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The Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics at the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Seewiesen, Bayern, Germany (see http://www.orn.mpg.de/2622/Department_Kempenaers), is seeking two volunteers to work from 15 February 2016 to 30 August 2016. The volunteers will assist in the collection of courtship displays and egg laying data. This work would be part of a project that aims to understand the evolution of sexual selection in parrots of the world. The work will be done at the facilities of the Loro Parque Foundation, located in Tenerife, Spain. Work will include: • • • • • recording courtship displays following up reproduction (egg laying, hatching, and fledging) maintenance of electronic equipment setting up experimental equipment data collection, entry, and management Successful candidates should have experience with video-recording equipment. Experience with monitoring animals, especially birds, is desirable. Applicants should also be highly motivated and well organised, with capabilities of working both in a group and independently. Work will be 5-6 days per week starting early in the morning and potentially continuing into the evening. The working language at the Institute is English, so good knowledge of the language is required. A basic working knowledge of the Spanish language would be advantageous. Eligibility is sadly restricted to UK and EU students. The Max Planck Institute for Ornithology employs a dynamic, dedicated, and international group of researchers who are focused on exploring the fields of evolution, ecology, genetics, and neurobiology. Benefits will include accommodation and travel-related expenses in Tenerife. If you are interested in applying for one of the volunteer positions as described above, please apply (including your CV) by 15 January 2016 at the latest, via email to [email protected] Luisana Carballo Department of Behavioural Ecology and Evolutionary Genetics Max-Planck-Institute for Ornithology Eberhard-Gwinner-Straße, House 8 82319 Seewiesen Germany