The appointee will work for the project which investigates the ecology of feral pigeons in urban habitats in Hong Kong. The overarching goal of this project is to develop a viable solution to the sustainable population management of feral pigeons in Hong Kong and ultimately contribute to a harmonious urban ecosystem for humans, feral pigeons, and the living environments. The specific objectives of this project:
These objectives will be achieved by dedicated assessment of factors influencing feral pigeon population (e.g. food source), digital technologies (e.g. drone cameras) for pigeon flock monitoring, and continuous pigeon density and population estimations (e.g. pigeon counting).
Occasional work on weekends/holidays may be required.
A Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary/Ecology/Biology/Animal Science or any related disciplines, and no more than a total of 6 years of service at the University. Experience with wildlife (e.g. birds) and related field survey activities would be an advantage.
Good written and spoken communication skills in English and/or Chinese; ability to work in a diversified environment; ability to work independently in a mature manner and maintain a calm demeanor in potentially stressful conditions; good record keeping, time management and organizational skills; attention to details; willingness to learn and acquire new skills; ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment; and strong motivation and interest in animals and research are required.
Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.
Further information on the post and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311].
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