Contrato permanente analizando datos de migración de aves en Suiza

 Research Associate in Bird Migration Biology, 80 - 100%

Schweizerische Vogelwarte, Sempach

The Swiss Ornithological Institute is a non-profit foundation dedicated to ornithology and the protection of birds. It monitors native birds, researches their way of life and advocates for threatened species. The Swiss Ornithological Institute has over 200 employees working across Switzerland. A core task is to promote bird conservation based on solid research evidence.

The bird migration unit studies and strives to protect migratory birds, which are under particular pressure. We do this by using frontline methods, for example tracking and radar, and engage in collaborations with partners along the flyways. Our focus is on small, songbird-sized migratory landbirds.

To reinforce the team we are looking from 1st of November 2024 or upon agreement, for a

Research Associate in Bird Migration Biology (80-100%)

Your tasks

• Analyse and publish existing tracking data from previous research within the unit.
• After an initial focus on existing data, establish own field research, ideally in Switzerland.
• Conduct field studies on migratory birds, involving tracking methods.
• Lead the analyses and interpretation of own tracking data.
• Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations and outreach.
• Keep up to date on research topics, for example by visiting international conference.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer, planning and coherence of the unit.
• Support the unit and Swiss Ornithological Institute on other tasks as needed.
  

Your profile

• A PhD and research experience in ecology, animal behavior, evolutionary biology or a related field, including animal tracking.
• Experience with appropriate quantitative methods, including analysis of tracking data.
• A track record of publication on avian research and a solid background on migration.
• A team-oriented work style.willingness to initiate own research projects within the remits of the Institute.

We offer

A diverse position with many responsibilities in a diversified work environment. Furthermore, we offer family-friendly and flexible working times, good opportunities for further education and exemplary social benefits. Working place is Sempach.

Are you interested?

The Swiss Ornithological Institutes values diversity of staff. We therefore consider all qualified applications. Further information can be provided by Barbara Helm, Head of Migration unit. We are looking forward to your application (motivation letter, CV, certificates, contact of references) in a single PDF document submitted over our application portal on our website by latest 20. September 2024. Other applications cannot be considered.
Job interviews are scheduled by invitation for 8th and 9th October 2024.

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PhD estudiando los movimientos migratorios de las aves, sus amenazas y acciones para su conservación

Mobilizing tracking data to support the conservation of birds migrating between Africa and Eurasia 

Context 

Migratory birds undertake spectacular movements across continents and oceans, coupling distant ecosystems and linking multiple political jurisdictions. The African-Eurasian flyway is one of the largest avian migratory systems in the globe: from Portugal to Russia, billions of migratory birds cross the skies of this flyway twice a year, leaving their breeding areas across Europe and Central Asia in search of suitable areas, often in sub-Saharan Africa to spend the non-breeding season. Throughout their annual cycles, these migratory birds face a suite of threats, and as a result, many populations of African-Eurasian migrants are declining. Minimizing these threats to ensure the long-term conservation of migratory bird populations requires the involvement of multiple countries that, being linked by the movements of these birds, share the responsibility to conserve them. Yet conservation planning for migratory birds is particularly challenging because they move across vast regions during their life cycles, with different species, and individuals within the same species potentially being exposed to different threats in very different areas. 

 In recent years, advances in tracking technologies allowed unprecedented insights into the annual cycles, connectivity patterns and migratory strategies of many Afro-Palearctic migratory birds. This information has been typically dispersed across disparate, usually single species scientific studies, but combining tracking data from multiple populations and species can allows us to contrast individuals, species and populations in terms of their exposure to different threats and thus to test hypotheses about the drivers of declines. Furthermore, recent mechanistic models of bird migration have shed light on the ecological processes driving bird migration at macroecological scales, and they can be used to make predictions of how migratory bird communities will respond to large-scale changes in climate and resource availability. These models are thus a new tool that can be applied to exploring scenarios of change at the scale of the African-Eurasian flyway. 

Project aims 

The overarching aim of this PhD project is to improve understanding on the threats affecting long-distance migratory landbirds in order to inform conservation policy at the scale of the African-Eurasian flyway. More specifically, the project will answer the following questions: - What is driving the population declines of Afro-Eurasian migratory landbirds? - How are migration patterns along the Afro-Eurasian flyway predicted to change in response to ongoing threats? - What are the priority actions for the conservation of African-Eurasian migratory landbirds at the flyway scale? These questions will be answering by combining tracking data from multiple bird species with data on the spatial and temporal distribution of threats across Europe and Africa, and data on species traits and conservation status. 

Supervision, institutional context and work conditions 

This project is co-supervised by Ana Rodrigues (CEFE, Montpellier), and Inês Catry (CIBIO, Lisbon), and funded by the “Biopolis” Teaming Horizon2020 programme. The student will be recruited under a three year Doctoral Contract with the University of Montpellier, and enrolled at the GAIA Doctoral School. This is a desk-based project focused on the analysis of large datasets. The student will be physically based at the Center for Evolutionary and Functional Ecology (CEFE) in Montpellier, where s/he will integrate the MAD team (Movement, Abundance, Distribution) of the Department on the Dynamics and Conservation of Biodiversity. The student will spend one month per year at the CIBIO, including one period during the spring aligned with fieldwork (ongoing projects on the migration of White Storks, European Rollers, and Common Kestrels) and another in the autumn for discussions and joint work. In addition, the student will have the opportunity to meet collaborators at BirdLife International, BTO, RSPB and other institutions in Cambridge, UK, as well as to participate in two international scientific meetings. Accommodation and travel for these missions outside Montpellier will be covered by the project. 

Student profile 

Required: 

- A Master’s degree in ecology or a related field 

- A strong academic record 

 - Competency in the use of R including in the manipulation of datasets and statistical analyses 

- Good proficiency in English (oral and written) 

- Good conversational skills in French 

 - Enthusiasm for science and for conservation 

- Good collaborative skills 

Desirable: 

- Experience in spatial data analyses (e.g., with R, QGIS, ArcGIS) 

- Field ornithology experience or other naturalist skills 

Application process 

Send the following documents1 to ana.rodrigues@cefe.cnrs.fr, by the 28 August: - CV (in English), including the contacts of two referees2. - Cover letter (in English), explaining how you fit the above-listed requirements, and why you would like to do this PhD project. - Transcripts (list of courses and grades) of your undergraduate and of your Master degrees3. We will get back to applicants by the 6th of September to let them know if they have been invited for an interview. Interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place from the 13-15 September. Beginning of contract: 1 November 2023 (or as soon as possible given necessary paperwork).

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Para los que disfrutamos con la diversidad de tareas, puesto como Project manager para BirdLife

Oferta compartida por Cristina


FLYWAY & MIGRANTS PROJECT MANAGER

BLSA is looking for a qualified and knowledgeable Flyway & Migrants Project Manager to support BirdLife’s East Atlantic Flyway Initiative (EAFI) Coordination Group with the implementation of its conservation and species monitoring projects along the East Atlantic Flyway in Africa. The ideal candidate would have a strong background in the natural sciences, display good administrative and leadership skills, be a team player, have the ability to work independently, be strategic and innovative, and a passionate conservationist. Liaising with partners is a key part of the role so good communication skills are essential.


Application deadline
Monday, 17 April 2023

Location
Johannesburg, South Africa


BirdLife South Africa (BLSA), based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is one of the largest, most active, non-governmental conservation organisations in South Africa.
BLSA is the South African Partner of BirdLife International, which operates through partners in various countries and territories worldwide. The BirdLife Partnership is the world’s largest conservation partnership and the internationally-acclaimed authority on the status of birds, their habitats, and the issues affecting their survival. BLSA has special links with the BirdLife partners in Africa, and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in the UK.
BLSA is looking for a qualified and knowledgeable Flyway & Migrants Project Manager to support BirdLife’s East Atlantic Flyway Initiative (EAFI) Coordination Group with the implementation of its conservation and species monitoring projects along the East Atlantic Flyway in Africa.

The ideal candidate would have a strong background in the natural sciences, display good administrative and leadership skills, be a team player, have the ability to work independently, be strategic and innovative, and be a passionate conservationist. Liaising with partners is a key part of the role so good communication skills are essential.


Each year many millions of shorebirds migrate from northern breeding grounds in Eurasia to wintering areas in western and southern Africa. These birds rely on a chain of high-quality coastal and inland sites to feed and rest. Many shorebird populations along this flyway are in strong decline. The BirdLife partnership undertakes to monitor birds and sites, identify conservation priorities and increase capacity for conservation along the East Atlantic Flyway in Africa. The Flyway & Migrants Project Manager will manage a project dedicated to support regional and global conservation initiatives aligned with the BirdLife International EAFI and the RSPB’s Flyway & Migrants Programme.


The Flyway & Migrants Project Manager will be required to maintain strong relationships with the BirdLife Africa Secretariat, BirdLife partners in Africa, and with the RSPB. The Project Manager will assist the BirdLife EAFI Coordination Group with the development and implementation of the EAFI strategy. With a focus on southern Africa, the Project Manager will assist with the identification of threats to the priority bird species and sites, the implementation of East Atlantic Flyway species action plans, the delineation of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and identification of area-based safeguarding mechanisms including Other Effective area-based Conservation Mechanisms (OECMs). S/he will also engage in the design and implementation of priority migratory wader and landbird species monitoring projects and fundraising for priority projects primarily in the southern part of the East Atlantic Flyway. The Flyway & Migrants Project Manager will commit to BLSA’s vision and mission (available at https://www.birdlife.org.za/who-we-are/about/), and be willing to work collaboratively with other organisations, both regional and international, to further the bird conservation cause.

Primary Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Flyway & Migrants Project Manager will include, but not be limited to:
• Implementing a BLSA EAFI Project Strategy (with short-/immediate-, medium- and long-term objectives).
• Supporting BirdLife’s EAFI Coordination Group with the implementation and revision of the BirdLife EAFI project strategy.
• Developing, reviewing, implementing and ensuring successful execution of EAFI projects, strategies and priorities.
• Supporting the RSPB in its objectives to prioritise key sites (KBAs) and countries along the East Atlantic Flyway, including species and site threat identification, site safeguarding (OECMs) and associated species research and monitoring.
• Unlocking and catalysing interest in KBAs in southern Africa, and subsequent identification, delineation, protection and monitoring of these sites.
• Assisting the EAFI Coordination Group with fundraising for the implementation of priority EAFI projects.
• Nurturing key relationships with existing donors, BirdLife Partners and other key stakeholders in the region (such as the SADC Secretariat).
• Increase the awareness of the importance of migratory birds through promotion of World Migratory Bird Day and other key events.
• Aside from the primary EAFI-related responsibilities, also work with the Regional Conservation Programme Manager towards establishing key conservation projects in southern Africa, including projects in Transfrontier Conservation Areas.
• Provide support in the development of an avitourism route within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area.
• Provide ongoing support to the work of the Convention on Migratory Species Avian Working Group.
• Supporting the Regional Conservation Programme Manager to explore innovative ways to advance BLSA’s Regional Conservation Programme strategic objectives in the African region.
• Liaising with and maintaining key partnerships with the RSPB, the BirdLife Africa Secretariat, BirdLife partners, relevant African government departments, non-government organisations, academic institutions and other strategic role players.
• Working collaboratively across BLSA’s conservation programmes.


Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements for the position are:
• MSc degree in natural sciences (or an applicable post-graduate qualification)
• Managerial experience in a similar environment, with proven experience in stakeholder engagement and management, financial administration, data management and all other related duties and responsibilities.
• Proven ability to liaise and collaborate with donors, funders, government officials, and other key stakeholders on a regional level.
• Knowledge of African countries’ environmental legislation and relevant international multi-lateral environmental agreements.
• Knowledge of key IUCN knowledge products about protected and conserved areas, KBAs and OECMs.
• Proven ability and experience in the design, implementation, coordination and management of complex conservation projects, cutting across science and implementation.
• A proven track record in successful fundraising, identifying donor prospects, donor cultivation and grant writing.
• Code 8 driver’s licence.


Recommendations
• Extensive knowledge of Africa’s birds and the main threats to these species and their habitats.
• Proven scientific and analytical skills.
• Proven knowledge about spatial prioritisation, protected areas, particularly privately protected areas, and conservation areas.
• GIS proficiency.
• Ability to develop policy briefs and position papers.
• Track record of working collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior communication skills with proficiency in English (written, spoken and graphical means). French and/or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Scientific publication record.
• Skilful use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel both locally and internationally.


GENERAL
The successful candidate will report to BLSA’s Regional Conservation Programme Manager.
The position is ideally based at BLSA’s Head office (Isdell House, 17 Hume Road, Dunkeld West) in Johannesburg, but other locations will be considered.
The nature of the position requires the incumbent to sometimes work after-hours and over weekends and, at times, may involve extensive travel.


REMUNERATION
Salary: BLSA offers a salary which is commensurate with the position and responsibilities. The salary information is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact the BirdLife South Africa HR Manager, Dr Isabel Human at isabel.human@birdlife.org.za
Fringe benefits: BLSA provides comprehensive group life insurance.

INTERVIEW
Interview: Successful applicants will be required to attend interviews in Johannesburg or via Zoom.
The selection process may involve a task to verify skills and competencies.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants are to submit:
• A detailed curriculum vitae with three contactable referees.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A list of publications and other achievements.
• A copy of the applicant’s identity document.
• A covering letter.


Please note:
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. BLSA subscribes to and applies the Protection of Personal Information Act principles.
• Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
• BLSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• BLSA subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific programme.


Assumption of duties: As soon as possible
Closing date: 17 April 2023


To apply please e-mail your CV and motivation to Dr Isabel Human, BLSA’s HR Manager at isabel.human@birdlife.org.za with the subject title Flyway & Migrants Project Manager.


For further information, contact Dr Simeon Bezeng Bezeng, Regional Conservation Programme Manager, BirdLife South Africa, at simmy.bezeng@birdlife.org.za

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Vente a la Rep Checa a hacer un postdoc en ecología y comportamiento migratorio de aves

Oferta compartida por Cristina

We are a research campus with a strong tradition in biosciences focused on complex ecological, evolutionary & developmental aspects of LIFE. Faculty of Science, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

Post-doctoral Researcher in Animal Migration Ecology


The newly established research group Global Life-history, Ornithology & Behavioural Ecology (GLOBE) – https://GLOBEresearchgroup.com new webpages will be launched soon – focuses on ecology, behaviour, life-history strategies and population dynamics of wild animals, particularly birds, including impacts and consequences of recent environmental changes. The GLOBE research group is led by Dr Vojtěch Kubelka from Department of Zoology and Centre for Polar Ecology at the Faculty of Sciences, University of South Bohemia in the Czech republic and has been recently awarded a prestigious Junior Star GAČR grant: Animal migrations in a changing world – Movements for reproduction to higher latitudes: still advantageous strategy or maladaptive behaviour? We seek to appoint an early career scientist as post-doctoral researcher to contribute to this new project. 

What would be your main responsibilities 

• Organize and conduct ornithological field work at selected study sites across Western Palearctic and South America in association with international collaborators 

• Combine experimental and observational fieldwork with a comparative approach based on extracting relevant information from published literature

• Coordinate data collection and analyses, working with large datasets in relational databases • Prepare and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

• Lead or participate in funding applications for research in collaboration with team members • Supervise students and research assistants 

• Present and promote the results at conferences and seminars • Disseminate the project outputs to stakeholders and public 

• Carry out other scientific and/or academic activities that are important for the success of the project 

What we offer 

• A two-year position with the possibility of extension based on good performance

• Excellent instruments, equipment and multiple research platforms within the Faculty of Sciences, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic 

• Access to the Czech Arctic research station at Svalbard and fieldwork at study sites along latitudinal gradients from Morocco to Arctic and from tropical Brazil to Patagonia 

• Extensive international networking and mentoring opportunities via the ÉLVONAL Shorebird Science project (https://elvonalshorebirds.com/home/) 

• Full logistical support for own follow-up research funding applications 

• English speaking, stimulating & friendly international research environment 

• HR Award certificate, jcu.cz/about-the-university/development/hr-award-hrs4r 

• Professional administration support and assistance with all personal, economic, legal, project, IT, intellectual property needs, flexible working time 

• Competitive salary + possible bonuses, 5 weeks of paid vacation per year

• Meals allowance, special mobile services, university kindergarten 

• Work-life balance in a historical middle-sized university city, budejce.cz/en/ 3

Competitive candidates are expected to have 

• PhD in evolutionary biology, behavioural ecology, zoology, or relevant field of life sciences 

• A foundation of knowledge in two or more fields: evolutionary ecology, climate change biology, demography and population dynamics, predator-prey interactions and animal migration 

• Experience in conducting or supervising international research projects 

• 3+ years hands-on experience in field research, with preference for experience with fieldwork in tropical or Arctic locations 

• Ornithological fieldwork experience including bird handling and ringing (bird ringing licence is welcomed but not necessary) 

• Good skills in statistical modelling, advanced level in using R 

• Strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publications in peer-reviewed journals 

• Experience working with analysis and presentation of large data sets 

• Demonstrated project management experience and leadership skills 

• Budgetary and general administrative skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a team-based environment, ability to work effectively both in a team and independently 

• Valid driving licence

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Oportunidad para desarrollar un proyecto en comportamiento migratorio de aves

Oferta compartida por Cristina

PhD opportunity

Unravelling the ontogeny of bird migratory behaviour in a changing world

Deadline for expression of interest: 28 February 2023

Passionate about bird migration and movement ecology? We are looking for a motivated

candidate interested in applying for a FCT grant (Portuguese Foundation for Science and

Technology) to carry out a 4-year PhD focusing on the ontogeny of migratory behaviour. The

candidate will be based in Portugal at CIBIO-Lisbon (https://cibio.up.pt/) - Research Center on

Biodiversity Conservation and Genetic Resources. Fieldwork (GPS tagging, nest monitoring,

etc) can be carried out depending on the candidate interests. We are aiming to find someone

with good analytical skills (particularly in R) and preferably with at least one paper publish (to

increase the chances of getting a scholarship).


To express your interest, please send your CV (including your 1st degree and Master grades
and a short motivation letter to inescatry@gmail.com.



Supervisors

Inês Catry (https://cibio.up.pt/people/details/icatry)

Aldina Franco (https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/aldina-franco).


Project description
Anthropogenic changes are shifting the migration patterns of birds worldwide: species are
changing the migration timings, shortening and diversifying migratory routes, or are even
completely disrupting migration and transitioning towards residency. While human induced
environmental changes are known to have contributed to the observed changes in migratory
behaviour, the mechanisms by which species adapt to these changes remain largely
unknown.


The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a long-lived species and an iconic symbol for long-
distance migrations. Since recent decades, however, thousands of storks no longer carry out


their annual autumn migration from Europe to sub-Saharan Africa, remaining in Europe all
year-round. Previous research by our team revealed high consistency in migratory strategy in
adults (either migratory or non-migratory), whilst most tracked juveniles lost their migratory
behaviour throughout development (3-4 years). Thus, the current proposal aims to study the
ontogeny of migratory behaviour in the white stork to unravel the physiological, ecological,
and evolutionary mechanisms behind the shifts in migratory decisions, as well as explore the
carryover effects of different migratory strategies at the individual and population-level.
This PhD project will capitalise on a long-term GPS-tracking study of white storks (>
300 GPS devices combined with 3D-accelerometers deployed, http://whitestork.org/) and


will focus on: (i) disentangle the role of early-life physiological and health constraints on first-
year migratory decisions, (ii) evaluate the influence of ontogenetic individual experience in


subsequent migratory decisions and (iii) investigate life-long time fitness and demographic
consequences of different migratory strategies.
Overall, we will be able to increase the knowledge on the extent to which migrants
can cope with current rates of environmental change, both in the short term and across
generations.


Relevant information on FCT grant application


Information on FCT grants can be found at https://www.fct.pt/en/fct-publicou-o-aviso-de-
abertura-do-concurso-anual-para-bolsas-de-doutoramento/

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Postdoc en el Cornell Lab of Ornithology estudiando aves migratorias y como les afecta el cambio climático

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Postdoctoral Associate, Quantitative Ecologist
Lab of Ornithology
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ithaca NY


College Description:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.


About Us:
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world's leading resource for research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where full-time faculty and other renowned professionals direct mission-driven programs. Staff at the Lab teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world-famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and lead conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond.

The Cornell Lab is currently home to a vibrant community of several dozen postdoctoral associates working across all six centers, and we strive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for this community that fosters personal growth and career advancement. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with a dynamic interdisciplinary group of ecologists and data analysts within the Center for Avian Population Studies. This is a full-time appointment for one year, renewable for a second year conditional on satisfactory performance, funding and available work.

The Lab is an inclusive community and we recognize that diverse, inclusive communities create more innovative and impactful work to address global challenges and benefit humanity and nature. The Cornell Lab is committed to fostering a healthy workplace that values diverse perspectives and backgrounds as well as supporting growth and advancement opportunities. The Lab welcomes staff who are still learning in their careers and who are motivated to take on new challenges.


Position Function:
Migratory birds are important indicators of ecosystem health that connect peoples and places in ways few phenomena can. To understand and monitor migratory birds, their numbers, and their responses to global change, data and methods are urgently needed that can capture their movements at population scales. BirdFlow is an innovative, NSF-funded project that uses the Cornell Lab’s eBird database to infer the movements of migratory birds across the annual cycle. The Postdoctoral Associate will lead research that utilizes BirdFlow models to expand our knowledge of bird movements, including studying migratory connectivity, understanding migration as a driver of evolution by elucidating migratory patterns near contact zones, and investigating species’ resilience to climate change and environmental fluctuations. The postdoc will also work to integrate additional data sources, such as individual tracking data and banding data, to improve BirdFlow models. With the BirdFlow team, the postdoc will have an opportunity to contribute to products and software that will be released for scientists, conservation practitioners, industry, and the public to explore and investigate the phenomenon of avian migration.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Calibrate, validate and apply flow models to investigate key open questions in migration biology, including (1) migratory connectivity and migrant population trends; (2) migration as a driver of species evolution; and (3) how migratory species are responding to climate change. (40%)
Develop and validate BirdFlow models that incorporate multiple data modalities (e.g. citizen science, tracking, and banding) to estimate large-scale movements of migratory birds. (20%)
Present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars. Prepare peer reviewed papers and other research products. (25%)
Engage in ongoing academic and intellectual life within the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Lab of Ornithology and at Cornell University. (10%)
Participate in general project management and working directly with internal and external project collaborators. Perform related projects and special duties as assigned. (5%)

Term of position:
This is a full time appointment for one year renewable for a second year conditional on satisfactory performance, available work and continued funding.


Required Qualifications:
PhD in (quantitative) ecology, applied statistics, or a related field with strong background in data science, statistics and model development.
Ability to apply quantitative methods to ecological hypotheses and questions.
Multi-disciplinary skills to effectively bridge fields, including population ecology, movement ecology and geospatial statistics.
Strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience with R, Python, and/or other programming languages.
Experience working with large datasets

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in ornithology and affinity with birds (preferred, not required)


Supervision: Supervised by Dr. Adriaan Dokter with co-advisor Dr. Daniel Fink
Supervision Exercised: None


Salary or Rewards/Benefits:
Commensurate with experience.

Cornell provides great benefits that include professional development, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, broad range of comprehensive health care options, and generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break), paid family leave, and superior retirement contributions.


Application Instructions:

Please send a letter of interest in the position, curriculum vitae, 1 example publication and appendix code, Statement of Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the names and contact details for three references. Application materials should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online at academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23502 If you have questions about this position, please email Adriaan Dokter (amd427@cornell.edu). Review of applicants will begin November 28, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.


Employment Assistance: If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

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¡¡URGENTE!! Contrato de personal laboral investigador (campo y lab): patrones de migración de la abubilla europea y sus bases genómicas

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Se busca a un/a candidato/a para un contrato de personal laboral investigador, para la realización de actividades científico-técnicas, asociado al proyecto de investigación titulado: “Migrante de larga distancia o residente: desvelando los patrones de migración únicos de la abubilla europea (Upupa epops) y sus bases genómicas (referencia: PID2020-116934GB-I00)”, y financiado por el Programa Estatal de Generación de Conocimiento, Convocatoria 2020. Es un contrato a media jornada (18.45 horas semanales) y con una duración de 21 meses (del 1/12/22 al 31/08/24).

La persona seleccionada participará en las siguientes tareas relacionadas con el proyecto de investigación: 

1. trabajo de campo (captura y monitoreo de aves y muestreo de tejidos), 
2. estudio en cautividad (mantenimiento de las aves y supervisión del equipo que registra el comportamiento de las aves (videocámaras, acelerómetros ...)), 
3. trabajo de laboratorio (extracción de ARN y preparación de muestras de tejido para análisis genéticos, análisis fisiológicos y preparación de muestras para análisis de isótopos estables), y 
4. procesamiento de los datos obtenidos (creación y actualización de las bases de datos).

Los/as interesados/as tienen que presentar sus solicitudes de acuerdo con las instrucciones publicadas en la Resolución Rectoral de 14 de octubre de 2022 de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, por la que se convocan la contratación de 45 plazas de personal laboral investigador (PLI), para la realización de actividades científico-técnicas de carácter indefinido. Dirección web. 

Código de la plaza: PLI47/22-6/2022-32. Las solicitudes se cumplimentarán a través la aplicación telemática, donde también se cargará la documentación requerida, incluyéndose el Curriculum Vitae en el formato disponible en la página de la convocatoria, y los documentos acreditativos de todos los méritos alegados. Una vez finalizada la solicitud, se firmará el documento generado y se presentará, preferiblemente, en el registro Electrónico de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid

El plazo para la presentación de las solicitudes termina este viernes 21 de octubre a las 14:00 horas.

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Estudia interacciones espaciotemporales de aves migratorias e insectos aéreos en este postdoc

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Post-doctoral researcher "Aerial insect and bird movements"

The Swiss Ornithological Institute (http://www.vogelwarte.ch/) in Sempach is a non-profit foundation supported by the public and focuses on a wide range of research topics on wild birds within and beyond Switzerland. We aim to strengthen the scientific basis for the understanding of biological systems and for the conservation of birds and their habitats. In the bird migration unit, we focus on understanding the temporal and spatial patterns of bird migration, for example by quantifying mass migration across Europe using radar and other methods, and studying the movements of other taxa such as bats and insects. To foster our understanding of the relationship between aerial insect and bird movements, we are looking for a Post-doctoral researcher "Aerial insect and bird movements" (80-100%).

The postdoctoral researcher will work within the MoveInEurope project to:

1. investigate the spatiotemporal interactions of aerial insect and migratory bird movements across Europe, and 
2. determine the drivers and consequences of differences in activity across time and space.

MoveInEurope is an international scientific collaboration aiming at quantifying the biomass flows and movement patterns of aerial insects in Europe, from regional to continental scales and over timescales from days to years, using radar data. We are particularly interested in identifying the atmospheric, climatic, and landscape/habitat drivers of migratory animal movements. MoveInEurope grew out of GloBAM (https://globam.science/), a BioDivERsa (http://www.biodiversa.org/) research project with partners in Switzerland, Belgium, Finland, The Netherlands, and the USA.

Your specific tasks

• Analyse data from a network of vertical-looking radars across Europe to quantify bird and insect movements over time, and in particular the links between the two taxa
• Establish the difference in type and timing of environmental and anthropogenic influences on both animal groups and what the implications of these differences may be for insectivorous birds under several future change scenarios
• Publish your findings in scientific journals

Your profile

• PhD in ecology, biology, remote sensing, or related discipline
• Background in bird or insect ecology
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in a programming language, preferably R
• Experience with radar data processing is of interest, but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and interest in working in a collaborative project 
• We offer an international, dynamic, and flexible research group working on animal migration
• Collaboration with leading national and international researchers
• The position is for 2 years with possibility of extension for an additional year, with a starting date in early 2023.
• Place of work is Sempach, Switzerland.

Application and contact
We look forward to receiving your online application by 2 November 2022. Please send your application documents (motivation letter detailing your research interests and fit to the position requirements - max 2 pages, your CV with publication list, and contact details of two academic references) in a single PDF file via our application portal here. Interviews will take place in the week of 14-18 November 2022. 

For more information about the position or the MoveInEurope project, please contact Birgen Haest (mailto:Birgen.Haest@vogelwarte.ch) and Silke Bauer (mailto:Silke.Bauer@vogelwarte.ch). The Swiss Ornithological Institute is committed to increasing diversity and encourages applications from all qualified persons.

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Dos puestos de técnico de campo observando aves en Tarifa

Oferta compartida por Cristina

2 TÉCNICOS DE CAMPO. Ornitología- Ecología aplicada.

Detalles del empleo
Jornada completa · 1532 € - 1985 €/mes
Centro Internacional de Migración de Aves (CIMA). Ctra. N340 Km 85., 11380 Tarifa


Descripción del empleo

Sobre el puesto: Actualmente estamos buscando dos técnicos de campo excepcionales para unirse a nuestro pequeño equipo dedicado donde participará en nuestros proyectos actuales y nuevos proyectos.

Para tener éxito: * Buscamos perfiles con titulación afín a la biología y experiencia como técnico de campo y ornitólogo. * Tener interés en la ciencia. * Nivel de inglés avanzado * Tener confianza para encontrar soluciones innovadoras a los problemas encontrados y tener excelentes habilidades de comunicación. * Los candidatos deben estar preparados para realizar viajes ocasionales para muestreos de campo y asistir a proyectos en diferentes lugares de España. Las solicitudes deben consistir en un CV, al menos dos referencias y una carta de presentación que explique por qué es adecuado para este puesto.

Buscamos dos perfiles diferentes:

PERFIL 1: Alguien orientado al campo con experiencia realizando trabajo de campo en diferentes condiciones y conocimientos relacionados con la ornitología.

PERFIL 2: Para el segundo buscamos, además de las habilidades mencionadas anteriormente, un conocimiento avanzado de ArcGIS o QGIS, paquetes estadísticos, experiencia en la redacción de informes científicos tanto en español como en inglés y experiencia en comunicación y divulgación cientifíca.

RECEPCIÓN DE SOLICITUDES

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Contrato de prácticas para dos anilladores de aves en Alaska

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Alaska Songbird Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving Alaska’s boreal birds through ecological research and education. We are seeking two interns to assist research and education efforts at the Creamer’s Field Migration Station, a long-running banding station within the town of Fairbanks, operating during spring and fall migration. Training will be provided in bird banding and mist netting techniques, bird identification, and environmental education.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties may include but are not limited to: operating mist nets, monitoring and removing birds from mist nets, recording data, leading 1-hour field trips (grades K-12), leading 1-hour bird walks for visitors, station maintenance, interacting with volunteers, greeting independent visitors, creating virtual education content and social media outreach, and entering data in a manner consistent with ASI procedures. Responsibilities are expected to break down as follows: research & monitoring (40%); science education and community interaction (40%); data summarization and entry (10%); and field logistics (10%).

QUALIFICATIONS: Interns must possess a demonstrated interest in ornithology, science education, a strong work ethic, meticulous approach to collecting and recording data, positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, a genuine desire to gain experience in banding, and working in a community-based research model. Interns must make common sense decisions concerning wildlife interactions (e.g., moose, bear), be able to work independently and as part of a team. In addition, this position requires many early mornings (starting as early as 5:30 AM), weekend work, and the ability to follow a work schedule that is dependent upon changing weather and field logistics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bird banding requires good manual dexterity and eyesight and involves long periods of being on your feet with few or no breaks. Interns must be able to access all mist nets and travel with groups of children and adults to the study area. This job may require walking through waist deep water and vegetation, carrying a backpack with gear (~25lbs), stepping over logs and fences, crossing uneven terrain, riding a bicycle, and carrying heavy objects in high levels of insect activity and inclement weather conditions.

HOURS: Variable, not to exceed 40 hours/week from August 2 - September 30, 2021. Required to work many weekend days.

Salary: Living stipend of $1,250 per month. Stipends are taxable and paid in monthly installments. Free or low-cost housing may be available.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (at least one should be familiar with your experience/skills working with youth) as a single document to Robert Snowden: ASI.science@aksongbird.org. This position will officially close June 30, 2021, but will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.

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El Institute of Avian Research (IAR) en Alemania ofrece varias posiciones de postdoc, estudiantes de doctorado y posiciones permanentes.

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The Institute of Avian Research (IAR) is a research center under the authority of the Lower Saxonian Ministry of Science and Cultural Affairs. The headquarter is located in Wilhelmshaven, equipped with modern bird keeping facilities as well as outdoor aviaries, and in close vicinity of the IAR’s well-known common tern study site. A field station with one of the world’s oldest continuously operated trapping gardens is located on the island of Helgoland. Moreover, the IAR has set up and maintains local receiver station of the international MOTUS telemetry network. In addition to outstanding field and bird keeping facilities, the IAR benefits from a modern scientific infrastructure, including molecular labs, computational facilities as well as in-house wood and electronic workshops. The central research foci are bird migration and life history biology. In addition, the IAR houses the Bird Ringing Centre for Northwest Germany. We currently combine sophisticated analysis of long-term (and partly longitudinal) observational data with experimental approaches. Phenotypes are assessed using ringing data and blood sampling techniques, as well as RFID, radiotelemetry, geolocator and GPS technology. To understand the (epi)genetic basis of behaviour we combine high-throughput-sequencing data to identify sequence variants with approaches beyond the sequence level, such as gene expression profiling and characterisation of chromatin modification or epigenetic markers.

We are offering several full- or part-time research positions, including:

• up to 2 PhD positions (3 years; 50% E13 TV-L),
• 1 or 2 postdoc positions (3 years; E13 TV-L), and
• 2 permanent positions (E13 TV-L).

Our main aim is to complement and bridge current research foci on bird migration and life-history biology with new ideas and trajectories either in focus or through methodological approaches. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss possible research ideas or learn more about available datasets and databases. The Institute of Avian Research is an equal opportunity employer, committed to  inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from people from all groups and backgrounds. In addition, the IAR is committed to (i) increase the proportion of women in successful scientific careers (§11 of the Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz), (ii) promote the equality of (severely) disabled and non-disabled people, and (iii) provide opportunities for people with a migration background. As such, it especially welcomes applications from female scientists, (severely) disabled scientists and immigrated scientists. In case of equal suitability and qualifications, these applications will be given preference.

Applications should include a cover letter describing the type of position applied for (PhD, postdoc or permanent senior researcher), motivation and relevant experience, a detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, a concise description of the research you propose to carry out with us at the IAR, and contact details for two academic references. Applications should be submitted as a single PDF file to poststelle@ifv-vogelwarte.de. Applications can be sent until 22.06.2021. (First) digital interviews are planned 01. and 02.07.2021.

Note: Application costs unfortunately cannot be reimbursed. Application documents will be destroyed four weeks after the hiring process has been completed. Further information on our data protection policy during recruitment processes can be found at on our website: https://ifv-vogelwarte.de/generische-navigation/datenschutz.

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Dirige el departamento de investigación sobre migración de aves del Swiss Ornithological Institute

Oferta compartida por Nuria

The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is a private foundation for the study and conservation of birds. Renowned in Switzerland and internationally, the institute unites basic research, applied research
and implementation of conservation measures under the same roof. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current jobholder, we are looking for a Head of the department of Bird Migration Research (80-100%) starting on 1 December 2021 or by arrangement.

In this position, you will be responsible for directing and advancing research on bird migration. You will be supported by a team of currently 14 researchers.

Your tasks include

• leading and organizing the department for bird migration research
• coordinating research activities
• conducting, publishing and directing scientific projects of your own
• fundraising
• supervising student theses
• contributing to the development of the institute
• promoting internal and external collaboration and fostering a professional network

What we are looking for
Internationally respected in your discipline, you are passionate about research in bird migration and have a broad international network. You are an innovative and creative person interested in new ideas and methods and always seeking to advance your professional field. As an integrative researcher, you enjoy conceptual work, constructive and open communication, guiding your team members and supporting their development.

Requirements
You have a doctoral degree in biology as well as several years of experience in carrying out own research. Experience leading large teams and major projects is essential, as is knowledge of ornithology. You regularly publish in high-ranking journals and are an experienced fundraiser and supervisor of academic theses. You speak one of Switzerland's national languages and have a very good command of English. Other requirements include team skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a detail-oriented and independent working style.

We offer a varied position in an inspiring work environment, flexible working hours to facilitate the balance between family and work, and excellent social security benefits. The place of work is Sempach.

For questions about the position, please contact Dr Gilberto Pasinelli (gilberto.pasinelli@vogelwarte.ch). The Swiss Ornithological Institute is committed to increasing the representation of women in leadership roles and research and specifically encourages applications from
qualified women.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 9 April 2021:
https://www.vogelwarte.ch/en/vogelwarte/getting-involved/job-vacancies/

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