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VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - needed for approximately 4 months to assist in conducting bird inventory and monitoring projects on the Clifton Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in east central Arizona. The main duties for the chosen technician include completion of training, implementation of Mexican Spotted Owl and Northern Goshawk protocols and conducting bird point counts. Strong bird identification and experience with point counts are a plus however, orienteering/map and compass skills are a must. Work is often at night in extreme rugged terrain and remote areas. Occasionally packing in and camping in these remote areas will be necessary. Equipment for projects will be provided. Bunk house type housing will be provided along with a small stipend (negotiable). Position starts early-mid May and continue through late Aug. Dates are flexible. This is a great opportunity to discover the diversity of this area, work outdoors in an area teeming with wildlife and gain valuable experience in several arenas. To apply send cover letter, resume and two references (with phone numbers) who can attest to field skills to: DEB BREWSTER, (EM: dbrewster@fs.fed.us ), Clifton Ranger District, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, 397240 Arizona Highway 75, Duncan, AZ 85534, (PH: 928-687-1301, FX: 928-687-1614).
VOLUNTEER BIRD TECHNICIANS needed May and Jun to assist graduate student in a study of the effects of fuels reduction on the avian community in pinyon-juniper woodlands in and near Zion National Park, southeastern Utah. Main duty conducting avian point counts (Distance sampling), additional duties may include vegetation surveys and nest searches. Applicants should be able to identify birds by sight and sound, be in excellent physical condition, pay close attention to detail, and be comfortable working alone in the backcountry in extreme heat. Living conditions: backcountry camping in and near Zion National Park. Vehicle not required. Minimum committment: 1 month (May or Jun). Small stipend possible, depends on funding. Accepting applications through20 Apr 2005. Please email cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 references with contact information to CLAIRE CROW (EM: crowc@email.arizona.edu ).
CLEAR CREEK RIPARIAN RESTORATION SONGBIRD MONITORING WITH PRBO CONSERVATION SCIENCE. Positions available for PRBO's Clear Creek Songbird Monitoring project along the eastern flank of the coast range in northern California. Duties include nest searching, mist-netting, spot mapping, and vegetation assessment. Our research/monitoring focuses on guiding and assessing the effects of a riparian restoration project along an important salmon spawning creek. Our results are used to assess the effectiveness of different restoration actions in an effort to restore high quality riparian songbird habitat. Monitoring efforts encompass all western riparian species though focus on Yellow-breasted Chat, Song Sparrow, Yellow Warbler, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Spotted Towhee. Positions begin 10 Apr and end 31 Jul. Experience with bird identification, mist netting, and/or nest searching are preferred but those with little or no experience are encouraged to apply. The most important qualifications are self-motivation and the ability to spend long hours in the field observing birds. Housing and a $1100/mo stipend provided. Online applications preferred http://www.wrentit.org/interns/ or email/mail/fax a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of availability, whether or not you have a vehicle, a resume, and contact information for three references (Please note if applying to other positions within PRBO) to MICHAEL ROGNER, PRBO 17 H Overland Ct, Chico, CA 95928 (PH: 415-497-4573, EM: mrogner@prbo.org ).
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS -(2 -3) The National Audubon Society's Coastal Bird Conservation Program is seeking two to three field research assistants for census and monitoring work of beach-nesting birds on the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf coasts and islands. Work will begin the first week of Apr and continue until mid Jul. Housing, a weekly stipend of $150- $175 and all necessary field vehicles will be provided at work sites. The focus of the work will be locating beach-nesting bird species and nests, especially Snowy and Wilson's Plovers. Data will be collected on habitat selection, hatching success, breeding biology and behavior. Individuals must be comfortable riding in small boats in order to access islands. There will also be camping on some of the gulf islands. Surveys will be conducted on foot. Research assistants will work long hours, usually 6 days a week, weather permitting. Strong work ethic required. Individuals must be self-motivated, responsible, adventurous, in good physical condition, like working independently, enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, and be able to tolerate biting insects and hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. Individuals will be required to keep organized field notes and complete various data forms. Research assistants will receive training in census and monitoring techniques, GPS use, digital photography and boating skills. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own binoculars and good bird identification skills. Valid drivers license required and own vehicle to get to work sites. One research assistant will be assigned to each state. (MS or LA) Send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to: MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: mzdravkovic@audubon.org ). The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until positions are filled.
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS - SHORT TERM (1-2) The National Audubon Society's Coastal Bird Conservation Program is seeking one to two field research assistants for census and monitoring work of beach-nesting birds on the Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana coasts and islands. Work will be for approximately one month, from 20 Apr to 20 May. Housing, a weekly stipend of $150- $175 and all necessary field vehicles will be provided at work sites. The focus of the work will be locating beach-nesting bird species and nests, especially Snowy and Wilson's Plovers. Surveys will be conducted on foot. Research assistants will work long hours, usually 6 days a week, weather permitting. Individuals must be comfortable riding in small boats in order to access islands. There will also be camping on some of the gulf islands. Strong work ethic required. Individuals must be self-motivated, responsible, adventurous, in good physical condition, like working independently, enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, and be able to tolerate biting insects and hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. Individuals will be required to keep organized field notes and complete various data forms. Research assistants will receive training in census and monitoring techniques, GPS use, digital photography and boating skills. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own binoculars and good bird identification skills. Valid drivers license required and own vehicle to get to work sites. Send 1) letter of interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: mzdravkovic@audubon.org .) The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until positions are filled.
NOAA-FISHERIES INTERN POSITION studying interactions between Caspian Terns nesting in central Washington and juvenile salmonids in the mid-Columbia River. The project includes monitoring nesting success and pair-specific reproductive effort, foraging behavior, and diet on two colonies located in the Potholes Reservoir. The project team consists of a NOAA-Fisheries research biologist, a research scientist and a graduate student at the University of Washington, and this intern position. All applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field, or three years of experience including field ornithology and/or behavioral studies. Strong applicants should have an interest in natural history, conservation, and seabird ecology; and field experience including small boat operation. Enthusiasm, creativity, responsibility, and the ability to work in close quarters with others are a must. Expect a variable schedule, including some weekends; heavy lifting; work with small boats; and exposure to extreme temperatures. Work station located in the Potholes Reservoir. Position starts 1 Apr or ASAP and continues through 15 Jul 2005. Salary $2000/mo. plus housing provided (health insurance is required and can be included if necessary). Interested applicants should send a cover letter stating why you are interested in the position, a resume (with daytime phone number), and the names and contact information of two references to KATE LITLE, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, University of Washington, Box 355020, Seattle WA 98195; (EM: kalitle@u.washington.edu ) by noon 25 Mar 2005.
MONITORING AVIAN PRODUCTIVITY AND SURVIVORSHIP (MAPS) PROGRAM. 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 still available in the Western Midwest/Texas region (Missouri and Texas), and the Eastern Midwest/East region (Indiana, Kentucky, and Maine). Interns are accepted into a given region and, after training, are assigned to a specific location. Internships are from 1 May (23 Apr for Midwest/TX) 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 $600 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 at http://www.birdpop.org or contact DANIELLE KASCHUBE, The Institute for Bird Populations, PO Box 883, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662. (FX 207-276-5044, PH 207-276-5044, dkaschube@birdpop.org ).
PH.D. GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP, Fledgling bird dispersal in the Nebraska Sandhills, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applicants to begin a graduate program in Aug, 2005 or Jan, 2006. The research will include a radio-telemetry study of fledgling bird dispersal in a unique grassland system--the Nebraska Sandhills--on study sites exposed to different grazing strategies. Our goal is to determine the role of habitat structure in fledgling dispersal; both applied and theoretical aspects of rangeland and wildlife ecology are potential research objectives. The study is a collaborative effort between the Range and Forage Sciences program (Dr. Walter Schacht, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture) and the Wildlife Ecology program (Dr. Larkin Powell, School of Natural Resources) at UNL. The student will be co-advised by the PI's, and research will be based at a University-owned ranch in the Sandhills. Requirements: Field work will occur in remote areas; applicants should be able to work with the public, and be self-reliant. Experience with grassland bird identification (visual and auditory), radio telemetry, and rangeland vegetation measurements is highly desirable, and applicants should be able to perform moderate physical tasks as well as supervise field technicians. Applicants should have a B.S. and M.S. degree in biology, range sciences, wildlife ecology, or related field. For admittance, the following course work is required: calculus, physics, chemistry, and biological sciences. Preferred applicants will have a GPA of at least 3.3, and a combined GRE score (verbal, quantitative) of 1000. Other entrance requirements may be found at http://agronomy.unl.edu/agro_gradpro/index.htm . Salary/Benefits: The Ph.D. Research Assistantship pays $18,220 annual stipend, plus substantial benefits including student health insurance ($728/year value) and complete tuition waiver for up to 12 credit hours per semester and 4 credits during each summer session. This waiver is equal to $6,840 for Nebraska residents and $14,632 for non-residents annually. Students must pay fees of about $185/semester for 1-6 credit hours and $340/semester for 7 or more credit hours. Numerous fellowships are available for exceptional students. Application: Position will be filled when desired applicant is found. Deadline for applications is 1 May 2005. To apply, please mail or email a letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, and contact information for at least 3 references to either Dr. Schacht or Dr. Powell: DR. WALTER SCHACHT, 347 Keim Hall, Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583-0915 (EM: wschacht1@unl.edu ). DR. LARKIN POWELL, 202 Natural Resources Hall, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0819 (EM: lpowell3@unl.edu ).
