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Subject: Bird Jobs --11 January 2004 (Part 2)
DIRECTOR OF BIRDS AND AGRICULTURE to lead National Audubon's initiatives
to promote agricultural practices that will measurably improve
environmental health and wildlife habitat values worldwide, by focusing
initially on waterbirds, water quality, and the health of aquatic
ecosystems on working lands. The successful candidate will engage
stakeholders from the conservation, science, and agriculture communities
in the design and promotion of best bird management practices on working
lands, and will serve as a lead Audubon contact on issues of bird
conservation on agricultural and other working lands. Advanced degree
in applied ornithology, wildlife management, or agriculture-related
fields required, along with proven success in project management and
fundraising. Salary negotiable; position location to be decided. For
further information, email [log in to unmask]
FIELD TECHNICIANS (10-12) needed for a study on mature and early
successional forest birds in southeast Ohio (Appalachian foothills).
Four people will be hired to concentrate on constant effort mist-netting
in early successional forests. This is a part of an ongoing project
where we have banded over 5000 individuals of 60+ species during the
last 2 years. Others will be working in mature forest with nest
searching, spot mapping, target netting (with a special emphasis on
Cerulean Warblers), and radio telemetry. However, those interested will
be able to gain experience with all of these techniques. Vehicles and
housing will be provided (housing will likely be in Athens, Ohio).
Start dates range from early to late May and End dates mid-late Aug.
Applicants should have experience in at least 1 of the aforementioned
duties and be in good physical condition. Identification of Eastern
birds by sight and sound preferred. If interested in the banding
position, include information regarding number of birds extracted and
banded. Please send a cover letter, resume and emails and phone numbers
of 3 references. Applications can be sent via email or regular mail to
ANDREW VITZ or MARJA BAKERMANS, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, The
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 (EM: [log in to unmask] or
[log in to unmask]).
UNDERGRADUATE summer research students (2) needed for eastern bluebird
and barn swallow research. I have NSF REU funding to hire two students
for 10 weeks (24 May - 30 Jul) in 2004. We will be studying bluebird
nest site selection and nest predation on golf courses and hatching
asynchrony in barn swallows near Davidson College (near Charlotte, NC).
Each position pays $3000 and provides apartment-style living, a food
allowance, and travel reimbursement. Must provide own vehicle. Contact
DR. MARK STANBACK (EM: [log in to unmask]). Application (due 15 Feb
2004) and details can be found at http://www.bio.davidson.edu/reu
FIELD BIOLOGISTS (ORNITHOLOGISTS) are needed for an epidemiological
study of West Nile Virus in Georgia being conducted by the Southeastern
Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS). Duties will include capture
and sampling (blood collection) of wild birds throughout the state. Work
will include the identification of new collection sites, as well as
arranging schedules for already established sites this will involve
constant interaction with the public. Capture will be done using mist
nets and traps strong preference will be given to candidates with
previous experience in mist netting, identification, bird handling, and
venipuncture. A B.S. degree in biological sciences or natural resources
is preferred. Workers are expected to be able to work in hot, humid
conditions with biting insects. There will be early mornings, late
evenings, and continuous travel within the state of Georgia. Successful
applicants will be trained initially through assignments with one of our
full-time biologists, however persons hired will be expected to quickly
become independent and proficient with the work. Vehicles will be
provided for work travel. Employment is for 4 months and begins at the
end of May 2004. Candidates must be available for the entirety of this
period. Salary will be $2,000 per month. If interested, please email a
brief cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (with email
and phone contact information) before 20 Mar 2004 to DR. SAM GIBBS,
Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, College of Veterinary
Medicine, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602 (EM:
[log in to unmask]).
PIPING PLOVER FIELD TECHNICIANS (5) - 15 Mar - 15 Aug 2004. Monitor
piping plovers on a developed barrier island in Westhampton, New
York..Interact with federal biologists. Long days in the hot sun.
Qualifications: bachelors degree in Wildlife Biology, Environmental
Science, or related field. Able to see small birds through binoculars,
and to see colored leg bands. Able to collect and computerize data. Car
required. Experience with shorebirds preferred.$400/week+ housing and
mileage. Send vita including academic background, overall and major GPA,
and 3 references to: JONATHAN COHEN, Department of Fisheries and
Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321 (EM:
[log in to unmask]). (Prefer e-mail attachment).Virginia Tech is an EO/AA
employer.
RESEARCH INTERNS NEEDED from May through Jul 2004 to assist with Ph.D.
study on bird migration in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia.
Interns will assist with banding, mist-netting, nest-searching,
territory mapping, vocal recordings, and extensive observations of
Swainson's Thrushes in the field. Days are long, rain is frequent and
mosquitoes abound, but work will be conducted in one of the most
beautiful settings in North America. Extensive outdoor experience,
flexibility and a positive attitude are required. Ornithological
experience is preferred, but not mandatory. Basic travel and living
expenses will be covered and a small stipend will be provided (amount
depending upon experience). E-mail or send resume, 2 references and a
cover letter to KRISTEN RUEGG (EM: [log in to unmask]), Museum
of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley, 3101 VLSB,
Berkeley, CA 94720-3160. Please include kinds outdoor experience and
reasons for seeking the internship in your cover letter or resume.
CREW LEADER (1) & FIELD ASSISTANTS (4) - Needed early to mid May through
late Jul, for study of population viability of grassland songbirds in
the Champlain Valley, Vermont. Field work will include mist netting,
color-banding, and nest searching/monitoring (Bobolink and Savannah
Sparrow) on intensive plots. Some vegetation and insect sampling and
data entry will be required. Applicants should be self-motivated and
have experience in mist netting, nest searching, or be experienced in
aural identification of grassland birds. Flat terrain, friendly
vegetation, some biting insects, early mornings, sense of humor, and
Vermont cheese/ ice cream. Crew leader stipend $375/week for 12 weeks,
field assistants $325/week for 10 weeks. Housing not provided. Send
cover letter, résumé, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses
of three references to NOAH PERLUT, Vermont Cooperative Fish and
Wildlife Research Unit, University of Vermont, 212 Aiken Center,
Burlington, VT 05405, or via email (EM: [log in to unmask]). Deadline for
receipt of applications is 15 Mar 2002.
FIELD CREW TEAM LEADER--Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) / Prairie
Partners program is advertising for a 7-month field crew Team Leader to
supervise and assist with Mountain Plover nest marking on private
lands. The Mountain Plover (Charadrius montanus) is a species of
conservation concern. Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) will be
working with private landowners and managers throughout eastern Colorado
to assist with conservation efforts of this grassland species. In an
effort to reduce nest disturbance and/or destruction, technicians will
locate and mark Mountain Plover nests on private lands to help
landowners avoid nests during routine spring agricultural activities. A
random set of marked sites will be re-surveyed to determine the success
of the project. A Mountain Plover Team Leader will be hired to
supervise, coordinate, and provide field training and support to three
technicians working in northern, central, and southern Colorado. The
Team Leader may also assist with other prairie bird projects as needed
and as time allows. The team leader will be needed from Mar through
Sep, for project coordination, training and supervision of technicians,
and submission of reports. Pay is commensurate with experience. The
position will be located at the Ft. Collins, CO office, however travel
and overnight trips will be required. Duties include a combination of
office and field work. Project extension is possible with procurement
of funding. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant
is found. Opportunities may exist to expand employment with RMBO by
working for other programs managed by the Observatory after the
completion of this project. This job requires a strong knowledge of
prairie habitats and birds. Strong organizational and communication
skills are required along with ability to work with diverse public
including private landowners. Applicants with an agricultural or
wildlife background, especially experience in wildlife surveying
techniques and/or nest monitoring, are encouraged to apply. Experience
reading maps, orienteering, and using GPS units are highly desirable. A
M.S. is preferred. RMBO is a non-profit conservation based
organization dedicated to the conservation of Rocky Mountain and Great
Plains Birds and their habitats through research, monitoring, education,
and outreach. Prairie Partners is a program developed by RMBO to
address prairie conservation through voluntary working partnerships with
landowners and resource professionals. Please send your cover letter
and resume along with 3 references to: TAMMY VERCAUTEREN at Rocky
Mountain Bird Observatory, 1510 South College Ave, Fort Collins,
Colorado 80524. To learn more about Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory,
visit our website (URL: http://www.rmbo.org). Please call Tammy with
questions regarding the project at 970-482-1707. Resumes must be
received by 13 Feb 2004.
MOUNTAIN PLOVER TECHNICIANS needed for 2004 nest surveys in cultivated
fields--Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) / Prairie Partners
program is advertising for field technician positions to assist with
Mountain Plover nest marking on private lands. Technicians are needed
from mid-Apr through the end of Jun. The Mountain Plover (Charadrius
montanus) is a species of conservation concern. Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory (RMBO) will be working with private landowners and managers
throughout eastern Colorado to assist with conservation efforts of this
grassland species. In an effort to reduce nest disturbance and/or loss,
technicians will locate and mark Mountain Plover nests on private lands
to help landowners avoid nests during routine spring agricultural
activities. A random set of marked sites will be re-surveyed to
determine the success of the project. Three technicians will be hired
and located in northern, central, and southern Colorado. Technicians
may also assist with other prairie bird projects as needed and as time
allows. Technicians will receive $1,900 per month for and mileage
will be reimbursed. Travel and overnights in the field are required.
Opportunities may exist for technicians who have applicable bird
surveying experience to expand employment with RMBO by working for other
programs managed by the Observatory after the completion of this
project. This job requires a strong knowledge of prairie habitats and
birds. Strong organizational and communication skills are required along
with ability to work with diverse public including private landowners.
Applicants with an agricultural or wildlife background, especially
experience in wildlife surveying techniques and/or nest monitoring, are
encouraged to apply. Experience reading maps, orienteering, and using
GPS units are highly desirable. RMBO is a non-profit conservation based
organization dedicated to the conservation of Rocky Mountain and Great
Plains Birds and their habitats through research, monitoring, education,
and outreach. Prairie Partners is a program developed by RMBO to
address prairie conservation through voluntary working partnerships with
landowners and resource professionals. Please send your cover letter
and resume along with 3 references to: TAMMY VERCAUTEREN at Rocky
Mountain Bird Observatory, 1510 South College Ave, Fort Collins,
Colorado 80524. To learn more about Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory,
visit our website (URL: http://www.rmbo.org). Please call Tammy with
questions regarding the project at 970-482-1707. Resumes must be
received by 1 Mar 2004.
AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN needed to assist in an inventory and monitoring
project in the northern San Joaquin Valley of California. Fieldwork
involves surveys for passerines, raptors, and waterbirds. Previous
experience mistnetting (e.g., MAPS) is required, and experience
conducting point counts is preferred (demonstrable ability to identify
western birds by plumage and song is acceptable). Strong identification
skills for shorebirds, raptors, waterfowl, and other waterbirds are also
desirable. Other responsibilities include data entry and organization,
equipment maintenance, and basic vehicle maintenance. The position is
based in Los Banos, CA, about 2 hours south of Sacramento. Fieldwork
will be conducted on the Los Banos Wildlife Complex, an 18,000-acre
wetland/grassland mosaic that is part of largest contiguous wetlands
remaining in California, and on other valley floor and coastal foothill
properties owned by the California Department of Fish & Game. The pay
rate is $2000/month, with the benefit of paid state holidays. This
position begins Mar 15 and will continue through mid-Sep, with the
possibility of extension. The position has a Monday through Friday
schedule. Applicants must have an enthusiastic attitude toward
fieldwork in diverse habitats and conditions. Weather varies seasonally
from cool/rain/fog to very hot/buggy. Some work entails long hikes in
rugged terrain during a fixed time, so applicants must be in excellent
physical condition. An ability to work independently and as part of a
team is necessary, and the willingness to aid other field crews (mammal,
herp, or plant) if the need arises is a plus. Applicants must also
possess or be willing to procure a valid California driver's license.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information (email
addresses preferred) for at least 2 references to: LINDA CONNOLLY,
California Department of Fish & Game, Los Banos Wildlife Area, 18110
Henry Miller Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635, or email them as MS Word documents
(EM: [log in to unmask]).
Half-time FIELD TECHNICIANS (5) needed from 17 Mar - 30 Jun 2004 for
research on Golden-cheeked warbler and Black-capped vireo on Camp
Bullis, Texas (near San Antonio). Research will determine relative
density and distribution across 28,000 acres of south Texas woodlands.
Qualified applicants must be enthusiastic, in good physical condition,
and have excellent observational skills to assist in nest searching and
monitoring, censusing birds using point counts, and territory mapping.
Excellent hearing a must (employment contingent on passing a hearing
test). Applicants with GPS, nest finding experience and good bird ID
skills (sight and sound) are preferred, but all applicants will be
considered. GIS experience a plus. Successful applicants must be able
to work well with others, and endure hot and humid weather, bugs,
mountainous terrain and rugged conditions. Salary $11 to $13.50 per
hour depending on experience; 20 to 25 hours per week. Housing is not
provided. Please send a letter of application, resume, and 3 references
by 15 Feb 2004 to: JERRY THOMPSON, 4910 Cherry Tree Drive, Cibolo, Texas
78108 or e-mail (EM: [log in to unmask]). For more information call
(PH: 210-295-7889).
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN ($12.50/hr + $15.00 per diem per day while in the
field) needed from approximately 15 Apr - 15 Aug 2004 to assist in a
study of Mexican spotted owls in southwest Colorado (Mesa Verde
National Park) and southern Utah. Major duties will involve surveying
for Mexican Spotted Owls, as well as macrohabitat evaluation. Other
duties may include data entry. The work will be physically demanding
and will involve extensive daily hiking in steep terrain commonly
during inclement weather, i.e. monsoon rains from Jul-Sept. At least
50% of the work will be conducted at night. Work schedules are
generally 10 days on and 4 off, and the position will require periods
of camping at remote locations on Bureau of Land Management and
National Parks. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license,
be able to hear owl calls, have normal color vision, be in excellent to
good physical condition, be self-motivated, and have a desire to work
independently and in small groups. Housing will not be provided.
Interested parties should send email with embedded cover letter and
attached resume, including 3 references to MATT JOHNSON (EM:
[log in to unmask]) by 15 Feb 2004. Hiring notifications should be
made by 1 Mar 2004. Questions can be addressed by e-mail or call MATT
JOHNSON at (PH: 928-556-7466 ext. 236).
SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS (8) needed for long-term study of the ecology
of forest bird populations at HUBBARD BROOK EXPERIMENTAL FOREST in New
Hampshire. Current NSF-funded research under the direction of R. Holmes,
N. Rodenhouse, and S. Sillett focuses on effects of climatic variation
on bird distribution and abundance, with emphasis on demographic studies
of Black-throated Blue Warblers along an elevational gradient.
Individuals filling these positions will be involved in multiple aspects
of the project, including nest finding, quantifying bird behavior,
insect and small mammal censusing, and measuring vegetation. Applicants
with experience in (1) finding and monitoring passerine nests, (2)
identifying NE forest birds by sight and sound, and/or (3) with
proficiency in netting, banding and taking blood samples from small
passerines are particularly needed. Applicants must be in good physical
shape, be able to work alone in remote, rugged terrain, have good color
vision, and have an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology.
Positions available from May through early Aug 2004, (some starting in
early May and others by mid to late May), lasting 10-12 weeks. Housing
provided, plus stipend of $360 per week. Own vehicle a plus; will pay
local mileage. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and names
(including phone numbers and e-mail addresses) of two (2) references to:
[log in to unmask] Please include all application materials in the
email text. DO NOT send letters, resumes, etc., as attachments.
Applicants without internet access can mail materials to DR. SCOTT
SILLETT, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park,
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008. E-mail applications are
preferred.
ECOLOGY INTERNSHIPS (4) available for currently enrolled undergraduates
to participate in a study of forest songbirds at HUBBARD BROOK
EXPERIMENTAL FOREST in New Hampshire through the NSF-REU funded summer
research program of WELLESLEY COLLEGE, Wellesley Massachusetts. Interns
will be part of a long-term investigation of Black-throated Blue Warbler
ecology, and will conduct independent research as part of their
internships. Interns will live near Hubbard Brook and will be involved
in multiple aspects of the project, including nest finding, quantifying
bird behavior, insect and small mammal censusing, and measuring
vegetation. No prior field experience is required; however, applicants
must have completed introductory biology courses and have had at least
one other course in ecology, animal behavior, or ornithology. Graduating
seniors are ineligible. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents of the U.S. Preference will be given to those beginning or
continuing academic-year independent research. Applicants must be in
good physical shape, be able to work alone in remote, rugged terrain,
have good color vision, and have an interest in avian behavioral and
population ecology. Internships will start no later than 1 Jun 2004 and
will last for 10 weeks. Earlier starting dates are preferred. A stipend
of $320 per week and a housing allowance of $1000 will be provided.
Application materials and further program details can be found at:
http://www.wellesley.edu/Biology/biosummer/bioinfo03.htm All application
material must be received by 4:00 PM Eastern time, Friday, 27 Feb 2004.
Specific questions about the warbler research project should be sent to
DR. NICHOLAS L. RODENHOUSE via email (EM: [log in to unmask]).
SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS (3) needed for a study of orange-crowned
warblers on CATALINA ISLAND in California. Current research under the
direction of S. Sillett and C. Ghalambor focuses on the life-history,
population biology, and behavior of the sordida subspecies endemic to
the Channel Islands and coast of southern California. Individuals
filling these positions will be involved in multiple aspects of the
project, including nest finding, quantifying bird behavior, insect
sampling, and measuring vegetation. Applicants should have experience in
finding and monitoring passerine nests. Additionally, people with (1)
skill in identifying coastal sage scrub birds by sight and sound and/or
(2) proficiency in netting, banding and taking blood samples from small
passerines are particularly needed. Applicants must be in good physical
shape, be able to work alone in remote, rugged scrub habitats, have good
color vision, and have an interest in avian behavioral and population
ecology. Positions available from 1 Mar through late May - early Jun,
lasting 12+ weeks. Housing provided, plus stipend of $320 per week. To
apply, send letter of application, resume, and names (including phone
numbers and e-mail addresses) of two (2) references to:
[log in to unmask] Please include all application materials in the
email text. DO NOT send letters, resumes, etc., as attachments.
Applicants without internet access can mail materials to DR. SCOTT
SILLETT, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park,
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008. E-mail applications are
preferred.
FIELD ASSISTANT NEEDED FOR STUDIES OF BROWN-HEADED NUTHATCH AND
BACHMAN'S SPARROW. Tall Timbers Research Station offers a paid
internship starting in Mar 2004. Work includes banding, nest searching
and monitoring, organizing volunteer field assistants, vegetation
sampling, GPS/GIS mapping, and prescribed burning. Additional details
are provided at http://www.talltimbers.org/research/veco.htm. Weekend
work is essential while weekday hours are flexible. A stipend of $175
per week is provided along with free housing. Consideration will be
given to recent graduates interested in gaining more field experience. A
valid driver's license and good driving record are mandatory. Send a
cover letter describing your career interests, a resume, and at least 3
references to JIM COX (EM: [log in to unmask]). E-mail attachments should be
in Word or Wordperfect formats, or the information may be included in
the body of the message. Hardcopy submissions should be addressed to
Cox at Tall Timbers Research Station, 13093 Henry Beadel Drive,
Tallahassee, FL 32312.
FIELD BIOLOGIST, Geo-Marine, Inc. Location: applications are being
accepted to fill temporary positions for a study in the Gila National
Forest, New Mexico. Resume Deadline: 15 Feb 2004. Job Descriptions:
Geo-Marine, Inc. is seeking field biologists to participate in a study
of the Mexican Spotted Owl in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico from
the beginning of Apr to the end of Jul 2004. Job description is as
follows: Duties throughout the field season include surveying for and
identifying breeding status of owls, observing owl behaviors at selected
nest sites, collecting video and audio recordings, and conducting
vegetation surveys at the nest sites and within the study area. Staff
will be trained at the beginning of the field season, but experience
with survey work, orienteering, equipment handling, computer data
management, behavioral observation, GIS, or New Mexico vegetation
knowledge would be helpful. The position requires long hours of
extensive hiking at night throughout rugged and steep-sloped terrain at
high altitudes (approximately 8000 ft.). Applicant should be able to
hike with a 30+ lb. pack. Working hours vary each day, but can be up to
12 hours at a time and some overnight work is expected. Applicants
should be in good physical condition. All Employees will be housed in
a field encampment during the entire four month season. They will have
access to a food storage area, refrigerator, field showers, potable
water, and electricity. Employees will be provided with simple camping
equipment for use during overnight work in the field (bivvy sack, stove,
water purifier), however, it is expected that employees will provide
their own personal items such as sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, boots,
and other appropriate clothing. While the camp has many comforts, it is
in a remote area. Access to grocery stores and other amenities will be
limited. Field vehicles will be provided for work use only; employees
may bring their personal vehicles if desired. Requirements: Ability to
accept all responsibility of the job and assigned tasks. Ability to use
provided computer technology to enhance the quality of work and
programs. Ability to accept change and new information and cope with
job pressure and stress. Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and
remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Ability to
develop and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work
independently at field locations despite occasional adverse field
conditions. Ability to work full time for the entire field season
(four months). Qualification: Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in related field is preferred.
Salary: Pay is $12/hour with a $28/day per diem. Field biologists will
work a 9 days on/ 5 days off schedule. Duration: 5 Apr - late-Jul
2004. Start Date: 5 Apr 2004 (no exceptions). How to Apply: Please
send resumes to: DANA BANWART, Geo-Marine, Inc., 11846 Rock Landing
Drive, Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606 (PH: 757-873-8253, EM:
[log in to unmask]). Employer Background: Geo-Marine, Inc. is a
30 year old engineering and environmental consulting company.
http://www.geo-marine.com
NOISE TECHNICIAN EMPLOYER: Geo-Marine, Inc. Location: Applications are
being accepted to fill temporary positions for a study in the Gila
National Forest, New Mexico. Resume Deadline: 15 Feb 2004 Job
Description: Noise crew members will be trained, but some experience in
equipment handling and data management would be helpful. Duties will
include but are not limited to the following: installation and
breakdown of noise monitoring equipment (sound level meters, microphones
and stands, laptop computer), provide necessary maintenance to noise
monitoring equipment throughout the field season, collect recorded data
from equipment, data processing in camp, maintain accurate records of
all work performed, and help keep work areas organized. The position
involves some hiking on steep-sloped rugged terrain (approximately 8,000
ft.). Applicant should be able to hike with up to 60 lb. pack. All
Employees will be housed in a field encampment during the entire four
month season. They will have access to a food storage area,
refrigerator, field showers, potable water, and electricity. Equipment
necessary for the job will be provided. Employees are expected to
provide their own personal items such as sleeping bags, tents,
backpacks, boots, and other appropriate clothing. While the camp has
many comforts, it is in a remote area. Access to grocery stores and
other amenities will be limited. Field vehicles and ATVs will be
provided for work use only; employees may bring their personal vehicles
if desired. Requirements: Ability to accept all responsibility of the
job and assigned tasks. Ability to use provided computer technology to
enhance the quality of work and programs. Ability to accept change and
new information and cope with job pressure and stress. Ability to
maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even
under adversity. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working
relationships. Ability to work independently at field locations despite
occasional adverse field conditions. Ability to work full time for the
entire field season (four months). Salary: Pay is $12/hour with a
$28/day per diem. Noise technicians will work a 10 days on/ 4 days off
schedule. Duration: 5 Apr late-Jul 2004. Start Date: 5 Apr 2004 (no
exceptions). How to Apply: Please send resumes to: DANA BANWART,
Geo-Marine, Inc., 11846 Rock Landing Drive, Suite C, Newport News, VA
23606 (PH: 757-873-8253, EM: [log in to unmask]). Employer
Background: Geo-Marine, Inc. is a 30 year old engineering and
environmental consulting company. (URL: http://www.geo-marine.com).
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS are needed for a field study of the effects of
predators on the lek mating behavior of Greater prairie chickens and
Sharp-tailed grouse in the sand hills of north-central Nebraska from
late-Mar until early May 2004. Applicants must be physically fit,
possess a current driver's license and be prepared to work under a range
of weather conditions and at unsocial hours. Board at the USFWS
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and a stipend will be provided. This
opportunity is highly recommended for recent graduates with career
interests in animal behavior, ecology or behavioral ecology. For further
information contact: Professor ROBERT GIBSON, School of Biological
Sciences, 348 Manter Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
68588-0118; phone: (PH: 402-472-5955; EM: [log in to unmask]).
Applications should include a c.v. (resume) and the names, addresses,
emails and phone numbers of three references.
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM-- Many
Field Biologist Interns are needed to operate constant effort
mistnetting and banding (MAPS) stations throughout the continental U.S.
Join this continent-wide, cutting edge effort to determine the vital
rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations.
Positions are available in the Northwest region (Montana, Oregon, and
Washington), California, the Western Midwest/Texas region (Missouri and
Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region (Indiana, Kentucky, Maine,
North Carolina, and Virginia). Interns are accepted into a given region
and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships
are from 1 May (23 Apr in TX and southern CA) through 8 Aug.
Enthusiastic individuals with previous birding and/or field research
experience are preferred. Prior banding experience is not necessary as
all internships include an intensive, two week training course in
mistnetting, banding, and aging and sexing small landbirds.
Flexibility, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that
begin before dawn and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field
conditions are required. Applicants with good field vehicles are
especially needed. Shared housing and a per diem ranging from
approximately $432 to $720 per month (depending on location and
experience) for food and other out-of-pocket expenses are provided. For
more information and application materials please visit our website
(URL: http://www.birdpop.org) or contact SARA MARTIN, The Institute for
Bird Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FX:
415-663-9482, PH: 415-663-1436, EM: [log in to unmask]).
GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS--(~12), are needed from approximately
10 May through 15 Jul, by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, to
conduct a regional grassland bird inventory and monitoring project in
eastern Colorado, western Nebraska, western Kansas, eastern New Mexico,
and northern Texas. All technicians must complete and pass a 5-day
training period. The main duties of the technicians include: conducting
roadside point counts, surveying prairie dog colonies, and data entry.
Strong bird identification is required, orienteering/navigation skills
and experience with point counts and/or transects are a plus, but the
ability to work independently - and alone - in the field in often fairly
remote conditions is exceedingly important. Binoculars, camping gear, a
reliable vehicle with proof of insurance and a valid driver's license
are required. Salary is $1600-$1800/mo DOE and anticipated
reimbursements (i.e., mileage, lodging, supplies). Send a cover letter
stating interest, a resume, and three references (include name, address,
phone number, and email) to: MEGAN MCLACHLAN, Rocky Mountain Bird
Observatory, 1510 S. College, Ft. Collins, CO 80524. We can also accept
resumes via e-mail (EM: [log in to unmask]) in Word or Word
Perfect formats ONLY. Applications will be accepted through 2 Apr 2004,
but we will hire as suitable applicants are found.
ALASKA SEABIRD FIELD ASSISTANT needed 10 Jun - 15 Sep 2004 for a USFWS
study of breeding biology of Least and Crested auklets, Common and
Thick-billed murres, and Black-legged Kittiwakes on St. Lawrence Island,
Alaska. Duties include population census, behavior observations and
chick provisioning watches, searching for and monitoring nests, weighing
and measuring chicks, capturing and banding feisty adults, diet
collection, and data entry. Work involves extensive hiking on steep
terrain overlooking the Bering Sea with views of the Siberian Peninsula
on the occasional clear day, and some commuting by ATV.
Qualifications: knowledge of basic biological and ornithological
concepts, excellent physical fitness, ability to work independently
without direct supervision and stay cheerful through long work hours in
bad weather, enthusiasm for keeping a daily checklist of Asian vagrant
species and masses of migrating shorebirds a bonus. Permission for the
study is graciously granted by the Native Corporation of Gambell and
Savoonga, so applicants must work as part of a professional team and
communicate well with the local community of Yup'ik Eskimos. Previous
field experience is preferred, especially experience with seabird
colonies. Position includes room and board, expected stipend of
$600/mo., and round-trip airfare from the Lower 48. To apply, send
cover letter, resume, and contact information (phone, e-mail) for three
references to: LISA SHEFFIELD, Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of
Fisheries and Wildlife, 104 Nash Hall, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR 97331 (EM: [log in to unmask]). Please respond by 15
Apr 2004.
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