Hiring Organization: German Primate Center (DPZ GmbH), a member of the Leibniz Association

Date Posted: 2011-07-26

Position Description: The Macaca nigra project is looking for a field assistant for a PhD project investigating the migration behaviour of crested macaques (Macaca nigra). The study will be conducted in the Tangkoko Nature Reserve, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The aim of this study is to investigate the different factors leading to secondary transfer of some, and the successfully settlements of other males in multi-male/multi-female groups. The work of the field assistant will include behavioural data collection on male crested macaques as well as faecal sample collection for hormone and genetic analyses. Additionally, non-invasive experiments will be conducted.

Qualifications/Experience: A bachelor in anthropology, biology, ecology or any other relevant field is required. The language in our team will be English but the willingness to learn basic Bahasa Indonesia is expected. Previous field experience is welcome but not required. Priority will be given to applicants with successful experience collecting behavioural data from individually recognized mammals. Experience of working in tropical climates under demanding physical conditions is an advantage.

In general, applicants should: - be physically fit and mentally strong with good social skills - be able to work independently within our team - feel comfortable living under basic conditions and being far away from family/friends - be willing to adapt to a foreign culture - be emotionally mature, friendly, energetic and very patient - be able to maintain a positive attitude towards hard and tiring work

Salary/funding: Funding is pending and if extra funding is raised, the volunteer will be reimbursed for the airfare after successful completion of six months.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging): Food and lodging for the assistant will be provided by the project. In-country transportation, insurance and visa/permit fees have to be covered by the assistant.

Term of Appointment: We are looking for one volunteer starting in November 2011 and one in April/Mai 2012. Duration: 6-8 months

Application Deadline: Target application date is August 20th 2011, but open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Comments: Written applications should be submitted by indicating “Macaca nigra” to bewerbung@dpz.eu. Applicants should send their CV, a letter of detailed research interests and experiences.

Contact Information: Pascal Marty Kellnerweg. 6 Göttingen 37077 Germany

Telephone Number: +491752887125

Website: http://www.macaca-nigra.org/

E-mail Address: pmarty@dpz.eu