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from the dept. I am seeking one volunteer research assistant to help with a PhD project on a marine fish species on Vancouver Island, BC. This work will require a commitment of approximately 2 months, from late May to late July 2010. Read More... ( 1227 bytes in body) from the dept. It is our pleasure to announce the Summer Institute on Bounded Rationality 2010 – Foundations of an Interdisciplinary Decision Theory, which will take place from July 5th to 12th, 2010 at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin. Read More... ( 892 bytes in body) from the Dept. of Biology dept. Travel across the central United States and Ontario while gaining invaluable herpetological field experience! We seek a volunteer field assistant to help out a graduate student from Queen’s University with herpetological collections and acoustic experiments at sites spanning Missouri to Ontario in March and April 2010. The assistant will aid in spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) collections, advertisement call recordings, female choice experiments and hybridization crosses. Applicants should be amenable to working in inclement weather, and be comfortable wading in ponds at night, handling frogs, and have a strong interest in ecological, evolutionary, conservation and behavioural studies. The successful applicant will have their accommodation, food, and travel among sampling sites covered, but may have to make their own travel arrangements to St. Louis, MO depending on location of residency (i.e. transportation to the initial site may be available if located within close proximity to south-western Ontario).If you are interested in participating in this study, please forward a CV or resume, and cover letter to Kathryn Stewart, kathryn.stewart@queensu.ca. Decisions will be made by March 15, 2010. Read More... from the dept. 1 field assistant is needed to work closely with a University of Bristol PhD. student on foraging activity and diversity of insectivorous bats and insects in the Negev desert in Israel. Work will entail capturing bats in mist nets, radio-telemetry, acoustic monitoring and possibly some insect trapping. Accommodation in the form of a shared apartment in a nearby town will be provided as well as a small stipend for food. The area is beautiful and there will be ample opportunity to see local wildlife. There should also be some spare time to see some of the sites of the country. This is a great opportunity to gain field experience for future jobs and/or graduate school. Requirements: Experience in wildlife biology, ecology, or related field. Responsible, self-motivated, willing to handle bats and capture insects. Conditions are very hot and dry, especially during the day and sand flies and mosquitoes are common. Ideally, willing to commit to the whole season (June-October, but start and end dates are somewhat flexible), work all night with few nights off, have a good sense of humour and maintain positive attitude in adverse conditions. For precautionary reasons, a series of three rabies pre-exposure vaccinations are necessary and must be completed by the start of the field season. Experience with bat survey techniques, mist netting and fluency in Hebrew are all a bonus, but not required. Please e-mail CV, contact information for at least 2 references and a letter of interest to Talya.Hackett@bristol.ac.uk Read More... from the dept. Field assistant needed for research on mate choice and mate searching in black widow spiders near Carmel Valley California. Read More... ( 931 bytes in body) from the dept. We are seeking a qualified undergraduate to participate in a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity, funded by the National Science Foundation, to study coloration and sexual signaling in birds. The research experience will involve up to 10 weeks of full-time work during the summer of 2010 (approx. June-August) at Arizona State University. The REU student will work closely with Professor Kevin McGraw and Dr. Mat Giradeau (post-doctoral associate) on this project. The program includes a weekly stipend, and some travel funds will be available to help defray the cost of traveling to Tempe, Arizona. Read More... ( 1417 bytes in body) from the dept. I am looking for three full-time assistants to help me with my dissertation research. I am investigating the effects of flower density on pollinator visitation rates, and need assistants to help with a study this summer at the McLaughlin Reserve in northern California. Read More... ( 2886 bytes in body) from the dept. I am seeking one volunteer research assistant to help with a PhD project on a marine fish species on Vancouver Island, BC. This work will require a commitment of approximately 2 months, from late May to late July 2010. Project: This study investigates the reproductive behaviours of the plainfin midshipman (Porichthy notatus). Behavioural observations, sample collections, and field experiments will be conducted. This work is highly dependent on the tides, and will require long working days during low tide event, with lighter work in between low tides. Other working conditions include early mornings and muddy, wet, and rocky terrain in variable weather conditions. Previous field work experience is desirable but not necessary. Applicants should be very enthusiastic about field work, reliable, and in good physical condition. There will be opportunities to conduct independent projects. Accommodations and food will be supplied. If interested, please send a CV (including 2 references) highlighting any relevant field experience, a brief statement about why you are interested in this position, and tell me when you are available to work. I will start reviewing applications as they arrive.Please contact me if you have any more questions or concerns. Karen Cogliatikmcogliati@mcmaster.caDepartment of Psychology, Neuroscience and BehaviourMcMaster UniversityHamilton, ONL8S 4L8 Read More... from the dept. DANTA: Association for Conservation of the Tropics and its academic affiliate, the State University of New York (SUNY) system, are pleased to announce their summer 2010 field course and travel opportunities in tropical biology. DANTA is a non-for-profit dedicated to conservation and community service in the New World Tropics. In addition to supporting areas of high conservation priority, profits from our courses and travel opportunities are put towards charitable causes in the areas in which are programs are held. All participants in our programs gain experience in applied conservation and community service.The courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical biology and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. Read More... ( 3295 bytes in body) from the Organismic and Evolutionary Biology dept. Call for Applications for Darwin Fellow Postdoc at UMass Amherst Read More... ( 1363 bytes in body) from the dept. April 17 & 18, 2010Washington DCFifth interdisciplinary conference focused on better understanding individual variation and its connection to physical, physiological, genetic, epigenetic and psychological factors as shaped by relationship systems.Speakers include: Frances Champagne, Lynn Fairbanks, Mark Flinn, Jeffrey French, Raghavendra Gadagkar, Michael Lumpkin, Mary Beth Saffo, Barbara Smuts, Esther Sternberg, & Stephen Suomi.Sponsored by: The Bowen Center for the Study of the Familyhttp://www.thebowencenter.org/pages/springconference.html202-965-4400Contact person – jdavison@thebowencenter.org Read More... from the dept. Check it out! A pair of barn owls has an active nest in a tree at a National Audubon Society sanctuary in California. There is a webcam, with audio, that streams 24/7. They laid 7 eggs, and the first hatched today. You can watch the mother attend to the clutch, and the male bring meal after meal at night. An amazing opportunity to watch the development of this clutch, until they fledge 6-7 weeks later.Barn owl webcam Read More... from the dept. We are looking for up to 4 volunteers to assist with fieldwork beginning April 07, 2010. End date is negotiable, but preference will be given to applicants who can stay until Aug 15, 2010. The project investigates the evolutionary ecology of Columbian ground squirrels. As a member of the study, assistants will be involved with monitoring the phenology (when animals emerge from hibernation), reproduction and survival of individuals. Fieldwork will involve live-trapping and handling of animals, behavioural observation and assistance with the measurement of physiological (metabolism) traits on free-ranging animals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with a collaborative research team on a long-term study of a wild mammal. Opportunities exist for side-projects for interested and motivated applicants. All fieldwork is carried out in the spectacular Rocky Mountains of western Alberta, Canada, home to some of the most majestic wildlife in North America. Read More... ( 2544 bytes in body) from the dept. The Byers’ lab is looking for field assistants to help with a behavioral study of pronghorn at the National Bison Range in northwestern Montana. Gain field-experience in one of the most beautiful places in the country!! Read More... ( 3624 bytes in body) from the dept. Master’ of Arts Degree in New York City: Concentration and Certificate Program in Animal Behavior and Conservation (ABC)This Concentration within the Master's Program in Psychology at Hunter College is designed to provide students with skills that will facilitate entry through course work, research, and practical experience, into the fields of animal behavior cognition, communication, conservation, animal welfare, and zoo science. Read More... ( 2331 bytes in body) from the dept. Experienced MWD trainer with a MSc in Animal Behaviour seeking for a PhD scholarship related to military dog behaviour/welfare. Also available to contribute in writing for a book/handbook in this area Read More... from the dept. I am looking for graduate students (PhD or MSc) interested in comparative neuroanatomy and the neuroendocrince control of behaviour in birds and mammals. There are several funded projects currently underway. Techniques generally include immunohistochemistry, stereology, hormone assays and behavioural analyses, but opportunities also exist to learn three-dimensional reconstruction and electron microscopy. There are also opportunities to collaborate with other research groups including University of Alberta, University of Maryland and several institutions overseas and to attend national and international conferences. Three of the projects currently available are described below. Read More... ( 2483 bytes in body) from the dept. LEAD INSTRUCTOR AND DIRECTOR OF LABORATORIES The Kenyon College Biology Department seeks applicants with broad training in biological sciences for a nontenure-track, continuing full-time position as Lead Instructor and Director of Introductory Laboratories. The Lead Instructor has overall responsibility for An Introduction to Experimental Biology (biology 109-110), a yearlong, stand-alone introductory laboratory course with an emphasis on experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing. Read More... ( 970 bytes in body) from the dept. TWO field assistants are needed for 13 months (beginning mid-to-late May 2010) to help with a study of the behavior, ecology, endocrinology, and conservation of wild gelada monkeys (Theropithecus gelada) at a remote, semi-permanent field site in north-central Ethiopia called Guassa. Read More... ( 7142 bytes in body) from the dept. The 4th International Symposium offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to stakeholders in the development and use of non-surgical methods of controlling cat and dog populations worldwide. The Symposium will feature 40 speakers and will bring together scientists, veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, public health advocates, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and funders from the U.S. and abroad. Read More... ( 414 bytes in body) from the Help! I need a job dept. Hello, my name is Allison Foote and I am a doctoral student working with Dr. Jonathon Crystal at the University of Georgia. I am looking for a post-doctoral research position in Avian behavior or cognition. My general interests are in comparative cognition and my previous research in graduate school has focused on metacognition in rats. My primary interest, however, lies in avian cognition and behavior (specifically learning, memory, cognition, social behavior, communication, avian neuroanatomy & neuroethology). I will complete the requirements for my PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience in May of 2010. I have attached my curriculum vita to this announcement. Please contact me at: footeal@gmail.com Read More... from the dept. The Whale Center of New England, located in Gloucester, MA, is a non-profit research organization involved with the study of the behavior, ecology, and natural history of the whales and dolphins found in the waters off of Massachusetts. The Whale Center is also heavily involved with habitat conservation and education programs. We are currently looking to fill research internships for the Summer (May 24 - August 20) and Fall (August 16 - December 17) semesters of 2010, and Spring (January 31 - May 27) semesters of 2011. Please note: All positions are filled in the spring of each year. Read More... ( 3049 bytes in body) from the dept. The Biology Department at Randolph-Macon College seeks an Ecologist for a full-time one- or two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2010. Applicants must hold a Ph.D., and post-doctoral experience is preferred. The successful applicant will teach the equivalent of four lecture/lab courses per year, including participation in an innovative introductory biology sequence, an upper-level general ecology course with a lab/field component, and other upper-level courses in their specialty. Teaching opportunities are also available to participate in the college's Environmental Studies program and in the general liberal arts program by teaching a non-majors course. Research opportunities with undergraduate students are also available. Field work locations include a nearby college-owned forested field site, and access to several rivers, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic coast. Randolph-Macon is a co-educational, residential, liberal arts college in Ashland, Virginia, which is 15 miles north of Richmond. Review of applications will begin on February 12, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit: 1) a curriculum vita, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 3) three letters of reference to Ms. Barb Wirth, Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005. Randolph-Macon College is an equal opportunity employer; applications are especially encouraged from minorities and women. Read More... from the Stinky carrion dept. Insect behavior summer research internship at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma - Behavioral ecology and conservation biology of the endangered American burying beetle. Read More... ( 1492 bytes in body) from the whole-animals-are-better-than-bits-of-animals dept. Lecturship in zoology available at Aberystwyth University, UK, grade 7/8 (£32,458 - £35,469/£36,532 - £43,622), deadline 19th Feb 2010. Expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching (aimed at students taking degrees in animal behaviour, zoology, marine & freshwater biology) as well as postgraduate teaching, and display a strong research record in zoology or demonstrate the ability to achieve such a record. Research specialisms in vertebrate or invertebrates are welcome. More details & application form: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/jobs/vacancies-external/ Department website & info: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/ibers/ Read More... from the dept. Field Assistants WANTED For Summer 2010 Field Season. Field Assistants needed late April - early August for an ongoing study of the mating system of the white-throated sparrow. Research will be conducted at the Cranberry Lake Biological Station in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Field assistants will aid in mist-netting, banding, sampling blood for hormonal assays and parentage, behavioral observations, GPS/GIS, and song analyses. Previous experience desirable but not necessary; the only prerequisites are patience and persistence. Salary includes room, board, and a stipend. Review of applications will begin 30 January and continue until suitable applicants are hired. Read More... ( 478 bytes in body) from the Interested in a career in college teaching? dept. The DA (Doctor of Arts) in Biology program at Idaho State University has 3-year Fellowships available to start Fall 2010. Read More... ( 317 bytes in body) from the Beetle research in the Rockies! dept. Summer internship - field studies of insects and small mammals in the Rockies. Read More... ( 258 bytes in body) from the dept. RESEARCH ASSISTANT position available for work on behavior and parasitism in Grant's gazelle in Kenya. Read More... ( 1489 bytes in body) from the who wouldn't want to study dolphins in the Florida Keys dept. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Winter/Spring term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. from the dept. HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED SPRING MIGRATION ON THE NORTHERN GULF COAST? Read More... ( 1724 bytes in body) from the Biological Sciences dept. A motivated post-doctoral fellow is sought to undertake publishable analyses of an existing 23-year data set on demographics, kinship, social and spatial relationships, burrow architecture, and morphology of Richardson’s ground squirrels. Read More... ( 1476 bytes in body) from the dept. Field intern needed to assist in our mark-recapture studies associated with a NSF-funded study of eco-evolutionary interactions in streams. The intern will collect and process fish and help set up and maintain experiments. Position will be located in Trinidad, West Indies, and run from mid-Jan to mid-Apr 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Read More... ( 2113 bytes in body) from the dept. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT(S) (1-2) needed from early March to early August 2010 (dates flexible) for a PhD project on the breeding ecology and behaviour of the long-tailed finch in Australia. Fieldwork will take place in the main study area, located in the East Kimberley (Northern tip of Western Australia) near Wyndham. Work for the project will consist of checking nestboxes, behavioural observations and mist-netting. Fieldwork will require getting up before dawn, and applicants need to be fit. Ideally, applicants should have previous bird and field experience, good observational skills, and enthusiasm for bird watching. Previous experience with bird ringing is also highly desirable. Study sites are located near a small town, where a field station with basic facilities is located. Successful applicants must be reliable, able to work independently, be tolerant of heat and able to hike for up to 7-8 hrs per day (6 or 7 days/week). The position is a volunteer position, however food and housing expenses will be covered when at the research site. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, dates of availability, and the contact information of 2-3 references to ERICA VAN ROOIJ (email: erica AT galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au). Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and will be reviewed until position is filled. Read More... from the dept. NCEAS CALL FOR PROPOSALS:WORKING GROUPS, POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATES, SABBATICAL FELLOWS and DISTRIBUTED GRADUATE SEMINARSUpcoming deadline: January 11, 2010The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis at the University of California, Santa Barbara, promotes the analysis and synthesis of scientific data to address important ecological questions. Applications are open to all areas of inquiry, with interdisciplinary projects ranging across the sciences and into many allied disciplines. For additional information and application instructions, go to: http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/rfpOr, contact the Center: Telephone: (805) 892-2500Fax: (805) 892-2510Email: proposal@nceas.ucsb.edu Read More... ( 557 bytes in body) from the dept. Dr. Guillermo Paz-y-Mino C., Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, will be recruiting master of science students for the Fall 2010. If interested in conducting bird behavior and cognition research, contact gpazymino@umassd.edu. Read More... ( 449 bytes in body) from the dept. Study songbird ecology and behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies (http://www.caryinstitute.org/), as part of a project funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term study on the breeding ecology of ovenbirds and veeries and the study of veery communication and mating strategies. Read More... ( 2125 bytes in body) from the dept. A postdoctoral position in behavioral ecology is available in the DuVal Lab of Florida State University. The successful applicant will develop a collaborative research project on sexual selection, social behavior, and/or the population genetic patterns influenced by these processes. Preferred start date: spring 2010. Read More... ( 1879 bytes in body) from the dept. Temporary behavior research technician position open at Nestle Purina. This position is responsible for performing the necessary work related to feline and canine behavior research programs under the supervision of behavior scientists. To apply, please go to www.nestlepurinacareers.com and enter the job number of nest-00012054. Read More... from the dept. The Mabry lab at New Mexico State University invites applications from motivated and independent students to begin graduate work in fall 2010. I anticipate accepting 2 students to pursue either PhD or MS work in behavioral ecology. Research in the lab focuses on the causes and consequences of individual behavioral variation, with a current emphasis on dispersal and habitat selection behavior in complex landscapes, using small mammals as a study system. Students with interests in animal movement, habitat selection, animal behavior in a landscape context, the population-level consequences of individual behavior, and/or landscape genetics are especially encouraged to apply. Graduate students will be supported by a combination of research and teaching assistantships. More information about the lab is available at http://biology-web.nmsu.edu/mabry Read More... ( 431 bytes in body) from the dept. Two full-time field assistant positions in behavioral ecology are available late February-early April 2010. The successful applicants will help investigate parent-offspring communication in treehoppers (Hemiptera: Membracidae) at Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (OSBS). Applicants with background and interests in ecology, evolution and behavior are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should be patient and able to work long hours with good attention to detail. Interested applicants should email Jennifer Hamel at jahtf7@mail.missouri.edu. Read More... ( 1127 bytes in body) from the dept. The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology offers several PhD student positions. The IMPRS is based in southern Germany and jointly organized by The Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen and Radolfzell and the University of Konstanz. Outstanding students of all nationalities with a deep commitment to basic research in organismal biology are invited to apply. Read More... ( 1520 bytes in body) from the dept. The Department of Biology of the College of the Holy Cross seeks applicants for a Mellon Foundation supported Post-doctoral Fellowship beginning in the fall 2010 through the end of the spring semester 2012. The fellow will gain teaching experience under the guidance of members of the Department and will have the opportunity to conduct research in either of two areas. The area of interest to ABS members is behavioral energetics of terrestrial ectotherms (particularly the energetics of signaling. Read More... ( 364 bytes in body) from the Biology dept. Postdoc available in animal communication, University of Florida: Read More... ( 1068 bytes in body) from the dept. I am seeking one volunteer field assistant for a Master’s project on the effects of mammals on the leaf litter reptile and amphibian community at La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. I’m looking for someone to start in early December 2009. Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply. Assistants will be responsible for travel expenses (including airfare to San Jose, Costa Rica and taxi/bus to La Selva) and a portion of their station fees (around US$400/month). Station fees include one meal/day, office space, and wireless internet. Shared lodging and additional meals will be provided for the assistant. A commitment of at least 3 months is required. Assistants should expect long days in the field and evening lab work, 6 days a week. Latin American students are encouraged to apply. Read More... ( 1764 bytes in body) from the dept. Field assistants are needed for ongoing long-term studies of the behavioral ecology of the cooperatively breeding Acorn Woodpecker at the Hastings Reserve in upper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley. We have studied the behavioral ecology of color-banded Acorn Woodpeckers for over 40 years at this site. The current research focuses on ecological constraints and reproductive skew and their role in the evolution of cooperative breeding. Assistants will be involved in monitoring group composition, experimental manipulations, and roosting/nesting/mate guarding/feeding behavior. The experience is designed to be one of total immersion six days per week. Positions run from mid-March to mid-July 2010 (with some flexibility on start and end dates). A modest stipend of $600 / month plus free housing is provided. Must be an avid hiker who is comfortable hiking up and down hills. Prior experience with birds (especially the ability to read color bands) is desirable but not required. Self-motivation, enthusiasm for the research questions, a willingness to sit in a blind for up to 3 hours per session, and an ability to tackle the rigors of field work are a must. We especially encourage those applicants interested in behavioral ecology that are planning to attend graduate school. Read More... ( 975 bytes in body) from the Anthropology dept. ONE camp manager needed for The University of Michigan Gelada Research Project, a study of the behavior, communication, endocrinology, and conservation of wild geladas (Theropithecus gelada) – a close relative of baboons. All research is conducted at a field station located in the Simien Mountains National Park of Ethiopia. Read More... ( 4691 bytes in body) from the dept. Students interested in primate behavior, ecology, and evolution are encouraged to apply to the Ph.D. program offered by the Committee on Evolutionary Biology at the University of Chicago. Read More... ( 348 bytes in body) from the dept. WhatISee: is a new animal behavior observation software available on iTunes for iPods/iPhones. It's a very very user friendly data logger at a low price. You can find it by searching for Timothy Heuser or WhatISee under the iTunes Apps store. Read More... from the Biology dept. The Department of Biology, College of Charleston, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2010. Read More... ( 1133 bytes in body) from the dept. A pioneering collaboration among biologists, designers, engineers, and businesspeople, Social Biomimicry will explore how the collective behavior and nest architecture of social insects can inspire more effective and sustainable solutions to human challenges. The conference will promote exchange of concepts, perspectives, and tools to enrich biology and advance biomimetic design. Read More... ( 1801 bytes in body) from the dept. Harvard University's Writing Program is recruiting natural scientists and biologists for full- and part-time positions to teach introductory academic writing courses based in their fields. Read More... ( 2156 bytes in body) from the dept. Digital Project Manager. The Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics (BLB) at The Ohio State University seeks a project manager to oversee a project to digitize the collection of recorded bird sounds in the Florida Museum of Natural History collection. The successful applicant will work with staff in the BLB to convert analog tape recordings into digital files, and will manage the database containing the metadata describing the recordings. Read More... ( 1721 bytes in body) from the dept. A 5-year, funded (with tuition waiver) PhD position is available under the supervision of Dr. Clint Kelly at Iowa State University (http://web.mac.com/clintkelly1/Site/Home.html) beginning August 2010. I am seeking a motivated student to study sexual selection including, but not limited to, 1) sperm competition and ejaculate expenditure in fish or insects; or 2) the physiological and reproductive costs and trade-offs of investment in immunity. My lab uses an empirical approach in the field and laboratory to examine a broad set of topics in behavioural and evolutionary ecology and we employ a variety of techniques and procedures to address research questions, including: molecular genotyping, immunological assays, phylogenetic comparative studies, geometric morphometrics and meta-analysis. The Kelly research group belongs to the large, research-active Department of Ecology, Evolution & Organismal Biology at ISU (http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/). If interested in pursuing a graduate degree in my lab please send a brief description of your research interests and a CV to cdkelly@iastate.edu. Read More... from the dept. WESTERN BLUEBIRD FIELD INTERNSHIPS 2010: Carmel Valley, California: Field assistants needed for an ongoing long-term study of the behavioral ecology of the Western Bluebird at Hastings Reservation in upper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is a field station run by the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley and this study has been ongoing since 1983. Current work focuses on behavioral ecology, particularly delayed dispersal and the importance of cooperation among independently breeding kin. Interns for the project must be avid hikers, comfortable tromping around in the wilderness to monitor nests and happy to sit in blinds during the mornings watching behavior. Self-discipline and genuine interest in field biology as a career are helpful. Prior experience with birds is desirable but not required; self-motivation, enthusiasm for the questions and ability to tackle the rigors of fieldwork are a must. We are particularly interested in candidates who believe they would like to go to graduate school in behavioral ecology or field ornithology. Positions start in Mar or Apr 2010 and continue through mid-Jul with the possibility of an extended stint for more focused individuals wishing to participate fully in a research project leading to publication. We offer a small living stipend ($800/month) along with housing. The experience is designed to be one of total immersion six days a week. Send or e-mail a resume along with the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least two references to CAITLIN STERN, Department of Neurobiology & Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 (EM: cas245 AT cornell.edu). Read More... from the dept. Danta: Association for Conservation of the Tropics and the State University of New York at Oneonta are pleased to announce their 2009/2010 field courses in tropical biology. All courses are held in Costa Rica. The courses are intended for undergraduates or early graduate level students who have a keen interest in tropical biology and conservation, but have little or no experience of working in a tropical environment. Participants may enroll on either a credit or non-credit basis. Six credit hours are available through the departments of Anthropology, Biology, and Psychology at SUNY, Oneonta. Read More... ( 1016 bytes in body) from the Psychology dept. Bucknell University, Department of Psychology invites applications for an entry-level tenure track assistant professor position (qualified applicants for entry level positions will have no more than four years of post-doctoral full-time teaching at the time of appointment), in the broad area of biological bases of behavior, beginning in August 2010. As part of the five-course per year teaching load, the successful candidate will be expected to teach some combination of the basic and advanced psychology courses in Physiological Psychology, Learning, Animal Behavior, or Sensation and Perception that also support the programs in Animal Behavior or Neuroscience. Successful candidates will also contribute to an introductory course in General Psychology, Introduction to Neuroscience, or Statistics. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to our College Core Curriculum: opportunities and institutional support exist for developing first-year foundation seminars, sophomore-year team-taught integrated perspective courses, and writing-intensive courses in the discipline. An active research program that involves mentorship of undergraduates is also expected. Opportunity exists to supervise Master’s degree students in Psychology and in Animal Behavior. University facilities support teaching and research involving small animals, humans, and non-invasive studies of non-human primates. Preference will be given to candidates who will have earned a Ph.D. in an area of psychology with a biological basis or a related area, by the time of the appointment. Bucknell is a highly selective, primarily undergraduate (3500 undergraduates and 250 masters students) institution, combining a strong liberal arts tradition with characteristics of a comprehensive university. Applications should be completed online at http://www.bucknell.edu/jobs and should include vitae, reprints and preprints, a descriptive research program statement, and materials demonstrating evidence of success or promise in teaching. In addition 3 letters of reference should be submitted online at http://www.bucknell.edu/jobs. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Bucknell University values a diverse college community and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. 570-577-1200 or jwade@bucknell.edu for more information. Visit www.departments.bucknell.edu/psychology for more information about the department. Read More... from the dept. Field assistants needed for a study of vocal dialects and behavior in a lekking hummingbird in Trinidad. Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive 4 month field season of this long-term study. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) nest-searching, behavioral observations, color band reading, netting, radio-tracking, and playback experiments. Work will begin in early January and go until early May, 2010. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Click the link above to find out how to apply. Read More... ( 3555 bytes in body) from the dept. The Department of Biology, McGill University, has two tenure-track positions open in Neurobiology. At least one of these, in Neuroethology, will be of interest to ABS members. Read More... ( 2288 bytes in body) from the dept. We invite preproposals for symposia for Behavior 2011, the joint meeting of the Animal Behavior Society and the International Ethological Conference (IEC) to be held on July 25-30 2011 at Indiana University in Bloomington IN, USA. Read More... ( 895 bytes in body) from the dept. I seek four enthusiastic students (two M.S. or PhD, two undergraduate) interested in participating in a NSF funded research trip during the austral winter-spring of 2010. The objective of the trip is to engage students in publishable research on Octodon degus or Spalacopus cyanus social behavior. Undergraduate students are expected to participate in projects beginning in May/June and through mid-August 2010 (8-10 weeks). Graduate students are expected to participate in projects beginning in May/June and through late October 2010. Read More... ( 4562 bytes in body) from the dept. Are you a student interested in joining the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU)? The Council of the AOU has voted to provide one-year student membership awards to qualified undergraduate or graduate students interested in pursuing a career in ornithology. Read More... ( 1605 bytes in body) from the dept. Research Coordinator / Camp ManagerHiring Organization:Max-Planck-institute for Evolutionary AnthropologyDate Posted:29.09.2009 Read More... ( 2310 bytes in body) from the dept. I am an Animal Behaviour postgraduate seeking research position, PhD or intership opportunities within the field of animal welfare, zoo research, behavioural ecology or conservation/breeding programmes. Read More... ( 998 bytes in body) from the dept. Application Deadline: Nov. 15, 2009 Read More... ( 2616 bytes in body) from the working in the Amazon (field assistant) dept. We offer an opening for a field assistant in the Amazon lowlands of Ecuador. The assistant position is part of a PhD dissertation research project and focuses on the mineral lick visiting behaviour of bats. The desired candidate will preferably have some experience in the tropics, handling wild animals, long-term field experience and some Spanish training. However, those who have training in one of the following fields will also be considered interesting candidates: handling bats, ecology, biology and animal behaviour.To learn more about the details of the project, please email.Note, the study takes place in a tropical environment; hence prior experiences of working in the field under harsh conditions are necessary.Yellow fever and rabies shots are necessary! Read More... from the Anthropology dept. Study Primate Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania! The Anthropology program is ranked 6th nationally, offering a four-field approach to the study of anthropology. At Penn, graduate students interested in primatology and human behavior also benefit from interactions with faculty in other departments, such as Drs. Dorothy L. Cheney (Biology), Robert Kurzban (Psychology), and Robert M. Seyfarth (Psychology). Ph.D students are offered 5 years of full support through the Benjamin Franklin Fellowships. Read More... from the dept. Faculty Position OpeningsMarine Research StationInstitute of Cellular and Organismic BiologyAcademia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan Read More... ( 1188 bytes in body) from the who wouldn't want to study dolphins in the Florida Keys? dept. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Winter term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. from the dept. The position is open for foreign students in the Marie-Curie Initial Training Network in the project “Bio-Business” working on “Automatic monitoring of pig aggression (sows and fattening pigs)”. The applicant will work in an international environment with the aim to get a graduation as PhD. Read More... ( 1685 bytes in body) from the dept. A M.S. position is available under the supervision of Dr. Christine W. Miller at the University of Florida. The position is funded by the National Science Foundation for two years and will begin in June of 2010. The focus of the larger NSF-funded project is the influence of natural environmental variation on the expression and evolution of ornaments, weapons, and behaviors of sexual selection. The M.S. thesis work will include one or two summertime field seasons in New Mexico and some year-round field work in Florida. The student will also conduct extensive greenhouse breeding of the insects in Florida for behavioral and morphological study. The focal research organism is a cactus bug, Narnia femorata (Hemiptera: Coreidae). Males in this species compete over territories on the fruit of prickly-pear cactus and have enlarged hind legs used in these competitions. Applicants should possess a B.A. or B.S. in Biology or a closely related field and have a strong background in evolutionary biology and behavior. Selection will be based largely on interest and enthusiasm for the research topic, academic achievements, reference letters, and previous research experience. To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter outlining your interests and research background, a curriculum vitae (including GPA and GRE scores), and contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone, address) as either aPDF or MS Word file to cwmiller@ufl.edu with “Sexual selection M.S. position” in the subject line. Informal inquiries are welcome. More information on research in the laboratory of Dr. Christine W. Miller and the Entomology and Nematology Department at UF are available at www.millerlab.net. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2009 and will continue until September 25th , or until an outstanding candidate is found. Read More... from the Zoology Department, University of Oklahoma dept. We need a high-quality graduate student to play a key role in a study of migratory behavior in Painted Buntings. Read More... ( 2392 bytes in body) from the dept. See videos, photos and the final program from the Dan Otte Symposium including the announcement that Dan will receive the Leidy Medal in the fall of 2009. Read More... ( 606 bytes in body) from the dept. A post-doctoral position is available to study the neural and endocrine basis of courtship displays in grouse. Male grouse produce a wide array of courtship displays, but unlike the displays of many other bird species, the brain regions and hormones responsible for mediating courtship displays in grouse are entirely unknown. Currently, the focal species of this research is the Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) and its unique drumming display. More specifically, my lab is interested in getting a better understanding of what brain regions and hormones are responsible for producing the drumming display. The position involves capturing Ruffed Grouse throughout the year in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in order to examine seasonal variation and sex differences in neuroanatomy, neurochemistry and hormone profile. Opportunities also exist for collaborations with several other labs in addition to other planned projects including bioacoustics of drumming, ecotoxicology of Ruffed Grouse and other gamebirds and neuroendocrine studies in Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). Applicants with a record of peer-reviewed publications and a PhD in behavioural ecology, ecophysiology or related fields will be considered. Experience in trapping wild galliforms is highly desired, but not absolutely necessary. A salary will be provided for two years with a possibility of renewal for a third year, although individuals will be encouraged to apply for their own funding upon arrival. The successful candidate should be independent and self-motivated with an enthusiasm for developing new scientific ideas, training students and manuscript writing. Individuals will also be encouraged to develop their own ideas and projects complementary to the project. To apply, send: 1) a c.v.; 2) a brief description of how you see yourself fitting into the lab’s research program; 3) your research interests and goals; and 4) the contact details of at least two references to Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk (andrew.iwaniuk@uleth.ca). Review of applications will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of January 2010. Read More... from the dept. A research technician position is available in the lab led by Beth Archie in the Biology Department at the University of Notre Dame. The Archie Lab uses population genetic tools to understand the genetic and disease-related causes and consequences of animal social behavior. Our current research systems are wild elephants and baboons living in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. For more information about the Archie Lab, see our web page at http://www.nd.edu/~earchie/. The successful applicant will conduct population genetics research in the lab and be involved in laboratory management (ordering supplies, working with students). A Bachelor’s degree in biology, or a related discipline, is required. Experience with basic genetics techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis) is essential; experience with research in population genetics and/or phylogenetics is especially useful. Notre Dame has strong research programs in ecology, evolution and infectious disease in a Biology Department with collegial and interactive faculty and students. The department houses state-of-the-art genomics and imaging cores, more information on departmental and other college faculty and facilities can be found at http://biology.nd.edu and http://science.nd.edu.The position can begin as early as October 2009 and will be open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should apply online at http://hr.nd.edu/employment/job_opportunities.shtml under job number 09293. Please submit a CV, cover letter, and contact information for two references, including the applicant’s relationship to the reference, their phone number, email address, and mailing address. Please contact Beth Archie at earchie@nd.edu for informal inquiries. Read More... from the dept. The Behavior Advisory Group and the Wildlife Conservation Society have produced a tutorial DVD entitled "Methods for Animal Behavior Research" that covers all of the steps of the research as they pertain to animal behavior studies. Follow the website link below to learn more about the DVD, see samples from the DVD, and obtain ordering information. Methods for Animal Behavior Research is available for only $5! http://www.aza.org/methods-for-animal-behavior-research-dvd/ Read More... from the dept. Professors, applied behaviorists, and students please consider making a non-commercial film for the 2010 Jack Ward Memorial Film Competition. Top entries will be shown at the 2010 ABS Film Festival. Read More... from the dept. A field assistant is sought to work as part of a doctoral study researching the reproductive biology of the Kentish plover (KP), Charadrius alexandrinus, a cosmopolitan wader at Maio Island, Republic of Cape Verde. Read More... ( 801 bytes in body) from the dept. A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the Karubian lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University. Research in the lab incorporates evolution, ecology and animal behavior, and applicants with relevant laboratory experience are broadly encouraged to apply. Read More... from the dept. A PhD scholarship opportunity is available in Macquarie University’s Department of Brain, Behaviour & Evolution (BBE) on a project investigating post-copulatory sexual selection of tephritid fruit flies. The project would be carried out in the Behavioural Biology Research Group under the supervision of A/Prof Phil Taylor (http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/~phil/). Read More... ( 2272 bytes in body) from the Brain, Behaviour and Evolution dept. A PhD scholarship opportunity is available at the Department of Brain, Behaviour & Evolution (http://galliform.bhs.mq.edu.au/~bbe/) on a project investigating virtual ecology in artificial flowers under selection by honeybees in semi-natural conditions. Read More... ( 2251 bytes in body) from the Department of Brain, Behaviour and Evolution dept. Expressions of interest sought for applying for Future Fellowships, to be held at the Department of Brain, Behaviour and Evolution, Macquarie University. Read More... ( 245 bytes in body) from the dept. Dedicated undergraduate looking for an animal behavior opportunity. I am currently a junior undergraduate double majoring in anthropology and English, with plans to attend graduate school focusing on animal behavior or primatology. Someone point me in the right direction! Read More... ( 593 bytes in body) from the dept. Currently we have an opening for a field assistant and researcher (graduate student project) to conduct research in Ecuador. Desired candidates will preferably have some experience in the tropics, some Spanish training, and/or long-term field experience. However, those who have training in one of the following fields will also be considered desirable candidates: primatology, parasitology, veterinary medicine, population genetics, ecology, physical anthropology, biology or animal behavior. Note, prior experience working with primates in not required, though some experience working with wildlife is preferable. Read More... ( 2761 bytes in body) from the dept. LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER INCONSERVATION AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATIONSchool of Biological SciencesWellington, New ZealandApplicants must have a strong record of research in conservation or restoration of species, communities or habitats within terrestrial, freshwater or marine ecosystems; and the ability to teach courses in ecological restoration, ecology and conservation. Complementary skills in areas such as GIS, ecological modelling and conservation genetics are desirable.More details of the School and the position are available athttp://www.victoria.ac.nz/sbs/Reference A185-09QApplications close 4 September 2009 Read More... from the dept. We are looking for a graduate student (MS or PhD) to work on along-term study of the white-throated sparrow in the Adirondack Mountains of NY. Research will use an integrative approach to examine aspects of parental care in this species. Field experience is a must. Application must include cover letter, curriculum vitae, GRE scores and transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation. Address all inquiries to: Dr. Rusty A. Gonser, Dept. of Biology, Indiana State University, rgonser@indstate.edu, or, Dr. Elaina M. Tuttle, Dept. of Biology, Indiana State University, etuttle2@indstate.edu. Please alsosee www.whitethroatedsparrow.org for further information. Read More... from the dept. Postdoc Position at Janelia Farm Research Campus: Drosophila neural circuits and behavior Read More... ( 822 bytes in body) from the dept. Field, laboratory, and greenhouse technician needed for research on the influence of natural environmental variation on sexual selection. Read More... ( 1636 bytes in body) from the dept. 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. Read More... ( 1178 bytes in body) from the dept. PhD Position in evolutionary ecology and conservation - University of Otago, New Zealand. We are seeking a highly motivated student with a proven academic record for this very challenging PhD. If you are interested or want to know more about this PhD, please contact Dr. Shinichi Nakagawa by email (shinichi.nakagawa@otago.ac.nz; email subject should say “Trojan fish PhD”) . If you would like to apply for this studentship, send your CV including academic records and names and contacts of 3 referees. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found. Read More... ( 1766 bytes in body) from the Travel to exotic locations, meet weird birds and .... watch them dept. Post-doctoral research and teaching opportunity -- manakins, social networks, sexual selection, lek mating systems, tropics. University of Wyoming. Read More... ( 663 bytes in body) from the dept. Teaching opportunity: Residencies in companion animal behaviorAmerican College of Applied Science Read More... ( 797 bytes in body) from the dept. I am looking for a voluntary assistant to help me run field-based experiments and collect behavioral data on gelada monkeys (Theropithecus gelada) from the 14th of August to 14th of December, 2009. I am conducting postdoctoral research for the University of Michigan, working in the Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia. My research is focused on the cognition and communication of the gelada, a very vocal and social primate endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia. The work is stimulating and varied, ranging from focal data collection and group counts to vocalization recordings and playback experiments. You will be expected to take part in all aspects of this research, spending 4 – 7 hours in the field every day, and helping out with data management at the research station. Although you will have exciting challenges such as hiking around 10 000 feet above sea level and having to identify 150 individual monkeys, work can also become repetitive and lonely – you will need to be prepared for that. The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual able to work under unusually demanding conditions – you will be pushing yourself both physically and mentally on a daily basis. Experience in fieldwork and/or living in a developing country is vital, and you need to have a first degree in Anthropology, Zoology, or another relevant field. As we are living in a remote area, you must be able to function without much social stimulation, while at the same time knowing how to interact with people that do not share a common language with you. In general, an enthusiastic spirit and the desire to learn more will go a very long way. If you are interested contact Aliza le Roux before the 20th of July, 2009, at aleroux@umich.edu. More on the conditions: The geladas are fast-moving terrestrial primates that feed on grass in the Ethiopian highlands. They occur in large bands of up to 700 members and we focus on about 17 harems living in the Simien Mountains National Park. The field site, just outside the small town of Debark, is very remote and we rely on solar power for electricity and a small spring for water. We live close to a village of only 15 people, but are within shouting distance of hundreds of geladas. You can read more about the living conditions and experience of being out in the field at http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/authors/le_Roux_Aliza_2008.html.Funding: The assistant will be responsible for costs incurred in traveling to & from Ethiopia, including visa fees. While in Ethiopia, a contribution of $10 a day towards living expenses and park fees is expected – I will cover any costs above this. Read More... from the help me help you help me dept. i have just graduated with a Bsc in zoology from the univeristy of Leeds. I am looking for research opportunities or internships or work experience in animal behaviour or any type of conservation work or environmental work. i want to pursue a career in this and need to build up my work experience. I am very hard working and motivated and have a great interest in animals and the environment and i am prepared to travel around. Read More... from the dept. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1) needed early August to end of Novembre 2009 (dates flexible) for a PhD project on the social system and genetics of the cooperatively breeding Chestnut-crowned babbler in Australia. Work for the project will consist of tracking of family groups using GPS, behavioral observations, playback experiments, and mist-netting. Field work will take place in the main study area, located in NortWest New South Wales, as well as further three field sites scattered between NW NSW, North east South Australia and South West Queensland.Field work will require rising before dawn, and applicants need to be fit. Ideally, applicants should have previous bird and field expereince, good observational skills, and enthusiasm for bird watching. Previous experience with bird ringing is also highly desirable. Study sites are remote and fitted with only basic facilities. Poisonous snakes and spiders are present in all the study areas.Successful applicants must be reliable, able to work independently, be tolerant of heat and able to hike for up to 7-8 hrs per day (6 days/week).The position is a volunteer position, however food and housing expenses will be covered when at the research sites. Airfare will also be covered, provided a minimum commitment of 3 months. Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, dates of availability, and the contact information of 2-3 references to ENRICO SORATO (email: enrico.sorato AT students.mq.edu.au) with “2009 Field Assistant Position†in the subject line. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and will be reviewed until position is filled. Read More... from the IN THIS ECONOMY! dept. Hi Everyone,I recently graduated with a BS in Geology-Biology from Brown, though the emphasis was more on the geology until my final year when my interests changed. I took a year off hoping to gain some field experience in animal behavior/behavioral ecology before applying to grad schools this fall, but the opportunities have not been easy to come by, especially as I have little actual field experience in animal behavior (but tons in geology/paleontology). So of course I'm in this catch-22, despite being well-learned in ecology and evolutionary biology. Read More... ( 725 bytes in body) from the Postdoc Position at University of Arizona dept. Postdoctoral opportunity studying bee learning and foraging behavior in relation to floral complexity with Dan Papaj, Anna Dornhaus, and Anne Leonard at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. The goal of this NSF-funded project is to understand why flowers use complex stimuli in multiple sensory modalities to signal to pollinators. Bumblebees will be used as a model system in assays that manipulate the complexity of floral stimuli and quantify bee learning and floral choice. Special emphasis will be given to analysis of speed-accuracy tradeoffs with respect to predictions derived from economic and neural decision-making theory. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in animal behavior or allied field. Training in the area of animal learning is preferred, but not required. For inquiries or to apply, please email Dan Papaj (papaj@email.arizona.edu). Applications should include: (1) cover letter indicating relevant experience and interests, and possible starting date; (2) CV; (3) publication reprints or preprints in electronic form and; (4) names and contact information for three references. Read More... from the dept. PROJECT DESCRIPTION I am seeking volunteers to assist with data collection for my dissertation project on social behavior and stress in female chacma baboons in the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. The project will study variation in social behavior and stress levels of females, and will also look at the impact of commensalism on female baboons. Assistants will be responsible for collecting behavioral data on social behavior, reproductive and demographic parameters, as well as collecting fecal samples for hormonal analysis from multiple social groups. Assistant will spend 2-4 weeks upon arrival learning to identify individual members of the study troops and learning data collection methods.This is not a remote field site. It is close to the city of Cape Town, with access to all the distractions of city life. However, the work is demanding. Assistant must be committed to working on a schedule (6 days a week) without getting distracted by life in a new and foreign country. A regular workday is at least 12 hours long, and requires a lot of walking and possibly some climbing. Data are collected regardless of weather conditions, which is highly variable. Applicant must be able to withstand working in both hot, dry conditions (summer temperatures can climb to 35 Celsius) and cold, rainy conditions. Read More... ( 1864 bytes in body) from the Ant / Orthoptera dept. Looking for Short trip on Insect behavior Read More... ( 364 bytes in body) from the dept. Behavioral Ecology full time faculty job at the University of Auckland, New ZealandThe School of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position as Lecturer (asst. prof. equivalent in the NZ system) in Behavioural Ecology. Applicants should have a strong record of research and teaching, with interests both in theoretical and applied aspects of behavioural ecology. You will be expected to collaborate with other researchers within and outside the university as well as establishing your own research portfolio that attracts funding and graduate students. Any area of behavioural ecology will be considered and ideally it will relate to contemporary issues relevant to New Zealand. You will also be expected to teach in The School's academic programme at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The School of Biological Sciences currently employs 180 staff and supervises 120 PhD students. The School has modern laboratories and facilities (see SBS web site: http://www.sbs.auckland.ac.nz/), and the appointee will have ready access to a wide range of New Zealand's unique biota and habitats. Applications for this position will close on the 31st July 2009.For online application details, see: https://www.opportunities.auckland.ac.nz/psp/ps/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11159&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=3 Read More... from the dept. Hi-PA resident and bio undergrad with an interest in behavioral ecology/evolution/conservation etc. looking for short-term field work opportunity asap (Hi-PA resident and bio undergrad with an interest in behavioral ecology/evolution/conservation etc. looking for short-term field work opportunity asap ( Read More... ( 440 bytes in body) from the nifty-gadgets dept. I am looking for a field assistant/intern to participate in a study on the foraging psychology of nectarivorous bats and the coevolution between bats and the plants they pollinate in Costa Rica. Assistant duties will include mist-netting, and setting-up and maintaining computerized bat nectar-feeder systems. Work should begin in late August or early September and ideally should continue until early to mid-December 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Read More... ( 1780 bytes in body) from the dept. New website for fox researchers to use to document about their research and keep in touch with the community. Go to www.isawafox.com! Read More... from the dept. August 2008 Honors graduate of the University of Iowa Deptartment of Biology looking to get his feet wet in field research before graduate school in the autumn of 2010. Read More... ( 735 bytes in body) from the dept. The Biology Department at Randolph-Macon College seeks a broadly trained Ecologist for a one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2009. Teaching responsibilities include participating in an innovative two-semester introductory biology course that emphasizes active learning, an upper-level general ecology class in the Spring, and an upper-level course in one’s area of specialty in the Fall. If you are considering a career at a primarily undergraduate institution this would be a great opportunity to gain significant experience as a "regular" faculty member for a year. Randolph-Macon College is a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts and sciences institution of approximately 1100 students and is located in Ashland, Virginia. Please send a CV and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Jim Foster at jfoster@rmc.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis until the position is filled. Read More... from the dept. Position Available: Research TechnicianTulane National Primate Research Center Read More... ( 1287 bytes in body) from the dept. I am looking for M.Sc. or Ph.D. students to join my lab in the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (University of Lethbridge) starting anytime from fall 2009 onwards. Research in my lab addresses the neuroendocrine basis of courtship and social behaviour in bird and mammals. The current focus is on the neuroendocrine basis of drumming behaviour in Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus) (http://www.tbfn.net/drum.htm) and sociality in Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus richardsonii). Both projects involved a combination of field and lab work including hormone assays, immunohistochemistry and stereology. The fieldwork will be carried out in a variety of locations throughout the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern and central Alberta. Although preference will be given to students with some field or lab experience, it is by no means necessary. Salary support is available, but students will be strongly encouraged to apply for scholarship support. Prospective students should contact me directly, Dr. Andrew Iwaniuk (andrew.iwaniuk@uleth.ca), Department of Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Please send me a summary of your research interests and why you might be interested in working in the lab as well as a copy of your CV with any publications, relevant qualifications, coursework, descriptions of lab and field experience, and the names and institutions of people you will ask for letters of reference. Read More... from the Postdoctoral position in behavioral evolutionary genetics and speciation (P.I.: Dr. Kerry Shaw, Cornell University) dept. A postdoctoral position is available to join an NSF-funded project in the laboratory of Kerry Shaw to study the evolution and genetics of traits involved in reproductive incompatibility and speciation in the Hawaiian cricket genus Laupala. Laupala species are recently diverged and ecologically and morphologically similar, but differ in acoustic and cuticular hydrocarbon phenoypes. Behavioral evolution involving these traits is thought to have played a large role in the rapid and extensive diversification of this genus. Pre and postzygotic reproductive incompatibilities will be quantified and parallel evolution and genetic architectures of the constituent traits will be evaluated between multiple species pairs. Requirements:The desired candidate will possess an interest in / experience with quantitative genetics, experimental design, behavioral observation, and associated statistical analyses. Knowledge of basic molecular laboratory skills (such as DNA/RNA extraction and PCR) is desirable but not essential. An interest in the neurological basis of behavior and/or the evolution of premating isolation would be beneficial but no prior knowledge in these areas is required.Cornell University has many labs dedicated to the study of behavior and ecology of speciation, speciation and evolutionary genetics. As such, it provides a rich academic environment for those interested in proximate and ultimate causes of behavioral evolution and speciation. The position can be filled immediately (as of June 5, 2009) and at least two years of funding are available. To apply, email a statement of research interests, a curriculum vitae, and the email addresses of three references to Kerry Shaw (KLS4@cornell.edu). Read More... from the dept. Field assistants are needed for a research project on the behavioral ecology of Phayre's leaf monkeys (Trachypithecus phayrei) at Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary, Northeastern Thailand. Read More... ( 2826 bytes in body) from the dept. Hello,I am a French student who will obtain her AA in biology in December with GPA 4.0. I am looking for a field research assistant in ethology for next year. Read More... ( 852 bytes in body) from the Biological Science dept. I am a 2006 graduate from University of Mississippi looking for field work. Read More... ( 152 bytes in body) from the dept. Genomics of cold tolerance adaptations in New Zealand alpine stick insectsThe Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution and LandcareResearch has funding for a Ph.D. position in genome evolution of stickinsects. The Ph.D. student will be supervised by Thomas Buckley at LandcareResearch, Auckland and will be enrolled at the University of Auckland. Theywill receive training in genomics, entomology, bioinformatics, populationgenetics and phylogenetics. The student will be co-supervised by RichardNewcomb (University of Auckland) and Allen Rodrigo (BioinformaticsInstitute, University of Auckland). The successful candidate will receive ascholarship of $25,000 per year for three years and $5,000 per year forfees. The New Zealand stick insect genus Micrarchus contains several species ofwhich one is restricted to the high alpine zone of the South Island. Otherspecies are restricted to the lowlands of the North and South Islands. Thisproject will involve gathering transcriptome data from alpine and lowlandMicrarchus species via pyrosequencing to identify candidate loci involved incold tolerance. The function of these loci will then be assessed usingquantitative PCR. Genetic variation at loci showing a clear association withcold tolerance will be measured within and between species. The historicalphylogenetic pattern will be reconstructed using markers isolated from thetranscriptome data. Patterns of gene flow between the alpine and lowlandspecies at cold tolerance loci and background loci will be compared. For enquiries please contact Thomas Buckley at the email address below.Potential candidates should submit a CV, grades, and two references: Thomas BuckleyLandcare Researchbuckleyt@landcareresearch.co.nz+64-9-574-4116 Read More... from the dept. Available for work and training experience in behavioral studies. Read More... ( 2346 bytes in body) from the Animal Behaviorist vacant position; salary $31,009 - $40,312 dept. Position Description:Position is responsible for conducting animal behavior assessments for sheltered animals. In addition, socializing dogs and cats undergoing behavior rehabilitation. Provide leadership in policy development and decision-making related to animal behavior. Provide animal behavior related information; assist with clerical, adoption and kennel staff. Job Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:Bachelor�s Degree in science, animal behavior or related field and five (5) years of experience in dog and cat behavior. Familiarity with dogs, dog breeds, dog behavior either through formal training or experience working with a rescue group, humane society, foster care involvement or other animal welfare agency. Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervisor and direction. Must be able to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse staff, volunteers and community in a professional, pleasant, respectful, courteous manner at all times. Ability to lift and move objects and animals up to 50 pounds for short distances and be able to humanely restrain an animal when necessary. Salary $30,009 - $40,312To apply visit www.indy.gov Read More... from the Sexual Parasites and Mating Appetites dept. Applications are being sought for a student interested in pursuing an academic career studying various aspects of the behavior of sailfin and Amazon mollies (or Salamanders). Read More... ( 2231 bytes in body) from the who wouldn't want to study dolphins in the florida keys? dept. Dolphin Research Center (DRC) is currently accepting applications for Research Interns for the Fall term. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. DRC is located on Grassy Key, in the heart of the Florida Keys. Internships at DRC are an exciting way to develop career skills as well as an opportunity to get "behind the scenes" to see how a marine mammal facility operates. Research interns participate in DRC's ongoing research projects, giving them broad exposure to a variety of research methodologies. Interns receive extensive on-the-job training in observing marine mammal behavior, collecting observational data, working with research equipment, and assisting with experimental research sessions. from the dept. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONI am seeking volunteers to assist with data collection for my dissertation project on social behavior and stress in female chacma baboons in the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. The project will study variation in social behavior and stress levels of females, and will also look at the impact of commensalism on female baboons. Assistants will be responsible for collecting behavioral data on social behavior, reproductive and demographic parameters, as well as collecting fecal samples for hormonal analysis from multiple social groups. Assistant will spend 2-4 weeks upon arrival learning to identify individual members of the study troops and learning data collection methods.This is not a remote field site. It is close to the city of Cape Town, with access to all the distractions of city life. However, the work is demanding. Assistant must be committed to working on a schedule (6 days a week) without getting distracted by life in a new and foreign country. A regular workday is at least 12 hours long, and requires a lot of walking and possibly some climbing. Data are collected regardless of weather conditions, which is highly variable. Applicant must be able to withstand working in both hot, dry conditions (summer temperatures can climb to 35 Celsius) and cold, rainy conditions. Read More... ( 1859 bytes in body) from the unemployed and desperate graduate who wants to keep learning so her brain won't atrophy dept. I am a graduate of UIUC May 2008 in Integrative Biology looking for an internship for this coming Summer or Fall. I already have extensive field and laboratory experience. I have open availability and am looking for an internship that lasts anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 months or more that provides housing and a small stipend. I am flexible and eager to jump into the field of Animal Behavior. Read More... ( 2218 bytes in body) from the dept. Looking for assistants to help with research in forest-edge habitats of central Panama this Summer 2009. Current projects relate neuroanatomy to the wild courtship displays of the manakins and also examine the hormonal basis of the acrobatic courtship displays of the golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus). Read More... ( 1807 bytes in body) from the dept. Looking for valuable fieldwork experience before applying to graduate school? A chance to become personally acquainted with some of the most fascinating primates on earth? The Lomas Barbudal Monkey Project is looking for research assistants. Read More... ( 2182 bytes in body) from the dept. Are you up for an adventure? Do you love the Rocky Mountains? -- If so, then you will want to teach Animal Behavior and other courses at American University of Central Asia in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan. At the foot of the Tien Shen Mountains. Winter and summer mountain recreation is available. -- All teaching is in English. -- Positions are for one year at a time, but multiple year commitments are appreciated. Salary, housing allowance, round trip air fare provided. Read More... ( 718 bytes in body) from the dept. Come and check out our website to learn about the dramas and antics of 63 monkeys and 2 graduate students studying the endangered Sanje mangabey in Tanzania. (Mangabeymadness.wildlifedirect.org) Read More... from the Time to update your skills! dept. A 3-day Case-Based Workshop for Equine Behavior Clinicians on Evaluation of Behavior Problems with Potential Physical Root Causes. Read More... ( 396 bytes in body) from the dept. Job Announcement - Education Director for The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Read More... ( 26 bytes in body) from the dept. A postdoctoral position is available in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior to investigate hearing and acoustic communication in a lower vertebrate model. Our NIH-funded research uses behavioral and neurophysiological methods to study the auditory systems and communication systems of treefrogs (http://umn.edu/home/mbee). The position involves the use of behavioral experiments to examine the mechanisms of sound source segregation in noisy social environments and it will also provide excellent opportunities to develop and implement methods for further investigating the neural mechanisms of hearing in these organisms. The position also provides an opportunity to interact with a large community of behavioral biologists, ecologists, evolutionary biologists, auditory neurophysiologists, audiologists, and hearing psychologists. Read More... ( 1171 bytes in body) from the dept. Int`l Behaviour,Physiology & Genetics of Wildlife Conference Read More... ( 639 bytes in body) from the stinky beetle bait dept. Summer Insect Behavior & Conservation Internship at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Oklahoma - American burying beetle population survey. Read More... ( 1103 bytes in body) from the dept. Hi Everyone, I posted an advertisement for a new DVD, Methods for Animal Behavior Research, back in February. It is now available for order. See below for information. Thanks. Methods for Animal Behavior Research is a comprehensive DVD tutorial designed to train students in all of the steps necessary to conduct behavioral research projects, illustrating concepts with graphics and beautiful footage of animals at the Wildlife Conservation Society and at field sites around the world. Chapters are available on conducting literature searches, developing hypotheses and predictions, constructing ethograms, experimental design, selecting data collection methods, and data analysis. The steps of the scientific process are illustrated using two example research projects that run throughout the DVD. Methods for Animal Behavior Research will be invaluable for students or professionals seeking to develop their skills or those who are new to the research process or the study of animal behavior. The DVD also comes with several supporting files in PDF format that supplement the tutorial content. Methods for Animal Behavior Research is available from the Wildlife Conservation Society for $5 per copy. Contact David Powell at (718) 220-5162 or dpowell@wcs.org if you have any questions or would like to order. Read More... from the dept. My name is Carmelo La Barba.I'm a Master student at the University of Torino, Italy. I'm looking for a research group who is working on Elephant (especially African) because I'd love to have the opportunity to be involved in a field or captivity research project on elephants (comunication,social behavoir pr spatial use). Read More... ( 1089 bytes in body) from the dept. FIELD ASSISTANT needed for PhD project exploring parent-offspring recognition in Cave Swallows. The assistant will help census nests, observe from a blind, photograph and video record nests, and score videos. A laptop computer is required for video scoring. Applicants must be motivated to work long hours both independently and with a team, as well as able to tolerate variable weather conditions, biting insects, and sun. One individual is needed from approximately 15 May – 20 July 2009; stipend is $2400. Housing is provided by the Welder Wildlife Foundation (www.welderwildlife.org), near Sinton, TX. Assistants arrange their own transportation to and from field site; a car is recommended. Communal kitchen and wireless internet available. Applicants should email letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to STEPHANIE STRICKLER (EM: stephanie-strickler AT ou.edu). Read More... from the dept. ECOLOGY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR course offered on Appledore Island, Maine (Shoals Marine Laboratory of Cornell University and the Univ. of New Hampshire). This course will focus on the ecological and evolutionary significance of behavioral patterns found in all animals, with an emphasis on those animals that inhabit coastal marine environments such as those found on Appledore Island, ME. Dates: JUNE 22 - JULY 6, 2009;4 semester credits; $4,372 (includes room, board and tuition, and ferry transportation to the island). See http://www.sml.cornell.edu/sml_cc_eab.html or 607-255-3717 to apply. Read More... ( 3807 bytes in body) from the A good excuse to go to Australia dept. dept. Volunteer field assistants (3-4) needed from Sept. 2009 – Jan. 2010 (dates somewhat flexible, must be able to stay for at least 3 months) for a study of the breeding behavior of the Red-backed Fairy-Wren in Queensland, Australia. Read More... ( 1471 bytes in body) from the dept. Field Ornithologist needed for Southern California avian research studies. The San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research is seeking a full time research associate to assist with various field research projects on raptors and other avifauna in San Diego and northern Baja California, Mexico. Read More... ( 1494 bytes in body) |
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