The Behavioral Services Unit at the Oregon National Primate Research Center is seeking a Research Assistant to collect behavioral data on groups of captive rhesus macaques for a study on social connectedness and health. Some positive reinforcement training will also be involved. This is a full-time position with funding for 1-2 years. Prior experience with non-human primates preferred but not required.
Vous venez de réussir votre master 2 éthologie, écologie, and coe, ce blog est le vôtre! Il vous permet de retrouver différentes offres de PhD, emplois, stages, et même post doc pour les "anciens"... Outil de mise en réseau des informations, ce blog offre à chacun de la liberté de participer et ainsi permettre à tous de trouver au plus vite sa prochaine étape professionnelle. Si vous avez une offre à poster, transmettez la à : marine.grandgeorge@univ-rennes1.fr
mercredi 20 novembre 2024
offre de stage
NOTRE AMBITION
A l’interface entre la recherche fondamentale et le terrain, l’Itavi apporte aux professionnels des filières
avicole, cunicole et piscicole des expertises et des outils pour anticiper et s’adapter aux évolutions
structurelles.
Itavi oriente ses activités techniques en vue de répondre aux objectifs suivants :
o Evaluer et promouvoir les innovations technologiques ;
o Maîtriser la qualité des produits ;
o Apporter des références et réaliser des expertises ;
o Explorer de nouveaux systèmes de production ;
o Anticiper les évolutions structurelles.
Pour mener à bien nos missions, ce ne sont pas moins de 30 experts à l’écoute des problématiques
rencontrés par les professionnels de l’élevage intervenant sur 9 thématiques :
Economie
Alimentation et Techniques d’élevage
Bâtiment et Energie
Bien-être animal
Santé Hygiène
Environnement
Qualité des produits
Elevage de précision
Durabilité
TRANSMETTRE NOS SAVOIRS
Vous préparez un diplôme agri/agro ou un master (bac + 5), voir un niveau inférieur et vous avez envie
de découvrir un univers scientifique passionnant, riche en challenges et en opportunités ? Nous vous
offrons l’opportunité de réaliser votre stage à l’Itavi en vue d’accompagner nos experts dans leur
mission et de vous enrichir d’une expérience au plus près de l’innovation scientifique.
Evaluation du bien-être des poissons : Validation des indicateurs et de
l’applicabilité d’un outil dédié aux fermes truiticoles
Contact
Merci d’adresser un CV et une lettre de motivation à :
Joanna Litt, Responsable thématique bien-être animal – Contact : 06 46 15 72 38, litt@itavi.asso.fr,
Aurélien Tocqueville, Responsable du service pisciculture – Contact : 06 07 03 51 91,
tocqueville@itavi.asso.fr,
Domaine : pisciculture, bien-être animal, évaluation multicritère
Contexte et objectif du projet dans lequel s’inscrit le stage
La prise en compte et l’amélioration du bien-être animal sont devenues centrales ces dernières années
pour les filières de production animale, y compris les poissons d’élevage. Conscients de cet enjeu, l’ITAVI
et la filière piscicole se sont engagés dans une démarche de progrès visant à améliorer les conditions de
vie des animaux en fournissant aux pisciculteurs un outil scientifiquement validé pour objectiver le bien-
être des truites en élevage. C’est dans cette optique qu’a été développée une première version de l’outil
EBENE®, constituant une première avancée significative pour l’amélioration des pratiques d’élevage
dans cette filière.
Cet outil, développé par ailleurs pour les volailles de chair, les poules pondeuses, les palmipèdes gras et
les lapins, repose sur cadre générique structuré et couvrant l’ensemble des principes et critères de bien-
être animal. Il permet à un observateur formé d’évaluer de façon rapide, simple et instantanée le bien-
être des truites directement en élevage, en collectant un ensemble d’indicateurs sanitaires et
comportementaux.
En vue de finaliser l’outil et de le déployer sur le terrain, une dernière étape reste à conduire visant à
s’assurer de la bonne applicabilité de la méthode en conditions terrain réelles et à vérifier certaines
qualités des indicateurs sur un échantillon de fermes. C’est le travail que nous proposons de réaliser dans
le cadre de ce stage.
Objectif du stage et missions :
Le stage proposé vise :
1. à s’assurer de la bonne applicabilité de la méthode en conditions terrain réelles
2. à vérifier certaines qualités des indicateurs sur un échantillon de fermes, telles que leur fiabilité
(importance de l’écart entre des mesures réalisées par deux observateurs réalisant une même
évaluation ou entre deux évaluations successives réalisées par un même observateur), leur
sensibilité (capacité à détecter des écarts signifiants entre systèmes de production), et leur
redondance (relations d’interdépendance entre indicateurs)
3. à proposer le cas échéant des améliorations à l’outil.
Il s’inscrit dans un objectif plus large de progrès et d’accompagnement au changement dans la filière
piscicole.
Pour ce faire, le ou la stagiaire aura pour missions :
- de constituer avec l’aide de ses encadrants un échantillon d’élevages à suivre et de planifier les
visites à réaliser en contactant les éleveurs et en préparant les équipements nécessaires en
amont des visites. Certaines visites nécessiteront l’appui d’un second observateur avec qui il
faudra se coordonner.
- de collecter, saisir et enregistrer les données recueillies lors des visites en suivant
scrupuleusement le protocole pré-défini.
- d’analyser les données en vue d’évaluer les qualités des différents indicateurs
- de proposer des ajustements à réaliser en fonction des résultats obtenus.
Une restitution des résultats auprès d’un public plus large composé des partenaires et d’acteurs du
projet sera organisée en fin de stage. Ce travail contribuera à finaliser l’outil et à préparer son
déploiement opérationnel sur le terrain.
Profil :
Formation : Bac+5 agro/agri ou Master*
*Le stage pourrait être ouvert à un niveau d’études inférieur très motivé (ex BTS Aquacole) ou réduit à
une période plus courte (minimum 4 mois) selon profil. Le cas échéant une délégation d’une partie de
l’analyse de données vers du personnel interne ou externe à l’ITAVI serait envisagée.
Compétences : Capacités relationnelles et sens de l’observation, rigueur, organisation et
autonomie. Facilité de travail en équipe. Goût pour le milieu piscicole et le bien-être animal –
une expérience ou de bonnes connaissances en pisciculture et en particulier en élevage de
truites est un plus. Goût pour les déplacements fréquents.
Autre : le stage implique des déplacements nécessitant d’être véhiculé (frais pris en charge)
Conditions proposées :
Stage de 6 mois* sur le premier semestre 2025, co-encadré par le service Bien-être animal et le
service Pisciculture de l’ITAVI
Poste basé préférentiellement dans les locaux de l’ITAVI à Haut-Mauco, sur le site de l’Agrocampus
(40280)
Indemnités prises en charge :
Gratification : 659,76 €/mois (conforme à la réglementation) + 50€ d’indemnité de double
résidence (si éloignement > 50 km)
Forfait repas journalier : 5,2 €/repas
Ordinateur portable fourni
Frais de transport domicile/travail selon réglementation en vigueur
Frais de déplacements remboursés selon les barèmes de l’ITAVI
1 journée de télétravail autorisé par semaine.
Vous souhaitez en savoir plus sur les activités de l’Itavi ? Retrouvez-nous sur www.itavi.asso.fr
Itavi, expert des filières avicole, cunicole et piscicole
offre de stage
Project title: Grouping together during hot weather? A study of the collective behaviour of aggregation in sheep.
This call is supported by the #DigitAg consortium within the scope of the French National
Research Agency under the Investments for the Future Program, referred to as
ANR-16-CONV-0004.
In grazing livestock farming systems, sheep express a unique collective behaviour of
aggregation linked with environmental heat. During the expression of this behaviour, which
can last several hours in the event of prolonged heat, individuals no longer ingest. The
collective dynamics associated with the expression of this behaviour, their links with
environmental temperature and the individual or collective fitness associated with the
expression of this behaviour are poorly determined. However, this behaviour well known by
shepherds can be a hindrance to the herd's performance and as well as an issue for the
management of animal welfare. The global evolution of climate and the multiplication of heat
waves in the Mediterranean area accentuate the need to study this behaviour in order to
understand it and propose ways of managing the grazing environment.
During this project, using digital tools, we will focus on the characterisation of (i) the
collective dynamics of grouping (using embedded devices, video recordings and direct visual
observations) and (ii) the local climatic conditions (temperature, humidity and solar radiation
sensors). This monitoring will be carried out in different groups of ewes (2 to 10 individuals)
at the Domaine du Merle (Institut Agro Montpellier, Salon-de-Provence). This monitoring
will be completed by behavioural data, in particular the monitoring of the physiological
parameters responsive to heat stress.
Key-words: Collective behaviour, aggregation, heat stress, animal welfare, embedded sensors
Field site: Domaine du Merle, 13300 Salon de Provence, South of France
Period of work : February/March to August/September 2025
Salary: The candidate will receive a grant of around 614 €/month. Travel and stay expenses
in the field will be paid by the project. Candidates will have to assume their living expenses.
We encourage students to find additional support from their university, or from other
institutions.
Qualification and Skills of candidates: A person with background in ethology / animal
behavior (level of master is preferred) wishing to learn about the digital monitoring of animal
behaviour both in terms of tools and methods or, conversely, a person with an
electronics/computer science/data analyst background wishing to apply their skills to the field
of animal behaviour.
The candidate will have to work in a farm station, to follow a formation with sheepherders to
manage sheep in the barn and in the field. The candidate will be also in charge of the care of
sheep involved in the experiments, which requires strong commitment during the whole week
including week-ends and close collaboration with the staff of the field station. The candidate
will thus be involved in physical activities linked to the management of adult sheep, will
work in the field under relatively hot Mediterranean climate and at dawn and possibly sunset.
The work in the field will be done in close collaboration with another student and possibly
professionals during short stay field periods. Thus, the job requires the capacity to work in a
team.
While French speaking is not mandatory, it will be an advantage in the field station.
People interested will have to contact:
Jean-Baptiste MENASSOL
jean-baptiste.menassol@supagro.fr
https://umr-selmet.cirad.fr/en/l-unite/pages-agents/jean-baptiste-menassol
Richard BON
richard.bon@univ-tlse3.fr
https://cbi-toulouse.fr/eng/page-personnelle-30
Stanford University - Job Posting
Stanford University is seeking a Veterinarian 1 to administer appropriate veterinary care to all animals in the Stanford research colonies, and make critical health care decisions in a wide variety of situations. This veterinarian will support the research program of a laboratory aimed at the creation and deployment of a highly novel, large-scale neural interface for direct communication with the brain.
The position has three main functions:
- Provide veterinary oversight of the lab’s animals, leading an enrichment and behavioral training program, and research management.
- Provide veterinary guidance and care where/when needed for a range of large and small animal species and work collaboratively with Stanford’s Animal Care Unit.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, institutional protocols, and voluntary animal welfare laws and regulations, help to develop standard operating procedures for veterinary care and study implementation, help research staff design and implement in vivo studies, train and oversee lab members on animal training, veterinary care, surgical procedures, lab SOPs, and animal use laws and regulations.
Duties include:
Perform veterinary care physical exams, diagnostic work-ups, medical treatment, surgical and non-surgical research procedures, and/or euthanasia, for all species found in the research colony populations.
Ensure accuracy of research and clinical records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provide expert care in the areas of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of research animals.
Develop and manage IACUC protocols with the PI. Assist with preparing and submitting the lab’s animal use procedures for the Administrative Panel on Laboratory Animal Care review and coordinate the monitoring the lab’s approved research projects with the Administrative Panel on Laboratory Animal Care.
Provide assessments of animals prior to intrastate, interstate, and
international shipments, including physical examination, review of colony
history, and pertinent diagnostic tests.
Supervise other workers, as assigned.
Manage direct reports in the laboratory and oversee all vivarium operations
Serve as a liaison between the lab and the Veterinary Service Center (VSC) to
facilitate research activities and ensure animal welfare
Ensure proper anesthesia and pain management for all procedures and
postoperative care
Complete pre-op exams, post-op care, and administer
controlled substances
Manage surgical sterile preparation, surgical inventory
and OR operations
Provide medical and behavioral health monitoring of lab’s animals and oversight
of housing
Provide on-call services as assigned
Administer clinical treatments as directed
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, institutional protocols, and
voluntary animal welfare laws and regulations
Maintain accurate documentation and medical records in accordance with lab
requirements, institutional requirements, and regulatory bodies
Develop and review SOPs to reflect current and best practices and verify
training in lab staff.
Develop and manage the lab’s animal training program to achieve voluntary data
collection using positive reinforcement
Develop, manage and help implement the lab’s enrichment program
Assist in the design and implementation of in vivo studies
Complete reports as required for research studies
May perform tasks associated with other teams including, but not limited to, animal care or surgery under supervision of someone trained in those areas
* - Other duties may also be assigned
The expected pay range for this position is $160,953 to $197,563 per annum.
Interested applicants please apply directly at: Veterinarian 1 - Stanford University Careers
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PhD
PhD available in the impact of the UK gamebird industry
Preliminary studies indicate that resistance to β-Lactams and multi-drug resistant members of the Campylobacter genus are prevalent among UK gamebirds. Pheasants and partridges are raised in rearing facilities where they are sometimes provided with antimicrobials through their food or water, which could contribute to the development of resistance. As gamebirds are released into the wild, there is a risk of transmitting resistant bacteria into the broader ecosystem. Also, anecdotal evidence indicates that gamebirds are sometimes given food supplemented with anti-microbials on shooting estates. This practice can attract other wild species that may come into contact with contaminated bird faeces.
This project will lead to an understanding of antimicrobial use and the prevalence of AMR in the gamebird industry. This will allow the development of strategies to mitigate the industry’s impact on AMR in released gamebirds and potentially on the wider ecosystem. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we aim to explore the factors driving antimicrobial use, assess its biological impact on birds, and identify effective methods for communicating these findings to industry stakeholders. This will enable stakeholders to make more informed decisions and reduce the potential for AMR development.
- What is the current rational for antimicrobial use in gamebirds and what factors determine specific drug use?
- To what extent is the gamebird industry aware of antimicrobial resistance resulting from prophylactic antimicrobial use?
- How prevalent is AMR in the microbiota of released UK gamebirds?
- How do different antimicrobial practices affect resistance levels in the gamebird microbiota?
- What is the most effective method for communicating the impact of antimicrobial use to stakeholders in the gamebird industry?
Based on the results from the survey, the student will design an appropriate sampling protocol for partridges and pheasants during both rearing and release on a sub-sample of the shoots that have been surveyed. Prevalence of AMR genes during rearing, in release pens, after release and during shooting will be assessed. Samples will be taken from birds that have either been submitted for veterinary post-mortem examination or from birds shot during the shooting season. Faecal and caecal pellet samples will also be taken from live birds. Microbial DNA will be extracted from gastrointestinal and respiratory samples, and qPCR will be used to determine the abundance of antimicrobial resistance genes. A subset of samples will undergo metagenomic sequencing, and antimicrobial resistance genes and other virulence genes will be identified. The presence and abundance of AMR and antimicrobial residues will be correlated with the previously surveyed antimicrobial usage practises.
A co-creation workshop with survey respondents will be arranged to firstly share findings of the research and to explore effective methods for communicating such findings to game industry stakeholders more widely i.e., shooting estates, game rearing facility owners, vets, young game keepers etc. The student will analyse qualitative transcripts from this workshop and create a pilot draft of AMR communication materials. These pilot materials will be pre-tested with a sub-set of workshop and survey participants and reviewed by The GWCT stakeholders. Final feedback will allow the student to generate recommendations for future AMR communications in this sector
Year 1: Literature review and knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey of antimicrobial usage in the gamebird industry, understanding of issue, what drives usage practices, and of other relevant husbandry practices. Initiation of AMR prevalence survey.
Year 2: Continuation of prevalence survey. Engagement activity (ie: focus group/workshop) to feedback and discuss KAP survey findings. Characterisation of antimicrobial resistance profiles from gut and respiratory samples (metagenomics and qPCR).
Year 3: Continue bioinformatic analysis of metagenomic data. Feedback current results in co-creation workshop. Develop and pre-test pilot materials for feeding back scientific findings to game industry stakeholders. Produce final recommendations for communication on AMR within the gamebird sector.
| Laura Glendinning | RDSVS - The Roslin Institute | Laura.Glendinning@roslin.ed.ac.uk | www.ed.ac.uk/profile/laura-glendinning |
| Jess Mitchell | GAAFS | jmitch2@ed.ac.uk |
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| Rufus Sage | Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust | rsage@gwct.org.uk | scholar.google.com/citations?user=VwvTTCMAAAAJ&hl=en |