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from the let's-go-batting dept. I am looking for a field assistant to participate in a study on social behavior and vocal communication in different bat species in Costa Rica. Assistant duties will include searching for roost sites, color band reading, behavioral observations, mist-netting, and sound recordings. Work will begin in early January and continue until late February, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Read More... ( 1840 bytes in body) from the dept. If you are interested in getting a MS (or PhD) in behavioral ecology and find the idea of studying an all female species then see within. Read More... ( 2118 bytes in body) from the one-of-a-kind jobs dept. [The following says to direct questions to Dr. Tom Hetherington, but feel free to contact me at soha.1@osu.edu as well. This job is great for the right person, and I am sorry to be leaving it.] The Department of Evolution, Ecology, & Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University is accepting applications for the position of Curator in the Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics (BLB, http://blb.biosci.ohio-state.edu), a research facility for the study of animal sound communication. The Curator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the BLB, for teaching an introductory Ornithology course, and for maintaining the vertebrate teaching collection. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or an equivalent combination of education/experience, experience with animal sound recording, and teaching experience. Ph.D. in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology highly desired. For complete position description, job requirements, and online application instructions, go to www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition #341604. To assure consideration you must apply online by November 16, 2008. Please include a curriculum vitae, statement of research letter, and the names of three professional references. Questions about this position can be referred to Dr. Thomas Hetherington, Search Committee Chair, Hetherington.1@osu.edu. To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer. Read More... from the dept. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP AWARDS COMPETITION FOR THE AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGISTS’ UNIONAre 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.There are many benefits to becoming a member of the AOU: (1) You will receive The Auk, the leading journal of ornithology. (2) You will receive Ornithological Monographs, a venue for longer ornithological publications. (3) You will have access to the online membership directory, providing contact information for all members of the Ornithological Societies of North America. (4) You will receive free access to the Birds of North America online. (5) You will be eligible to apply for travel awards to attend annual meetings and research grants to support high quality research (only members may apply). (6) You will become part of a forward-looking organization that promotes participation of professionals and amateurs in the mission of understanding and conserving birds.To qualify, students must:1. Have no current or prior membership in the AOU2. Provide a resume or curriculum vitae describing the current degree program, the expected date of completion and the candidate's academic and/or work experience, and interests in ornithology (electronic documents preferred)3. Provide a brief letter of sponsorship from an academic advisor on letterhead from the institution in which the student is currently enrolled (electronic documents preferred)Awards are not renewable, but recipients can continue to be AOU members at the reduced student rate, as long as they retain student or post-doctoral status.To apply, please read the full application details through the "Membership" link on the AOU website (http://www.aou.org/) and forward your materials electronically the Student Membership Awards organizer, Daniel Mennill (dmennillATuwindsorDOTca). Read More... from the Internship dept. Internship DescriptionDolphins Plus is an education, research, and interactive facility located in Key Largo, FL. It is home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions in a natural water setting. We provide interactive swims for the general public, as well as disabled individuals. Dolphins Plus Research and Education Department supports several ongoing behavioral research projects, as well as offers marine science classes for the general public. Read More... ( 1456 bytes in body) 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, 2009. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Click the link above to find out how to apply. Read More... ( 3513 bytes in body) from the dept. Field assistants needed for long-term study of the behavioral ecology of the cooperatively breeding Acorn Woodpecker in California. Read More... ( 2219 bytes in body) from the dept. Carmel Valley, California:Field assistants needed for an ongoing long-term study of thebehavioral ecology of the western bluebird at Hastings Reservation inupper Carmel Valley, California. Hastings is a field station run bythe Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley and this study has beenongoing since 1983. Current work focuses on behavioral ecology,particularly delayed dispersal and the importance of nepotism inwinter family groups. Interns for the project must be avid hikers,comfortable tromping around in the wilderness to monitor nests andhappy to sit in blinds during the mornings watching behavior.Self-discipline and genuine interest in field biology as a career arehelpful. Prior experience with birds is desirable but not required;self-motivation, enthusiasm for the questions and ability to tacklethe rigors of fieldwork are a must. We are particularly interested incandidates who believe they would like to go to graduate school inbehavioral ecology or field ornithology. Positions start in Mar or Apr2009 and continue through mid-Jul with the possibility of an extendedstint for more focused individuals wishing to participate fully in aresearch project leading to publication. We offer a small livingstipend ($800/month) along with housing. The experience is designed tobe one of total immersion six days a week. Send or e-mail a resumealong with the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at leasttwo references to CAITLIN STERN, Department of Neurobiology &Behavior, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853 (EM: cas245 ATcornell.edu). Read More... from the dept. We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a National Science Foundation supported investigation of maternal inheritance of mitochondria as a constraint on male adaptation. Using the pseudoscorpion, Cordylochernes scorpioides, as a model system, the research encompasses whole-genome mitochondrial DNA sequencing, sperm competition studies and analyses of the evolutionary response to maternally- and paternally-based selection regimes on traits important in sperm competitive ability. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology, evolutionary genetics, entomology, molecular genetics or related field, and a record of publication in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. Ability to assist in the supervision of a large group of undergraduate and graduate students is essential. Candidates with expertise in DNA sequencing, DNA profiling, quantitative genetics and/or arthropod dissection and microscopy are especially desired. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53475 and will be prompted to attach a resume/CV, cover letter, contact information for three references and a statement of research plans. Contact Information for this position: David W. Zeh - zehd@unr.edu; Jeanne A. Zeh - jaz@unr.edu, Cheri Briggs - Search Coordinator - cherib@unr.edu - (775) 784-6188 Read More... from the University of Michigan, Ecology and Evolution dept. The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in evolutionary biology or its intersection with ecology. The position will have a university year appointment. We seek outstanding individuals with research and teaching interests in any area of evolutionary biology or evolutionary ecology; including evolutionary and ecological genetics and genomics, population and quantitative genetics, phylogenetics of communities, evolutionary theory, phylogenetics, and evolution of morphology, function, and behavior. For further information, please see http://www.eeb.lsa.umich.edu.To apply, please provide: complete curriculum vitae, statements of current and future research plans and teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, copies of publications and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: eebsearch@umich.edu (preferred) or Evolutionary Biology Search Committee, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan, 830 N. University, 2019-S Kraus Bldg, Ann Arbor 48109-1048. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2008 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply and the University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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... ( 2673 bytes in body) from the dept. Research Assistant / Technician – available Fall Semester 2008.Penn State University’s School of Forest Resources and Department of Biology are seeking an experienced and motivated Research Assistant / Technician. This position is to provide the day-to-day husbandry and general support to run a new fish lab facility in the School of Forest Resources. In addition to routine fish care, the work will involve a breeding and rearing program for poeciliid fish. Previous experience with fish is desirable, a full drivers license, good inter-personal skills and excellent organizational skills are essential. This is a fixed term position funded for 3 years. Further details on the research program the position is affiliated with can be found at: School of Forest Resources: http://www.sfr.cas.psu.edu/Faculty/Braithwaite.htmBiology: http://www.bio.psu.edu/home/directory/homepages/vab12 To apply please email electronic copies of a cover letter, a resume and the names and contacts details for two referees to v.braithwaite@psu.edu by 8th October 2008. Read More... from the dept. If you are a student in biology, natural science or veterinary, and would like a work experience in a research group, you may be interested in joining us in northern Spain for a few weeks to help with our captive crows, in our project on social environment and cognition. Read More... ( 1764 bytes in body) from the dept. OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE STUDY (MS, PhD)available for highly-motivated students, with Dr. Rafael L. Rodríguez at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Read More... ( 668 bytes in body) from the dept. Prospective Ph.D. students interested in studying behavioral, evolutionary, and physiological ecology should contact Dr. Dustin Rubenstein (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/e3b/faculty/rubenstein.html), a newly hired faculty member in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology (E3B) at Columbia University located in New York City. Read More... ( 1836 bytes in body) from the Stony Brook University, Anthropology dept. The Department of Anthropology at Stony Brook University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning September 2009. Read More... ( 1041 bytes in body) from the Ecology dept. The Institute of Natural Resources at Massey University (New Zealand) and the Zoological Society of San Diego center for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species (CRES) seek a PhD candidate to study the effects of behavior and physiology as well as environmental variables on kiwi reproduction. Read More... ( 2240 bytes in body) from the dept. Volunteers are needed for fieldwork in the lush rainforest on the south-east coast of Australia!! The fieldwork is on the calling behaviours of an Australian frog species which has male parental care (Assa darlingtoni - the hip-pocket frog). Read More... ( 652 bytes in body) from the dept. The Research Technologist is responsible for overseeing and executing the data collection and analysis functions on federally funded research projects. The lab studies mechanisms and development of cognition in small mammals, as well as mechanisms and functions of kin recognition and mate choice. The duties include coordination of analysis of biological samples, hormone and DNA assays, scoring of behaviors from videotapes, analysis of data and contributions to the discussions and implications of the findings. Previous experience with enzymeimmunoassays preferable. For more information, please see the job ad #080410 at https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu or contact the lab PI Jill Mateo at jmateo (at) uchicago.edu (see also http://mateolab.uchicago.edu). Read More... from the Biological Sciences [University of Alberta] dept. One volunteer position is available on a Ph.D. project investigating ecology of grizzly bears in response to mining development. This is a sensational opportunity to obtain experience in a large carnivore project, and not have to pay for it! Previous relevant field experience and a cealn driving record are assets. Plant id skills preferred. Read More... ( 774 bytes in body) from the dept. RESEARCH ASSISTANT position available for work on behavior and parasitism in Grant's gazelle in Kenya. Read More... ( 1520 bytes in body) from the dept. I am looking for a field assistant to help in data collection for my doctoral project on the relationship between social behavior and hormone levels in adult male rhesus macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago, located near Puerto Rico. A minimum of 4 months commitment in 2008 is required. Read More... ( 1715 bytes in body) from the who wouldn't want to be 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. Read More... ( 1208 bytes in body) from the dept. 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 Read More... from the dept. We are a UK based television production company who have just been commissioned by Animal Planet to make a natural history film about Werewolves. Read More... ( 1272 bytes in body) from the gett'n dirty-sweaty-and-stinky for the the sake of science dept. 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? Read More... ( 816 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 Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology dept. 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. Read More... ( 2574 bytes in body) from the dept. 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 Read More... from the dept. Can you: Mist-net small birds? Work long hours unsupervised in harsh natural conditions? Contribute to your own expenses? Read More... ( 4921 bytes in body) from the dept. 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. Read More... ( 875 bytes in body) from the Biology dept. ONE-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, TRINITY UNIVERSITY Read More... ( 939 bytes in body) from the dept. In response to the recent publication of the Florida Lancelet's genome draft in the June 19th issue of Nature (Nature 453:1064-1071), Mark Hauber and Mary Sewell of the University of Auckland, New Zealand and colleagues Marlene Zuk of UC Riverside, highlight the important and broader issue of gender genomics in this context.For more details see:http://blogs.nature.com/hdy/inherentlyresponsive/2008/07/rapid_correspondence_gender_genomics_and_1.html#more Read More... from the National Zoo, Think Tank dept. NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PRIMATE COGNITION Read More... ( 1781 bytes in body) from the Mind, Brain and Evolution Center dept. Applications are invited for a full-time, benefited position as Postdoctoral Scientist to participate in the Mind, Brain & Evolution Center (MBEC) at The George Washington University. Read More... ( 2125 bytes in body) from the dept. Field assistant needed immediately for bottlenose dolphin feeding behavior project. Read More... ( 937 bytes in body) from the dept. Research assistant position available immediately (July 2008) in the Laboratory of Comparative Primate Cognition at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More... ( 1620 bytes in body) from the dept. A two-year postdoctoral position to study peptides and social behaviour in zebrafish is available within the Behavioural Biology Group (Utrecht University, The Netherlands). Read More... ( 592 bytes in body) from the dept. Birds use colour to identify eggs of other birds and eject them from their nests, research suggests. Read More... ( 550 bytes in body) from the dept. I anticipate having a post-doctoral position available in my laboratory at East Carolina University starting September 08. Read More... ( 1484 bytes in body) from the to-good-to-be-true dept. dept. Volunteer field assistants (3-4) needed from Oct. 2008 – Jan. 2009 (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. Duties include nest searching and monitoring, target netting, collection of blood samples, behavioral observations, territory mapping, and data entry. Previous experience with nest searching, mist netting, and bleeding preferred, but not required. The study site is rugged and remote, and poisonous snakes, ticks, and land leaches are common. Therefore, applicants must be able to hike steep hills off-trail, withstand conditions at the site, and maintain a positive and energetic attitude despite long hours and hot and humid conditions. Work schedules and duties will vary, so flexibility is a must. Assistants will enjoy fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities (Wallabies, platypus, echidna, kookaburra, etc.) and proximity to Queensland rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Food and housing will be provided. However, assistants will have to provide their own airfare to and from Australia. To apply, please send cover letter detailing interests and previous experience, resume, and list of 3 references to Willow Lindsay (e-mail: willowlindsay(at)wsu.edu: (at) replaces @ to dodge spammers), Washington State University, School of Biological Sciences, P.O. Box 644236, Pullman, WA 99163-4236. Electronic applications preferred. Please state dates of availability. Initial review of applications will begin July 21st and will continue until positions are filled. Read More... from the dept. HOUSTON, April 29, 2008 -- Rice University animal behaviorists Joan Strassmann and David Queller have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences -- one of the highest forms of recognition a scholar can receive. Read More... ( 1480 bytes in body) from the dept. Some male birds possess a wiggling tongue-like knob on their genitals, probably to titillate their mates. Read More... ( 706 bytes in body) from the dept. We are searching for several self-reliant and durable field assistants to work on a field study of the comparative behavior and ecology of howler (Alouatta seniculus), woolly (Lagothrix poeppigii), and spider (Ateles belzebuth) monkeys in primary rainforest at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Assistants will contribute to two projects focusing on these species: the first is an ongoing comparative study of social behavior, kinship, and population genetic structure of the three taxa run by Dr. Anthony Di Fiore, the second is a dissertation project comparing juvenile behavior and development run by Christopher Schmitt. Assistants will be responsible for collecting social behavior, foraging, ranging, demographic, and life history data as well as fecal samples for hormonal and genetic analyses from multiple social groups of each species. Other responsibilities may include monthly plant phenological monitoring, tree and trail mapping, data entry, and opportunistic data collection for other ongoing primate studies at the site. Read More... ( 4908 bytes in body) from the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology dept. A post-doctoral research associate position is available in Dr. Jennifer Gleason’s lab, University of Kansas, to examine the genetic architecture of Drosophila courtship song and cuticular hydrocarbons, two important traits to species recognition, and the genetics of preferences for their traits. Read More... ( 1568 bytes in body) from the dept. Breeding Colony Environmental Enrichment Technician Read More... ( 1884 bytes in body) from the monogamous monkeys in the Amazon need you! dept. We are searching for several self-reliant and durable field assistants to work on a field study of the comparative behavior, ecology, and population genetics of saki (Pithecia sp.) and titi monkeys (Callicebus discolor) at the Tiputini Biodiversity Station (TBS) in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Assistants will be responsible for collecting social behavior, foraging, ranging, demographic, and life history data as well as fecal samples for hormonal and genetic analyses from multiple social groups of each species. Other responsibilities may include monthly plant phenological monitoring, tree and trail mapping, data entry, and opportunistic data collection for other ongoing primate studies at the site. Assistants will be trained in all relevant data collection and archiving methods, including behavioral sampling on handheld computers, radiotelemetry, database manipulation, etc. Read More... ( 6218 bytes in body) from the dept. A funded position for a postdoctoral fellow or research technician is available in the field of songbird physiology and behaviour.Contact Scott MacDougall-Shackleton Read More... from the dept. Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry vetoed the controversial “Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” on Friday after pressure from science educators nationwide, including ABS past president Doug Mock. A Senate amendment to the bill stated that “students may express their beliefs about religion in homework, artwork and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination based on the religious content of their submissions…Students shall not be penalized or rewarded on account of the religious content of their work.” Doug's letter (based on a letter by UMD student Holly Menninger)is appended below. Read More... ( 3985 bytes in body) from the Hope-you-don't-get-bit dept. Volunteer Field Assistants for research on prairie rattlesnakes and bullsnakes in Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta. Positions available from present through the summer and fall 2008. Accommodation provided. Read More... ( 46 bytes in body) from the dept. Target group: Biologists, Psychologists, Veterinarians and ProfessionalsMeeting target: Because the last international meeting on Equine Science took place a couple years ago, there is an urgent need for equine scientists to exchange scientific knowledge, coordinate research provide knowledge for practical application, and discus research results among themselves and with professionals who work with horses. Additionally, dialog concerning the coordination of the study "Equitation Science" in Europe is urgently needed. Coordination and cooperation shall arise from the meeting, enrich the research, and advance the application of scientific knowledge for the horses´ welfare. Read More... ( 3222 bytes in body) from the dept. WASHINGTON - A little strategically placed makeup quickly turns the wimpiest of male barn swallows into chick magnets, amping up their testosterone and even trimming their weight, new research shows. Read More... ( 878 bytes in body) from the dept. A three year postdoctoral position (potentially to be extended to six years) in animal behaviour is available at the University of Zurich working with Prof. Marta Manser. The research involves behavioural and vocal studies in relation to physiological aspects on meerkats, with fieldwork performed at the Kalahari Meerkat Project in South Africa (www.kalahari-meerkats.com). We welcome highly motivated applicants with PhDs in Biology/Zoology. Applicants must have a strong background in collecting and analysing behavioural data. Applicants with experience in vocal research (i.e., acoustic analysis and playback experiments) are preferred. The position is available from August, 2008. Target application date is June 10th, 2008, but open until suitable candidate has been found.Applicants should send a cover letter with a brief statement of their research interests, a curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and the names and affiliations of three references. Applications and informal inquiries should be sent (preferably as a single pdf) to: marta.manser@zool.uzh.ch Read More... from the analyze-and-synthesize dept. The next deadline for proposals to the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis is 14 July 2008.Find full information on the NCEAS website:http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/rfp Read More... ( 1332 bytes in body) from the dept. I am looking for a field assistant to assist on a research project on baboon behaviour and physiology in the Loskop Dam Nature Reserve in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. The reserve is situated around the Loskop Dam and covers about 148km2. A variety of large game and bird life is present in the park as well various vegetation types. The park is approximately 2 ˝ a hours from Pretoria and ˝ an hour from the town of Middleburg.This project focuses on male baboon social behaviour and endocrinology. A large troop of baboons will be habituated and behavioural, hormonal and genetic data will be collected on individuals in the troop. The terrain can be rough and challenging so fitness and endurance is a must. There is comfortable research camp where researchers and assistants are housed in the park, which has electricity, internet capabilities and running water. I’m looking for volunteers interested in primate research to assist in the habituation and recording of data from August of 2008 to May/June of 2009. The position is for a minimum of approximately one year.No specific qualifications are required though someone with previous field experience (esp. with primates) and any relevant qualifications is preferred. If you have any research interests and would like to collect data towards your own research I am willing to discuss such possibilities and accommodation of such interest could be made.• Volunteers must be able to pay their own travel and living expenses. • Accommodation will be provided. • Volunteers need to be fit and healthy• Volunteers must not be afraid of bugs and snakes• Hard working (long days initially 6am to 6pm)• Have positive attitude Read More... ( 227 bytes in body) from the See the coolest birds on earth dept. Volunteer field assistants are needed for a the study of mate choice in satin bowerbirds (Ptilonorhyncus violaceus). Assistants will help to observe behavior at bowers. The study site is in northern New South Wales, Australia. Read More... ( 1228 bytes in body) from the dept. Hardcopies of Animal Behavior journal available: free to any loving home! Years 1962, 1966-1992, as well as some monographs. Should be a complete set of these years, but a few volumes may be missing. We only ask that recipient pays for shipping. Read More... ( 82 bytes in body) from the dept. We are looking for 2 field assistants for a field study on decision-making in baboons from (mid-)June to (mid-)October. See main text for more information and email your application (cover letter, CV and a small photograph (We are looking for 2 field assistants for a field study on decision-making in baboons from (mid-)June to (mid-)October. See main text for more information and email your application (cover letter, CV and a small photograph ) Read More... ( 3135 bytes in body) from the dept. POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION in avian behavioral ecology in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Animal Behavior or a related field at time of appointment. He/she will assist in an NSF-funded comparative research project on carotenoid trade-offs in wild North American birds. Expertise in avian nutrition, pigment biochemistry, or immunological techniques desired. Position to begin 15 July 2008. Send cover letter summarizing your qualifications and interests, a curriculum vitae, up to three representative reprints, and the names and contact information for two references to Dr. Kevin McGraw, School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University, P.O. Box 874501, Tempe, AZ 85287-4501. Email submissions are acceptable (Kevin.McGraw@asu.edu). Application deadline is 1 June 2008; if not filled, biweekly thereafter until search is closed. Arizona State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employers committed to excellence through diversity. A background check is required for employment. Read More... from the dept. Two Emory University scholars were chosen to be fellows of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, a prestigious honor society and research center with some of the best minds around the world. Emory Provost Earl Lewis and Frans de Waal, director of Emory's * Living Links Center, are among 212 scholars, scientists and leaders named as fellows for 2008. Read More... ( 641 bytes in body) from the dept. Workshop: "The Primate Mind: Built to Connect with Other Minds." A high-level international meeting of cognitive ethologists, behavioral biologists, and neuroscientists that will address how the primate (including human) mind relates to other minds through empathy, imitation, and other social cognition. Directors: Frans B. M. de Waal (Emory University) and Pier Francesco Ferrari (Universitŕ di Parma). Hosted by: Ettore Majorana Foundation and the International School of Ethology. Read More... ( 430 bytes in body) from the looks great on your resume dept. Unpaid interns (expenses paid) wanted for an Earthwatch supported wild horse behavior resarch project on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Read More... ( 1058 bytes in body) from the dept. Dolphin Research Center, a not-for-profit organization in the Florida Keys, is happy to announce 4 week-long, academically intensive, college level courses in marine mammal science for the summer of 2008. These career-oriented programs are conducted onsite in Grassy Key, Florida by individuals with over 30 years of experience in the marine mammal field. Class size averages between twelve and sixteen students to ensure individualized instruction. Read More... ( 6642 bytes in body) from the dept. Graduate student looking for a field assistant to help collect data on pilfering behaviour in red squirrels in Kluane YT CANADA. Position is from August to October 2008. Work involves live-trapping, behavioural observations, radio telemetry and vegetation work. Undergraduates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Read More... ( 1668 bytes in body) from the dept. VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN TROPICAL MEXICO. (May 15 {or 25} -- Aug 1 {or 15} 2008). (THIS IS A NEWLY OPENED POSITION) Research on plumage signaling and territorial behavior of Streak-backed Oriole in tropical MEXICO (Sierra de Huautla). General Description: Successful applicants will primarily assist with mapping territories, monitoring nest progress, and conducting behavioral observations. Assistants must be: confident in distinguishing colored leg bands at a distance in the field, self-motivated, able to think and work independently, able to work well with others, and must be comfortable living in a small town in a third-world country. Spanish language experience preferred but not required. Room and board provided. Study site is located in the charming pueblo of Huautla, Morelos, MEXICO tucked in the heart of the Sierra de Huautla. This project offers great biological training and experience, and also rich cultural and language emersion. (URL: http://post.queensu.ca/~tm45 ). Please include a summary of your background and interests, and your reasons for applying. Contact TROY MURPHY, QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY, Email: troy.murphy@queensu.ca Read More... from the dept. Post-doctoral position in the Arthropod Behavioral Ecology Lab, at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Read More... from the dept. M.SC. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP – Trent University (Peterborough, Ontario, Canada). A M.Sc assistantship is available to study nest and roost site selection behaviour of Chimney Swifts and determine: 1) the degree to which nest site availability is a limiting factor contributing to continent-wide declines of swift populations, and 2) the environmental and behavioural cues used in nest and roost site selection. The student will also undertake a retrospective analysis of roost monitoring data from southern Ontario to examine spatial and temporal trends. The student will work in collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Bird Studies Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Service, and several local naturalist groups. The successful applicant will begin in September 2008 (a January 2009 start date is also possible). During the first fall and winter terms, the student will be expected to seek scholarships and analyze data. Fieldwork will begin in May 2009 to monitor response to treatments from 2008 pilot season and to broaden the scope of the project according to their own interests. Salary is a minimum of $16,000 per year (50% stipend, 50% from TA’ship). Applicants must have a B.Sc. in biology, ecology, or related field. The successful applicant will be expected to apply and qualify for federal scholarships tenable in Canada. Students already holding such scholarships are obviously encouraged to apply - they will be relieved of TA duties and have extra field research funding. Applicants must meet admission requirements for the Watershed Ecosystems Graduate Program of Trent’s Biology Department (see http://www.trentu.ca/wegp/ ). Please send (email preferred) a letter of interest, CV, indication of academic performance, and 3 professional/faculty references to DR. JOSEPH J. NOCERA, OMNR, DNA Building, Trent University, 2140 East Bank Dr., Peterborough, ON, Canada, K9J 7B8 (EM: joe.nocera@ontario.ca). Review of applications begins 1 Jun 2008 and continues until filled. Read More... |