Trabaja como investigador en la producción de una serie de historia natural para niños

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Researcher


We are looking for two Researchers to work on a new and exciting children’s natural history series.

Our company was founded on the simple belief that the natural world is constantly evolving and our job is to keep up. To achieve this we bring fresh thinking, new perspectives and greater diversity to natural history, approaching each new challenge with an open mind and a flexible attitude. We value and respect the integral and vital role that all our employees bring to the company and as such offer competitive salaries, training and development plans as well as in-house HR support and an employee assistance programme.

The Researchers will need to set up foreign shoots, liaise with scientists, wildlife sanctuaries and fixers as well as support multiple edits and source archive. The production will be fast turn around and high volume so experience on either children’s or magazine style series is essential and within natural history an advantage. Please only apply if you have this experience.

We are based in Bristol and these positions will be predominantly office based with some scope for hybrid working. These are full time roles starting ASAP with contracts until July 2024.

Interviews will take place in person.

Regrettably, we are only able to contact those whose applications we’d like to progress further.
We are an inclusive equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance for meetings and our communications with you.


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Bristol


POSTED ON

7th Nov 2023


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14th Nov 2023

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El Museo Americano de Historia Natural (NY) tiene un lab nuevo y buscan asistente de investigación

Oferta compartida por Nuria

This position is for a Research Assistant to handle day-to-day responsibilities and aid in management of a new NSF-funded ancient biomolecules laboratory at the American Museum of Natural History. The Research Assistant should have experience with degraded/ancient DNA and downstream sequencing applications, with similar experience with paleo-proteins preferred. This is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years. The first year will be dedicated to setting up the laboratory and equipment, generating standard operating procedures, validating protocols, and aiding first time lab users. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining the laboratory, updating protocols, and contributing to teaching materials. Additional years will require a portion of the Research Assistant’s time be spent assisting with genomics projects conducted by principal investigators in the Museum’s Institute for Comparative Genomics, besides assisting with operation of the ancient biomolecules lab.

Responsibilities:
The Ancient Biomolecules Research Assistant has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Aid in set up and maintenance of the ancient biomolecules laboratory, including but not limited to maintenance of equipment, stocking of laboratory supplies and reagents, and maintaining a clean-room environment
• Development of laboratory standard operating proceduresOptimization of laboratory protocols, specifically for degraded DNA and proteinsTraining and assisting users in ancient DNA and paleoproteomic laboratory procedures
• Other duties relevant to lab management such as troubleshooting protocols, lab calendar management, and coordination with researchers/staff

Requirements:
The Ancient Biomolecules Research Assistant should have the following skills, education, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in DNA extraction and purification from degraded samples; additional experience with protein extraction and purification preferred
• Experience with protocols for degraded DNA, such as previous work with historic/ancient biological specimens, forensic genetics, and/or paleogenomics
• Experience handling and sampling from historic/ancient biological specimens 
• Experience working in a clean-room and adhering to clean-room protocolsStrong organizational skills and ability to manage a clean-room laboratory facility
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing sample preparation preferred
• Prior lab management experience is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google productivity apps (e.g. Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Calendar, Forms)

Please apply here:https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2659

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Dos posiciones de postdoc y dos como "senior researcher" en Naturalis (Netherlands)

Oferta compartida por Nuria

Two senior researchers and two post-doctoral fellows at Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Netherlands)

https://www.naturalis.nl/en/vacatures/two-senior-researchers-and-two-post-doctoral-fellows

The closing date for applications is April 19, 2021.

Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden is the Dutch national research institute for biodiversity and systematics. With our collection of 42 million specimens (one of the world's largest), and our state-of-the-art research facilities we offer the (inter)national research infrastructure for species, identification and monitoring. We closely collaborate with many Dutch universities, research institutes, industry and government. We host over 120 researchers including 13 academia embedded professors and 40 PhD students.
More information: https://www.naturalis.nl/en/science/researchers-and-specialists

We are seeking four ambitious, enthusiastic, innovative scientists to strengthen our research capacity and multidisciplinary lines of research. We provide a vibrant environment organised in 9 research groups, and provide access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and the 42 million natural history objects in our collection. At Naturalis you will get the opportunity to develop your research career, to collaborate with inspiring colleagues and to teach at Dutch universities.

As a (senior) researcher, you are challenged to develop your leadership skills and to set up your own line of research. You will be expected to acquire project funding for new research, participate in outreach activities and mentor new researchers. After a successful first year evaluation, the contract will be extended. After a maximum of 4 years, the contract will be converted into permanent employment.

For postdocs this is an opportunity to pioneer your own research line within the context of one or more research groups. Postdocs are expected to spend part of their time on the acquisition of research funding.

Information on how to apply:
https://www.naturalis.nl/en/vacatures/two-senior-researchers-and-two-post-doctoral-fellows

Feel free to contact Maaike van de Kamp-Romijn if you have any questions about the positions. maaike.vandekamp-romijn@naturalis.nl

If interested in studying marine evolution, contact Katja Peijnenburg Katja.Peijnenburg@naturalis.nl

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Buscan naturalista para un parque natural de Texas

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is the only City of Houston Park that allows overnight camping. It is almost 5000 acres of wilderness right outside of the Houston city limits. We are looking for a Seasonal Naturalist to join our team in the fall. The candidate must be willing to live at the park and work weekends and some holidays. Housing is provided and the pay is $12 per hour.

This position is from August- December with possible chance of continuing through the spring season.

Any candidate MUST be comfortable working around snakes, spiders and other animals.

Main duties include working at the Nature Center and assisting the Park Naturalist with all operations. Including:

-Animal care for a variety on invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and fish

-Write educational programs and present them to the public on a weekly basis.

-Assist the park reservation staff and provide assistance at the front gate

-Complete a project specifically assigned to help improve the park/ Nature Center

-Assist with all aspects of park operations, grounds maintenance, and facility maintenance

Qualifications:

- Undergraduate with senior standing or recent graduate in a related field (Biology, wildlife, conservation, forestry, education, environmental studies etc.)

-Must have at least 1 years related experience

-Must have, or be able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License

-Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and work every weekend

-Have a strong interest in the parks field/education field

-Experience with animal care is desired

-Individuals must be detail oriented, organized, motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Send cover letter and resume to lauren.hollenbeck@houstontx.gov

All applications will not be reviewed until the end of the application period (Deadline Jul 24, 2020)

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Naturalista y educador ambiental para trabajar en California (alojamiento y manutención incluidos)

Naturalist/ Outdoor Educator
Mission Springs Outdoor Education
$518/week includes housing and most meals
Deadline Aug 01, 2019

Mission Springs Outdoor Education is a residential outdoor education school that is designed to foster both academic and spiritual growth in middle school students. We are located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just outside of Scotts Valley, California.

Mission Springs Outdoor Education serves both public and private Christian schools in Northern and Central California. Our classes focus on redwood and stream ecology, team building, environmental stewardship (including solar energy and organic gardening), astronomy, and marine field trips for 4th-6th grade students.

We are looking for recent college graduates in the science and/or education field who are interested in sharing their love of God’s creation with students. As a Naturalist you will gain experience in outdoor education and youth ministry as you teach students in an outdoor classroom. Naturalists earn a weekly wage, and are provided with housing and most meals on site.

Naturalist duties include:
Leading hands-on outdoor science classes on the trails that weave through our redwood forest habitat. Some classes occur in the evenings.
Introducing children to God’s creation and teaching them to be good stewards of natural resources
Daily tasks to help the program run smoothly including meal lineups, recess duties, and office tasks.

Qualifications:
B.A. or B.S. required; Biology (or related science field) or Elementary Education
preferred; current CPR/First Aid certification; proven ability to be a positive Christian role model for children; teaching experience & bilingual a plus.
Desire to live in a Christian Community

Employment Dates:
Mid-August – Mid-November
Mid-January – end of May

HOW TO APPLY

Please send completed application to the Director of Outdoor Education, Stacie, at stacie.daoust@missionsprings.com

Application can be downloaded here: https://www.missionsprings.com/about/employment/year-round/outdoor-education-positions/

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Head of the Natural History Museum Frankfurt

Job offer ref. #01-19009
For over 200 years the Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) represents one of the most relevant institutions investigating nature and its diversity. Currently, scientists from more than 40 countries across 11 locations in Germany conduct research in the fields of biodiversity, earth system analysis and climate change. The head office of Senckenberg is Frankfurt am Main together with the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt.

The Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum Frankfurt invites applications for the

Head of the
Natural History Museum Frankfurt (m/f/d)
(full time)


As head of the museum you are responsible for the development and operation of the museum with 400,000 – 600,000 visitors a year. Furthermore, your tasks include the coordination, development and implementation of our Museum re-design program ‘New Museum’ with its multifaceted components: Overall planning of the design and presentation, coordination and control of the implementation in collaboration with architects, facility management and colleagues from the communication and fundraising departments.

The natural history museum in Frankfurt is an essential part of our communication and knowledge transfer activities. Therefore the development of the museum will be an important contribution to the ‘Science and Society’ program as well as to the research program of Senckenberg.


You are...
• a visionary, innovative and creative personality with the motivation to shape a natural history museum as a showcase of science and research as well as a place for societal dialogue.
• a personality with proven leadership skills and management experience in the museum sector, ideally in the design and implementation of large museum exhibitions

You offer…
• an international network in the field of research and museum activities.
• experience in the successful acquisition of third-party funding.

Your share our vision…
• to implement the scientific approaches of Senckenberg in the fields of biodiversity, earth system analysis and climate change through innovative concepts in the museum.


The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung offers an interesting and challenging position with performance-oriented and attractive salary. Starting date is negotiable, the position can be filled immediately. Place of employment will be Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung supports equal opportunity of men and women in management positions and therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference.



You would like to apply?
Please send your application documents, mentioning the reference of this job offer (ref. #01-19009) and indicating your salary expectation before June 16th, 2019 by e-mail (attachment in a single pdf document) to:

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung
Senckenberganlage 25
60325 Frankfurt am Main

E-Mail: recruiting@senckenberg.de

For scientific enquiries please get in contact with the director general Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. V. Mosbrugger (volker.mosbrugger@senckenberg.de), Prof. Dr. A. Mulch (andreas.mulch@senckenberg.de) or Prof. Dr. K. Böhning-Gaese (kathrin.boehning-gaese@senckenberg.de).

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Técnico de Historia Natural en un museo de Nueva Zelanda

Natural History Technician | Wellington - Wairarapa

NZ/1954
Wellington
Category:
Position Type: Ongoing - Full Time
Attachments: FINAL_Natural_History_Technician_Oct18.pdf (PDF, 309KB)Job Specification
Application Close Date: 13-May-2019


Job Description

Natural History Technician

Do you have an eye for detail, and a love of nature?

Te Papa's natural history collections of over 1.5 million specimens are a primary tool for describing New Zealand's biodiversity. Te Papa is building on a foundation of innovation and scientific discovery, and we are looking for a new generation of Natural History collection technician. You will be the newest member of a hard-working team that produces science in a museum setting, working with national collections and other forms of cultural heritage. A science qualification, experience in working with collections and connecting with people will be among your strengths.

To apply, please provide a cover letter describing how your skills, background and experience are fit with this role and a copy of your CV.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Questions about this position can be sent to Susan Waugh, Head of Natural History at susan.waugh@tepapa.govt.nz

Applications close Monday 13 May 2019 at 5pm (NZST)

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