Aquarist - Living Coasts

Aquarist - Maternity cover- 6 months – with possible extension
Living Coasts – Torquay’s Coastal Zoo and conservation charity.

We currently have a vacancy for an Aquarist to oversee the Living Coasts Aquarium and contribute to animal care in other departments.

The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant subject. They will have good practical experience of marine systems and will be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal welfare and husbandry. They will have outstanding observation skills, show attention to detail and have a proven track record of delivering high standards of aquarium presentation.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the role of zoo’s in research and conservation. Computer literate, confident with the public and a good team player.

For more information contact clare.rugg@livingcoasts.org.uk

Please apply with a C.V. and covering letter
CRB checks will be required

Closing date for applications is 18th March 2011

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Chester Zoo Aquarist (Temporary)

Chester Zoo is one of the leading zoological collections in Europe with an international reputation for achieving its mission in conservation, research and education.

We currently have a vacancy for an Aquarist to join a busy Aquarium section on a temporary 6 month contract. The successful candidate will undertake daily animal care duties, focussing on welfare, hygiene and life-support and make detailed observations and records of all aspects of their behaviour and husbandry. They will also ensure that exhibits are of an excellent standard for visitors and provide outstanding customer care.

The successful candidate will have a degree in biological sciences or equivalent. They will have good practical experience of marine and freshwater fish and aquatic invertebrate husbandry and will be committed to ensuring the highest possible standards of animal welfare and husbandry. They will have outstanding observation skills, show attention to detail and have a proven track record of delivering high standards of aquarium presentation. They will have the ability to prioritise a diverse workload and will have experience of working as a member of a team.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the role of zoo’s in research and conservation. They will ideally have demonstrable interest and knowledge of fish and aquatic vertebrate conservation. They should be computer literate and conversant in the use of standard software packages.

Salary is £14,171 (subject to Job Evaluation).

For further details about this role please see the Application Pack. To apply please download our application form or contact the recruitment line on 01244 389477 or recruitment@chesterzoo.org

Closing date for applications is 1 December 2010.

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Protect the Griffon Vulture in Israel

Protect the Griffon Vulture in Israel

Help us protect the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) in Israel:

We invite you to participate in our efforts to protect the endangered population of the Griffon Vulture in Israel. In order to sustain and conserve these vulnerable birds.
We conduct nest surveillance at Gamla Nature Reserve, which is located at the center of the Golan Heights in northern Israel.
The area is very calm and remote from the center of the country (and usually from the news...).
In the canyons of this Reserve exists one of the last and largest breeding colonies of Griffon Vultures in Israel.
Volunteers from all over the world participate in this project. They help us watch and document all behaviors (courtship, mating, incubating, hatching, feeding, fledging etc.) and track fledglings and juveniles which are ringed and/or fitted with radio transmitters.

Schedule:
The project starts from the beginning of December 2009 until the end of June 2010. Daily observations are carried out during light hours (a total of 8 hours a day).

Volunteering terms:
Volunteers will work 6 days a week (including weekends) and will have one day off. Special permission is required to take more than two successive days off. Traveling to and from Israel will be on the volunteers' account. We will provide them with accommodation (in the near-by town - Kazrin) and transportation to the reserve.

Desired qualifications:
We prefer volunteers who have some background in birdwatching and/or nature protecting activities, and volunteers who will be able to commit to at least four successive weeks.
The candidate should be able to communicate in basic English, have some basic excel skills, have valid permission (visa) to stay in Israel and should be fully covered with life/health insurance.

Requirements regarding the observations – volunteer should also be
• In good physical condition as the observation spots are reached on foot
• Willing to work under harsh weather conditions – extremely hot in the summer and tremendously cold in the winter
• Patient and willing to sit alone on the cliff for long hours
• Highly motivated, dedicated and responsible

For more information please write or call:
Tel. Gamla Nature Reserve: ++(972)-4-6822282
Fax: ++(972)-4-6822285
E-mail: yaelch@npa.org.il and / or st.gamla@npa.org.il

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