Asistente de investigación en bienestar animal (remoto, 5-10 horas semanales, a +50 dólares/hora)

 Convocatoria: asistente de investigación (remoto, 5-10 horas semanales)

Location: Remote.
Organization: Animal Welfare Economics Working Group.
Type of contract: Project-based, part-time.

Main description

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group invites applications for a part-time research assistant (5-10 hours per week). The successful candidate will build a dataset library and help with other academic infrastructure projects.

The position is ideal for doctoral students who are looking for remote work that can facilitate research in a growing area of inquiry. The start date is flexible, with some preference for starting before April 2025.

This is a project-based contractor position. Compensation starts at $50/hour, commensurate with experience.

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group exists to coordinate and support an international, interdisciplinary network of researchers, bringing together economists, legal scholars, philosophers, and many others. The Working Group is interested in theoretical research on including losses or benefits to animals in economic analyses, applied empirical work on the effects of policies or industry structure on animal welfare, and anything else within the purview of economics as it relates to the well-being of animals reared for food and fiber, kept as companions or in zoos, and living in the wild.

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Desired qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, statistics, psychology, computer science, or a related field.
• Strong performance in relevant coursework at the undergraduate level.
• Current or recent graduate studies in one of the above areas or a related field.
• The ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written communication skills.

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Conditions

• Work setup: Remote.
• Hours: 5-10 hours per week.
• Contract: Project-based.
• Compensation: Starting at $50/hour (commensurate with experience).

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How to apply

To apply, please complete this form. In your cover letter, please provide background on your interest in the work of the Animal Welfare Economics and summarize why you are a suitable candidate for the role.

Deadline: Applications received before February 15, 2025, will be given full consideration, though the position will remain open until filled.

For additional information about the position, contact Bob Fischer (fischer@txstate.edu).

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Investiga cómo aplicar la inteligencia artificial al bienestar animal en Bélgica

Researcher AI for animal welfare

Do you enjoy conducting research from A to Z? Do you want to contribute to groundbreaking technologies? Are you eager to delve into AI and sensor technology and apply them for animal welfare? Read more about the job in the job description.

Your capabilities

You have a master degree in a graduate program with a field related to agriculture, animal welfare, precision livestock farming or equivalent. Candidates with doctoral degrees are also welcome to apply. Students who will graduate in 2024 may also apply If you have a foreign diploma, we ask you to obtain equivalence recognition. You can apply for this at NARIC Vlaanderen

You have previous research experience, from setting up experiments to publishing articles.

You have experience with data analysis and programming languages such as R or Python.

You have a good oral and written knowledge of English.

We offer

We offer you an open-ended contract (with minimum guaranteed financing for 8 months) with a competitive salary based on your degree. You will be recruited in the salary scale A165 or A166 (depending on your degree). You can make a gross and net calculation of your monthly salary, a holiday bonus and your end-of-year allowance via Salarissimulator | Vlaanderen.be (note, do not use the new salary simulator). Relevant experience can be considered for financial seniority.

You get a varied, challenging and socially relevant job in a dynamic environment with attractive working conditions and development opportunities. Hybrid work is possible if the position allows it.

Additional: Hospitalization and group (life) insurance, commuting allowance (bicycle – public transport), meal vouchers (8 €/day) and option to lease a bicycle. A total of 35 paid vacation days based on last year's performance (private scheme). An additional week of holidays are given between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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Free workshop on Animal Welfare Research

 Animal welfare research impact is measured by its ability to drive positive changes in the way animals are treated, ensuring their wellbeing. There has been a huge increase in animal welfare research over recent decades, but improvements to global welfare standards are much slower than expected. While researchers may generate valuable insights and recommendations, implementing change in real-world settings is complex. Additionally, there may be resistance from individuals, industries and governments to adopt new practices that incur additional costs or require big changes to existing systems.

 

Addressing animal welfare research and impact gaps requires improved communication, knowledge translation, and funding allocation to help bridge the gaps between researchers, advocacy groups, industry and policymakers and make a meaningful impact on animal lives. Thus, we are excited to announce the launch of our workshop website. Global Synergy for Animal Welfare is a free online event taking place on the 19th-20th June which aims to help develop a greater understanding of how to improve communication and sharing of knowledge, in order to ensure greater impact, better lives for animals, and for the people who depend on them.

 

We are also honoured to reveal our distinguished plenary speakers, Dr. Dennis Bahati (Africa Network for Animal Welfare), Dr. Helen Beattie (Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa, New Zealand), Prof. Georgia Mason (University of Guelph, Canada), Dr. Lynne Sneddon (the University of Gothenburg, Sweden) and Dr. Leopoldo Stuardo (World Organisation for Animal Health) further details of whom can be found on our website. Registration and abstract submission are also now open, and we invite contributions from animal welfare scientists, animal welfare NGOs, industry and governments, which demonstrate clear examples of where research has resulted in improved animal lives. 

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Beca de 6 meses en bienestar animal y conservación en Barcelona

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Animal Welfare and Conservation Intern- WAZA


Posted: 7 November 2023| Full-Time |Barcelona, Spain

OVERVIEW


The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.

WAZA’s vision is to be a globally recognised and trusted leader advancing conservation and animal welfare.

About the WAZA Executive Office
We are a multicultural office; our seven team members come from different parts of the world. Our workspace is a former apartment in downtown Barcelona that has been transformed into an office. The WAZA Executive Office is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of its work. We believe our work is most effective when people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives actively participate. The WAZA Executive Office is committed to addressing barriers related to various dimensions of diversity, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, geographic location, education, income, socio-economic status, and others that may impede inclusion within the organisation.

POSITION OVERVIEW


WAZA is seeking a dedicated, creative, and proactive individual to join us as an Animal Welfare and Conservation Intern. In this role, you will work closely with the Animal Welfare and Conservation Coordinator to support various initiatives and projects planned for 2024. Additionally, you may collaborate with other departments as needed.

Salary: 1,400 EUR gross/month plus 200 Euros per month in ticket restaurants
Duration: six months
Estimated start date: January-February 2024

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide support to the WAZA Animal Welfare and Conservation Coordinator with administrative tasks related to the smooth functioning of the WAZA Ethics and Animal Welfare Committee, WAZA Conservation and Environmental Sustainability Committee (CESC), and WAZA Committee for Population Management (CPM).
Assist the WAZA Animal Welfare and Conservation Coordinator with event preparation, including the WAZA Annual Conference and related conferences.
Support the development of conservation and environmental sustainability resources and promote existing resources in collaboration with the Communications team.
Assist in the development of communications and outreach efforts related to the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal and the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal in close collaboration with the Communications team.
Facilitate the coordination of translations for existing resources and ensure the effective layout of recently published guides.
Support the monitoring of conservation and animal welfare related opportunities in media at WAZA member zoos and aquariums and stay updated on new scientific papers relevant to the global zoo and aquarium community.
Contribute to the good functioning of the International Studbook and Global Species Management Plansprogrammes, including assistance with keeper and convenor transfers, magazine updates, photo selection, and coordination of website updates.
Update the WAZA Wikipedia entry, highlighting WAZA 2023 AWG, ISB, GSMPs, and sustainability resources, in close collaboration with the Communications team.
Actively collaborate with your colleagues.

Day to day duties include, but are not limited to:Email monitoring.
Minute taking and action tracking for WAZA Committees.
Collaboration with the WAZA Communications team for the development of conservation, animal welfare, or environmental sustainability posts on social media.
Liaising with volunteers to translate newly published WAZA resources.
Social media monitoring for WAZA members’ conservation and animal welfare-related news.
Monitor Animal Welfare and Conservation emails.
Support the implementation and development of the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal and the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal.
Assistance with events.
Assist with general administrative tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS
WAZA Interns should have acquired a university degree (BSc. / BA or equivalent) within the last two years, ideally in biological or environmental sciences. Other degrees may be considered.
Candidates who can demonstrates relevant experience or strong motivation to join the WAZA Team and support our mission will also be considered.
A Spanish work permit will be required, as the WAZA Executive Office is located in Barcelona.

Competencies

WAZA Interns should exhibit as many of the competencies listed below as possible:Proficient in English. Proficiency in additional languages is a bonus, but not a strict requirement.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Excellent reading, writing and summarising skills.
Proficiency in programmes like Word, Excel and P
Some knowledge in Adobe InDesign – or motivation to learn – will be advantageous.
Strong ability to work independently and proactively to support their supervisor.
Strong flexibility to support the WAZA Team wherever may be needed after approval by supervisor.

APPLICATION PROCESS


Interested applicants can send their cover letter and resume to recruitment@waza.org before 27 November 2023.

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Voluntariado en un centro de rescate y recuperación de monos

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Volunteers needed!

 
We are in desperate need of volunteers to help us onsite at our sanctuary! With accommodation provided, come and work in a beautiful location alongside a great team, and help provide the best possible care for our rescued monkeys.

The role includes daily cleaning of monkey enclosures, tasks such as food preparation and making enrichment items, as well as re-roping enclosures, gardening, painting and cleaning.

This is a great experience for students, those looking for a career in animal care, anyone interested in animal welfare, or simply those looking for a break from the 'norm' & to experience something special.

Days can be long and the work is often physically demanding, so volunteers must be fit and able. To find out more please contact volunteer@wildfutures.org

Thank you

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Dos puestos de trabajo fijos en un centro de cuidado y rehabilitación de chimpancés

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Animal Caretaker Chimpanzee Complex (24-32 hours per week)


For two permanent positions in the Chimpanzee Complex we are looking for a motivated, passionate animal caretaker for 24 hours and 32 hours per week. If you are interested, we invite you to apply!

The Chimpanzee Complex consists of two departments:
A permanent lifetime-care-centre for ex lab chimpanzees that are infected with HIV, SIV and Hepatitis C. These chimpanzees are not sick but potentially infectious and therefore require special care;
A chimpanzee resocialization unit, temporary intensive care where newly arrived chimpanzees will learn to live in a group again. When the chimpanzees live in stable social groups they will move to other permanent facilities.



What are you going to do?
You are responsible for the daily care of our chimpanzees.
In practice your job will largely include cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment and assisting in the rehabilitation of the animals.
You will be guiding and training a number of volunteers and students.
You monitor food and water intake and the general behavior and health of the animals.
Administrative tasks are part of your daily routine.
You will be personally responsible for some department wide projects.
You carry out easy maintenance work according to agreements and instructions.
The team is international and self-coordinating. You will work closely with other animal caretakers, forming part of a team of 10 people.
You will work according to standard (safety) procedures, protocols and a hands-off policy.
The Team Leader of the department will manage you.



What do we offer?
An opportunity to develop yourself in the field of animal care.
A position with social value and relevance within an international company with animals and people at its heart.
A very challenging job with a lot of responsibility.
A professional work place that encourages and supports dedication, accessibility and vigorousness.
An inspiring working environment situated in the green heart of Almere. Within easy reach of the cities Amsterdam and Utrecht.
A contract for 24 or 32 hours per week for 12 months with the possibility for a permanent contract after 2 years (2 contracts of 12 months).
Your salary will be between € 1,816 and € 2,376 gross per month (based on 32 hours per week) dependent on relevant work experience, with room for growth within the function.
8% Holiday allowance on the gross annual salary.
24 vacation days per year on a full time basis.
A good and sustainable pension arrangement.



What do you bring?
Affinity with the goals of AAP.
An accredited Animal Care or animal related qualification (education level EQF3 or higher) is required.
Minimum 1 year experience in working with primates in captivity is essential.
An Article 12 or 13 Certificate (Law concerning Animal Experimentation in the Netherlands), which allows you to work with laboratory animals, is preferred.
Good physical condition and ability to work under stress.
Capable of working independently as well as being a good team player.
Discipline to work according to protocols and work ethics.
Good at taking initiative and capable of setting priorities.
Prepared to share knowledge and information.
Competent in English, both oral and written (English Common European Framework level B1).
Prepared to work 1 weekend day per week and some public holidays.
Capable of working with relevant computer software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc).
Competencies for this job: Flexibility, accuracy, collaboration and planning and organization.


For more information or to apply directly?


Enthusiastic, but still have some questions? Please call Marianne Versloot, Team Leader Primates on +31 (0)36 523 87 87. Please apply by using the application link before 6th of January 2023.

A practical assignment can be part of the application process.


Please note that only people with the right to work within Europe will be considered for this application.


Why Stichting AAP?


At AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) we give shape to an ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe. We advocate for better laws and are an internationally renowned expert. Our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.

AAP operates two rescue and rehabilitation facilities, one in the Netherlands (Stichting AAP Almere) and one in Spain (AAP Primadomus). We shelter animal rescued from illegal trade, circuses, animal-testing laboratories or private owners. For many animals, we find suitable homes in reserves, zoos and animal parks.


In Almere we have 92 employees and more than 200 volunteers. We work in a spacious and modern location, in the middle of the green heart of Almere. Our office and facility center are located on the same grounds as our rescued animals. Nowhere else can you see the result of your work so directly!
Check out our website www.aap.eu and follow our stories on social media!

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Trabaja en remoto como director de asuntos científicos en una ONG centrada en conservación de fauna salvaje

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Wild Animal Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to understand and improve the lives of wild animals.

Even in nature, most wild animals struggle to survive every day. Unfortunately, preserving habitats or species does not guarantee that animals themselves have good lives. At Wild Animal Initiative, we believe we have a responsibility to act to improve the well-being of wild animals, whether they live in captivity or somewhere else.

Yet, responsible action requires sound science. There is still so much we don’t know about which animals are sentient, what their lives are like in the wild, and how we can responsibly help them. While conservation biology informs efforts to preserve species in the wild and animal welfare science informs efforts to improve the well-being of animals in captivity, there is no unified academic discipline to inform efforts to improve the well-being of animals in the wild.

Our work supports the study of wild animal welfare by conducting original research, fostering connections between academics from diverse disciplines, and securing funding for promising projects. 

In brief, our programs to support scientific research include:

• Outreach: organizing workshops and conferences concerning wild animal welfare, supporting our postdoctoral and advisory panels, and fostering new relationships with relevant academics and researchers.
• Grant Assistance: helping scientists secure funding for wild animal welfare-relevant research projects.
• Research: identifying priority research areas in wild animal welfare and conducting relevant studies or literature reviews.

We are seeking a Director of Scientific Affairs to unify and optimize our activities across these three areas. They will lead the planning and implementation of our programs that directly serve researchers. The director will ensure that our efforts maximize our effectiveness and advance our goal of supporting wild animal welfare-focused science in the academic community.

Basic information:

• Full time, ~ 40 hours per week.
• $62,784 to $76,736 depending on cost of living at residence.
• Permanently remote
• Reports to the Executive Director
• Manages 2+ direct reports
• Desired start date: July 1

Responsibilities
Listed in descending order of estimated time spent on each category.

• Research and outreach: Maintaining and growing our network of collaborators, working with team members to identify our research priorities, and identifying new grant opportunities for our research partners.
• Program design: Managing existing program activities and developing new mechanisms for advancing interest in wild animal welfare research.
• Evaluation: Critically evaluating our programmatic activities for impact.
• Management: Managing our research and outreach staff members, supporting their professional development and assisting them in their projects.
• Strategy: Working with the Executive Director and leadership team to identify strategic priorities for the organization
• Assistance: Assist the Development and Communications teams as necessary to develop relationships with philanthropists and science/program directors at foundations, advise on scientific content in grant proposals, and support our scientific communications.

Requirements
Listed in descending order of importance to candidate evaluation.

• Familiarity with the scientific community and funding environment in the US or the UK.
• 3 years prior management experience (preferred: 5+ years). Experience as a principal investigator in a lab can be substituted for traditional management experience.
• PhD or PhD-equivalent scientific research experience (preferred: in a field related to zoology, ecology, or conservation).
• Excellent strategic thinking, organizational, and writing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
• Experience managing and/or coordinating research projects or similar services.
• Preferred: A strong network of relationships within an ecological or biological scientific community.
• Preferred: Extensive experience in scientific proposal writing with demonstrated ability to secure research funding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• Four weeks of paid vacation, 12 holidays, and two weeks of sick leave.
• A fully remote work environment that allows you to choose when and where you work.
• A friendly, open work culture that encourages feedback, collaboration, experimentation, and evidence-based innovation.
• Opportunities for advancement as our team and programs continue their growth trajectory.

How to apply

Visit https://www.wildanimalinitiative.org/careers for details.
Deadline for applications: 9:00 am EDT (UTC -4) on Wednesday, March 31.

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14 contratos de doctorado para mejorar el bienestar animal

DEADLINE: 15 MAY 2019


Apply here: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cbe/chickenstress


As part of the ChickenStress European Training Network, we are now advertising 14 PhD positions across different institutions across Europe.


The PhD positions all revolve around understanding the causes of chronic stress in birds (laying hens), and range widely in their focus:


Some positions are comparative neuroscience projects, ranging from electrophysiology to anatomy, development and neuroethology.

Some positions are bioinformatics projects, investigating genomics and epigenetics of the avian stress response.

And some positions are animal behaviour projects, focusing on effects of early life, genetics and current environment on cognition, stress reactivity and other behavioural indicators.

There is something for everyone, so please circulate this as widely as possible to any potential applicants. Applicants from all nationalities are eligible to apply, as long as they conform with the mobility requirement of the Marie S. Curie Actions. For more detail, see the website

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Trabaja cuidando grandes felinos (España)

Please note that only applications in English will be considered for this vacancy!

EXPERIENCED CARETAKER BIG CATS

Número de vacante
2018-09-PRECBC
Fecha de cierre
29/10/2018
Salario
between € 1.009,- and € 1.220,- gross per month (x 14 payments) based on a 32 hour working week
Ubicación
Primadomus (Spain)
Horas por semana
32

INSCRÍBETE


The work and goals of AAP are to improve, in a professional manner, the welfare of abused or neglected primates and small to medium sized exotic mammals from all over Europe. This is achieved by providing shelter for animals from the illegal trade, circuses or private individuals. For most of the animals we find suitable homes worldwide in reserves, zoos, or in our own permanent shelter.


AAP is also actively and strategically involved in animal welfare issues by influencing European policy and decision-makers in this field and working together with professional groups at home and abroad. Furthermore, AAP is an international authoritative knowledge centre.


AAP carries out this work from their 2 locations, one located in Almere (The Netherlands) and one in Villena (Alicante, Spain). In total, we employ about 115 paid staff and more than 220 volunteers. The Spanish department is AAP Primadomus and is located at the foot of the Sierra de Salinas, one of the most important natural protected environments of Villena. AAP distinguishes itself by having an enormous passion and a professional, open culture. Our core values, accessibility, dedication and inventiveness form important guidelines of our culture. In April 2015 AAP Primadomus started rescuing big cats. The Big Cat Department consists of three buildings with extensive outside enclosures able to house up to 50 animals.


For the Big Cat Department in AAP Primadomus (Spain) we are now looking for an enthusiastic:


EXPERIENCED CARETAKER BIG CATS
(32 HOURS PER WEEK)


Your role

As an experienced caretaker you are responsible for the daily care of the lions, tigers, leopards and other wild cats housed in our rescue centre. The practical work consist mainly of cleaning, feeding, observing, providing behavioural enrichment, assisting the work of our veterinarian, animal training and assisting in the rehabilitation of the big cats. You will be part of a small team of experienced caretakers working according to standard procedures and a hands-off policy. You will guide other less experienced caretakers, trainees and (foreign) volunteers, undertake a number of administrative tasks and be flexible enough to work Saturdays or Sundays. The department’s team leader will direct you.


Requirements
Affinity with the ideals and goals of AAP
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the husbandry of with big cats
Preferably experience with big cat positive reinforcement training and social introductions
Experience with other large carnivores will be an advantage
Capable of writing and implement working instructions and procedures
Good understanding of field-specific exhibit requirements
In good physical shape and able to handle stress
Capable of working independently but also as a team player
Prepared to share knowledge and information
Competent in both oral and written English
Capable of working with relevant computer programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)



We offer

We are offering a position with a great deal of responsibility. This will take place in an open and professional organization with animals and people at its heart, located in a natural environment.

Your salary based on relevant working experience is between € 1.009,- and € 1.220,- gross per month (x 14 payments) based on a 32 hour working week, with the possibility to grow each year according you development.


Want to know more or apply right away?
For further information send an email to Pablo Delgado, - pablo.delgado@aap.nl, mobile +34 661 940 442– Team Leader Big Cat Department AAP Primadomus.
Send your application letter and CV in English before October 29th, using the red application button on our site or by e-mail to working.at@aap.nl, mentioning number 2018-09-PRECBC to the attention of Elly Koppers, Team manager Human Resources.

Please note that only applications in English will be considered for this vacancy!

Carrying out a practical assignment is part of the application process.

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¡Tenemos una ganadora para el curso de bienestar animal de AVAFES!

Hace unas semanas, montamos aquí en bioblogia.net un concurso para sortear una plaza en este curso de bienestar animal organizado por AVAFES.

Y hoy tengo el gusto de anunciar que...

¡Tenemos ganadora!

Como la mano inocente sueca no estaba hoy en casa, he intentado hacer el proceso lo más aleatorio, justo y friki posible usando R.

Os cuento cómo lo he hecho:

Primero he descargado la base de datos de la lista de correo. He tenido que echar un rato filtrando entradas erróneas y quitando familiares y amigos demasiado cercanos de la base de datos (lo siento chicos, si no, sonaría a tongo). También he aprovechado para quitar las columnas con datos personales, como la ip y el email.

Tras ese proceso ha quedado una base de datos con 72 participantes, que he cargado en el Rstudio (que es una plataforma estupendástica para trabajar con R).

Ha quedado como así:

Con la base de datos ya en R, he usado la función sample, que nos permite seleccionar una permutación aleatoria de un vector (vamos, que nos sirve para echar a suertes quien se lleva la plaza).

El vector avafes$nombre es la columna de nombres en la base de datos de avafes, y el número de elegidos al azar que le pedimos a sample es 1. Corremos la linea de código y...

Tacháaan!

La ganadora

Paula Monzón García es una bióloga de Salamanca muy interesada en la recuperación de fauna silvestre y el bienestar animal, ¡así que está deseando comenzar el curso!

Paula trabajó un mes de prácticas de empresa en el Núcleo Zoológico El Bosque en Oviedo, y tres meses de voluntaria en el centro de recuperación de aves Las Dunas (Salamanca). Ahora está centrándose en su formación, y le gustaría colaborar como auxiliar veterinaria en algúna clínica o centro de recuperación que trabaje con animales silvestres. Si quieres contactar con ella, ¡dile algo por su linkedin!

Aquí la puedes ver en acción durante sus prácticas de empresa:

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Curso: Bienestar animal de fauna salvaje en cautividad (León, España)

El curso “Bienestar Animal de Fauna Salvaje en Cautividad” se celebrará los días 24, 25, 26 de Febrero en la Universidad de León. El curso está organizado por AVAFES León y contará con ponentes de toda España que trabajan por mejorar el bienestar de diversas especies de animales salvajes en diversos centros (santuarios, zoológicos, centros de rescate, etc).

Puedes ver el programa aquí.

Los asistentes al curso que cumplan los criterios de evaluación (asistencia mínima y una prueba escrita muy sencilla) recibirán un diploma acreditativo de la Universidad de León convalidable por créditos universitarios (Más adelante se informará de la cantidad de ECTS, que serán acordes a las horas lectivas del curso). El precio del curso también incluirá material de apoyo.

¿Te interesa?

Aquí tienes las instrucciones para matricularte.

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Lectureship in Animal Welfare (UK)

Applications for a Lectureship in Animal Welfare are invited from all related disciplines including, for example, ethology, behavioural ecology, behavioural neuroscience, animal cognition, experimental psychology, behavioural physiology and more.

Location: Royal Veterinary College, University of London, located near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire

Salary: £43,672 to £56,018

Closing Date: Thursday 12 January 2017

https://jobs.rvc.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=PPH-0242-16

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Oferta de trabajo en una organización internacional por el bienestar animal (Viena, Austria)

FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organisation with Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and has offices in more than 10 other countries. Founded by Heli Dungler in 1988, the organisation strives for improvements in animal welfare through sustainable campaigns and projects. FOUR PAWS focuses on animals that are directly under human influence, for example stray dogs and stray cats, farm animals, wild animals and companion animals kept in inappropriate housing. FOUR PAWS aims to help animals in need directly and quickly.

We are searching for a positive thinking personality with great affinity to animal welfare as soon as possible:

Co-worker Science Unit (m/f)

Fulltime / Vienna Headquarters

Main duties:

• Supporting with continuous desktop research concerning scientific animal welfare knowledge, legislation and political situation for Wild Animals, Companion Animals, Farm Animals on national and international level
• Designing, implementing and supervising an International Monitoring System for relevant scientific topics
• Developing and maintaining of a database for FOUR PAWS internal knowledge management
• Communicating and negotiating with stakeholders (e.g. scientists)
• Participating in the development of new innovative scientific cooperation projects and platforms
• Writing press releases, statements and scientific papers concerning AW relevant subjects and FOUR PAWS projects as well as representing the Science Unit to the external world in alignment with Director of Science Unit including the participation in national and international congresses
• Providing organisational, logistical and technical support to the Director of Science Unit

Requirements:

• Education in the field of Zoology, Biology, Veterinary, Agriculture, Animal Behavior Science or related fields (university degree advantageous)
• Affinity to scientific work
• Existing personal network in the scientific field desirable
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and statistical programs
• Experienced in writing scientific papers
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication skills and social competence

What we offer:

• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• A fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international organization
• An attractive working place with technically advanced infrastructure located close to the center of Vienna **with the great chance to experience the rich culture and history of Austria
• Work experience in Headquarters of an international organization

We offer you a gross salary of minimum EUR 37.000,- per year, depending on your qualifications, skills and professional experience.


Are you looking for such an opportunity?

We look forward to meeting you!


Please send your application in English, preferably via email, to sabine.hartmann@vier-pfoten.org

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PhD in animal welfare (UK)

We are looking for candidates who may be interested in a PhD studentship based at the University of Bristol and Newcastle University investigating a novel method of welfare assessment in domestic dogs. The project has been short-listed for funding by UFAW and requires a named PhD student for the final stage of application. The studentship investigates “Telomere length as a novel measure of cumulative life experience in domestic dogs” and would be supervised by Dr Rachel Casey (Bristol), Prof Melissa Bateson (Newcastle) and Dr Lucy Asher (Newcastle). The project is described briefly below:

Telomeres are nucleoprotein ‘caps’ on the end of linear chromosomes which act to protect them from recombination, fusion and being broken down as damaged DNA. Because telomeres do not replicate as effectively as the rest of the chromosome, they become shorter each time the cell divides and hence telomere length decreases with age. In people, an increased rate of telomere attrition has been associated with environmental and psychosocial stress (e.g. poor caregiving environments in childhood) suggesting alterations in the rate of shortening as a potential biomarker of cumulative stress exposure. In this study we use the domestic dog as a model to investigate telomere attrition as an indicator of naturally occurring cumulative experience in domestic animals. The study uses a dog birth cohort study in which puppies between birth and 16 weeks of age are recruited and followed prospectively through life with owner questionnaires, biological samples and veterinary health records. The primary aim of the project is to investigate whether rate of telomere attrition varies between dogs exposed to naturally occurring stressors in this population over both short and longer term time frames, as compared to unaffected controls.

Further information about the use of telomere attrition as a measure of animal welfare can be found in a recent review: Bateson, M. (2015). Cumulative stress in research animals. BioEssays. doi: 10.1002/bies.201500127

If you are interested in this opportunity and have a Bachelors or Masters degree in veterinary medicine, animal behaviour, psychology, animal science or biosciences please get in touch with Dr Rachel Casey (Rachel.Casey@bristol.ac.uk).

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Research Training Scholarship in animal welfare (UK)

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is inviting applications for a Research Training Scholarship to enable a promising graduate to undertake a novel programme of scientific research in animal welfare leading to a degree at the doctoral level (PhD or equivalent). The award covers the costs of a studentship up to a maximum value of £100,000.

Applications will be accepted from potential supervisors at the following institutions:
•   Institutions within the British Isles which can grant a doctoral degree
•   Institutions outside the British Isles which can grant a doctoral degree and which have a UFAW LINK (see www.ufaw.org.uk for details).

We would particularly like to encourage applications in the following areas:
·      development of approaches to eliminate or alleviate significant welfare problems in farmed animals
·      development of methodologies aimed at elucidation of the neurological basis of sentience in animals
·      development of methods of welfare / quality of life assessment, including detection and alleviation of pain, distress and cumulative lifetime experience
·      development of methods for humane pest control
·      research aimed at improving the welfare of fish – especially those farmed or caught for food.
   
Applications in other areas of animal welfare science are also welcome.

Initial concept note applications should be made on the form available at www.ufaw.org.uk. Deadline for concept notes: 20th November 2015.

We hope that this may be of interest.

Dr Stephen Wickens
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK
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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide.

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Animal Welfare Studentship

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare is now inviting applications for the 2011 UFAW Animal Welfare Student Scholarships. The aim of this scheme is to enable students to pursue their interests in animal welfare and to provide them with the opportunity to conduct relevant research or other (e.g. educational) projects. Students will usually be undertaking courses in the agricultural, biological, psychological, veterinary or zoological sciences. However, we would also welcome applications from students from other disciplines and who are interested in carrying out a project in animal welfare.


Projects must be relevant to improving the welfare of farm, laboratory, companion, zoo, or free-living wild animals whose welfare is compromised by human factors, and may be carried out within the UK or overseas. Successful applicants will be awarded up to £1600 to cover subsistence and project expenses.



Application forms and further information are available from the ‘Grants & Awards’ page of the UFAW website: www.ufaw.org.uk, or please email: scioff@ufaw.org.uk.



Please note that the closing date for applications is: 28th February 2011.



With best wishes



Elizabeth Carter

UFAW Scientific Officer

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN, UK
Email: scioff@ufaw.org.uk
Office: +(0)1582 831818 (tel), 831414 (fax)
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The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an independent registered UK charity that works to develop and promote improvements in the welfare of all animals through scientific and educational activity worldwide.

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