Job Offer from November 01, 2024
TheMax Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (MPI-BI)is located in the southwest of Munich, with its two locations in Martinsried and Seewiesen. It is one of more than 80 independent research institutes of the Max Planck Society. With around 500 employees from more than 50 nations, we investigate the fundamentals of biological intelligence. We aim to understand how, in the course of evolution, animals developed abilities to cope with a constantly changing environment and to find ever new solutions to problems.
As support for an ongoing study on the reproductive biology of a population of northern lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) at a site in Northern Germany, the Department of Ornithology led by Prof. Dr. Bart Kempenaers is looking for a
Field assistant (m/f/div)
full-time
Work will include
Catching adult birds on or near nests and at foraging sites using traps or mist nets
Measuring and banding of adult birds and chicks
Behavioural observations and resightings of individual birds and pairs
Nest searching and monitoring
Setting up and maintenance of scientific equipment
Data collection, entry, and management
What we are looking for
Extensive and demonstrable experience in the activities outlined above
High degree of reliability and organizational talent as well as the ability to work in an international team, strong communication skills, initiative and independence
Flexibility, motivation, and commitment to working in all types of weather conditions at any time (including some night work, weekends, and holidays)
Excellent written and spoken English language skills (knowledge of German is not required, but is a plus)
Possession of a full clean drivers licence, along with experience driving vehicles with manual transmission
Eligibility to remain in Germany for the duration of the work contract
The position is limited to a period of 4.5 months, from 17th February to 30th June 2025.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society wants to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Society has set itself the goal of employing more disabled people who are thus explicitly encouraged to apply.
If you have any questions, please contact Carol Gilsenan atsekretariat.kempenaers@bi.mpg.de
Your application
Have we aroused your interest? Please apply by November 29th, 2024 with your complete application documents in English in one PDF document via ouronline application portal.
For more information, visit our homepages atornithology.bi.mpg.deandwww.bi.mpg.de.
MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE
Am Klopferspitz 18 |82152 Planegg - Martinsried
Eberhard-Gwinner-Strasse |82319 Starnberg - Seewiesen
