Trabaja en conservación de elefantes y su coexistencia con humanos

 Oferta compartida por Cristina

Coexistence Coordinator


Location: Nanyuki or Isiolo

Contract Term: 2 years

Application Deadline: 15th December 2024

Start Date: 1st February 2025 (negotiable)

Training, planning and probation: 2 months

Remuneration: Competitive, with medical insurance

About Us:

Save the Elephants (STE) is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation of African elephants and their habitats, conducting research to better understand their behaviour and ecology, and developing innovative strategies to protect them from threats such as poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and habitat destruction.

The Role:

The Coexistence Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing human-elephant coexistence (HEC) activities in Samburu and Isiolo counties. The officer will work closely with community members, government agencies, and other stakeholders. You will be based at the Save the Elephants camp in Samburu National Reserve, and report to the Chief Operating Officer with technical input from the Coexistence Director and the Director of Field Operations.

Responsibilities:Conduct regular field visits to identify areas and nature of human elephant conflict in Samburu and Isiolo counties;
Work with communities in these HEC hotspots to identify and implement coexistence toolbox solutions;
Develop and/or update community awareness and coexistence activities in Samburu;
Coordinate with STE’s Rapid Response Units to identify conflict hotspots and recommend toolbox solutions;
Collect coexistence data, monitor and prepare reports and recommendations on implemented toolbox activities;
Assess community proposals for toolbox trials/ implementation and approve grants through a new micro-grants scheme;
Collaborate with the research team to collect data, monitor human-elephant interactions, and contribute to coexistence research;
Facilitate meetings and training to promote community understanding of elephant behaviour, and use of STE’s Coexistence Toolbox;
Liaise with national government (and its relevant ministries), local government and NGOs on strategies to minimize conflicts, especially regarding water resources;
Regularly update and consult with the Director of Operations on ground-level activities and progress.

Who You Are:You have at least three years of professional experience in community engagement in healthcare, education, or conservation.
You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural or Social Sciences, or have substantial relevant experience.
You are fluent in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Maa is a plus.
You possess strong data collection and analytical skills.
You have a deep understanding of community dynamics and conservation strategies.
You are capable of managing complex projects in challenging environments and are self-motivated with a professional demeanor.

Apply Now:

Are you ready to contribute significantly to elephant conservation? Send your CV, appropriate references and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and motivation to join our team to jobs@savetheelephants.org. Please send your application as one combined PDF with website links to any formal publications or presentations clearly listed in your CV.

Join us in our mission to safeguard the future of elephants through innovative research and committed conservation efforts.

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Oferta recomendada en Suecia, en equipo top: Bioinformática para genómica de aves

 Job Opportunity: Bioinformatician in Songbird Genomics (Temporary Employment)

• Location: Department of Zoology, Stockholm University, Sweden
• Reference Number: SU FV-3516-24
• Closing Date: 30 November 2024
• Employment Type: Fixed-term until 31 October 2025

About the Position

The Department of Zoology at Stockholm University seeks a Bioinformatician to join an international, collaborative project funded by the European Research Council. This role focuses on implementing bioinformatics workflows for variant calling from whole-genome sequencing data of 10 pied flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) populations. Leveraging a chromosome-level genome assembly recently generated by the research group, the bioinformatician will conduct downstream analyses, including assessments of genetic divergence, admixture, and evolutionary history. Additional tasks may include supporting genome annotation through RNA sequencing and other data.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement bioinformatics workflows for variant calling from whole-genome sequencing data.
• Conduct population genetic analyses to assess genetic divergence, admixture, and evolutionary history across 10 populations.
• Support genome annotation, potentially using RNA sequencing and other resources.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in bioinformatics pipeline development and implementation within a population genetics framework.
• Preferred Skills: Familiarity with songbird genomes and genome annotation.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team setting.

Terms of Employment

• Contract: Fixed-term until 31 October 2025.
• Salary: Determined individually; applicants should indicate their salary expectations.
• Start Date: Immediate.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Only a cover letter and CV are required initially. Copies of grades and certificates will be requested if selected for an interview.

How to Apply: Apply here.

Contact

For more information, please contact:

• David Wheatcroft - david.wheatcroft@zoologi.su.se

Union Representatives:

• Ingrid Lander (Saco-S): +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se
• Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR): +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se
• SEKO: seko@seko.su.se

Stockholm University is committed to fostering a sustainable and equitable workplace.

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Oferta de profe asociado o contratado doctor en ecología del comportamiento en la universidad de Wageningen (Países Bajos)

The chair group Behavioural Ecology at Wageningen University is offering a position as Lecturer in Behavioural Ecology. As a lecturer, you will contribute to teaching BSc- and MSc-level courses on Animal Behaviour, Animal Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, and related fields. You will further support the chair group’s teaching coordination and be responsible to provide BSc and MSc thesis topics and supervise a few of those projects. There will also be some opportunity to follow up on your own research.

The selected candidate will have a record of excellent teaching ability and motivation and is able to work in an international team. The willingness to further shape and innovate our teaching program is beneficial. We offer a stimulating and friendly working environment. Training and coaching is provided to support the candidate’s professional development.

Your qualities

• A PhD degree in Biology or related field;
• Excellent lecturing and presentation skills in Animal Behaviour and related fields;
• Excellent communication skills in English (and in Dutch is a plus);
• Experience with supervising student thesis projects;

You will work here

The Behavioural Ecology chair group combines expertise in fundamental and applied animal behaviour using a range of animals as research models. Our group is part of the Animal Science Department at Wageningen University & Research.

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €4.492 and €6.148 for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 11). Initially, we offer you a one-year contract, which after a positive evaluation will then be extended to in total three years. Further extension into a permanent contract will depend on budget availability, so this option cannot be guaranteed at this point.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “ Best University ” in the Netherlands for the 19 th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad

Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. dr. Marc Naguib, chair of the Behavioural Ecology Group, by e-mail : marc.naguib@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter, by email: noorien.abbas@wur.nl

Do you want to apply?

You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including 20 November 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on soon after the closing date. The candidate could start as soon as Mid-January or early February, but the exact start date can be discussed.

Procedure

As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!

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