Field assistant needed for a behavioural ecological, physiological and demographical project in autumn 2015 We are currently looking for two highly motivated field assistants to participate in our international field project on behavioural ecology, phsyiology and demography of Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki). Since 2003, we are investigating a population of sea lions on a little islet (Caamaño), determining female and male reproductive success, and looking at physiological aspects, pup growth, social structure and demography in a study population of about 1000 animals. The project is run by Stephanie Kalberer, Prof. Oliver Krüger and Prof. Fritz Trillmich (University of Bielefeld, Germany). The field site is situated on a small (300m diameter), uninhabited islet off Santa Cruz. To investigate growth, reproductive success and social structure we run a regular recapture and resighting program. The field assistant will participate in all aspects of this program. Field work will be physically and psychologically demanding. Participants have to live in tents the entire field season and share in all camp duties (cooking, cleaning, daily data entry, etc.). No sanitary facilities are available and we provide sweet water only for drinking and cooking! All gear needs to be transported to the islet via a difficult landing and camp conditions are primitive, including mostly tinned food. Due to the long stay in this rough situation volunteers need to be physically capable. Preferences will be given to candidates with prior field work experience, especially those who have worked with pinnipeds before (please specify your experiences). Field assistants are expected to stay for the entire field season (end of September until the middle of December). We cover travel expenses from and to Galapagos, lodging on Santa Cruz and living expenses on Caamaño. The language at the camp will be English and Spanish. If you are interested, please send an application in English (including a letter of motivation, two references and your curriculum vitae) until 30th of May 2015 to the following address: stephanie.kalberer@uni-bielefeld.de Stephanie Kalberer PhD Candidate Galapagos Sea Lion Project Department of Animal Behaviour University of Bielefeld Germany --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. http://www.avast.com