Seewiesen: 3-4 field assistants (reproductive biology of the blue tit) Tisk
The Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics at the
Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Bayern, Germany (see
http://www.orn.mpg.de/2622/Department_Kempenaers), is seeking three to
four field assistants to work from 1st November 2015 to 30th April 2016.
These assistants will work as part of a long-term study on the
reproductive biology of a blue tit Cyanistes caeruleus population in a
protected forest site in Southern Germany.
Work will include:
-          catching birds at feeders and nest-boxes using traps
           and/or mist nets
-          measuring and banding birds
-          maintenance of electronic nest-box and feeder hardware
           and equipment
-          setting up experimental equipment
-          data collection, entry, and management
 
Successful candidates must have experience in catching and handling
birds, including extensive experience in mist netting. Applicants
should also be highly motivated and well organised, with capabilities
of working both in a group and independently. Field work hours can be
long and tiring, thus applicants must be prepared to work in all types
of weather conditions, at any time (including weekends and holidays),
with typically only one day off per week.
 
The working language at the Institute is English, so good knowledge of
the language is required. A full, clean driver's licence is essential,
with driving experience of at least one year. Experience in driving
vehicles with manual transmission is also a necessity. Applicants from
outside the EU must ensure they are eligible to remain in Europe for
the duration of their contract.
 
Successful candidates should be vaccinated against Tick Borne
Encephalitis (TBE or FSME) before commencing the field work. In
addition, applicants should be aware that Lyme disease spread by ticks
is common in the area, and should inform themselves about the disease
in advance.
 
The Max Planck Institute for Ornithology employs a dynamic, dedicated,
and international group of researchers who are focused on exploring
the fields of evolution, ecology, genetics, and neurobiology.  In an
effort to employ more people with disabilities, the Max-Planck-Society
specifically encourages people with disabilities to apply for the
position.  To increase the employment of women in areas where they are
under-represented, the Max-Planck-Society also encourages women to apply
for this position.
 
Review of applications and calls for interviews will begin in early
September 2015. If you are interested in applying for one of the field
assistant positions as described above, please apply (including your CV)
by latest 31st August 2015 via email to 
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Carol Gilsenan
Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics
Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology
Eberhard-Gwinner-Stra=C3e, House 7
82319 Seewiesen
Germany