Project assistant at the Department of Biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work duties

We are seeking a field assistant to work on a long term bluetit project. The work includes fieldwork 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 as well as catching, blood sampling and measuring wild birds.

Qualifications

• Experience in catching and handling of wild birds, preferable blue tits.
• Experience in ringing both adults and nestlings
• Experience in blood sampling of adult birds
• Experience in breeding studies among birds
• Driver’s license
• 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, full time employment during the period 260415 - 260614. Contact person: Jan-Åke Nilsson: jan-ake.nilsson@biol.lu.se

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.).