The Kalahari Mole-Rat Project run by the University of Cambridge (UK) is
> looking for several volunteer research assistants to carry out exciting
> experiments with captive Damaraland mole-rats, cooperatively breeding
> subterranean rodents, at the Kuruman River Reserve in the South African
> Kalahari Desert.
>
> Our research broadly investigates the influence of genes, hormones,
> breeding and social factors on individual developmental, growth,
> behaviours and ageing.
>
> This position is particularly suited, but not exclusively, for people
> aiming to carry on their academic education or hold a management position
> in a research project. Successful applicants can expect to gain invaluable
> experience in animal handling procedures and in conducting and managing
> experiments.
>
> They will also gain database skills (MySQL) and will be provided with
> the opportunity to work on a personal analysis project. Costs of food
> and accommodation while at the project will be covered. A contribution
> towards travel costs will be made (300 Euros/Year) Applicants should
> be available for a period of 6 to 12 months, starting February-May
> 2020. They should be hardworking, enthusiastic, physically fit, and
> prepared for long hours in the laboratory. Successful applicants will be
> responsible to run experiments and will be involved in data collection
> (behavioural observations, collection of biological samples), data
> editing and animal handling.
>
> If you are interested in this position send your CV and cover letter
> stating your availability to molerat.volunteer@gmail.com. Shortlisted
> applicants will be invited for a Skype interview.
>
> Deadline: 28th February 2020 (spontaneous applications beyond this date
> are welcome)
>
> Philippe Vullioud <philippe.vullioud@gmail.com>
>

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