RED KNOT/SHOREBIRD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4)

20 April-10 June, 2005. Assist in an experimental study of habitat use and foraging behavior of red knots in the Delaware Bay. Interact with federal, state, and university biologists in both NJ and DE. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Ecology, Wildlife, Environmental Science or related field. Ability to identify shorebirds, work long hours under difficult conditions, work alone, participate in boat monitoring of birds, hike long distances on beaches and through marshes, identify small colored leg bands, collect and computerize data, and participate in sorting and identification of invertebrate prey. Experience identifying shorebirds, operating small watercraft, and conducting field studies is preferred. Valid driver’s license required. $400/week + housing. Send vita including academic background,transcripts, and 3 references to: SARAH KARPANTY, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0321 (EM:karpanty@vt.edu). (Prefer e-mail attachment). Application review will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Start and end dates of position are negotiable. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer.