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Professional Internship Animal Behavior Walt Disney World (Jobs )

Professional Internships with Walt Disney World Animal Programs Animal Behavior. Internships run for six months. June to Janaury and Janaury to June. For more informaiton on application process and job requirements, please contact Michelle.Matuszewski@Disney.com
Documentary company needs female zoologist! (Questions about Animal Behavior )

We are a UK based television production company who have just been commissioned by Animal Planet to make a natural history film about Werewolves.
Grizzly bear short term volunteer opportunity (Jobs )

Position: Grizzly Bear Volunteer [Field Research]
I'm Ready and Willing to Get Dirt-Sweaty-and-Stinky for the Sake of Science (Research Opportunities )

I am a graduate with a BS degree in Biology: Zoology. I have a passion for the field and for behavioral observation, and I am looking for work experience of any shape or form. Please contact me if you need a person to assist you in your research. Did I mention I love animals?
California Condor Nesting Technician Position Available at Santa Barbara Zoo (Jobs )

PAID INTERN BIOLOGIST POSITION available immediately to assist the Santa Barbara Zoo and U.S. Fish&Wildlife Service in studying breeding biology of the California condor in southern California. Intern will be a member of a dynamic team and will assist primarily with tracking and observing breeding and nesting condors, collecting quantitative behavioral data in accordance with established protocols, training nest monitoring volunteers; supervising volunteer and biological intern data collection efforts in regard to data quality and consistency, and entering, managing, and reporting data.
Assistant Professor - Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (Jobs )

The Ohio State University at Lima seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, with a specialty in Behavioral Ecology. The appointment will be made in the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University and begin in September 2009.
Research Assistant needed for Drosophila lab studying genetics and molecular basis of behavior. (Jobs )

An immediate opening is available for a Research Assistant to join the research group in Dr. Paul Garrity's laboratory at the National Center for Behavioral Genomics (http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/genomics/) in the Department of Biology at Brandeis University. The group's focus is on characterizing the molecular basis of behavior, in particular the molecular mechanisms through which animals sense and respond to environmental stimuli such as temperature. Primary responsibilities include assisting with molecular and genetic experiments using Drosophila. Specific duties include histopathology, Drosophila behavioral assays, PCR and molecular cloning, as well as ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies and Drosophila stocks. Good organizational skills, motivation and an ability to work independently are all important. Requirements: A B.S./B.A. in biological sciences (or an M.S. in biological sciences) and experience in genetics and/or molecular/cellular biology. Previous experience with Drosophila and/or molecular biology helpful. In addition to a CV, the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to jdkaplan@brandeis.edu AND cc’d to pgarrity@brandeis.edu
Field assistant wanted – Falkland Islands – late Sept 2008 to late Dec 2009 (Jobs )

Can you: Mist-net small birds? Work long hours unsupervised in harsh natural conditions? Contribute to your own expenses?
Grunting fish tell of the origins of human speech (ABS Members in the News )

At the base of our brain, where the back of our neck meets our head, may lurk the voice of a 400 million-year-old fish.Chirps, croaks, growls ­ even the dulcet tones of the human voice ­ might have a common origin in an ancient brain metronome that coordinates the other-worldly grunts of several modern species of fish.
One Year Assistant Professor Position (Jobs )

ONE-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, TRINITY UNIVERSITY