Research Assistant

Job description:

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant for a project in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology research cluster in the School of Biosciences. Our group is interested in the dynamics of seabird populations and the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The project will involve intensive monitoring of the survival and productivity of common guillemots on Skomer Island, Wales, during their breeding season. The project is funded by charitable donations and led by Professors Ben Hatchwell and Tim Birkhead.

Duties:

1. Intensive observations of a colony of guillemots to identify colour-ringed birds.
2. Regular and systematic searches of other locations around the island for colour-ringed birds.
3. Monitoring of productivity of a sample of pairs at the main study colony.
4. Day-to-day organization of fieldwork tasks to fulfil these duties.
5. Maintaining frequent contact with the PIs to ensure efficient and rigorous collection of field data.
6. Additional duties as they arise during the field season.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have a degree in a relevant scientific subject (or equivalent experience). Previous experience in field ornithology, experience of rigorous collection and handling of numerical data, the ability to work well in groups and independently, and knowledge, understanding, and experience of safe fieldwork practice are essential.

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