Field manager, Chacma Baboon Social Behavior and Physiology, South Africa

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Description: 

I am looking for a long-term field assistant who will also act as a field manager for an ongoing project on chacma baboon social behavior, stress and reproductive physiology in Cape Town, South Africa. Primary responsibilities will be the collection of behavioral and demographic data, monitoring of group movements and human-baboon interactions, collection and processing of samples for hormonal analyses, data entry/management, oversight of short-term volunteer field assistants, and regular communication with PI. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to gain additional field experience in preparation for a graduate program in animal behavior, biological anthropology, or related fields.

Minimum qualifications: 

- good physical condition

- comfortable with living away from family and friends 

- excellent attention to detail

- excellent social and communication skills

- reliable and highly motivated

- able to work independently and as part of a team

- drivers license

Preferred qualifications: 

- experience with coordinating team activities, leadership skills

- experience with scientific projects and field work (any context)

- some prior lab experience useful (pipetting)

Salary/Funding:

Accommodation and living expenses will be covered by the project, pending  successful completion of an initial training period (4-6 weeks). Airfare will be refunded upon completion of the commitment period. 

Term of appointment: 

Starting in June/July, for one or two years. 

Application: 

To apply, please send an email to the address provided, stating clearly why you are interested in this position, any relevant qualifications, and details about your availability (earliest possible start date, and duration of commitment). Please attach a current CV or Resume, and have two letters of recommendation emailed directly to the address given.

Websites: 

http://www.baboonsonline.org/bru/

Contact: 

Steffen Foerster

Department of Biology

Barnard College, Columbia University

Email: sfoe...@barnard.edu

Alternate email: sf2...@gmail.com