Beca de Investigación con chotacabras en la Estación Biológica de Doñana

Job title: Beca-Contrato de Investigación (10 meses, 20 h/semana)

Role Description:
La Estación Biológica de Doñana (EBD-CSIC) ofrece una beca-contrato de 10 meses para colaborar en un proyecto de investigación sobre cambios con la edad en individuos a lo largo del tiempo. La persona seleccionada trabajará 20 horas semanales, con fecha de incorporación a acordar con el equipo de investigación.

Dotación y Plazo:

• Importe total: 6.000€ (600€/mes durante 10 meses).

• Fecha límite de solicitud: 15 de abril de 2025.

Requisitos:
Además de los requisitos generales de la convocatoria (consultables en BOE-B-2025-9596), los candidatos deben cumplir con los siguientes criterios específicos:

1. Estar cursando un Grado en la rama de Ciencias (preferiblemente Biología o similar).

2. Nota media de grado igual o superior a 7 (escala 0-10).

3. Si el grado ya ha finalizado, estar matriculado o admitido en un Máster Universitario en Ciencias (Biología, Conservación o Ecología) en el curso actual o siguiente.

Plan de Formación:
El proyecto de investigación asignado es EBD-ICU-10, titulado:
"Estudiando cambios con la edad en los mismos y en distintos individuos – un enfoque a largo plazo".
Más información disponible en la propuesta: Propuesta EBD-ICU-10.

HOW TO APPLY:
Para más información o dudas:
📩 Sobre el proyecto: Carlos Camacho (ccamacho@ebd.csic.es)
📩 Sobre la convocatoria: DPE del CSIC (jae@csic.es)
📄 Requisitos y solicitudes: Convocatoria oficial

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Beca de doctorado en UK con aves, drones, genómica y montones de recursos

The Edward Grey Institute at Oxford University announces a fully funded DPhil scholarship focusing on the origin, maintenance, and consequences of individual variation in natural populations.

Research Approaches:

- Behavioral ecology

- Quantitative and molecular genetics

- Remote sensing

- Field and lab experiments

- Genomic analysis

- Long-term population studies

Available Resources:

- Wytham Woods research site (385ha woodland)

- Over 1,200 nestboxes

- Data from 40,000 individual breeding attempts

- Fleet of drones for phenology mapping

- Acoustic recording infrastructure

- Access to John Krebs Field Station facilities

Key Details:

- Start Date: 1 October 2025

- Duration: 3.5 years (possible extension to 4 years)

- Stipend: £19,237 (2024-25 rate)

- Research Expenses: Up to £5,000 per year

- Supervisor: Prof. Ben Sheldon

- Application Deadline for Informal Inquiries: 5th December 2024

Candidates should contact ben.sheldon@biology.ox.ac.uk with a CV and research statement.

More information about this and other scholarships can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zymo46wrav8pz4ekbj65/EGI-Scholarships-for-2025.docx?rlkey=7bzq13cizuo9djr2delvl4xjo&e=1&st=nwlam35m&dl=0

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Beca de 23k euros para estudiar ecología evolutiva de aves de islas en UK

The Edward Grey Institute at Oxford University announces a fully funded DPhil scholarship focused on the evolutionary ecology of island birds, particularly in the context of understanding the microevolutionary processes that result in the emergence of the island syndrome.

Research Opportunities:

- Genomic approaches

- Modeling

- Field data collection

- Focus on bird systems in Australia and the southwest Pacific

Available Resources:

- 25-year inventory of avian blood samples and morphometrics

- Long-term research population of silvereyes on Heron Island (13,000+ banded birds since 1960s)

- New mainland site in Brisbane for comparative studies

- Advanced lab facilities including clean rooms for processing low yield DNA samples

- Access to the new Life & Mind Building from 2025

Key Details:

- Start Date: 1 October 2025

- Duration: 3.5 years (possible extension to 4 years)

- Stipend: £19,237 (2024-25 rate)

- Research Expenses: Up to £5,000 per year

- Supervisor: Prof. Sonya Clegg

- Application Deadline for Informal Inquiries: 5th December 2024

Candidates must submit a CV and research statement (max one page) to sonya.clegg@biology.ox.ac.uk

More information about this and other scholarships can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2zymo46wrav8pz4ekbj65/EGI-Scholarships-for-2025.docx?rlkey=7bzq13cizuo9djr2delvl4xjo&e=1&st=nwlam35m&dl=0

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Investiga como los parques eólicos afectan a las aves marinas y sus presas

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Marine Ornithologist

Locations UK-ABERDEEN | UK-EDINBURGH | UK-GLASGOW | UK-Inverness

ID 2023-5355
Closing Date 27/08/2023
Salary GBP £33,520.00/Per Annum
Category Science
Hire Type External / OGD

Overview

The Scottish Government has set a target to generate 50% of Scotland's overall energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030. Large-scale deployment of offshore wind farms (the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round) and other marine renewables are a key part of meeting this target so understanding the environmental effects of this essential.

Scientists within the Renewables and Ecology (RE) team of the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate provide scientific expertise and advice on the potential effects of marine renewables on key environmental receptors (marine birds, marine mammals, marine fish, fisheries, diadromous fish, benthic habitats and species, and oceanography).

This expertise and advice are underpinned by a scientific evidence base focusing on the environmental effects of marine renewables. RE scientists both identify evidence needs and develop and deliver research to address priority knowledge gaps. This evidence base is used to provide advice on marine energy developments, marine conservation, and climate change. This has included providing expertise on seabirds in relation to the recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks, seabird ‘wrecks’, and the identification of potential management measures to improve seabird conservation prospects.

The evidence base is delivered through a combination of external commissioning, building collaborations with specialists and stakeholders, and in house science. We collaborate with science, policy and planning colleagues across the Marine Directorate, as well as universities, research institutes, NGOs, consultancies and industry to deliver high quality, relevant applied research that is used in real-world decision-making. Critical knowledge gaps that risk effective planning and consenting are addressed through Scottish Government’s Scottish Marine Energy Research (ScotMER) Programme. There will also be opportunities to take part in scientific cruises on the Marine Directorate’s research vessels.

A key environmental receptor for the Marine Directorate is seabirds, and we are looking to build our team of scientists by recruiting additional ornithologists.

Information about the Role

We are in a global climate emergency. Would you like to play a critical role in producing scientific advice to help mitigate climate change while ensuring environmentally sustainable use of Scotland’s seas?


You will play take a key role in delivering marine ornithology research and advice within the Marine Directorate. As part of the RE team of scientists, you will help identify and address priority knowledge gaps and deliver applied research to fills these gaps. This includes contributing to the ScotMER programme, scoping and designing research projects, undertaking research activities, providing science input and oversight of the commissioning and delivery of research projects, developing strong collaborations including PhD supervision, seeking external funding to support research and other means of delivering high quality research. Currently, we are developing projects to tag and monitor seabirds at Scottish colonies and are participating in research to understand how seabirds and their prey are affected by offshore wind farms, PrePARED: (www.owecprepared.org ).



A key part of the role will be the provision of specialist advice and technical guidance on marine birds to Scottish Government’s Licensing Operations Team (MD-LOT) and policy and planning colleagues in relation to the assessment of environmental impacts of marine renewable developments. Critical to this will be the development of the scientific evidence base underpinning the advice via the ScotMER Programme and the Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Ornithology Working Group.



You must ensure that you are familiar with the best available science through maintaining a comprehensive understanding of best practice and detailed up to date knowledge of marine bird ecology and assessment methodologies.



You will help to maintain and further develop good working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including NatureScot, JNCC, RSPB, academia, consultants, and industry. You will represent the Scottish Government at national and international forums. This is a varied and highly rewarding post in a technical field of scientific excellence, and the post holder must successfully manage a range of competing priorities often to very tight deadlines.


Responsibilities
Support the Senior Marine Ornithologists in ensuring that advice within Government is based on the best available science and practice by identifying knowledge gaps that are key constraints to advice provision and initiating, scoping and delivering applied research (externally commissioned, in house or collaborative) that addresses these
Help to identify and pursue opportunities for delivering relevant applied research, e.g. through external collaborations, securing external funding, PhD supervision, and other means
Contribute to the preparation of scientific advice and guidance on seabirds to LOT and policy & planning colleagues within Scottish Government. This will principally be in relation to marine renewables but may also relate to other marine construction activities, marine conservation and other policy areas
Represent MS at external meetings regarding these issues
Maintain good communication with Marine Directorate colleagues and external stakeholders

Science Framework Competencies:

Analysis and Use of Evidence

Communications & Engagement

Improving Performance

Self-Awareness


Essential Criteria & Qualifications


Minimum of a relevant BSc (Hons), or equivalent relevant work experience



Essential Criteria:

1. A good understanding of seabird ecology, threats and conservation.

2. Experience of ecological research and an ability to critique scientific methods and results.

3. The ability to work independently with good organisational skills and effectively prioritise work and manage projects.

4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain scientific concepts to varied audiences.



Location: Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ / Marine Lab, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB / 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, G2 8LU / Longman House, 28 Longman Rd, Inverness IV1 1SF



This post will be offered on a location flexible basis (one of the four above locations), with virtual and Hybrid working being the current arrangement. Occasional travel to Team and Stakeholder meetings will be required.



Interview and Assessment: Dates to be confirmed



Minimum time in post:

You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.



HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



How to apply:

To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.



You must fully complete and submit an online application via the website before the closing date using evidence based examples to demonstrate your knowledge/skills (300 words). Remember, your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criterion.



Additional information:

For further information, please download and review the “Person Specification” which you will find below.



Person_Specification_Marine Ornithologist_24.02.23



Science Specialist Competency Framework



The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.



For information regarding this post please contact jared.wilson@gov.scot



Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot



As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.



Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.

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Estudia la distribución de las poblaciones de aves en matorrales y explora otros hábitats para su restauración

  Oferta compartida por Cristina

Conservation Scientist - Successional Habitats Reference: JUL20238844 Expiry date: 00:59, Fri, 25th Aug 2023 Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge Salary: £36,577.00 - £39,269.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave Duration: 9 months Attachments: CandidateGuidanceNotes2021.pdf We have an excellent opportunity for a scientist to join the England & Wales team within the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science. We are looking for someone with a strong background in ecology, applied statistics, remote sensing and GIS to explore how bird-rich successional scrub habitats can be created and maintained for use as landscape-scale interventions. What's the role about? Several declining priority bird species breed at high densities in successional scrub habitats, prompting interest in how successional scrub might be used in large-scale conservation interventions in lowland UK. It can take many years for such sites to reach optimal levels of structural heterogeneity, but the value to birds can decline quickly as they become less complex and are succeeded by woodland. Creating and maintaining such habitats requires significant time and investment, so this project seeks to learn how exemplar sites have become prime bird-rich habitats. This project consists of two stages. Initially, the project will explore existing bird & habitat datasets to identify the structural habitat features associated with high densities of priority bird species. The initial analysis will use data from the rewilded Knepp Estate, which holds significant breeding populations of priority birds, including cuckoo, turtle dove and nightingale. The project will combine breeding bird surveys with data-rich, classified drone imagery and LIDAR data collected by the Knepp Estate and Queen Mary University. Breeding bird distribution will be modelled using the availability of nesting and foraging habitat features derived from remote sensing data. The second stage will be to develop a proposal for a multisite observational study that will test how effective different management regimes have been at creating and/or maintaining optimal habitat conditions for birds and their invertebrate prey. This will include identifying a suite of study sites that have developed significant bird populations through various means, potentially including habitat restoration, rewilding with a suite of free-roaming large herbivores and rotational management. The role's location is flexible within the UK, although an England base would be preferred. There is the option to be partially or fully based at an RSPB office. Periodic travel to meet team members and collaborators (including potential future study sites) will be required and may entail overnight stays. Occasional additional travel will be necessary for scientific meetings and conferences. Essentials:Proven scientific research experience (e.g. from completing a PhD or conducting a similar project). Knowledge of the breeding and feeding ecology of a range of farmland and woodland bird species so that appropriate analytical approaches and research questions can be devised to extract novel insights from landscape-scale habitat data. Up-to-date knowledge of multivariate statistical methods particularly mixed modelling methods, spatial statistics, plus a willingness to learn new methods. Familiar with remote sensing methods, ideally with previous experience of acquiring, processing and analysing this form of data. Familiar with Microsoft Office, GIS applications (e.g. QGIS, ARC GIS), and fluent in R or equivalent statistical software plus a willingness to learn new programmes. Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure within a defined work plan to meet agreed deadlines (sometimes for external meetings). This necessitates the ability to plan and organise own work and to manage the work of other staff. Collecting, curating and analysing large and complex data sets that can pass international peer-reviewed standards of scrutiny and audit. Strong writing skills, for example through overseeing the production of peer-reviewed papers and reports. Able to communicate your work to a wide range of internal and external partners, helping to build and maintain close collaborations. Capable of being a positive ambassador for the RSPB. You must meet the standards that are comparable to level 3 qualifications in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or higher levels in Scotland. Desirables:Knowledge of UK conservation issues and practice and conservation science. Track record of leading scientific publication in internationally recognised journals. Experience of sampling and identifying invertebrates. Additional Information This is a Fixed Term 9-month contract. This would ideally be a full-time role (37.5 hours per week); however, we also welcome applications from qualified candidates who may be seeking a part-time position. We reserve the right to make this role permenant at any time. Interviews are currently scheduled to be held in early September. For further information, please get in touch with Dave Buckingham (david.buckingham@rspb.org.uk). You will be asked to provide your CV and complete an application form as part of this application process. Please describe in the application form how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed above. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application and we can make reasonable adjustments to the interview process. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.

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Busca nidos, anilla y estudia las poblaciones de cuclillo broncíneo en Nueva Caledonia durante 3 meses

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Field assistants – Avian behavioural ecology New Caledonia

We are looking for 2-3 field assistants to work on avian behavioural ecology in New Caledonia. The research is part of a long-term study on the co-evolutionary arms race between the Fan-tailed Gerygone and the Shining Bronze-cuckoo conducted by the Behavioural Ecology Group at the Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (for more info see Attisano et al, 2018 SciRep 8:10359; Attisano et al., 2021, CurrZool, 67:653-663; Attisano et al., 2023, JAnimEcol, 92:30-43). Postgraduate students are particularly encouraged to apply as there are possibilities to develop research projects on co-evolutionary arms race, spatial ecology, avian breeding ecology and vocal repertoire and communication.
When: up to 2-3 months between October - December 2023, exact dates and duration to be agreed.
Where: main island of Grande Terre, in managed nature reserve with tropical savannah and dry forest habitats.

Duties: nest searching and monitoring, mist-netting and banding, data collection and  analysis, maintenance of field equipment.

Requisites: experience of behavioural research with wild birds in particular nest searching, nest monitoring, mist-netting, bird banding and use of photo traps. Additional training will be provided. Fieldwork is physically demanding (UV exposure, heat, humidity, rain) therefore physical fitness, enthusiasm and self-motivation are essential. Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to share living spaces is also essential. Previous experience of working in the tropics, driving license and knowledge of French are desirable.

Working conditions: 8-10 hours daily for 5 days a week on average, up to 10-12 hours and 6-7 days a week during the peak of the breeding season. Early morning start. Selected applicants will need to arrange their own travel to and from New Caledonia. The project will provide free accommodation and a monthly wage to cover food costs and living expenses.

How to apply: send a single PDF named “NC2023_Assistant_NameSurname.pdf” with CV, cover letter (max 1 page) describing relevant experience and contact details of 2 referees to aattisano@miiz.waw.pl by the 18/06/2023. Prospective postgraduate candidates should also include a brief preliminary research proposal (max 1 page).

Only selected applicants will be contacted and invited for an online interview.

For informal enquiries please contact: dr Alfredo Attisano (aattisano@miiz.waw.pl).

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Asistente de campo para trabajar una temporada en comportamiento de aves

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Field Assistant


Classification: ANU Officer Grade 2/3 (Technical)
Salary package: $58,422 - $69,703 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Part Time, Fixed Term (up to 3 months)

Working at ANU

This is an opportunity to work with a world class University that undertakes cutting edge research and has a strong tradition in research-led teaching excellence.

We offer:Flexible working arrangements
Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

For more information on a range of lifestyle, financial and non-financial rewards and programs, please click here.

To see what the Science at ANU community is like, we invite you to follow us on social media at Instagram and Facebook.

A Diverse and Inclusive Team

ANU is introducing measures to support the recruitment, inclusion and retention of employees with disability. To find out more, please click here.

ANU is a large, diverse employer with staff working across numerous professions (see the full list of available roles here. We are a recipient of the bronze award through the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program and a platinum member of the Australian Network on Disability. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and from individuals who may have had a non-linear career path, career gaps or career breaks.

The Position

This is a key role in a friendly, inclusive research group that is focused on understanding the social dynamics, cognition and culture of wild birds. We do this with a combination of wild and captive work, with a focus on large-scale experiments using automated tracking and custom-built apparatus. The lab group is located at the Australian National University, however this position will be largely based remotely at the field sites in the Sutherland Shire/North Wollongong area.

This role is integral to support the aims of a research grant aimed at investigating the potential for an inter-species innovation arms race around the recently emerged bin-opening innovation in sulphur-crested cockatoos.

The Person

We are looking for people with experience in field work, preferably with wild birds. Experience with habituated animals or large birds is a bonus. Candidates should be able to work independently for long periods of time, but also willing to work in pairs and able to follow direction when needed. The person must also be willing to undertake days in the field, including early mornings and active hiking. A driver’s license and good level of physical fitness will be necessary for the fieldwork component. Opportunities to engage with research questions will be encouraged, and so the position would suit somebody who enjoys being involved in active field research on the cognitive ecology of birds.

Learn more about the ground-breaking research and world class facilities of the Research School of Biology here. Learn more about the research of the Aplin lab here.

For more information about the position please contact Dr Lucy Aplin on T: +61 2 6125 7714 or E: lucy.aplin@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
A statement addressing your suitability against the selection criteria (no more than 1 page).

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If shortlisted, candidates may be asked to complete a:30 minute interview, either in person or over video conferencing software.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact our HR team at E: hr.cos@anu.edu.au or T: +61 2 6125 3360.
Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not have any bearing on hiring decisions. For examples of common reasonable adjustments, please click here.

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country for the period of employment.

The successful candidate may be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

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Investiga en los hábitats clave para la biodiversidad con BirdLife

Oferta compartida por Cristina

IBA / KBA Research Assistant

We are looking for someone to support BirdLife’s scientific work on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).

Application deadline
Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Location
Cambridge, UK

Full time
35 hours per week

Contract
1 year fixed term

Salary
£21,500 pro rata plus competitive 12% pension benefit

Annual Leave
25 days pro rata in year 1, increasing by 1 day pa to 28 days

BirdLife International is the world’s largest nature conservation partnership. Through our unique local-to-global approach, we deliver high impact and long-term conservation for the benefit of nature and people.

We are looking for someone to support BirdLife’s scientific work on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), including: supporting BirdLife Partners to maintain and update their IBA inventories and to identify Key Biodiversity Areas (including through mobilising and helping to update key datasets); improving GIS data on IBA/KBA boundaries to fill gaps in the dataset and resolve deficiencies in the data; undertaking IBA/KBA data extraction and analysis as needed; and supporting in other aspects of our science work on IBAs/KBAs.

The ideal candidate will have
Good understanding of site-based conservation, including IBAs and KBAs
Knowledge of the world’s birds, their distribution and ecology.
Good knowledge of global biodiversity conservation issues.
Relevant experience in conservation science in general.
Experience of analysing and interpreting biological data, particularly in excel
Preferably, with some experience using GIS.

See the full job description

Application: Applications should include a covering letter summarising the applicant’s suitability for the position, a detailed CV and contact details of two referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity. Applications should be sent by email, stating where the advert was seen, to: recruitment@birdlife.org marking your application with “IBA / KBA Research Assistant” in the subject line.

Interviews: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Haz el doctorado con aves tropicales en Panamá. Hablar español da puntos!

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Ph.D. position in tropical avian ecology
 

I am looking for a highly motivated, extremely hard-working, creative, and quantitative-minded Ph.D. student to work on army-ant-following birds and to ask questions related to social behavior, the consequences of behavior on communities, and flexibility in behavior.

Successful applicants will be expected to be part of a larger team collecting data in Panama on the recruitment of birds to swarms, the costs and benefits of attending ant swarms, and behavioral interactions of birds at swarms. There will be flexibility for students to develop particular foci for their dissertation. I anticipate that two chapters will be focused on an experiment that is part of a new NSF grant, while the other two chapters will be developed by the student. Students will be collecting data in Panama for 4 – 8 months per year for the first few years. Students will also have the opportunity to aid in my long-term mist-netting study (for details see www.tarwaterlab.com).

Successful applicants will be expected to participate in a team environment, present results at professional conferences, publish results in a timely manner in peer-reviewed scientific outlets, and assist with preparation of grant proposals.

Students will be funded off of a Research Assistantship for their first 2.5 years and for the remaining time of their Ph.D.s, they will be funded off of a combination of Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships. Assistantships include a living wage, tuition, and benefits.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a B.S. or M.S. degree in biology, wildlife ecology, natural resource management, or a related field. Ideal candidates would have 2+ years of field experience, including experience in the mist-netting of passerines, and ideally some experience with large data sets and R, proficiency in Spanish, and experience in writing manuscripts. Preference will also be given to applicants with experience in tropical avian ecology. I strongly encourage underrepresented students in STEM and international students to apply.

Contact: Dr. Corey E. Tarwater (corey.tarwater@uwyo.edu). Please provide a single document that includes a cover letter outlining experience and specific interests related to tropical avian ecology and behavior, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for 3 references familiar with your experience and qualifications. If an international student, please include your TOEFL scores. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Successful applicants would ideally start sometime between May – August of 2022, but there is flexibility if students wanted to start later in the fall or early in 2023.

The University of Wyoming is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law and University policy. Please see www.uwyo.edu/diversity/fairness

We conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of the background check.

Apply

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Ofertaza para postdocs: Program Director in Avian Ecology

 Program Director in Avian Ecology

We are seeking an accomplished scientist for the Program Director in Avian Ecology, either as Assistant or Associate Research Biologist. Endowed position with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Anticipated start date January 2023, although earlier start negotiable. The primary goal is to conduct high-quality research in avian ecology at Archbold, home to the world-renowned, 50+ year study of Florida Scrub-Jays. The Program Director will lead this project, maintaining key data collection, while developing new research directions. Research need not be limited to Florida Scrub-Jays - many opportunities for cross-disciplinary projects exist drawing from Archbold's diverse, long-term data. As well as indiviudal research, the director has broad responsibilty for growth of the avian ecology program, serving as a host for visiting researchers, collaborations, and is also responsible for overseeing Archbold's bird collection. Deadline to apply is March 7, 2022. Click here for more information and instructions for applying.

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Post-doctoral researcher in avian dispersal ecology (Switzerland)

The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is a non-profit foundation supported by the public. Our 150 employees study wild birds to acquire the scientific basis for the conservation of birds and their habitats. Together with our partners, we make sure that nature benefits from the existing knowledge and law.

The Ecology research group evaluates how birds interact with their environment, how birds adapt to present-day landscapes and what birds require to survive. Within a large collaborative project we seek a

 

Post-doctoral researcher in avian dispersal ecology (80 - 100%)

 Capitalizing on data from two on-going, experimental long-term projects, the postdoc will study the survival and behaviour during natal dispersal in two raptor species, the little owl (Athene noctua) and the red kite (Milvus milvus). Specifically, the postdoc will investigate patterns and mechanisms of juvenile dispersal in relation to habitat traits and individual characteristics. Detailed analyses of natal dispersal movements and of individual prospecting and settlement decisions will be used to improve the mechanistic understanding of informed dispersal. Over the last years, hundreds of juveniles have been tagged in both species, providing a continuously growing base of detailed survival and movement data.

 

Requirements

PhD in ecology, preferably in movement ecology or behavioural ecology with a strong interest in biostatistics. Ideally, candidates have a background in analysing animal movements and dispersal, survival, and habitat selection. The open position requires excellent skills in scientific writing and statistical modelling using large spatial datasets (R, JAGS, or STAN). Experience in multi-state modelling, resource and step selection functions, and geostatistics is desired. The successful candidate will work within a team of closely cooperating researchers. Working language is English, although knowledge of German or French is a plus.

 

What we offer

The position is offered initially for 2 years, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Salary is according to the regulation of the Swiss Ornithological Institute. Start-ing date is 1 March 2021 or by agreement. Working place is Sempach, Switzerland.

 

Application and contact

Applications should be electronically submitted as one single PDF file to dispersal@vogelwarte.ch. Please include a letter of motivation detailing research interests and experience, a current CV stating key publications or PhD chapters, and contact information of three academic referees. Closing date for applications is 31 December 2020. Interviews are expected to be held in January. The Swiss Ornithological Institute strives to increase the proportion of women in its employment, which is why qualified women are particularly called upon to apply for this position. For more information please contact Martin Grüebler or Urs Kormann (martin.gruebler@vogelwarte.ch / urs.kormann@vogelwarte.ch).

 

More information about the project and how to apply:

https://www.vogelwarte.ch/de/vogelwarte/mitarbeit/thesis/post-doc/post-doctoral-researcher-in-avian-dispersal-ecology

 

Deadline for applications 31^st of December.

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Oferta de doctorado con aves en Finlandia

We are looking for a PhD student (3-year funding) to a project on host-microbiome associations in wild birds!

We are seeking an outstanding PhD (graduate) student to lead an exciting project exploring the causes and consequences of variation in gut microbiome in wild bird populations.

All organisms on our planet carry microorganisms in their gut. Human and animal model studies show that gut microbiome is strongly linked to health. Host and its full microbial community have been suggested to form an inseparable entity – the holobiont, yet the importance of gut microbiome is poorly understood in wild populations, for example in birds. The project goals are to understood the causes and consequences of variation in microbiome composition in wild populations, and whether microbiome can contribute to local adaptation and allow animals to respond to changing environment. The study system is the wild populations of the passerine great tit (Parus major), a well-known ecological model system.

The work will include (1) collecting and coordinating microbiome data collection at large spatial scale across European populations, (2) conducting experimental microbiome manipulations in wild populations of great tits and common-garden experimental designs (3) laboratory analyses of microbiome and physiological biomarkers (4) statistics and bioinformatics of microbial data (5) dissemination of project results via high-quality journal publications and conference presentations.

Requirements
MSc degree in ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, genetics or microbiology.
Background knowledge in ecology, physiology and microbial ecology.
High motivation to learn molecular, statistical and bioinformatic skills is essential.
Experience laboratory work/ experimental designs and working in wild populations/ knowledge on avian ecology is a bonus.
Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills are essential.

We offer
Funding for 3 years (25000€/year, partly tax-free). A further grant for the 4th year can be applied (high success).
Resources for travel to conferences or workshops abroad.
Well equipped labs and state of the art scientific equipment, software, access to journals and scientific databases
Supervision in all aspects of the work (from field to lab to computational skills), possibility to join workshops to cement the skills in e.g. bioinformatics
International, enthusiastic working environment (the working language is English), large collaborator network.
Starting date: Sept-Nov 2020

The PhD student will be positioned at the University of Turku, Finland, and supervised by Dr. Suvi Ruuskanen (Turku), and Dr. Kirsten Grond (University of Alaska Anchorage, USA).

Application deadline is 20th April 2020. Please email your applications as a single merged pdf (up to 10 MB) to Suvi Ruuskanen (skruus@utu.fi). The .pdf should contain:

1) A cover letter summarizing your motivation, research interests, experiences and qualifications

2) Curriculum vitae, including an account of relevant technical skills/prior experience.

3) Information for three references;

4) Proof of completion of the master’s degree (diploma) + list of grades received in the master’s program (diploma supplement / transcript of records). If pending, please provide the expected date of graduation – before the start of this position – with an explanation of the current status.

After reviewing all applicants, I will ask for reference letters from the top candidates.

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Full Time Lecturer - Applied Avian Ecology

Humboldt State University’s Department of Wildlife invites applications for an academic year (full-time; 1.0 timebase) temporary faculty position in APPLIED AVIAN ECOLOGY for academic year 2019-2020. Initial appointment will be for the Fall 2019 semester. Subsequent reappointment for Spring 2020 will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluation, budget and programmatic need. Depending on satisfactory performance evaluation, available funding and programmatic need we anticipate renewing this position in future terms.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is dependent upon the appointee's qualifications and experience. The current California State University Salary Structure is available at: http://www.humboldt.edu/aps/docs/salary/Salary-Schedule.pdf.


Humboldt State University provides an excellent benefits package for faculty. Information about benefits plans can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/forms/node/934.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: An earned PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Ecology or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred at time of appointment. Applicants with progress towards terminal degree completion by appointment date will be considered.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
Experience and expertise in applied avian ecology, natural history, conservation &/or management;
Ability to identify western birds;
Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
Potential for effective teaching or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies;
Interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses in the wildlife program; and
Willingness to participate in the development of online learning experiences.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. For information on University support for visa acquisition for temporary faculty, please visit the Faculty Immigration Resources page: https://extended.humboldt.edu/international-programs/immigration/faculty.
Evidence of degree(s) is required at time of hire.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Instructional assignments may include: WLDF 365 (ornithology), WLDF 42x (conservation and management of a specific group based on candidate’s experience), WLDF 301 (ecology and principles of wildlife management), WLDF 478 (population ecology), WLDF 485 and 585 (seminars for seniors or graduate students, respectively) or WLDF 495 (Senior Projects and Thesis). Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.
The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members in temporary positions are teaching, maintaining office hours and working collaboratively and productively with colleagues.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Department of Wildlife at HSU enjoys a strong reputation for excellent undergraduate and Master’s level graduate education balanced with active applied research. It is a thriving program with approximately 385 students and has experienced significant growth in recent years. Additional information about the Department of Wildlife can be found at: http://www.humboldt.edu/wildlife/.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through Interfolio:
Click here to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/60312
Letter of application;
Curriculum vitae;
Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
Teaching evaluations, if applicable;
Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review); and
Three confidential letters of recommendation (to be submitted through Interfolio).

Additional application materials may be requested at a later time.

Please direct any questions pertaining to this position, the Department of Wildlife, or Humboldt State University to:
Rick Brown, Search Committee Chair
Department of Wildlife
Humboldt State University
One Harpst Street
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Phone (707) 826-3320
Email: rnb2@humboldt.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than March 15, 2019. Early response is encouraged.

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