mardi 6 novembre 2012

Field Assistant


Hiring Organization:
University of Neuchatel, Switzerland

Date Posted:
2012-10-30

Position Description:
We are looking for a field assistant to support us with an ERC-funded research project on the vocal abilities of white-handed gibbons in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. 

The main responsibilities of the successful applicant are to support a doctoral student, Julie Andrieu, with carrying out behavioural observations and playback experiments on different habituated groups.

The project is supervised by Klaus Zuberbuhler.

Qualifications/Experience:
The successful candidate will have a background in animal behaviour and some training in behavioural sampling methods. He or she must be physically fit, as the demands of carrying out fieldwork in a tropical environment are considerable. A valid international driving license and good command of English are essential.

Salary/funding:
No salary is provided but the successful candidate can claim up to 1,000 Euros for subsistence costs, following satisfactory performance.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Return flight to Bangkok, following satisfactory performance.

Term of Appointment:
The position is for 6-8 months, starting in early January 2013.

Application Deadline:
30 Nov 2012

Comments:
To apply, please submit a CV, letter of intent, and two letters of reference to Julie Andrieu.

Contact Information:
Rue Emile Argand 11
Neuchatel 2000
Switzerland

Telephone Number:
+421 32 718 3105

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