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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. < | >
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Field assistant needed: behavioral ecology of the Chestnut-crowned babbler in the Australian outback
