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, and
conducting point counts. 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 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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received 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.