needed to conduct bird point counts and collect habitat data for biodiversity study across three study sites in the Pacific Northwest region (up to 4 technicians and 1 crew leader). Field sites will be located in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Duties include conducting early morning bird point counts, vegetation/habitat sampling, data recording, safe driving on logging roads, and care for equipment. Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Steep and brushy cross-country hiking is the norm. Experience with point counts/transects, and birding skills are desirable.
Positions available 15 May 2004 through the end of July 2005. Assistants will receive approximately $1300 per month ($1500/mo for the crew leader) in addition to housing.
Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: Jake Verschuyl c/o Ecology Department, 310 Lewis Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59715. You may submit your materials electronically to jpv@montana.edu by March 25, 2005.
Jake Verschuyl
Landscape Biodiversity Lab
Montana State University
jpv@montana.edu
406-994-2670