Oferta de doctorado en Noruega estudiando aves

 

 Oferta compartida por: Malena

PhD Research Fellow in terrestrial ecology.

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow position in terrestrial ecology at the Department of Biological Sciences (BIO), University of Bergen. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4 th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department) and is associated with the Ecological and Environmental Change research group. The position is funded by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

In current attempts to understand how environmental change affects ecosystems, the focus is often on species abundances and distributions (range limits), while species interaction data remain sporadic. Meanwhile, recent long-term studies show that the strength of interactions may also be changing within species ranges regardless of predicted range shifts. It is important to establish the extent of such “invisible” change within ecosystems, because ultimately the functioning and stability of a species (or network of species) depends on the strengths of its interactions more than on its presence or absence.

The focus here is on terrestrial ecosystems and particularly temperate forests. The candidate will use hole-nesting birds and their trophic interactions along an urbanisation gradient to study the combined effects of habitat degradation and climatic factors on species interactions. The candidate is expected to develop their research empirically through the monitoring of hole-nesting birds in local nestbox populations and the use of data collected in the past decade. Some of these questions may also be addressed at a broader scale through international collaborations.

The candidate will be based at the University of Bergen, with the possibility of short stays abroad for the purposes of collaboration.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in Ecology and Evolution or must have submitted their master's thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Experience with handling and measuring small passerine birds is a requirement.
• Good statistical skills and familiarity with R programming is required.
• Experience with the monitoring of breeding birds in nestbox populations throughout at least one entire breeding season is a clear advantage.
• A documented interest for fieldwork involving wild birds in Scandinavian weather is a clear advantage.
• Familiarity with spatial data analysis in R (GIS) is also an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Good welfare benefits.

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/260542/phd-research-fellow-in-terrestrial-ecology

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Conserva el Pantanal y el Gran Chaco de Bolivia y Brasil

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The Environment Portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts  

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems, such as the erosion of large natural ecosystems that contain a great part of the world’s remaining biodiversity, and the destruction of the marine environment. Pew’s global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people. We work in partnership with governments, Indigenous rights holders, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, local stakeholders, scientists, and other researchers to advance public policy so that nature and communities can thrive.

Since 1990, Pew has worked in North America, South America and Australia to protect large and critically important terrestrial ecosystems, including rivers and other freshwater resources, coastal temperate rainforests, interior mountain ranges, the northern boreal forests, Australia’s Outback, and Chilean Patagonia. We work to ensure these natural systems remain bountiful, functioning, and resilient, providing essential ecological services such as clean air and clean water, sustenance and food security for local communities and more broadly for the welfare of current and future generations.

Conserving the Pantanal and Gran Chaco Wildlands
South America’s Pantanal and Gran Chaco regions are among the most ecologically significant tropical wetlands and dry forests on Earth. This area spans parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina and contains thousands of plant and animal species and provides vital aquatic habitat, nutrient renewal, migration routes, and flood control for millions of animals and people living downstream. The region’s extensive ecosystems are currently threatened by deforestation, drought and intensification of wildfires related to climate change, and thus urgently need conservation action.

The project will work with the policy frameworks in each country to solidify and expand protection of the extraordinary biodiversity of the Pantanal-Gran Chaco region. Pew will partner with local and international conservation organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous governments and organizations to improve management of and expand protected areas, support Indigenous organizations and communities in the management of their territories, promote sustainable management for ranching lands, and to advance long-term conservation financing mechanisms for durable protections.

Position Overview

The Project Director, Pantanal-Gran Chaco Project, will develop and lead implementation of a project to mobilize support for durable conservation measures in order to maintain the ecosystems and biodiversity of the Pantanal Chaco region in close collaboration with partner organizations.

The project director oversees a multi-country strategy working on large scale land and freshwater conservation in the Pantanal Chaco.  This position manages staff in Bolivia, and relationships with consultants and partner organizations across Bolivia and Brazil with potential expansion to include Argentina and Paraguay.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Land and Freshwater Conservation.  The position is preferably based within one of the following locations: Santa Cruz or La Paz, Bolivia; Campo Grande, Cuiaba, or Sao Paulo, Brazil; or elsewhere within or proximate to the Pantanal and Gran Chaco region.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are seeking employment without visa sponsorship.

Payroll: The selected candidate will work on behalf of The Pew Charitable Trusts in Bolivia or Brazil, but will not be legally employed by Pew. The selected candidate will be pay rolled through a local third-party vendor in Bolivia or Brazil.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
• Develop and supervise implementation of effective project strategies and set achievable and measurable targets that will result in achieving the project’s goals to improve and enhance the protection of the Pantanal Chaco through the countries’ protected area systems, Indigenous territories, sustainably managed ranchlands, and other effective conservation measures.
• Supervise and support a distributed team of staff and consultants, in order to develop and maintain a highly motivated, well-resourced, and effective collective effort to achieve project goals. Identify capacity needs, including hiring staff and consultants, as necessary to ensure the project has the necessary human resources to achieve its goals.
• Coordinate closely with partners and other allies and organizations in order to maximize the impact of project strategies, facilitate the development of partnerships and coalitions as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with decision makers, government officials and national and international institutions, as well as relevant NGOs in the field.
• Develop mechanisms to analyze opportunities for project efforts. Design and oversee cost effective budgets and monitor project expenses as needed.
• Serve as a spokesperson in order to cultivate and engage the public and key constituencies regarding the tangible mechanisms and measures that can be taken to address the need to conserve the Pantanal-Gran Chaco region.
• Identify, track, and analyze opportunities that have relevance for project efforts.
• Determine when goals are at risk of not being met, identify the causes and, when needed, take appropriate steps to fix any problems in ways that keep the project on course.
• Ensure that information related to the project is adequately communicated internally and coordinate with other projects and units within Pew to enhance the impact of Environment projects more generally.
• Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of the science and policies relevant to terrestrial and freshwater conservation in the Pantanal Chaco.
• Represent Pew publicly at conferences, seminars and official forums and as required and appropriate by authoring articles for newspapers, magazines and peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience; an advanced degree in law, natural resources policy and management, ecology or biological sciences, or similar fields is preferred.
• Generally, 10 years of professional experience, including staff, project, and/or consultant management experience 
• A proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in designing and implementing environmental, conservation, or sustainability programs, with a preference for experience supporting protected area development, Indigenous lands and territories, or sustainability of ranching operations.
• Extensive experience in project development, coalition building, and building partnerships.
• Extensive experience working with elected officials, government agencies, and national, regional, and local non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent political, strategic and analytical skills with proven program management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals.  A task-oriented, deadline driven style with a focus on achieving clear and ambitious goals. Experience developing and moving projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Desirable international work experience in biodiversity conservation.
• Familiarity with institutional frameworks and policy in Bolivia and/or Brazil.
• Demonstrable experience successfully managing staff and teams based in dispersed geographies, developing and managing productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Skilled at synthesizing material and focusing quickly on the essence of an issue and the means to address it. Confident in presenting one’s own ideas and diplomatically persuading others as appropriate.  Competency in communicating complex ideas for a general audience, with strong public speaking skills and experience persuasively engaging individuals or groups in dialogue that results in a desire to take action.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with seasoned judgment and analytical capacity, and a demonstrated strong collaborative spirit and skilled at making decisions.
• Well-developed skills in diplomacy. Works productively with a wide array of different people and institutions.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, in addition competence in Portuguese would be preferred.

Travel

• Frequent travel within the Pantanal-Gran Chaco region and international travel to the United States for this position will be required.

Compensation

• Pew offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Pew is an equal opportunity employer.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

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Prácticas remuneradas en Noruega: Mamíferos marinos y pesca

 The NAMMCO Internship Programme gives students or early career individuals an opportunity to enhance their experience in international environment management, improve their skills, and learn more about NAMMCO and its activities. Applicants can be from NAMMCO member or EEA countries only due to new VISA regulations for nationalities outside these countries which we are unable to assist.

Interns work full time at the NAMMCO Secretariat in Tromsø, Norway.

OBJECTIVES

Interns will gain experience and knowledge of the daily operations of NAMMCO as an intergovernmental organisation providing environmental management advice. The NAMMCO Secretariat will benefit through the presence of an additional professional and the particular knowledge, skills and ideas they bring.

NATURE OF THE INTERNSHIP

Under the supervision of the staff of the Secretariat, interns will participate in the daily life and activities of the organisation. Depending on the opportunities and needs at the time, the work can include work on:

• Communication and outreach (e.g. through the web, social media, traditional media, presentations)
• Meeting/event organisation, participation, report writing
• Text editing and translation
• Database, library and archive maintenance

Fieldwork or laboratory work is not part of the internship.

The internship presents a potential to work on project(s) relevant to the work of NAMMCO. Currently we are particularly, but not only, seeking applicants interested in the topic of marine mammal-fisheries interactions and willing to participate in the assessment of the by-catch risk posed by different fisheries on marine mammals in the NAMMCO management areas.

The intern will be attributed a supervisor and will have regular meetings with the staff of the Secretariat. The preferred duration of the internship is between 9 and 12 months.

For more information including guidelines for application and the selection procedure here

Find the application form here

Application deadline for 2024-2025 NAMMCO internship = 30th of April 2024

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Asistente de proyectos en la Vulture Conservation Foundation

 Oferta compartida por Joana Magalhaes en el Biogrupo

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Vulture Conservation Foundation – Job Specification/Description:
Project Assistant (Full-time)
Job title
Project Assistant
Overall purpose of the job
To support mostly the Spanish projects of the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF) on administrative tasks, notably on
1) administrative procedures related to the organization of international vulture transports, mostly from Spain (35% time)
2) organization of training seminars and events (35% time).
3) Other administrative procedures (30% time)
Position
Full time 1 year contract, with potential renewal into fix-term contract
Reporting to
VCF Programmes Manager
Background
The VCF is the leading organisation on vulture conservation in Europe and is now managing several large-scale projects, including EU-funded LIFE projects, in many different countries in Europe, with many actions and activities in Spain. The VCF is a Dutch foundation with a legal seat in Holland, and branches in Switzerland and Spain. The VCF project portfolio, activities and ambition have been steadily growing, and so has its team. This job position is meant to strengthen VCF administrative capacities in Spain.
Main duties & responsibilities
1)
Organization of international transport of vultures
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Assist the Programme Manager in communication with different authorities and rehabilitation centres in Spain to identify availability of vultures suitable for reintroduction projects.
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Assist in communication with private rehabilitation centres.
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Follow administrative procedures related to documents required for international animal transport (CITES and TRACES).
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Provide support in organization of transport.
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Support in communication activities related to the vulture transports.
2)
Organization of events
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Provide support in organization of events, mostly logistics (travel arrangements for participants, visas requests, accommodation bookings, etc.).
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Support in communication activities related to the events.
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Provide administrative support in preparation of events reports.
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3)
Administrative tasks
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Provide administrative support to Programme Manager: setting up meetings, writing letters, managing calendars, drafting contracts, managing internal files.
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Implement administrative tasks related to the VCF Spanish office (communication with the authorities, staff liability and prevention of labour risk insurance and preparation and filing of documents).
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Provide administrative support in preparation of projects and reports.
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Assist the Programme Manager in diverse administrative tasks.
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Support communication activities in Spain.
Education - Skills - Experience required
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Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience, namely administrative work related to the Spanish authorities, particularly environmental agencies and ministries.
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Good knowledge on administrative processes in Spain.
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Experience in organization of events.
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Experience working in a non-profit setting.
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Technical knowledge in using Microsoft Office 365.
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Fluency in Spanish and English.
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Ability to work in a team, be proactive and have initiative.
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Passion for wildlife conservation issues
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Available to travel.
Location
Remote/Home-based in Spain, preferably in Extremadura, Andalusia or Madrid.
Salary and benefits
Approximately 1500€/monthly net, depending on experience.
Start Date
June 2024.
How to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English to recruitment@4vultures.org in one single PDF (please give your name to the pdf file).
Please include in the email subject: Project Assistant Application
Deadline: Sunday, 28 April 2024. Applications received after the closing date will be automatically discarded.

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3 becas de prácticas en Costa Rica con OSA Conservation - conservación de tortugas marinas

Oferta compartida en el Biogrupo

Position: Sea Turtle Conservation Short-term Field Internship
Location: Osa Conservation Campus
Status: Full-time Intern

At Osa Conservation, we reconnect the rainforest, monitor and protect biodiversity, and work hand-in-
hand with the local community to build climate resilient ecosystems for people and wildlife. Our team
works across southern Costa Rica, connecting and protecting landscapes and biodiversity from the
ridges of the Talamanca mountains to the coral reefs of the Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean.
Be part of our conservation successes and come get your boots dirty in one of Earth’s greatest
wildernesses.


The Sea Turtle Conservation Program focuses on safeguarding the four sea turtle species that nest
along the beaches bordering the Osa Conservation Campus. Interns will learn to lead beach patrols and
sea turtle nest censuses, record data, build sustainable hatcheries, relocate nests, release thousands of
baby sea turtles every year, and gain hands-on experience conserving vital nesting habitat and
safeguarding the future of sea turtle populations. Our program has evolved to incorporate technologies
to advance sea turtle monitoring and research.


Short-term intern activities, training and experience:
Short-term internships are designed to empower and immerse early-career conservationists in one of
the most important neotropical landscapes on Earth while developing crucial career skills. Come live in a
tropical rainforest and learn alongside an outstanding community of conservationists, biologists, media-
specialists, educators, community outreach leaders, and more, to fill knowledge gaps and push the
frontier of tropical conservation. This team will provide one-on-one training and mentorship, to equip
interns with experience and skills to begin their conservation and nature career.


The Sea Turtle Conservation short-term intern will:
● Be trained and participate in sea turtle population monitoring on two important and pristine
nesting beaches for the threatened olive ridley and green sea turtles. Be part of one of the only
sea turtle programs that has incorporated innovative technologies such as smartphones and a
monitoring app, and thermal imaging drones during our activities and learn how to record
essential data to assess population trends and predation rates.
● During morning censuses, you will gain expertise in finding and relocating threatened nests to
our purpose-built hatchery, giving them a greater chance to thrive. Admire threatened baby
turtles emerging from their nests and be part of the beautiful experience of watching them walk
to the sea. Post-hatched nest excavations help to assess hatching success and give us valuable
information to inform conservation actions.
● Enjoy night-time beach patrols, which not only give you the opportunity to see turtles up-close
as they come ashore to nest, but also to contemplate bioluminescent organisms that glow in the
darkest nights as you stroll through the shore. Learn how to record valuable morphological data,
perform health assessments, and place metal tags on the turtles, increasing our knowledge base

of turtle nesting behaviors. These activities are critical to the conservation of Osa’s sea turtle
populations.
● Improve the health of our oceans through beach clean-ups with the Sea Turtle team,
international volunteers and students from local community groups. During these beach cleans
you will help to reduce, classify, and weigh the marine debris, to give us a greater understanding
of where the pollution on our beaches is coming from. This information will then be uploaded to
global datasets and used to address threats to our sea turtles on a greater scale.
● Other activities include cleaning and checking equipment (vital for keeping our program running
smoothly!), painting sea turtle facts & conservation practices signs, and creating illustrative
flyers and beautiful artwork with washed-up materials found on the beach to promote
sustainability and responsibility. If there are any other areas of sea turtle conservation work you
are particularly interested in, or if you have particular skills that could benefit the turtles here,
we would love to know about them!

In addition to the Sea Turtle Conservation program activities, short-term field interns will get the
opportunity to participate and be trained in activities on all Osa Conservation’s programs, including:
● Plant and monitor native tree restoration efforts.
● Install and organize data from camera traps, acoustic devices and citizen science apps for vital
wildlife monitoring across the Osa region.
● Practice regenerative farming techniques to grow sustainable produce.
● Develop scientific communication skills and learn to produce cutting-edge stories from one of
Earth’s greatest wilderness areas.


Short-term field internship details:
Short-term field internships are for 3 months (1st period from May to July and 2nd from August to
October). Interns will live alongside the team at the Osa Conservation Campus, located at the heart of
Osa’s tropical rainforest. The Osa Conservation Campus is home to our top-tier biological station,
boasting a new lab and classroom, regenerative farm, arboretum and restoration experiment, and over
20 km of trails through old-growth and secondary forests, rivers and pristine coastlines.


During your internship you will be living at the Osa Conservation Campus. Three meals cooked by our
campus kitchen team will be provided daily. During your field internship you will be required to cover the basic room and board costs ($40/day: $3,600 for 3 months). Please notice this rate includes a 50% discount on our regular volunteer rates. This rate covers basic food, accommodation, and operation costs. This is a magnificent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specific conservation topic and also to live and discover one of the wildest places on Earth.

Apply to be a Sea Turtle Conservation short-term intern now!
If you are interested in this unique field opportunity to develop your science and conservation career,
please send your CV and cover letter before April 18th, for the first period, to
monicagarcia@osaconservation.org with the email title “Sea Turtle Short-term Intern”, and for the
second period before june 30th.

Conservación de Tortugas Marinas: Pasantía de Corto Plazo

En Conservación Osa estamos construyendo el Arca – creando un bote salvavidas para la resiliencia
climática tanto para humanos como para vida silvestre. Nuestro equipo conecta y protege los paisajes y
la biodiversidad de Costa Rica desde las crestas de la montaña de Talamanca hasta los arrecifes de coral
del Golfo Dulce y el Océano Pacífico.
Te invitamos a venir y formar parte de todos nuestros logros en conservación y a “ensuciarse las botas”
en una de las áreas con mayor biodiversidad del mundo.
El Programa de Conservación de Tortugas Marinas se enfoca en salvaguardar las cuatro especies de
tortugas marinas que anidan a lo largo de las playas que bordean el Campus de Conservación Osa. Los
pasantes aprenderán a liderar patrullas de playa y censos, registrar datos, construir criaderos
sostenibles, reubicar nidos, liberar miles de tortugas marinas cada año y ganar experiencia práctica en la
conservación de hábitats de anidación vitales y salvaguardando el futuro de las poblaciones de tortugas
marinas. Nuestro programa ha evolucionado para incorporar tecnologías que permitan avanzar en el
monitoreo e investigación de las tortugas marinas.


Pasante a corto plazo: Actividades, formación y experiencia:
Las pasantías a largo plazo están diseñadas para empoderar y sumergir a profesionales iniciando en su
carrera, en uno de los paisajes neotropicales más importantes del mundo, absorbiendo y adquiriendo
habilidades científicas y de conservación cruciales para su desarrollo profesional. Vivir en una selva
tropical, aprender, explorar y triunfar junto a una comunidad de conservacionistas, biólogos,
especialistas en medios, educadores, líderes comunitarios y más, para llenar los vacíos de conocimiento
y ampliar la frontera de la conservación tropical. Este equipo proporcionará capacitación y tutoría uno a
uno, para equipar a los pasantes con experiencia y habilidades para comenzar su carrera en
conservación y naturaleza.


Los pasantes para la conservación de las tortugas marinas de corto plazo:
● Recibirán formación y participarán en el monitoreo de la población de tortugas marinas en dos
importantes y prístinas playas de anidación para las amenazadas tortugas lora y verde.

● Formarán parte de uno de los únicos programas de tortugas marinas que ha incorporado
teléfonos inteligentes y una aplicación de monitoreo durante nuestras actividades, y aprenda a
registrar datos esenciales para evaluar las tendencias de la población y las tasas de depredación.
● Durante el censo matutino, adquirirán experiencia en la búsqueda y reubicación de nidos en
riesgo a nuestro vivero, dándoles una mayor oportunidad de prosperar. ¿Qué hay más
gratificante que salvar una vida que sabes que nunca podrá devolverle el favor? Admire las
tortuguitas amenazadas que emergen de sus nidos y participe en la hermosa experiencia de
verlas llegar al mar. Las excavaciones de los nidos después de la eclosión ayudan a evaluar el
éxito de eclosión y nos dan una valiosa información sobre los huevos que no han eclosionado.
● Disfrutarán de las patrullas nocturnas en la playa, que no solo le dan la oportunidad de ver de
cerca a las tortugas cuando llegan a la orilla para anidar, sino también de contemplar los
organismos bioluminiscentes que brillan en las noches más oscuras mientras pasea por la orilla.
Aprenda a registrar valiosos datos morfológicos, a realizar evaluaciones de salud y a colocar
marcas metálicas en las tortugas, aumentando nuestra base de conocimiento sobre los
comportamientos de anidación de las tortugas. Estas actividades son fundamentales para la
conservación de las poblaciones de tortugas marinas de Osa.
● Mejorarán la salud de nuestros océanos a través de limpiezas de playas con el equipo de
Tortugas Marinas, voluntarios internacionales y estudiantes de grupos comunitarios locales.
Durante estas limpiezas de playa ayudará a reducir, clasificar y pesar la basura marina, para
darnos una mayor comprensión de la procedencia de la contaminación en nuestras playas. Esta
información se subirá a base de datos globales y se utilizará para hacer frente a las amenazas de
nuestras tortugas marinas a mayor escala.
● Otras actividades incluyen la limpieza y comprobación del equipo (¡vital para que nuestro
programa funcione sin problemas!), pintar carteles con información sobre las tortugas marinas y
prácticas de conservación, y la creación de folletos ilustrativos y hermosas obras de arte con
materiales desechados encontrados en la playa para promover la sostenibilidad y la
responsabilidad. Si hay alguna otra área de trabajo sobre la conservación de las tortugas
marinas en la que esté particularmente interesado/a, o si tiene habilidades particulares que
puedan beneficiar a las tortugas acá, ¡nos encantaría conocerlas!
Además de las actividades del programa de Conservación de Tortugas Marinas, los pasantes a corto
plazo tendrán la oportunidad de participar y capacitarse en actividades de todos los programas de
Conservación Osa, que incluyen:
● Plantar y medir árboles para identificar los mejores enfoques de reforestación.
● Instalar, verificar y organizar datos de cámaras trampa, dispositivos acústicos y aplicaciones de
ciencia ciudadana para el monitoreo vital de la vida silvestre en la región de Osa.

● Practicar técnicas de agricultura regenerativa para cultivar los productos que el equipo comerá
en el Campus de Conservación Osa.
● Desarrollar habilidades de comunicación científica y aprender a producir historias de vanguardia
de una de las áreas silvestres más grandes de la Tierra.


Detalles de la pasantía a corto plazo:
Las pasantías a corto plazo tienen una duración de 3 meses (en el primer periodo iniciando en mayo y
finalizando en julio y el segundo periodo desde agosto a octubre). Los pasantes vivirán junto al equipo
en el Campus de Conservación Osa, ubicado en el corazón de la selva tropical de Osa. Este Campus es el
hogar de nuestra estación biológica de primer nivel, que cuenta con un nuevo laboratorio y aula, una
granja regenerativa, un arboreto, un experimento de restauración, y más de 20 km de senderos a través
de bosques primarios y secundarios, ríos y costas vírgenes.


Se proporcionarán tres comidas todos los días proporcionadas por nuestro equipo de cocineros.
Durante su pasantía, se le pedirá que cubra los costos básicos de alojamiento y comida (US$40 / día:
US $3600 por 3 meses). Es importante considerar que esta tarifa incluye un descuento del 50% sobre
nuestras tarifas de voluntariado habituales. Esta tarifa cubre los costos básicos de alimentación,
alojamiento y funcionamiento. Esta es una magnífica oportunidad para adquirir una valiosa experiencia
en un tema de conservación específico y también para vivir y descubrir uno de los lugares más salvajes
de la Tierra.


¡Solicite ser un pasante a corto plazo para la conservación de tortugas marinas ahora!
Si está interesado en esta oportunidad única para desarrollar su carrera científica y de conservación,
envíe su CV y ​​carta de presentación antes del 18 de abril para el primer periodo, a
monicagarcia@osaconservation.org con el título del correo electrónico “Conservación Tortugas
Marinas: pasante corto plazo”, y antes del 30 de junio para el segundo periodo.

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Trabaja en la conservación de las poblaciones de ardilla roja en Escocia

Oferta compartida por Cristina

The vacancy


As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.

From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.

We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.



Title: North East Eradication Officer, Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels

Status: Full time (35 hours/week); Fixed-term until 31 March 2026

Salary: £23,500 - £25,000 per annum

Location: Inverdee House, Torry, with anticipated flexible working throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Closing date: Sunday 28 April 2024



The Role:

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is a project to deliver the essential protection measures required to secure the long-term future of red squirrels in Scotland and to ensure that systems are put in place to continue the delivery of these measures over the long term by working with other agencies with a stake in native species conservation and invasive non-native species management.

The North East Eradication Officer will contribute to the implementation of a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control aimed at complete eradication of grey squirrels from Aberdeen, in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels project plan.

Primary responsibilities include the recruitment, training and support of landowners, partners, and volunteers to conduct rapid response monitoring and the delivery of innovative methods to systematically detect and remove grey squirrels in Aberdeen.



The successful candidate will:

be highly committed to the complete eradication of invasive grey squirrels from Aberdeen, with the ability to maintain motivation even when faced with challenges of an extremely low density population.


enjoy working as part of a diverse and dynamic team on a pioneering conservation project, and enjoy working with volunteers, landowners and members of the public.


understand the scientific method and be confident working to scientific protocols.

be a troubleshooter with a willingness to adapt and learn new skills whilst supporting innovative methods to achieve eradication in an urban area.




Closing date for applications is: Sunday 28 April 2024

Interviews will be held on: tbc, w/c 6 May

 

If you would like more information, please email recruitment@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk or call 0131 312 4718

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The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences.


About us


For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

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Recoge datos en Ecuador de colibríes, zorzales y también de mamíferos y reptiles - mucho trabajo de campo!

Oferta compartida por Cristina


Protected Area Stewards - Ecuador

Life Net Nature (Private) | https://lifenetnature.org
Details
Posting:
https:/​/​reservalastangaras.com
Application Deadline:
07/31/2024
Published:
04/14/2024
Starting Date:
between 1/2/2025 and 1/4/2025
Ending Date:
between 6/16/2025 and 6/17/2025
Hours per Week:
30 - 50
Salary:
starting at $400 per month
Education Required:
Bachelors
Experience Required:
at least 2 years
Location:
Reserva las Tangaras (Mindo, Ecuador) 

Description
Stewardship Couple 2025: Las Tangaras Reserve, Mindo, Ecuador

Life Net Nature seeks a fit, mature in character couple (or pair of friends, relations) with a solid history of working and living together. We especially seek duos having combined backgrounds in: 1) field ornithology (ideally some tropical experience), 2) ecotourism and hospitality services, 3) guiding or nature interpretation, 4) organic gardening and composting, 5) trail maintenance and wilderness and leave-no-trace camping ethics, 6) basic solar energy systems, carpentry, plumbing, and small motors, 7) small business operations and basic accounting, 8) first aid training, 9) loads of common sense, and 10) a problem-solving, creative, and proactive attitude.

The couple lives at Reserva Las Tangaras for a 165-day contract (an Ecuadorian 90-day tourist Visa plus extension, with 2 weeks leeway after the contract). Reserva Las Tangaras (RLT) is a 51-hectare montane forest protected area located near the town of Mindo. It is a wilderness setting with mainly hike-in access. Endemic and endangered species are protected on the property with more than 350 bird species, spectacled bear, and white-fronted capuchin monkey.

RLT receives bird-watchers, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and tropical biology researchers and students. Entry, overnight, and guided tour fees sustain the reserve, and support the couple’s monthly stipend. New stewards overlap with out-going stewards for 3 days of training or are trained by Life Net Nature Co-Director, Dr. Dusti Becker.

Contract dates:
January 3 to June 16, 2025

Qualifications: Both applicants must speak and write well in English. Both applicants must understand Spanish, and one must have intermediate to advanced skills in Spanish. One person must have an undergraduate degree in a topic related to the position: ecology, field biology, ecotourism, natural resources management, conservation biology, tourism, etc.).

Duties:
1. Collect scientific data on weather and hummingbirds (daily), Andean Cock-of-the Rock and Club-winged Manakin leks (weekly), two thrush species (opportunistically), camera trapping (optional), and species lists of mammals, birds, and herptiles (monthly), and natural history notes on birds (opportunistically).

2. Host international and local nature-oriented guests and visitors. Keep tidy research station/guest cabin, prepare and sell meals to guests (proceeds from food and drink sales retained by stewards).


3. Keep financial records, set realistic goals and complete management tasks including all communications, reservations via phone & online, and submitt a monthly report to Life Net Nature.

4. Maintain the water system, entrance bridge, and trails.

5. Improve trails and signage from main road and throughout the reserve.

6. Have your own laptop(s) and be skilled with blogging on Wordpress, social media (Facebook & Instagram), use of Word and Excel for monthly report that includes science data, accounting, updated inventories, overview of work. Send email thank you notes to guests, contribute bird lists to eBird, and more.

Compensation: Stipend is $400/month/couple. Stewards earn additional income via food, beverages and guide services to guests. Food and beverage income is 100% retained by the stewards. Guiding is split 50:50 with reserve fund.

To Apply:

As one PDF document send 1) a joint cover letter expressing interest and qualifications of each person, 2) a professional resume (CV) for each applicant, and 3) three references per applicant with email & phone contact info. Email application materials to Dr. Dusti Becker at dustizuni@yahoo.com. If selected for an interview, Dr. Becker will contact you.
Contact
Dr. Dusti Becker
5205076685
dustibecker@lifenetnature.org (preferred contact method)

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Si te gusta analizar datos echa un ojo a este puesto de estadística aplicada a estudios de biodiversidad

Oferta compartida por Cristina

Ecological Statistician
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Location: Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Earnings: £34986.00 to £34986.00


The British Trust for Ornithology is seeking an Ecological Statistician or Quantitative Ecologist to contribute directly to the design and analysis of a broad range of applied projects and to provide statistical advice and training across the organisation. They will join a small team headed by the Senior Ecological Statistician working on topics such as biodiversity surveys, analyses of large-scale and long-term datasets, analyses of survival and productivity data and the design and analysis of experiments. The post holder will lead on data analyses and provide statistical input to a wide range of projects, initially including, but not limited to, analytical work aimed at understanding the impacts of coastal and offshore renewable energy developments.

The successful applicant will have a quantitative background with a doctoral degree in a discipline such as Data Science, Statistics, Ecology, or Epidemiology or equivalent professional experience and an interest in ecology or nature conservation. The role requires strong analytical and project management skills, being prepared to be adaptable and getting involved in a wide range of scientific projects, and gaining new skills and knowledge on the job where necessary. Applicants should be enthusiastic about, and be effective at translating between statistical models and their ecological applications, as well as communicating with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders to understand their evidence needs and provide specific expertise.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, although you will be able to work from the David Attenborough Building in Cambridge part of the time and/or from home on a 60%/40% hybrid working regime. The anticipated start date for this role is 01 July 2024.

You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.


WHAT WE OFFER
£34,986 per annum
Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time).
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Family leave- Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental Leave, 12 weeks at full pay. Paternity and Partner leave, 4 weeks at full pay.
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme- spread the cost of purchasing a new bike and save money
Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on the website) and Opticron (30% off)
Free access to BTO training courses
Flexible working- A combination of home and office working and flexible start and finish times (where this meets business needs)
Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability


Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 on Sunday April 21 and Interviews will be held in Thetford or virtually on Tuesday May 7 and Wednesday May 8. If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@bto.org


If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.


Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)

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