This Week’s Cool Biology Job: Great Apes and Forest Elephants!
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is looking for a full time scientist for their great ape and forest elephant program in Gabon. The ZSL has been working in Gabon since 2001 and has recently started a landscape wide great ape and forest elephant conservation programme in the Djoua-Zadie-Mwagna (DZM) area in the north east of the country. Therefore, a priority over the next 12 months is to gain an up-to-date knowledge on the status and distribution of populations, and characterize the threats facing them. This work will be important for development of a long term strategy for conservation.
The position will be based in Makokou (NE Gabon), but extensive periods will be spent in the field.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing field surveys, and coordination of research projects, staff management, data analysis and communication.
Qualifications: A postgraduate degree in conservation science, ecology or a related discipline. Strong research and analytical background is preferred, as is experience in field-based population surveys. You should have an understanding of tropical forest conservation issues, excellent communication skills and speak both french and english.
Salary: Starts at £20,576-£24,037, plus benefits and travel expenses. Position is to start as soon as possible.
How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience and skills to ZSL’s HR department (hr@zsl.org) by January 22, 2012. For more information please see the ZSL website.
Calling all Ecology and Marine Biology Instructors
Image via gobroadreach.com
This week’s cool biology job is actually a whole suite of seasonal teaching positions for the Broadreach Adventure Programs. They are looking for instructors for college level courses in tropical marine biology, temperate marine mammal studies, primatology, shark ecology, nature photography and many more. Courses are between 1 and 5 weeks, and they take place at various locations around the globe including Fiji, the Caribbean, South Africa and British Columbia.
Courses focus on hands-on study of various topics, and they combine classroom learning, practical application of skills, labs and field survey techniques, along with cultural activities, service learning and adventure activities. In addition to instructional duties you will be expected to live with the students and facilitate positive group dynamics, personal growth and development of leadership.
Image via www.gobroadreach.com
Qualifications:
A Master’s or PhD in a related field of study, experience teaching natural science at the high school or college level, international travel and trip leading experience is preferred, as is experience with the specific activities related to each particular program (eg hiking, sea kayaking, snorkelling).
To Apply, or for more information contact:
Sara: staffinquiry@gobroadreach.com
You apply directly on their website: www.broadreachstaff.com
A Great White Shark Predation Internship (this won’t hurt a bit)
photo via namibian.org
Don’t worry, interns only get fed to the sharks in rare instances. The Dyer Island Conservation Trust is now accepting applications shark predation intern positions in 2012. This South African organization was founded in 2006, and aims to “deliver unique conservation and research programmes in the fragile and critically important marine ecosystems at the southern-most tip of Africa”. Interns will assist the resident team of marine biologists on a variety of research topics including white shark tracking and predatory tactics, cape fur seal behavior and southern right whale monitoring.
Requirements: Interns should be entering their 2nd year of study (minimum) in a related fisheries, ecology, zoology, biology, oceanography field at an accredited university. Previous field experience a plus. Interns are required for a minimum of one month stay, and will be expected to contribute to accomodation costs. Applicants must be in excellent physical health and be accustomed to working at sea.
How to apply: Visit www.dict.org.za to obtain the application materials or email Tracey Fourie if you require further information or assistance.
Tracey Fourie
tracey@sharkwatchsa.com
www.dict.org.za