including
cross-species and cross-cultural
comparisons in collaboration with
other team members)
– Analyze data using advanced
statistical methods (e.g., Bayesian
regression models)
– Analyze data from motion tracking
and posture recognition systems, set
up tracking rooms
– Mentoring junior researchers in the
lab
– Completed master’s (/ doctoral)
degree in psychology, biology,
linguistics, evolutionary
anthropology or in a related
discipline
– Strong written and oral
communications skills in English and
German (to work at German KiTas)
– Experience in working with children
– High level of interpersonal skills and
the ability to work collaboratively in
diverse teams
– Skills in designing experiments and
collecting observational data
– Advanced skills in statistical data
analyses
– Programming experience is desirable
(e.g., Python, R)
– Experience in using thermal-imaging
and applying tracking technology is
encouraged
– Experience and/or interest in
applying computer vision methods
for posture estimation
– Strong career development
mentoring
– An open and ambitious
interdisciplinary research team
– Access to innovative technologies
and resources in the field of
comparative cognition and
behavioural biology
– A dynamic, interdisciplinary research
environment with collaborative and
further funding opportunities within
the CASCB
– Comprehensive academic development
support, including training and mentoring
– Structured guidance toward acquiring
independent research funding and
preparing for a postdoctoral career
– A vibrant academic community in the
attractive and livable city of Konstanz,
located by Lake Constance
We look forward to receiving your application including your CV, cover letter, 2 reference letters and reference contacts
including phone numbers & email until 01.04.2026 by email to Jun. Prof Raphaela Heesen: raphaela.heesen@uni-
konstanz.de. Questions can also be directed to R. Heesen.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between
university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working
couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact
sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).

Call for Expressions of Interest

Call for Expressions of Interest
Joint Application for a Margarete von Wrangell Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Konstanz Jun-Prof. Dr. Raphaela Heesen (Department of Biology, University of Konstanz) invites expressions of interest from outstanding early-career researchers interested in jointly applying for a Margarete von Wrangell Postdoctoral Fellowship: https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/hochschulen-studium/hochschulpolitik/chancengleichheit/individuelle-foerderprogramme
The fellowship would support a three-year postdoctoral position (100% full-time, TV-L E13) for women max. 2 years post PhD (PhD grade magna cum laude or higher) at the University of Konstanz, with connections to the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB). The position is expected to start as soon as possible following a positive fellowship decision (anticipated August 2026).
The successful candidate will develop an independent research profile while collaborating with Prof. Heesen on a broader research program investigating the mechanisms and origins of joint action in humans and other primates.
Within this research program, applicants are invited to develop their own research ideas related to one or more of the following themes: communicative feedback and temporal synchrony in social interaction and group-specific/socio-cultural influences on interaction dynamics. Research in the group combines behavioural observation, experimental approaches and multimodal analysis of joint action, including comparative work with human children and nonhuman primates (mainly chimpanzees and bonobos). The candidate will work with existing video data from Heesen’s lab and collect new data, notably on human children.
Applicants should hold a PhD in psychology, biology, anthropology, linguistics, cognitive science, or a related discipline, and have a strong interest in research on social interaction, communication, or cooperative behaviour.
Interested candidates should send an expression of interest including their CV, cover letter, a 1-page research statement outlining how their own work fits with ideas for a project within the broader mentioned research program and contact details of two referees. Expressions of interest should be sent by 1 April 2026 to Jun.- Prof. Dr. Raphaela Heesen, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz by email:
raphaela.heesen@uni-konstanz.de
Selected candidates will then develop a joint application for the Margarete von Wrangell Fellowship together with R. Heesen. The final fellowship application deadline is expected at the end of May 2026

Offre de stage

Nathalie Marec-Breton et Nathalie Bonneton-Botté, professeures de psychologie au LP3C (Université Rennes 2 et Université Bretagne Occidendale), recherchent un ou plusieurs stagiaires pour prendre part au projet COMPATEER (FEDER). 

Le projet COMPATEER vise à développer, chez les futurs citoyens, des gestes de protection de la biodiversité. Nous faisons l'hypothèse que le développement de la compassion pourrait être un déterminant essentiel à la mise en œuvre durable d’actions de préservation et de restauration de la biodiversité (Miralles et al., 2018). La compassion peut se définir comme la capacité à mettre en place des gestes de protection à l’égard d’autrui (Miralles et al., 2018 ; Decety et Holvoet, 2021). Aussi avant de développer des projets éducatifs visant à développer la compassion des enfants, notre équipe poursuit un recueil de données afin d'apporter de meilleures connaissances sur qui peut inciter les jeunes générations (enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans) à avoir de la compassion pour certaines espèces. Le stagiaire travaillera en proximité avec Léa Berger-Meunier, doctorante du laboratoire LP3C. Le stagiaire sera sur Rennes et pourra se voir confié des missions à Brest (collaboration avec l'Océanopolis de Brest) ou dans certaines écoles partenaires du projet en région Bretagne. Les coûts de déplacements seront pris en charge par le projet.

 Les candidats intéressés peuvent adresser un mail à : lea.berger-meunier@univ-rennes2.fr avec en copie Nathalie Marec-Breton <nathalie.marec-breton@inspe-bretagne.fr>

Les dates du stage seront déterminées en fonction des caractéristiques des candidats (niveau M1 vs niveau M2, stages optionnels ou stages obligatoires dans leurs parcours de formation). Cette offre de stage est ouverte à des étudiants en éthologie ou en psychologie. 

Fundraising and Communications

 

Fundraising and Communications Manager

(or Fundraising & Communications Officer depending on experience)

The Limbe Wildlife Centre is seeking a Fundraising and Communications Manager / Officer to join our team and contribute to our mission of protecting Cameroon’s unique wildlife at this exciting time.

The Limbe Wildlife Centre

The Limbe Wildlife Centre (LWC) was established in 1993 as a collaborative effort between Pandrillus and the Government of Cameroon’s Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) as a sanctuary for endangered Cameroonian wildlife.

Our mission is to protect Cameroonian wildlife by rehabilitating victims of the illegal wildlife trade and other injured, orphaned or displaced animals, improving the conservation of endangered species in the wild, inspiring people to connect with nature and improving local communities’ wellbeing.

We provide care for more than 250 animals including critically endangered gorillas, endangered chimpanzees, drills and red-capped mangabeys, and reach over 2,000 kids in our conservation education programme.

Role Description

The role will work to develop communication and fundraising strategies, researching funding opportunities, identifying grants, writing proposals, and helping with daily communications on e-mail, our website, and on various social media platforms.

Raise funding from granting organisations and individual donors – finding and applying for grants and organising fundraising campaigns - promote wildlife conservation and rehabilitation, and if possible, identify and engage local and international companies to help support our work.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the essential funding and support for the Limbe Wildlife Centre and its related projects.

It is an exciting time for LWC, with the ongoing creation of a new forested site: this is expected to take place during 2026-2028, providing some animal groups with better and larger forested enclosures and a pathway to releases back to the wild. This project will interest new potential funding partners and be an exciting challenge for the successful candidate.

The role will coordinate communication and fundraising activity, working closely with a fundraising officer and/or fundraising volunteers.

Reporting to: Pandrillus Cameroon Country Director

Key collaborative staff: LWC Fundraising Team, Operations Manager, Veterinary Team, Head Keepers

This is a rewarding opportunity for a proactive and adventurous person to show creativity in developing campaigns, to gain hands-on experience with fundraising and direct marketing strategies and experience working in a multi-cultural team focused on wildlife conservation and welfare.

 

Responsibilities

• ·       Maintain or increase LWC funding, collaboration and support – from existing regular funding organisations & donors and by finding new ones
• ·       Work with management / directors to identify and write proposals for large grant funding.
• ·       Further develop effective fundraising and marketing strategies.
• ·       Responsibility for production of quarterly newsletter.
• ·       Ensure all grant reporting and communication with funders is efficient and up to date
• ·       Proactively manage relationships with funding organisations and donors, providing high quality communication, support and reporting.
• ·       Increase visibility of LWC’s mission through various communication channels.
• ·       Manage the fundraising assistance available, such as a fundraising officer / volunteers
• ·       Help ensure our website is up-to-date and effectively communicates LWC’s activities.
• ·       Track and evaluate the impact of fundraising efforts.
• ·       Act as an LWC ambassador at fundraising events.
• ·       Manage celebrity/ambassador/influencer supporter relations.
• ·       Help as required with coordinating the foreign volunteer programme to raise funds and support for the LWC.
• ·       Assist Country Director in completing annual reports and other communications for the benefit of LWC as requested.

 

Skills, Experience and Requirements

We are looking for a creative, motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive individual who is well organised and eager to gain insight and experience in biodiversity conservation communication and fundraising.

• ·       Relevant experience in fundraising or communications roles, or evidence of highly transferrable skills and proactive attitude.
• ·       Strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and develop excellent working relationships in a multi-cultural environment in Africa.
• ·       Highly motivated and enthusiastic to work on fundraising, grants, and digital communications to promote LWCs mission and values.
• ·       Creative and entrepreneurial outlook.
• ·       Background in conservation, marketing, or communications is preferred.
• ·       Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• ·       Proficiency in social media, digital communications and MS Suite.
• ·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• ·       Passionate about wildlife conservation.
• ·       A commitment to the mission of the Limbe Wildlife Centre.
• ·       Willingness to commit for at least 6 months, with a strong preference for 1 year plus.
• ·       Appreciation of the communication needs of charity fundraising.
• ·       Physically fit and able to work in a hot and humid tropical climate.
• ·       Be willing to have all necessary tests (TB and medical) and vaccinations (yellow fever, typhoid, COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, and polio).

 

Working conditions & benefits:

·       Full-time 5.5 days a week position with accommodation and expenses provided

·       Accommodation in Limbe (in shared house), including housekeeping & security staff

·       Small monthly stipend available, depending on level of experience

·       Daily local living allowance, phone/data credit and 1 meal per workday provided

·       Potential negotiable bonus or increased monthly compensation, depending on the amount of funds raised.

·       Annual leave of 21 working days

·       Annual return flight to home country (after 1 year of service, up to USD1,000)

·       Some flexibility is negotiable about if you want to split your time between Cameroon & your home country.

A probation period will apply for the first 6 months.

 

How to Apply

Please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to manager and fundraising at limbewildlife.org: manager@limbewildlife.org and fundraising@limbewildlife.org

and/or have a look on our limbewildlife website

Your cover letter must include:

1. Why you are the right fit for this role and how your skills will benefit LWC.
2. Your motivation for applying and how you heard about the position.
3. Your availability and the duration you can commit to the role.

Short-listed applications will have a video interview and be required to complete some short exercises.

 

Your time and support make a massive difference to all the rescued animals that have been given a second chance at Limbe Wildlife Centre, and we thank you for considering this role.