VOLUNTARY FIELD ASSISTANT

required from July to December 2007 for PhD study on cooperatively breeding chestnut-crowned babblers in outback Australia. This project is investigating within group variation in helping behaviour. Work will involve mistnetting, nest watches and searching for active nests. Applicants must be prepared for early rising; long, hot days; lots of walking and working in fairly isolated conditions. While travel to and from Australia is not covered, board and lodging in Australia will be paid for. If you are interested please send a cv and cover letter detailing relevant experience to Lucy Browning leb42 AT cam.ac.uk