Post doc in goose demography
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:55 pmA two-year post doc is available at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology to study demography and population dynamics of brent/brant - see below.
Morten
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The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a top research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). NIOO‐KNAW focuses on fundamental and strategic research into individual organisms, populations, ecological communities, and ecosystems. The mission is to carry out excellent research in ecology.
Vogeltrekstation – Centre for Avian Migration and Demography is part of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO‐KNAW), and coordinates all ringing activities of wild birds in the Netherlands. The extensive databank allows detailed analyses of birds’ survival rates, breeding success and movements. Vogeltrekstation stimulates the use of ringing data by initializing collaborations with research institutes and universities as well as conducting her own research.
Vogeltrekstation at NIOO‐KNAW offers a position for a
Post‐doctoral Researcher Vacancy number VT‐011619
Project description : Brent geese Branta bernicla are high‐arctic breeding birds that feed extensively on intertidal mudflats outside the breeding season, where they graze on eelgrass Zostera spec. Eelgrass beds are a restricted and endangered habitat around the world. After the decline of eelgrass beds in the Dutch Wadden Sea, the brent goose population initially collapsed, but recovered later due to conservation actions and a habitat‐switch towards lower salt marsh vegetations and agricultural fields. Recently, the population has declined again due to a long series of poor breeding years. Brent geese were among the first migratory species for which it was shown that spring conditions in the temperate region carried over to breeding performance in the arctic. Recent evidence suggests that the quality of wintering and stopover sites may be vitally important to population processes in migrants. In this project, we aim to investigate the importance of non‐breeding habitats, and eelgrass beds in particular, for brent goose population dynamics and individual fitness, relative to the importance of alternative habitats, the role of competition with the closely related barnacle goose Branta leucopsis, and other factors.
The postdoc will analyse an extensive dataset containing observations of individually marked birds spanning almost 40 years, and make use of state‐of‐the‐art GPS tracking devices as well as stable isotope techniques. The postdoc will closely collaborate with a PhD‐student appointed at the University of Groningen, who will concentrate on the interactions of brent geese and eelgrass under field conditions and during (field) experiments.
The project is funded by the Wadden Fund project Metawad‐1. Metawad‐1 is a 5 year research program carried out by a consortium made up of NIOZ, the University of Groningen, The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO), The Nature Information Foundation (Stichting Natuurinformatie) and the Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (SOVON).
Requirements: We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative person with a PhD in biology, and an excellent publication record. Experience with multi‐state capture‐recapture / recovery analyses, Integrated Population Models (IPM) and/or state‐space models and fluency in English are prerequisites. Experience with Population Viability Analysis (PVA), individual‐based modelling and analyzing GPS‐tracking data are a bonus.
Appointment: This is a temporary 2‐year appointment at 0.8 fte.
Salary:
Salary depends on training and work experience, the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full‐time appointment will amount to € 3.755,00 scale 10, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO‐Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year‐end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.
Location: Vacancy number VT‐011619 will be hosted at NIOO‐KNAW, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Information: Additional information about vacancy number VT‐011619 is available upon request from Dr. H.P. van der Jeugd (tel. 0317‐47 34 65, e‐mail: h.vanderjeugd@nioo.knaw.nl) or Dr. B.A. Nolet (tel. 0317‐47 34 48, e‐mail: b.nolet@nioo.knaw.nl). Information on the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO), can be found at http://www.nioo.knaw.nl
Applications: Please send your applications for this position (deadline 25 October 2011) to vacature@nioo.knaw.nl with reference to vacancy number VT‐011619.
Morten
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The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO) is a top research institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). NIOO‐KNAW focuses on fundamental and strategic research into individual organisms, populations, ecological communities, and ecosystems. The mission is to carry out excellent research in ecology.
Vogeltrekstation – Centre for Avian Migration and Demography is part of the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO‐KNAW), and coordinates all ringing activities of wild birds in the Netherlands. The extensive databank allows detailed analyses of birds’ survival rates, breeding success and movements. Vogeltrekstation stimulates the use of ringing data by initializing collaborations with research institutes and universities as well as conducting her own research.
Vogeltrekstation at NIOO‐KNAW offers a position for a
Post‐doctoral Researcher Vacancy number VT‐011619
Project description : Brent geese Branta bernicla are high‐arctic breeding birds that feed extensively on intertidal mudflats outside the breeding season, where they graze on eelgrass Zostera spec. Eelgrass beds are a restricted and endangered habitat around the world. After the decline of eelgrass beds in the Dutch Wadden Sea, the brent goose population initially collapsed, but recovered later due to conservation actions and a habitat‐switch towards lower salt marsh vegetations and agricultural fields. Recently, the population has declined again due to a long series of poor breeding years. Brent geese were among the first migratory species for which it was shown that spring conditions in the temperate region carried over to breeding performance in the arctic. Recent evidence suggests that the quality of wintering and stopover sites may be vitally important to population processes in migrants. In this project, we aim to investigate the importance of non‐breeding habitats, and eelgrass beds in particular, for brent goose population dynamics and individual fitness, relative to the importance of alternative habitats, the role of competition with the closely related barnacle goose Branta leucopsis, and other factors.
The postdoc will analyse an extensive dataset containing observations of individually marked birds spanning almost 40 years, and make use of state‐of‐the‐art GPS tracking devices as well as stable isotope techniques. The postdoc will closely collaborate with a PhD‐student appointed at the University of Groningen, who will concentrate on the interactions of brent geese and eelgrass under field conditions and during (field) experiments.
The project is funded by the Wadden Fund project Metawad‐1. Metawad‐1 is a 5 year research program carried out by a consortium made up of NIOZ, the University of Groningen, The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO), The Nature Information Foundation (Stichting Natuurinformatie) and the Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology (SOVON).
Requirements: We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative person with a PhD in biology, and an excellent publication record. Experience with multi‐state capture‐recapture / recovery analyses, Integrated Population Models (IPM) and/or state‐space models and fluency in English are prerequisites. Experience with Population Viability Analysis (PVA), individual‐based modelling and analyzing GPS‐tracking data are a bonus.
Appointment: This is a temporary 2‐year appointment at 0.8 fte.
Salary:
Salary depends on training and work experience, the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full‐time appointment will amount to € 3.755,00 scale 10, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO‐Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year‐end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.
Location: Vacancy number VT‐011619 will be hosted at NIOO‐KNAW, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Information: Additional information about vacancy number VT‐011619 is available upon request from Dr. H.P. van der Jeugd (tel. 0317‐47 34 65, e‐mail: h.vanderjeugd@nioo.knaw.nl) or Dr. B.A. Nolet (tel. 0317‐47 34 48, e‐mail: b.nolet@nioo.knaw.nl). Information on the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO), can be found at http://www.nioo.knaw.nl
Applications: Please send your applications for this position (deadline 25 October 2011) to vacature@nioo.knaw.nl with reference to vacancy number VT‐011619.