NEW RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
In the scope of the new project "Invisible Links: unveiling origins of migratory waders using biogeochemical markers" a new call is open for a Master Research Fellowship.
Job description
Main research and tasks: i) participation in ringing sessions and bird sampling; ii) participation in the sampling of estuarine biota, manely water, sediment, plants, invertebrates, etc; iii) participation in bird census; iv) participation in data compilation and data analysis; v) participation in laboratory work, namely invertebrate identification and sample preparation for stable isotope analysis. Fieldwork will be carried mainly at the Tagus estuary (Lisboa), but there may be a need for participation in work in western Africa (Guinea-Bissau or Mauritania) for a period between 1 and 3 months.
Main research and tasks: i) participation in ringing sessions and bird sampling; ii) participation in the sampling of estuarine biota, manely water, sediment, plants, invertebrates, etc; iii) participation in bird census; iv) participation in data compilation and data analysis; v) participation in laboratory work, namely invertebrate identification and sample preparation for stable isotope analysis. Fieldwork will be carried mainly at the Tagus estuary (Lisboa), but there may be a need for participation in work in western Africa (Guinea-Bissau or Mauritania) for a period between 1 and 3 months.
Host institution: Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciênica da Universidade de Lisboa
Fellowship duration: 3 + 9 months, starting on the 15th of November 2012. Candidates should send a (max. 2 page) motivation letter and a CV (max. 4 pages, with grades) to teresa_catry(at)yahoo.com until the 25th of September.
More informations available at http://www.eracareers.pt/opportunities/index.aspx?task=showAnuncioOportunities&jobId=31373&idc=1
