Hiring Organization: Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
Position Description: The
Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is a wildlife rescue, conservation and
education centre. Our main goal is to help the wildlife, as well of the
people of Malawi. As a rescue centre we try to help all kinds of
orphaned and injured wild animals which are native to Malawi. Wherever
suitable we aim to release those animals back into the wild again. When
not releasable, we provide life time care for the animals. As a
conservation centre we also work together with local communities through
our education and community outreach projects. This makes us the first
People and Wildlife (PAW) accredited organization in the world. For
more information about the centre and our activities please visit our
web-site: www.lilongwewildlife.org
For our primate release program we are looking on a very short term for a research assistant which can help to collect pre-release behavioural data on our release group of about 30 Yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus). The group is currently housed in a big, especially for the release built, pre-release enclosure which is situated at the LLWC. Behavioural data are gathered on topics like foraging behaviour, group cohesion and predator avoidance. Also data are gathered on indicators which tell us more about the welfare status of the group pre- and post-release. Whenever necessary training is provided to make sure animals will avoid predators which the can encounter in the wild. The whole release is carried out as close as possible to IUCN guidelines for the re-introduction of non-human primates.
The group will be release back into the wild at the end of November and till that time we are looking for somebody who can help us collect behavioural data on a daily basis.
For our primate release program we are looking on a very short term for a research assistant which can help to collect pre-release behavioural data on our release group of about 30 Yellow baboons (Papio cynocephalus). The group is currently housed in a big, especially for the release built, pre-release enclosure which is situated at the LLWC. Behavioural data are gathered on topics like foraging behaviour, group cohesion and predator avoidance. Also data are gathered on indicators which tell us more about the welfare status of the group pre- and post-release. Whenever necessary training is provided to make sure animals will avoid predators which the can encounter in the wild. The whole release is carried out as close as possible to IUCN guidelines for the re-introduction of non-human primates.
The group will be release back into the wild at the end of November and till that time we are looking for somebody who can help us collect behavioural data on a daily basis.
Qualifications/Experience:
* You have at least a BSC degree, biology/ zoology or any related study
* You are patient, and have a very good eye for detail
* You have some experience with behavioral research, preferably on primates
* You have good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written
* You have the concentration, motivation and commitment to observe primates for extended periods, even when it is very warm or rains
* You are mentally and physically fit to work long days, six days a week
* You are emotionally mature and feel comfortable to stay away from family and friends for an extended time
* You have the ability to raise funds to contribute to our release project.
* You are patient, and have a very good eye for detail
* You have some experience with behavioral research, preferably on primates
* You have good knowledge of the English language, spoken and written
* You have the concentration, motivation and commitment to observe primates for extended periods, even when it is very warm or rains
* You are mentally and physically fit to work long days, six days a week
* You are emotionally mature and feel comfortable to stay away from family and friends for an extended time
* You have the ability to raise funds to contribute to our release project.
Salary/funding:
You will not receive any salary, but we do provide basic housing for free (tent for furniture) and a food allowance.
This project offers a great opportunity for students to gather more experience in collecting behavioural primate data within a unique primate release program.
You will not receive any salary, but we do provide basic housing for free (tent for furniture) and a food allowance.
This project offers a great opportunity for students to gather more experience in collecting behavioural primate data within a unique primate release program.
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Basic accomodation and food
Basic accomodation and food
Term of Appointment:
3 months
3 months
Application Deadline:
ASAP
ASAP
Telephone Number:
++26 (0)211951455
++26 (0)211951455
Website:
http://www.lilongwewildlife.org
http://www.lilongwewildlife.org
E-mail Address:
animalcare@LLWC.org
animalcare@LLWC.org
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