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Subject:        Experienced Bird Banders Needed (TX,MO,CA)
Date:   Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:39:40 -0500
From:   Mary Chambers <[log in to unmask]>
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The Institute for Bird Populations is looking to fill two biologist
(TX,MO)and one intern position (CA) for this spring/summer.  The specific
announcements follow.

FIELD BIOLOGISTS needed for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and
Survivorship (MAPS) program.  The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is
seeking two field biologists to serve as crew leaders to train and lead
interns operating a network of mist-netting and banding stations on Texas
National Guard properties (Camp Swift and Camp Bowie) in south central Texas
and in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.  Positions extends from April 23 through
August 8, 2009.  Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to track
demographic variation in North American landbird populations.  MAPS data
from this network of stations are analyzed to quantify the impacts of land
management practices on bird populations, and to identify relationships
between annual demographics and variation in climate and seasonal weather.
The ultimate goal of these investigations is to provide landbird
conservation recommendations with considerations of habitat management,
migratory behavior, weather patterns, and climate change.  Successful
applicants should have previous experience with the MAPS protocol and be
proficient at birdsong identification, and MUST have advanced skills in
mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand.
 Applicants will be expected to use Peter Pyle?s Identification Guide to
North American Birds (Part I) to teach plumages and molts of landbirds in
the appropriate regions.  Previous MAPS field biologist interns (and crew
leaders) are especially encouraged to apply.  Demonstrated leadership
skills, attention to detail, good physical condition, a tolerance of long
days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult
field conditions are required.  The field biologists is expected to drive
considerable distances between (and within) locations so a reliable field
vehicle is a must (trucks/SUVs not required).  These field biologist
positions are an excellent opportunity to gain experience leading field
crews, and IBP full-time staff biologists are often recruited from the MAPS
field biologist pool.  MAPS field biologists are considered independent
contractors rather than IBP staff, and receive payment of $2,300+ per month
and on-the-job mileage reimbursement ($0.35/mile), but no fringe benefits.
Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S. mail a cover
letter, resume, and current contact information for three references, as
well as complete and submit the MAPS Field Biologist Application Form.  The
Application Form and further information can be found on our website,
www.birdpop.org, or contact MARY CHAMBERS, The Institute for Bird
Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482,
PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [log in to unmask]  Positions will be filled as
soon as qualified applicants are found.

EXPERIENCED BIRD BANDER needed for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and
Survivorship (MAPS) Program. The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) is
seeking an experienced bird bander to operate constant effort mist-netting
and banding stations at Yosemite National Park, California from May 1 to
August 8, 2009.  Join this continent-wide, long-term effort to monitor the
vital rates that cause changes in North American landbird populations.  We
are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with some
experience collecting data independently in the field and a solid background
in mistnetting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage
characteristics.  We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply.
 The successful applicant will be expected to learn the MAPS protocol during
an intensive training session in Oregon beginning May 1, will join a
4-person crew at Yosemite for the remainder of the season operating 6 MAPS
stations, and will occasionally serve as lead bander when the MAPS biologist
cannot be present.  A free campsite will be provided in addition to a per
diem of $33 for 84 days in the field, totaling $2,772 for the season.  A
personal vehicle is not strictly required, but is a plus; mileage will be
reimbursed at $0.35/mile for project-related use. The position entails
spending a minimum of 6 of every 10 days in the field, depending on weather
and logistical considerations. This volunteer position could potentially
lead to a paid MAPS field biologist position with IBP during subsequent
seasons.  Interested applicants should send via email (preferred) or U.S.
mail a cover letter, resume, and current contact information for three
references, as well as complete and submit the MAPS Internship Application
Form.  The Application Form and further information can be found on our
website, www.birdpop.org,  or contact MARY CHAMBERS, The Institute for Bird
Populations, PO Box 1346, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956. FAX 415-663-9482,
PH 415-663-1436, EMAIL: [log in to unmask]  Position will be filled when
a qualified candidate is found.