Coordina el seguimiento de poblaciones de gibones, con trabajo de campo y de ordenador

Job Opportunity:

Research Coordinator

Mondul kiri Province, Cambodia


If you have an educational background and good experience in wildlife research and in particular

primatology and you’re looking for an opportunity to take on more management responsibility in

a role that involves coordinating, supervising, and developing primate research, then we have an

exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious person to

coordinate gibbon and biodiversity research, collaborate with research partners and develop a




local research team.




About Jahoo

At Jahoo, we provide unparalleled gibbon watching experiences that motivate conservation action

and promote indigenous culture. Visitors join gibbon researchers to track a habituated group of

southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbons, gaining unparalleled access to this endangered species.

Led by indigenous local guides, guests can witness traditional forest skills, explore remote

waterfalls, and spot other rare primates and unique wildlife. Overnight accommodation and meals

are provided at the exclusive Bamboo Camp where guests are based throughout their wildlife

experience.

Jahoo is a small community-owned initiative, supported by the Ministry of Environment (MoE),




World Hope International (WHI) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), providing wildlife- friendly livelihoods in wildlife-tourism and research, motivating conservation action, and supporting social development with the unique southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon as its flagship species. Jahoo is located within the core protection zone of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary (KSWS), the most biodiverse protected area in Cambodia and the last stronghold for this gibbon  species protecting a globally critical population of approximately 1,200 gibbons.  More information on Jahoo can be found here: www.gibbon.life and www.tripadvisor.com  Background

The Jahoo Research Centre vision is under development to create a nationally important and

internationally recognized Research Centre, implementing conservation research on gibbons, and

other wildlife, through partnerships with national institution and international universities. The

research team is already habituating 3 families of southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbons

(Nomascus gabriellae) to human presence for wildlife-based tourism and conservation research.

Projects on bioacoustics, primate canopy bridges, camera trap networks, forest phenology and

gibbon behavioral ecology are underway with partners such as the Wildlife Conservation Society

(WCS), Cornell University and the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).




The Research Centre is based at the Bamboo Camp at Jahoo which provides ecotourism facilities,

staff and visiting researcher accommodation and a well-equipped office. The Research Centre

employs and trains indigenous Bunong youth in research, developing skills, knowledge and

developing their capacity to conduct conservation research. The Research Centre collaborates with

important national and international institutions on research projects such as developing Passive

Acoustic Monitoring technology with Cornell University, hosting, and supervising research projects

of MSc Wildlife Conservation students from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). The

Research Centre is also developing its own long-term databases on gibbon behavioral-ecology and

forest phenology as well as other biodiversity surveys on key wildlife within the protected forest.

The Role

A successful Research Coordinator will be able to lead the implementation of a gibbon research

and biodiversity research project portfolio in collaboration with research partners such as RUPP,

Cornell University and WCS. The Research Coordinator should be technically able, a clear

communicator, able to manage multiple research activities at once, and adept at teaching and

coaching a local research team. Previous successful Research Coordinator have been those that

have a passion for field-based primate research, demonstrated leadership skills, and were well

organized and disciplined.

Success is delivering the research project portfolio to plan, on time and with high-quality and

scientific rigorous data, developing local staff research skills and knowledge, collaborating well

with research partners including supporting the development of new partners, projects and new

research grants.

The role of the Research Coordinator is to:

• Manage the day-to-day research operations ensuring that the local research team are

organized, well-trained and supervised and are ultimately collecting the best quality data

possible, following the protocols and methodologies.

• Ensure that the research strategy and work-plan is coordinated and implemented to ensure

that all research activities are delivered to a high standard and on time.

• Oversee the increased development and performance of the local research team through the

development of protocols and standards and delivering of technical training and customized

on-the-job coaching to improve staff performance and capacity.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Research Coordinator are to:

- Manage the habituation of gibbon groups, following protocol, monitor the progress, set

monthly goals and targets to the team, ensure team motivation, and problem solve any issues

that are barriers to progress.




- Support the development of gibbon behavioral-ecology data collection, lead the training of the

local research team in protocols and data entry, and deliver on-the-job coaching to ensure high

quality data collection.

- Ensure that the phenology plots are implemented according to protocol, following the data

collection protocol and oversee the development of an herbarium at the Research Centre.

- Ensure the deployment of camera traps following protocol, maintenance of data and

processing of images using Wildlife Insights.

- Assist in the design of research activities, development of protocols and training materials, and

deliver staff training on new protocols.

- Develop monthly and weekly work plans and staff schedules and coordinate the local team to

achieve research objectives on time.

- Assist with producing internal and external reports for donors and partners to share findings

and progress. Collaborate with researchers on writing scientific papers.

- Be flexible to collect a wide range of data accurately such as socio-economic data, illegal

activities, and agricultural data. Have the opportunity Collaborate with the community team

to investigate, design, and implement community-focused research and projects.

- Input, review, and clean data whilst ensuring data is stored safely and in an organized and

accessible way. Produce informative graphs and results to help the local research team

understand progress and improvement targets.

- Represent the Jahoo Research Centre to our local partners and stakeholders, especially to

government counterparts, ensuring our partners are engaged and informed about our results

and progress through presentations and workshops.

- Participate in training activities and learning workshops with our local partners and ensure that

new skills and knowledge are passed on to the local research team.

- Provide supervision to the local research team, ensuring health and safety and that staff follow

procedures and policies such as correct uniform, care of equipment and materials and behavior

in the workplace.

- Ensure care, security, maintenance, preparation and organization of field equipment and

materials as well as ensuring the Research Centre is cared for, organized, and fit for purpose.

- Ensure that the local research team adheres to policies and procedures (uniforms etc.), updates

staff HR records (disciplinary, leave, attendance timesheets etc.), and liaises with human

resources where necessary.

- Create visual assets (photos and videos) for the development of marketing and promotion

campaigns to raise the Research Centre’s profile.




- Provide support to visiting researchers, interns, and volunteers at Jahoo.

- Support wildlife education and outreach activities in the community including at schools with

children and youth and hosting community delegations and events at Jahoo.

- Support wildlife-watching activities such as guiding guests on specialist researcher-led

gibbon/wildlife-watching tours.

Requirements

• Graduated with at least an undergraduate degree in primatology, conservation, biology, or a

related field. Master’s degree is desirable.

• At least 2 years of experience in implementing wildlife research in the field with a proven

track record supervising teams and following data collection protocols to a high standard.

• Experience living and working in relatively remote and challenging settings in a multi-cultural

team in a developing country context is preferred.

• Fluency in English and a proven ability to learn a new language quickly to a basic / working

proficiency is preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, especially with people of varying

levels of ability and motivation.

• Able to use Microsoft Office (word and excel), statistical software such as R, and spatial

analysis software such as QGIS.

• Ambitious, organized, and self-motivated.

• A valid driving license and experience with 4WD vehicles on off-road driving is desirable.

• Basic first aid training or wilderness first aid is desirable.

Location

Jahoo, Andong Kraleung Village, Sen Monorom Commune, O’reang District, Mondulkiri Province,

Cambodia

Note: Shared tented accommodation at the Bamboo Camp is provided whilst working at the site.

Note: Most staff rent housing in the nearby town of Sen Monorom a 30-minute commute from

Jahoo.

Start Date

Start as soon as possible, January/February 2024 is desirable.




One-year contract with possibility of extension.

Note: Contract extension is dependent on the availability of funding and good performance.

Reports to

Jahoo Program Manager

Salary

The salary range is from 1500-2500 USD per month and is to be negotiated and will be based on

experience.

Note: Salary range includes benefits such as medical insurance, seniority payments, provident

fund, 13th month bonus, National Social Security Fund, contribution to fuel and communication

costs. Other additional benefits include a flexible leave cycle (to be negotiated) and contribution

toward return flight after successful completion of 12 months.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter, using the subject heading “Research Coordinator” to

research@gibbon.life

The cover letter should highlight why you think you’d be a strong candidate for the role, using examples

where possible and relating them to the responsibilities of the role.

Deadline for applications is December 10th

, 2023.




Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview between December 11 – 15, 2023.

Interested, but have questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact research@gibbon.life with an initial expression of interest, queries

about the role and your suitability before you apply.

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PhD de lo más variado e innovador que mezcla conservación de fauna, teledetección, cambio climático y ecología

Thirsting Giants of the African Savanna: Assessing the vulnerability of Elephant water resources to climate change


African elephants are keystone species, shaping the ecosystems they inhabit. Their survival hinges on access to freshwater sources, making them acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This PhD project delves into the intricacies of this relationship, exploring the combined effects of climate change on the availability and quality of water that sustains these charismatic megafaunas, and the potential for human-elephant conflict over this critical resource, with both conservation and public health implications. The project breaks new ground by embracing a uniquely multidisciplinary approach, integrating climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, wildlife conservation, movement ecology, and public health. This comprehensive strategy will provide a holistic understanding of how shifting climate dynamics could jeopardize elephants’ access to essential water resources, while also increasing the likelihood of conflict with human populations. The project’s framework comprises distinct yet interconnected components. It commences with an examination of historical climate data, establishing a foundation for understanding climatic trends in key elephant habitats. These insights are then woven into climate models that project future changes under various climate scenarios and the potential for conflict with human populations at key ‘hotspots’ which will be identified using the collected data. Collaborations with conservation organizations and local stakeholders ensure that the project remains anchored in the practical realities of elephant habitat utilization. Ultimately, “Thirsting Giants” merges scientific insight with actionable conservation strategies. By unravelling the complex connections between climate change, water availability, and human interactions the project empowers stakeholders to devise adaptive management plans crucial for safeguarding not only African elephants but also the ecosystems they shape, and the human populations with whom they share the landscape. In confronting the urgent challenges presented by a changing climate, this project stands as a beacon of hope for the future of these awe-inspiring giants of the African landscape.

Eligibility. This project would be suitable for students with a minimum of a UK Honours Degree at 2:1 level, or equivalent, in environmental sciences, geography, or a relevant biological discipline, such as ecology, zoology, conservation biology or animal behaviour. Candidates that have a Masters Degree and/or experience in ecological research are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those with a firm grounding and interest in large herbivore ecology, wildlife conservation and the quantitative analysis of spatial datasets. Although not essential, it would be beneficial for the student to have some experience of using a programming language such as Python, R, or MATLAB, and some familiarity with Arc-GIS mapping software. It will also be an advantage to have good communication skills, a practical attitude, and to be pro-active and self-motivated.

Enquiries. Contact: iestyn.woolway@bangor.ac.uk

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Ecoturismo, investigación y trabajo de campo con gibones. Especial para interesados en primatología

Job Opportunity:


Research and Ecotourism Field Assistant


Mondul kiri Province, Cambodia


If you are a recent graduate with an educational background in wildlife biology and a particular

interest in primatology and you’re looking for an opportunity to gain field experience in primate

research and primate-tourism, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for

an ambitious and dedicated person to assist in gibbon-research and tourism field activities.

About Jahoo

At Jahoo, we provide unparalleled gibbon watching experiences that motivate conservation action

and promote indigenous culture. Visitors join gibbon researchers to track a habituated group of

southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbons, gaining unparalleled access to this endangered species.

Led by indigenous local guides, guests can witness traditional forest skills, explore remote

waterfalls, and spot other rare primates and unique wildlife. Overnight accommodation and meals

are provided at the exclusive Bamboo Camp where guests are based throughout their wildlife

experience.

Jahoo is a small community-owned initiative, supported by the Ministry of Environment (MoE),




World Hope International (WHI) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), providing wildlife-

friendly livelihoods in wildlife-tourism and research, motivating conservation action, and




supporting social development with the unique southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbon as its

flagship species. Jahoo is located within the core protection zone of Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary

(KSWS), the most biodiverse protected area in Cambodia and the last stronghold for this gibbon

species protecting a globally critical population of approximately 1,200 gibbons.

More information on Jahoo can be found here: www.gibbon.life and www.tripadvisor.com

Background

The Jahoo Research Centre vision is under development to create a nationally important and

internationally recognized Research Centre, implementing conservation research on gibbons, and

other wildlife, through partnerships with national institution and international universities. The

research team is already habituating 3 families of southern yellow-cheeked crested gibbons

(Nomascus gabriellae) to human presence for wildlife-based tourism and conservation research.

Projects on bioacoustics, primate canopy bridges, camera trap networks, forest phenology and

gibbon behavioral ecology are underway with partners such as the Wildlife Conservation Society

(WCS), Cornell University and the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).

The Research Centre is based at the Bamboo Camp at Jahoo which provides ecotourism facilities,

staff and visiting researcher accommodation and a well-equipped office. The Research Centre

employs and trains indigenous Bunong youth in research, developing skills, knowledge and




developing their capacity to conduct conservation research. The Research Centre collaborates with

important national and international institutions on research projects such as developing Passive

Acoustic Monitoring technology with Cornell University, hosting, and supervising research projects

of MSc Wildlife Conservation students from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). The

Research Centre is also developing its own long-term databases on gibbon behavioral-ecology and

forest phenology as well as other biodiversity surveys on key wildlife within the protected forest.

Tourism in Cambodia is recovering quickly after the global pandemic and Jahoo is receiving

growing interest and fantastic feedback from visitors who have experienced our specialist and

exclusive wildlife-watching experiences. Jahoo offers guests with a unique experience to visit the

forest and habituated gibbons and interact with primate and wildlife researchers in the field and

gain a deeper understanding of the ecology and conservation of the forest, gibbons and other

wildlife.

About the Role

A successful Field Assistant will be an organized and responsible individual, with a hard work ethic,

a desire to spend significant time in the field gaining experience in primate research and an

enthusiastic personality that would enjoy educating guests. Previous successful Field Assistants

have been those that have a passion for nature, an adventurous spirit, and a roll-your-sleeves-up

attitude.

Success is spending significant time in the field, supporting local researchers to implement gibbon

and biodiversity research activities and collect high-quality data, whilst also interacting with guests

and providing them with an interesting insight into primate research. The Field Assistant should




be able to work as a team, have an eye for detail and accuracy, be self-disciplined, and remain self-

motivated doing relatively repetitive gibbon and biodiversity research.




The role of the Field Assistant is to:

• Support the day-to-day research operations, being present with the local research team 5 days

per week in the field and leading by example in data collection and in following protocols and

methodologies.

• Support the delivery of tours by acting as the English-speaking wildlife-expert add-on option

that guests can include when booking a tour at Jahoo to access a more in-depth and scientific

experience when visiting Jahoo.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Field Assistant are to:

• Contribute to the habituation of gibbon groups following protocol, ensure team motivation,

and assist problem solve any issues that are barriers to progress.

• Support the ongoing long-term database development of gibbon behavioral-ecology data

collection in the field and ensure high quality data collection.




• Contribute to the ongoing long-term phenology database following the data collection

protocol, the maintenance of plots in the forest, as well the development of an herbarium at

the Research Centre by collecting and processing vegetation samples.

• Assist with the deployment of camera traps following protocol, maintenance of the cameras

as well as processing of images using Wildlife Insights.

• Be flexible to collect a wide range of data accurately such as socio-economic data, illegal

activities, and agricultural data.

• Assist the Field Research Coordinator to input, review, and clean data whilst ensuring data is

stored safely and in an organized and accessible way.

• Ensure care, security, maintenance, preparation and organization of field equipment and

materials.

• Create visual assets (photos and videos) for the development of marketing and promotion

campaigns to raise Jahoo’s profile.

• Support wildlife education and outreach activities in the community including at schools with

children and youth and hosting community delegations and events at Jahoo.

• Deliver wildlife-watching activities such as guiding guests on specialist researcher-led

gibbon/wildlife-watching tours, including transporting clients to the site, hosting guests at the

camp, providing interpretative guiding in the forest on tours whilst gibbon and wildlife

watching.

• Develop wildlife-watching experiences such as bird watching hides and wildlife science

experiences for guests to participate in such as moth trap surveys and collecting camera trap

photos.

Requirements

• Recently graduated with at least an undergraduate degree in primatology, conservation,

biology, or a related field. Experience in wildlife tourism desirable.

• Extensive field experience is not required, but priority will be given to applicants who can

demonstrate they can conduct field experience for an extended period in a relatively remote

and challenging condition.

• Experience living and working in relatively remote and challenging settings in a multi-cultural

team in a developing country context is preferred.

• Fluency in English and a proven ability to learn a new language quickly to a basic / working

proficiency is preferred.

• Excellent communication and people skills, especially with people of varying levels of ability,

interest, and motivation.




• Ability to learn and use Microsoft Office (word and excel). Experience using statistical

software such as R, and spatial analysis software such as QGIS preferred.

• Physically fit, self-disciplined, and resilient.

• A valid driving license, experience with 4WD vehicles on off-road driving is desirable.

• Basic first aid training, and wilderness first aid is desirable.

Location

Jahoo, Andong Kraleung Village, Sen Monorom Commune, O’reang District, Mondulkiri Province,

Cambodia

Note: Shared tented accommodation at the Bamboo Camp is provided whilst working at the site.

Note: Most staff rent housing in the nearby town of Sen Monorom a 30-minute commute from

Jahoo.

Start Date

Start as soon as possible, January/February 2024 is desirable.

One-year contract with possibility of extension.

Note: Contract extension is dependent on the availability of funding and good performance.

Reports to

Jahoo Research Manager and Ecotourism Manager.

Salary

The salary range is from 550–1050 USD per month and is to be negotiated and will be based on

experience.

Note: Salary range includes benefits such as medical insurance, and contribution to work travel

and communication costs. Other additional benefits include a flexible leave cycle (to be negotiated)

and contribution toward return flight after successful completion of 12 months.

Note: Salary range includes benefits such as medical insurance, seniority payments, provident

fund, 13th month bonus, National Social Security Fund, contribution to fuel and communication

costs. Other additional benefits include a flexible leave cycle (to be negotiated) and contribution

toward return flight after successful completion of 12 months.

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¿Cómo afectan los productos fitosanitarios a la biodiversidad? Dos años de postdoc en en IREC

Postdoctoral position on Ecotoxicology: modelling environmental and biodiversity processes


The two‐year, full‐time postdoctoral position includes environmental risk assessment tasks to support and promote efficient overall protection of biodiversity against chemical substances such as plant protection products.

The Research Group in Wildlife Toxicology of the Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC – CSIC, UCLM, JCCM) offers a postdoctoral position within the framework of the Project “ Partnership for the Assessment of Risks of Chemicals (PARC)”, funded by the research and innovation program Horizon europe. In particular, the tasks to be carried out by the person occupying the position will align with the objectives of PARC’s Work Package 6.4.4 on “Risk assessment to support and promote efficient overall protection of biodiversity".

We are seeking for a profile that complements the expertise of the current team members. Therefore, the candidate does not necessarily have to hold previous expertise on wildlife toxicology, but rather skills on modelling environmental and biodiversity processes, including some expertise in at least one of the following topics of relevance: ecological interactions, energy flow within ecosystems, environmental fate of chemical substances, population modelling and ecological niche modelling.

The selected candidate will work in the multidisciplinary environment of the IREC, where wildlife toxicologists maintain close collaboration with researchers from other groups (wildlife ecology and management, animal health and biotechnology). In addition, the candidate will enjoy some fully equipped installations to conduct research in many disciplines (ecotoxicology, environmental physiology, genetics, genomics...) to support the activities to be conducted by the postdoctoral researcher. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to design and develop, in collaboration with the rest of team members, his/her own project within the scope of PARC’s WP 6.4.4, assuming leadership responsibilities in this process.

The IREC is a joint, public research institute whose ownership is shared between three institutions: the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC), the University of Castilla‐La Mancha (UCLM) and the Regional Government of Castilla‐La Mancha (JCCM). After 25 years of history, the IREC has reached a leading international position in studies associated with wildlife management and conservation, with a multi- and interdisciplinary network of scientists and a diverse environment for science, with a growing number of young researchers from all around the world. The job offered will be located in the IREC headquarters in Ciudad Real, a liveable and affordable city very well connected to the main Spanish cities by a high‐speed train, including a 50‐min connection to Madrid downtown.



Conditions of the postdoctoral positionA two‐year, full‐time contract as postdoctoral researcher in the University of Castilla‐La Mancha, linked to IREC, with the conditions stipulated by UCLM for contracts under this category. The contract is expected to start in December of January, but some flexibility is possible depending on the situation of the selected person.
The possibility of extending the contract duration as a function of budget availability and upon mutual agreement depending on the proposed research objectives.
The supervision of a PhD project related to the research line to be developed by the postdoctoral researcher.
The option to benefit from UCLM’s programmes for mobility of researchers to conduct short-term stays is institutions abroad Spain.
The possibility to participate as a lecturer in the Master's Degree in Basic and Applied Research in Game Resources (MUIBARC).
Requirements for the job

Candidates for the job offered must have a PhD degree obtained within, or recognised by, the European Space for Higher Education, a record of scientific publications relevant to one of the topics of relevance listed above and English proficiency to work in international scientific environments.
Some details of the PARC Project

The platform of PARC gives a unique opportunity to improve the current ecological risk assessment approach by bringing together regulators and environmental scientists. The activity aims at better assessing effects on overall biodiversity and the possibility to simplify (i.e. less resource demanding) the methods used for the environmental risk assessment (ERA) of plant protection products (PPP) without compromising the level of protection to be ensured by the assessment. Furthermore, we will explore new holistic approaches to environmental risk assessment to overcome the shortcomings of the current substance‐by‐substance paradigm and consider the environmental context more realistically. Both existing and new models for prospective risk assessment will be reviewed and amended using monitoring data. The activity will also help to explore new frameworks for risk characterisation that support system‐based approaches to risk assessment by expanding the current approach. The activity is tailored toward supporting strategic transition initiatives such as the roadmap to systems‐based ERA and European co‐funded partnership on biodiversity.
How to apply

People interested in applying for the postdoctoral position offered within the framework of the PARC Project in the Research Group in Wildlife Toxicology of the IREC Research Group must send (1) a motivation letter (max. half page) describing how his/her profile matches any of the topics of relevance, and (2) the Curriculum vitae in English, containing information on previous positions, scientific outputs and, if possible, references for contact; to Dr. Manuel E. Ortiz-Santaliestra (manuele.ortiz@uclm.es) until November 26, 2023.

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¿Tienes experiencia o formación en acuicultura y/o genética? Trabaja en el programa de cría de una empresa acuícola puntera en Escocia

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Xelect is one of the largest aquaculture genetics companies, providing broodstock management and genetic improvement programmes for some of the best known producers globally. We support around 30 breeding programmes, in 12 different countries for 13 different species, including finfish, shrimp and bivalves. We provide our customers with a full range of genetic services and technologies, ranging from strategic consultancy for government agencies to full genomic selection programmes for some of the biggest producers in the industry. Our Breeding Programme Managers are the front line of everything we do at Xelect. With an expert team of biologists, geneticists, laboratory staff and bioinformaticians behind you, you will lead the genetics programmes for our customers, working directly with them to design, implement and develop their broodstock programme.

Our sector and company is growing fast, as we take on new customers all around the world, developing selective breeding programmes for new and established species, using the latest technologies. For our customers, working with you will be like having access to their own in-house genetics team, and you will work closely with them to design, deliver and optimize their selective breeding programmes.

The life of a Programme Manager 

The role is extremely varied, challenging and rewarding. Key aspects of the role include: 

•  Design, co-ordinate and implement new genetics programmes that deliver significant commercial returns for our customers' businesses. 
•  Regularly visit our customers, developing strong personal relationships and getting a deep understanding of their production conditions and commercial goals. 
• Manage the day-to-day running of our programmes, co-ordinating the necessary internal resources and acting as a virtual member of our customers' teams. Handle large datasets and work with our in-house customer databases. 
• Perform and deliver the necessary phenotyping and selective breeding analyses using our in-house selection and simulation software. 
• Liaise with our in-house specialist genetics laboratory to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to optimise the genetic tools required for your programmes. 
•  Provide hands on consultancy and support to our customers at key times in their breeding programme.

You'll be backed by a highly qualified multidisciplinary technical team of aquaculture experts, quantitative geneticists, bioinformaticians, software developers, molecular biologists and a strong commercial team. Our headquarters are in the medieval university town of St Andrews on the East coast of Scotland. We have a modern office building and a dedicated laboratory with three Illumina DNA sequencing machines. We have developed industry-leading genetic and bioinformatic pipelines including advanced mate selection software and new technologies for genomic selection. We work closely with several leading academic institutions, including the world-leading Roslin Institute.

As you would expect from a company that was initially a spinoff from the prestigious University of St Andrews, we set a very high bar for the scientific rigour of our work. We are continually working to advance the boundaries of our sector, and frequently participate in multi-national research programmes in aquaculture genetics and breeding. We retain active links with many leading scientific and academic institutions. We are committed to supporting your development including attendance to key networking events such as trade shows, online webinars and conferences As a recent example, Xelect was the lead industry partner on AQUA-FAANG, a 4 year EU funded programme to generate genome wide functional maps for the six most commercially valuable species in European Aquaculture. Xelect provided genetic consultancy, developing genetic tools for the project and also contributing research outputs, including a major white paper. Our largest shareholder, Genus PLC, is a world leader in the field of pig and bovine genetics, and we enjoy extensive scientific and technical collaboration with them on R&D projects.

Your skillsets
Our programme managers are highly experienced, adaptable individuals, who can develop and manage advanced breeding programmes, work well under pressure and have fantastic communications skills. Your skills and qualifications will include:

• A minimum of a MSc relating to aquaculture, quantitative genetics, finfish/shellfish reproduction or animal breeding
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Knowledge and experience of hatchery and broodstock management, including aquaculture operations more widely for finfish and / or shellfish species
• A practical understanding of the application of genetics within selective breeding
• Excellent data management and computer literacy skills
• High levels of motivation and a collaborative mindset, with a desire to constantly improve our service
• Willingness to travel to other countries and experience new cultures
• Knowledge of statistics and programming platforms.

Additional desirable skills include:

• Proficiency with programming platforms such R or Linux
• A PhD relating to aquaculture, fish reproduction or animal breeding
• Advanced statistical skills including multivariate analysis
• Proficiency in other languages
• Peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields.

Working at Xelect

The culture at Xelect is vibrant, welcoming, challenging and rewarding. When you join Xelect you're joining the forefront of genetics in aquaculture. We're a fast growing, entrepreneurial and pioneering team of scientists and commercial professionals. Our base, Horizon House, is home to a smart, proactive and international team of experts from a range of backgrounds, where every single person has the opportunity to make a difference. We offer a 'hybrid' working pattern, combining office days and working from home. Our environment is extremely inclusive. The role has a competitive salary, a workplace pension scheme and will be based in St Andrews, Scotland.

Our values

• Excellence: We believe in what we're doing, and we're committed to doing it well. We aim to set the standards for our industry, rather than meet them.
• Curiosity: We share what we're doing, welcome input from others and are always thinking about creative, cost effective and commercially relevant solutions for our customers.
• Teamwork: Xelect is one team, we tackle challenges together, celebrate success together and look out for one another as people.
• Integrity: Our customers trust us to always put their best interests at heart. We take that responsibility seriously and commit to always conducting ourselves ethically.

Want to find out more?
To apply please send a current CV and a covering letter to hello@xelect.co.uk, along with contact details of two referees. References will only be contacted after a successful interview. If you would like
to make any enquiries about the role please email hello@xelect.co.uk. We are happy to arrange a confidential conversation with one of our existing Programme Managers if you would like to discuss the role informally.

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Trabaja en conservación de ecosistemas en Parques Nacionales de España (incluye trabajo de campo)

Título:
Titulado/a universitario/a - Conservación de Ecosistemas ( Madrid)
Nº de puestos:
1
Empresa:
Tragsatec
Proyectos:
Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios, S.A., S.M.E., M.P. (TRAGSATEC) precisa incorporar 1 Titulado/a universitario/a para dar apoyo en tareas de elaboración de metodología de seguimiento de ecosistemas en parques nacionales y en la planificación de trabajo de campo para la aplicación de los procedimientos de Evaluación del Estado de Conservación de los Sistemas Naturales en la Red de Parques Nacionales.
Ubicaciones geográficas:
Madrid
Funciones:
-Preparación de metodologías de trabajo de campo para el seguimiento de sistemas naturales vegetales-tipos de hábitat.
-Análisis de información de seguimientos e inventarios existente.
- Manejo y análisis estadístico de datos (Excel, Access, SIG).
-Trabajo de campo.
-Realización de informes.
Tipo de jornada:
Tiempo Completo
Titulación requerida:
Licenciado/a en Biología
Licenciado/a en Ciencias Ambientales
Graduado/a en Ingeniería Forestal y del Medio Natural
Graduado/a en Ingeniería del Medio Natural
Ingeniero/a Superior en Montes
Doctorado/a en Biología

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Oferta para hacer el master o el doctorado en evolución de mariposas en Florida

Graduate Student Assistantships in Lepidoptera Research

McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of
Natural History University of Florida

The McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity (MGCL) at the
Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH), University of Florida (UF),
is currently accepting applications from prospective students interested
in earning a Master’s or Ph.D. degree from the Department of Biology,
Entomology and Nematology Department, or other appropriate UF department,
with a research emphasis on butterflies and moths. The MGCL will
provide a Graduate Research Assistantship (stipend + tuition waiver)
to the successful candidate for a period of two years, contingent on
continuing successful progress towards their degree, starting in Fall
2024. Priority will be given to students seeking a Master’s degree.

Potential fields of Lepidoptera research include conservation, ecology,
evolution, genomics, physiology, and systematics, among others.

For application details see:
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/mcguire/research/assistantship-fall2024/

Please send these materials as a single PDF file to Dr. Keith Willmott
(willmott@flmnh.ufl.edu), with the subject line “Application for
McGuire Assistantship”. The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm EST,
December 15th, 2023. Please send any questions to kwillmott@flmnh.ufl.edu


Akito Y. Kawahara
Director, Curator, and Professor
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Florida
Powell Hall, 3215 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710 USA
Tel: 352.273.2018
Fax: 352.392.0479
Email: kawahara@flmnh.ufl.edu
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/mcguire/kawahara/

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Vete de crucero dando charlas naturalistas por la costa de Alaska

 Disney Cruise Line is seeking Naturalists for presentations onboard the Disney Wonder. Must have expertise in Alaskan topics and a valid passport. Join for week-long sailings with guest privileges. Please send bio and resume to dcl.entertainment@disney.com. 

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