2009 Conservation Research Fellowship

The Calgary Zoological Society Position: 2009 Conservation Research Fellowship Closing Date: March 16, 2009 Job Type: Full-time Region: 4 Location: Calgary Company Description: The Calgary Zoological Society, which operates the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park, is dedicated to recreation, education, conservation and wildlife research. Our staff and volunteers are what make us a success in these activities and keep us focused on our commitment to providing outstanding experiences for the whole family. Website: Calgaryzoo.com Email: hr@calgaryzoo.ab.ca Address: 1300 Zoo Road NE Calgary AB T2E7V6 Number of Hours Per Week: 40 Position Description: In partnership with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists and the Canadian Wildlife Federation, we are pleased to announce our seventh 10-month Conservation Research Fellowship in this ten year program. The aim of this fellowship is to aid the professional development of recent graduates as they develop their careers in the field of conservation biology. The fellowship is tenable in the Calgary Zoo’s Centre for Conservation Research, which conducts innovative scientific research in zoos and in the wild to develop applicable solutions for environmental problems threatening the Earth’s species and ecosystems. The Centre for Conservation Research’s main focus is the ecology of reintroduced species that are at risk. As part of the Husky Energy Endangered Species Reintroduction Research Program, the successful applicant will join the team for a 10-month term from May 4, 2009 through March 4, 2010. This salary-position will focus on reintroduction-related projects and will involve contributing to the studies of one or more imperilled species. The successful applicant will primarily be involved with: a) black-tailed prairie dog research in Grasslands National Park, and b) northern leopard frog research in Alberta. However, there may be opportunities to become involved with other projects that the Centre is involved with such as data analyses or project design regarding swift fox conservation. The position focuses on field work, training, and development. The successful applicant will receive significant mentorship in the field and at the Centre for Conservation Research. Opportunities will be available to take part in journal discussions, attend and give presentations, and to gain skills and experiences that will improve the recipient’s eligibility for future conservation work or graduate studies. Qualifications: Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have graduated from their most recent graduate degree within the last two years (minimum qualification is a B.Sc. or equivalent). Undergraduate students may be in their final semester and graduate students must have completed their thesis defense. This position requires individuals to be physically fit and to live in the field for extended periods. Include the following in your application: Resume Cover letter How to Apply: Email Fax Mail