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VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS OF SOCIAL BEHAVOIRS OF GROUND TITS

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS OF SOCIAL BEHAVOIRS OF GROUND TITS

VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS OF SOCIAL BEHAVOIRS OF GROUND TITS at Wuhan University, China

Organization
Department of Zoology, College of Life Science, Wuhan University, China

Location
Tibetan plateau in western China (including Qinghai, Gansu and Sichuan provinces)

Duration
Mid-May to Mid-July, 2013

Job Type
Volunteer

Number of Openings
3-4

Application Deadline
Positions will be filled so long as suitable applicants are found

Job Description
Our lab is studying the cooperative breeding behavior of ground tit (Parus humilis) in Tibetan Plateau. For the last several years, we have already established several research sites located in Tibet, Qinghai and Gansu. We will increase several research sites in 2013. Therefore, several additional field assistants are needed.

The prospective candidates will be trained by postgraduate students of our team with respect to basic field skills associated with social behaviors of this species.

The assistants will be responsible for the following field work: searching bird nests, trapping birds, digging nest holes, banding birds, taking blood samples, examining ectoparasites, and recording behaviors.

All expenses in China during the work period will be covered, including local travel, housing and food; there is no salary. Field assistants need to undertake their international traveling fee. At the field sites, accommodation is simple and assistants should cook by themselves.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a valid visa for staying in China. Previous experience with field ornithological work is preferred. Be enthusiastic and capable of working without supervision. Strict working discipline, following rules, regulations and supervision is a must. Candidates should be physically fit, and be able to work in high altitude areas (between 3000 and 4000 m).

To apply
Feel free to email for more information, and send a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume to Miss Wang (sfoenix0603@gmail.com). We appreciate if the candidates could have a recommendation letter directly sent by referees to the email addresses above.

招募鳥類行為生態學研究野外助手

單位
武漢大學生命科學學院動物學盧欣教授實驗室

地點
青藏高原及其邊緣地區,如西藏、青海、甘肅和四川

時間
5月中旬~7月中旬

人數
3~4

截止日期
不限,招滿為止

工作描述
我們實驗室的主要工作是研究青藏高原特有鳥類——地山雀(Parus humilis)的合作繁殖生態行為。從2005年其,我們先後在西藏當雄縣、青海天峻縣和甘肅尕海自然保護區等地建立了長期研究點。爲了擴大研究區域,向青藏高原邊緣地區開拓新研究點,現特面向廣大鳥類工作者招募野外研究助手。
研究助手的主要工作包括:找巢、捕鳥、挖鳥洞、環志、體測、采血、檢測寄生蟲以及記錄詳細的繁殖行為和社會行為等。研究助手首先會跟我們的研究生一起工作,學習一段時間后,可能需要獨立開展工作。
研究助手不發放薪水,但工作期間的車旅費、住宿費和伙食費可以報銷,其他費用一律自理。另外,研究地點都位於偏遠地區,生活條件相對简陋,并且需要自己做饭。

申請條件
1.
之前有相關工作經歷者優先考慮。
2.
身體健康,吃苦耐勞,能夠長期適應在高海拔地區(3000~4000m)進行較大強度的體力活動。
3.
長期保持工作熱情,自律性強。
4.
良好的團隊意識,能夠服從工作安排。



如有意願申請者,請發送一份簡歷至郵箱sfoenix0603@gmail.com (王同學) 另方便的話請附上您可參與工作的時間段及一份可靠的推薦信。


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