Field Technician

An energetic field technician is sought to work as part of a team
conducting research on vegetation and avian community response to habitat
restoration programs (fire and mechanical treatments) on south Florida
rangelands. Responsibilities will include vegetation, insect, and seed
sampling, conducting point counts, and carrying out nest searches. For a
recent graduate with the desired qualifications, this position will
provide valuable field experience.

Qualifications: B.S. degree in wildlife, range, natural resource
management, or related field; previous field experience; ability to
identify birds of the eastern U.S. by sight and sound preferred;
experience with nest searches and vegetation sampling an advantage; valid
driver's license; capacity and willingness to work both independently and
as part of a team. Start date January 2007 through the end of August 2007.

Compensation: $300-340/week depending on experience, free housing.

Review of applications will begin 30 June 2006 and continue until a
suitable candidate is found. To apply, please send a letter of interest,
resume, and contact information for three references to:

Emma Willcox
Graduate Assistant
Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
University of Florida
308 Newins-Ziegler Hall
PO Box 110430
Gainesville, FL 32611-0430
Phone: 352-846-0558
Fax: 352-392-6984
Email: ewillcox@ufl.edu

Email applications encouraged.