DIARIO NATURA ANIMAL

Primate Scientist Position with OuTrop

Hiring Organization: OuTrop (Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project)

Position Description:
OuTrop is looking for a new Primate Scientist to help manage its Orangutan, Gibbon and Red Langur research projects in the Sabangau research station located in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia (Borneo). The successful candidate will work together with the Project Directors to help maintain and improve the scientific integrity, relevance and impact of our primate research. This will include ensuring the quality of data collected by yourself and our Research Assistants, Interns and other personnel; collecting, analysing and reporting upon data as
required; and training and supervising Research Assistants, Interns, visiting students and/or volunteers.

We are looking for a post-graduate primatologist, with a scientific mind and aptitude, excellent coordination and management skills, primate field research experience and a dedication to wildlife conservation. The candidate needs to be flexible, patient, amicable (good social skills), well organized, a good communicator, and physically and mentally fit. Applicants must also have the ability to cope well under stress and to readily master new skills.

Duties include:
• Maintaining and improving the scientific integrity, relevance and impact of OuTrop's primate research.
• Ensuring that field data are collected according to protocol and are of high quality, that field data are entered into electronic databases, and that the integrity of all data collected by yourself and all others on the project is maintained and improved.
• Assisting in defining primate research objectives and working together with the Project Manager and other relevant personnel to ensure that these objectives are achieved.
• Assisting with the analysis and reporting of data, as required (this may present opportunity for authorship or co-authorship on reports and/or publications).
• Provide short information, short stories, etc., to OuTrop's Communications Team to help disseminate relevant information to the non-academic community.

Qualifications/Experience:
• Post-graduate degree in primatology or related discipline
• Experience in tropical primate field research projects (min. 1 year preferred)
• Proven record of research outputs preferred
• Staff management and coordination experience
• Excellent computing skills (including Access, Excel, Word, etc)
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Previous experience of working in Indonesia and competence in the Indonesian language preferred

Salary/funding:
• Good local salary, commensurate with experience/to be negotiated.
• Local stipend to cover basic food and other minor costs in Palangka Raya.

Support provided for positions:
• Accommodation in the Research camp in Sabangau and OuTrop Office/House in Palangka Raya, with all associated facilities.
• One set of international flights up to GBP 700 and one set of domestic flights from Jakarta to Palangka Raya will be reimbursed for each 12 month contract period.
• All visa-related costs will be covered by the Project
• Travel insurance up GBP 25/month will be covered by the Project.

Term of Appointment: 1 year (extendable upon agreement by both parties)

Application Deadline: 1st February 2012 or until the position is filled (references can be received up to 6th February 2012).

Interviews are anticipated to start on 6th February 2012, with an aim for the applicant to start work in the field ASAP (March/April 2012, depending on length of time taken to obtain a visa).

Comments: Please send a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, two references and an up-to-date CV to OuTrop's Director of Gibbon and Felid Research, Dr Susan Cheyne: scheyne@outrop.com with the job title as the subject heading.

Website: http://www.outrop.com/

College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Cornwall Campus
Associate Research Fellow in Marine Vertebrate Ecology (Ref. P42975)
Salary: £24,520 - £26,779 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Fixed term contract for 18 months

The College wishes to recruit up to three Associate Research Fellows to support the work of Professor Brendan Godley, Dr Annette Broderick and Dr Matthew Witt in the UK and overseas. These positions are funded by the Darwin Initiative, EU FP7 and NERC are available immediately for 18 months. Research topics include Marine Renewable Energy, Fisheries Bycatch, Marine Acoustics, Satellite tracking, Spatial Ecology and Conservation.

The posts include a broad range of research and project management skills. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicants will be either experienced marine vertebrate or spatial ecologists. All candidates should have a strong track record of publishing in peer reviewed literature.

For further information please contact Dr. Matthew Witt, e-mail m.j.witt@exeter.ac.uk. To apply, Please send your CV and covering letter with the contact details of three referees, to Dr. Witt, quoting the job reference P42975.

The closing date for completed applications is 15 February 2012. Interviews are expected to take place in the week of 27th February 2012.

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

La empresa TRAGSA-TRAGSATEC, está buscando dos candidatos para una licitación internacional para la IMPLEMENTACIÓN DE LAS DIRECTIVAS AVES Y HÁBITAT EN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.
en los siguientes puestos:

TEAM LEADER:

Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en gestión ambiental
- Experiencia en gestión de proyectos (participación como Team Leader o puesto equivalente en al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con el objeto de este contrato)
- Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en implementación de las Directivas Aves y Hábitat en Estados de la UE o países candidatos
- Experiencia en refuerzo de capacidades de instituciones con competencia en naturaleza y conservación de la biodiversidad (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Se valorará experiencia en comunicación/divulgación de temas científicos relativos a la conservación

Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 400 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo

Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 75.000 €/año (estimado). Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.


ESPECIALISTA EN BIODIVERSIDAD

Formación y Experiencia
- Licenciado en Ciencias biológicas, ciencias ambientales o similar
- Perfecto manejo hablado y escrito de la lengua inglesa
- Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en conservación de la biodiversidad
- Al menos 5 años de experiencia en inventariación y cartografía de la biodiversidad
- Experiencia en el establecimiento y/o gestión de áreas protegidas (al menos 2 proyectos relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en elaboración de modelos de conservación en áreas protegidas (al menos 1 proyecto relacionados con esta área)
- Experiencia en Biodiversidad y trabajos de conservación en el Sudeste europeo (al menos 1 proyectos relacionados con esta área)


Tiempo de estancia en el extranjero: aprox. 300 días
Dedicación: tiempo completo

Condiciones de la contratación:
- Contrato laboral por obra o servicio
- 70.000 €/año (estimado), prorrateado a los días de estancia en el extranjero y de 40.000 €/año (estimado) para el tiempo de trabajo en España. Este importe incluye la manutención y alojamiento en el país de destino
- 6 vuelos de ida/vuelta al año.


Duración del proyecto: 2 años
Comienzo: previsto en junio 2012
Plazo de presentación de los candidatos: 10 de febrero de 2012

Actualmente el proyecto está en fase de presentación de ofertas por parte de una preselección de 8 candidaturas entre la que se encuentra la nuestra.

Los interesados pueden enviar su Cv a Elena Bermejo Bermejo, ebermej1@tragsa.es ó Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es

Para más información contactar con Elena Bermejo: ebermej1@tragsa.es; 913225996 o Íñigo Vázquez-Dodero ivazquez@tragsa.es; 913226478.

Title: Rehabilitation Intern
Agency: The Wildlife Center

Job Description: Openings for 3 summer interns to be upervised by Wildlife Care Director and Rehabilitation Staff. Will assist the Rehab staff with all aspects of care with the rehabilitation of mammals, song birds and raptors. Will be required to perform veterinary and husbandry skills by the end of the internship period, which will include but not be limited to: diet preparation, daily care and feeding, capture and restraint and basic medical procedures. An independent research project associated with intern's interests is to be completed by the end of the internship period.
Internship time-frame is June 11th-August 11th; 35-40 hours/week; (There is an opportunity to extend an additional 1-2 weeks with no additional pay to assist with the release of mammals).
Qualifications: Some animal care, veterinary, or rehabilitation experience preferred but not required. Must have the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team. Completion of sophomore college level or above. Prophylactic Rabies and Tetanus Vaccines required (at interns expense) prior to employment. Please submit cover letter, application (including job and schooling experience and 3 references) to: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org.

Application deadline: March 25th, 2012.

Phone interviews will be conducted prior to hire.
Salary: $1,000 for 2 months and on-site housing
Last Date to apply: March 25, 2012
Website: http://www.thewildlifecenter.org
Contact: Katherine Eagleson- Exec. Director
E-mail: Katherine@thewildlifecenter.org(Preferred)
Phone: 505-753-9505

The Turtle Conservation Fund makes grants to organizations and individuals worldwide for conservation and research of endangered and critically endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. Most grants are US$2 thousand to US$5 thousand per project.

Application deadlines are 01 May and 01 November each year

More information: http://www.turtleconservationfund.org/grants/

Amphibian Ark offers the AArk Seed Grant of US$5 thousand in support of ex situ conservation of globally endangered amphibian species. The grant is intended for start-up rescue projects that need seed money in order to attract larger funding. Projects should work with species in their range countries, involve range-country biologists, conform to biosecurity standards, and observe other guidelines explained on the website.

Applications are due 01 May 2012

More information: http://www.amphibianark.org/about-us/aark-activities/aark-seed-grant/

OTS seeks an instructor for a 3-week course in scientific writing as part of the Tropical Biology on a Changing Planet Undergraduate Study Abroad Program. A small group of undergraduate biology students will learn the skills related to evaluating, structuring, and writing scientific articles and/or grants during this 60 contact hour course. Students will receive course credit from Duke University. Lessons will be based in the area of San Pedro in Costa Rica; travel and lodging expenses will not be included in instructor compensation. Lessons will be given between Monday and Friday. Course schedule will be decided upon by the instructor and may include some hours with lessons given via internet (e.g. Skype). Sample syllabi are available for the instructor to use in the curriculum design of their own course.

Qualifications:

•Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related field.
•Professional experience in teaching undergraduates.
•Professional experience in writing scientific articles and grants.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable, English required.
The position is a 3-week contract with an anticipated start date of March 7, 2012, and an anticipated end date of March 24, 2012. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs at jennifer.stynoski@ots.ac.cr.

Application deadline: February 15, 2012

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is currently seeking applicants for one Co-Coordinator position in the Short Course: Tropical Field Biology in Costa Rica. This 2-week course is an introduction to tropical biology and field research that visits 2 OTS field stations (La Selva and Las Cruces) as well as Santa Rosa National Park in Costa Rica. This NSF-funded short course is targeted at students from LSAMP institutions and will provide students with novel exposure to tropical ecosystems. Students will attend classroom lectures and participate in field/laboratory activities on tropical biology and scientific research. Successful applicants will work closely with the Course Coordinator (Dr. Ann Russell), the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Programs, and other OTS staff in the design and implementation of the course. The Tropical Biology Coordinator and Co-Coordinator will be responsible for on-site supervision and coordination of program activities as well as curriculum development and teaching. This is a full-time appointment beginning May 14, 2012 with some expected participation in course planning in the months before the course.

Qualifications:

•Ph.D. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, conservation biology or a related fiel.
•Professional experience in teaching field biology.
•Professional experience in supervising undergraduate field research.
•Excellent communication and organizational skills.
•Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable, English required.
•Beneficial to have prior familiarity with course sites.
The position is a 4-week contract with an anticipated start date of May 14, 2012, and an anticipated end date of June 8, 2012. The position includes course travel at various sites in Costa Rica from May 21, 2012 through June 3, 2012. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs at jennifer.stynoski@ots.ac.cr

Application deadline: February 12, 2012

Funciones: Prestar los servicios profesionales para apoyar a las Áreas Protegidas de la Dirección Territorial Pacifico (DTPA) en el desarrollo de sus análisis vulnerabilidad y adaptación al cambio y la variabilidad climática dentro de los procesos de revisión y actualización de los planes de manejo.

Recepción de hojas de vida hasta el 20 de enero 2012

Descargar información completa en pdf: http://awsassets.panda.org/downloads/tdrprofesional_cc_direccion_territorial_pacifico__04_01_2012_.pdf

El Programa Biología de la Conservación y Uso de la Biodiversidad esta interesado en recibir hojas de vida de biólogos y ecologos con formación profesional y experiencia laboral en los siguientes temas:

•Recursos hidrobiológicos y pesqueros continentales
•Especies introducidas e invasoras (en ambientes continentales e insulares, terrestres y dulceacuícolas)
•Orinoquia y áreas protegidas

Los interesados que cumplan con el perfil, por favor enviar hoja de vida al Coordinador del Programa, Carlos A. Lasso (classo@humboldt.org.co) antes del 25 de enero de 2012.

Title: Orangutan Research Volunteer
Agency: Orangutan Health Project
Location: Leuser Ecosystem, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Job Description: Principal Investigator: MVDr Ivona Foitova PhD

Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, PhD study of Diseases of Wild Animals and Animals in Zoological Gardens from Veterinary and Pharmaceutical University of Brno, Czech Republic, Europe.

Affiliations: UMI - Saving of Pongidae Foundation.

Research Site: Leuser Ecosystem, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Rendezvous site: Polonia International Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Cost: US$1,289 (excluding flights, insurance and tourist visa) / US$990 for students (excluding flights, insurance and tourist visa).

Team size: Minimum 2, maximum 8.

Your participation fee is used to cover all the day-to-day expenses of running the project, including food and accommodations for volunteers and staff, operation of the project base, lab equipment and supplies, and helps provide the funds necessary to transport faecal, plant, and soil samples abroad for important analysis work. We also pay the full cost of national park permits, at tourist rates. Any "leftovers" are invested in the future expansion of the project, including the building of an ambitious new research station in an area of forest previously unstudied. This area is home to a significant population of wild orangutans and the new station will go a long way to protecting their habitat while simultaneously providing a site for conservation education, an international summer school and an expansion of research.

The project is proud to be able to provide important work for the local community and employs only local guides for trekking in the forest.

A SAMPLE VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE MAY GO AS FOLLOWS:

Day 1: Arrive in Medan, travel to project, orientation to location, rest and recuperate.

Day 2: Orientation to project and tasks. Start work in the office.

Day 3: Visit the orangutan feeding platform and practice trek in the forest. Second visit to feeding or free-time (swimming/tubing, etc.)

Day 4: Volunteer tasks at base (see below).

Days 5-10: Fieldwork/trekking with overnight stays in the forest carrying out tasks necessary to the project's research (see below). Three meals per day and water are provided. Alternatively, several one-day treks in the jungle to carry out tasks necessary to the project's research (no overnight camping)

Day 11: Field work data processing.

Day 12: Free day. (Re-visit feeding platform/swimming/tubing/opportunity for cultural outings.) Volunteer BBQ.

Day 13: Travel to Medan (AM) for afternoon flights.

IMPORTANT: The above is only an example of a possible schedule of activities. It is always subject to change based on the needs of the project. Staying overnight in the forest is not guaranteed and will be based on considerations such as weather, staff availability, number of volunteers, and most importantly, physical fitness of the volunteers.

POSSIBLE RESEARCH TASKS AT BASE:
Entering behavioural data collected by Field Assistants

Organising samples of orangutan foodstuffs and preparing for our herbarium

Organising faecal samples collected by Field Assistants

Preparing equipment for Field Assistants to go to the forest

Preparing behavioural data sheets

Preparing sample bottles for Field Assistants

Shopping for project supplies in town or at the local market

Brainstorming ideas to help the project's promotion

Keeping temperature, weather and humidity data records updated

Cleaning project office and accommodation


POSSIBLE RESEARCH TASKS IN THE FOREST:

Locating areas with a significant wild orangutan population

Finding and following orangutans to collect behavioural data and faecal and plant samples

Nest counting to provide seasonally varying estimates of the orangutan population

Fruit trail transects to record the range of foodstuffs available to orangutans in an area

Volunteers on every team will get proper instruction and information about the following matters:

The project and your role/responsibilities within it
- Safe behaviour in tropical countries, potential health risks and precautions

- Proper sample collecting techniques and data entry protocols

- Advice about the best clothing and equipment for work in the forest

- Local flora and fauna and especially about the orangutans

- Indonesian culture, basic language, and appropriate behaviour in Sumatra

Qualifications: Team dates start the 1st Monday of each month.

Ideal Volunteers:
- Ability to live under basic conditions with limited amenities

- Openness to, and acceptance of, non-Western ideas and cultures

- Fluency in the English language

Salary: N/A
Last Date to apply: January 7, 2013
Website: http://www.orangutan-health.org
Contact: OHP Project Assistant
E-mail: orangutanhealth@nusa.net.id(Preferred)
Phone: +6281362146476