Research Assistant Technician with a Master’s Degree

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Offer Description: Project-based contract to assess the effects of lighting associated with wind farms on bird behaviour. Duties include: Bird capture and marking. Conducting statistical analyses. Writing scientific articles. Data recording and management. Data processing, cleaning, and statistical analysis using appropriate tools and methodologies, including R where applicable. Interpretation of results. Searching for and reviewing scientific literature related to the project’s objectives. Contributing to the preparation of project reports and scientific articles. Participating in work meetings and collaborating with the research team. Requirements: Research Field Biological sciences Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Previous experience in the capture, handling, marking, and scientific ringing of birds, with particular value placed on experience with steppe passerines, especially Dupont’s Lark ( Chersophilus duponti ) and Eurasian Skylark ( Alauda arvensis ). Experience in the collection, recording, and management of field data. Basic knowledge of statistical analysis, with particular value placed on proficiency in the R statistical programming language and environment. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), particularly QGIS. Experience or knowledge in the processing, cleaning, and organization of databases. Previous involvement in the publication of scientific manuscripts will be considered an asset. Experience in projects related to bird ecology will be considered an asset. Knowledge of English. Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent Research Field Biological sciences Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 Additional Information: Additional comments Applications to this offer must compulsory be registered through the online application system of UAM. Nevertheless, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the PI beforehand to discuss their suitability for the position, and to seek for assistance with the online application system .

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Source: euraxess.ec.europa.eu