Project assistant at the Department of Biology

Project assistant at the Division of Evolutionary Ecology and Infection Biology, Department of Biology

Work duties

We are seeking a project assistant to work on a long term bluetit project. The work includes fieldwork during the breeding season in a nest box population at Revinge and in Öved. The field assistant is expected to conduct independent work including nest box checks during breeding to determine the number of laid eggs as well as catching, blood sampling, measuring and ringing of wild birds, both nestlings and adult birds.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent
• Experience in catching and handling of wild birds, preferably blue tits.
• Experience in ringing both adults and nestlings
• Experience in blood sampling of adult tits
• Experience in breeding studies of birds
• Driver’s license is necessary in order to get to the field work
• Fluent in either Swedish or English

Other merits

• Previous knowledge of the position of the nest boxes at Revinge and Öved

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

Fixed-term employment during the period 2025-04-15 - 2025-06-14

Full time (100 %)

Contact person: Jan-Åke Nilsson

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).