Job Type: full-time temporary position

Opportunity location: NW Ohio/ SW shore of Lake Erie; Ottawa NWR/ Magee Marsh Wildlife

Closing date (if specified): 15 Feb 2008

Opportunity Description:

Responsibilities will include intensive nest-searching and monitoring, target mist-netting and banding, color-banding and resighting, and feather sampling. A strong work ethic, the ability to work alone and with others, and the ability to handle cold morning temperatures, early morning hours and long field days is essential. Significant prior experience in nest-searching and monitoring, as well as strong background in identification, mist-netting, and ageing and sexing North American passerines is required. A valid driver’s license is also required. B.S. in wildlife ecology or related field is preferred, but not required. Salary $8.00/hour ($1400/month) with housing provided. Northern Ohio and the study area offer exceptional birding opportunities during spring migration and the breeding season.
For more information on the project: http://twel.osu.edu/projects/Lindsay.html

For more info, contact:

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three (3) references via email (preferred) or snail mail to Annie Lindsay, [log in to unmask] or The Ohio State University, School of Environment and Natural Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall, Columbus, OH 43210-1085. Email (preferred) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .