Field Assistant in Lundy Island

We are seeking a field assistant to work on our Lundy Island house
sparrow project for the time from June - August 2010.

Requirements: We are seeking a motivated and independent team player
to join our house sparrow research group. The fieldwork on Lundy
Island requires committed and collaborative individuals. Ideally,
you have previous fieldwork experience and are interested in birds and
behavioural ecology. Experience in handling birds and a ringing licence
are a requirement, as is the abilijavascript:void(0)ty to work independently.

Field work consists of nest-box monitoring, catching, handling and
measuring of adults and chicks, taking blood samples, ringing and
behavioural observations. Lundy is a small island in the Bristol
Channel, featuring a diverse bird fauna, a marine conservation zone
and magnificent wild landscape. For more information on Lundy see this
website: http://www.lundyisland.co.uk/

We offer free accommodation and food, and, depending on the level of
experience, a salary.

To apply, please email a short letter stating why you are interested,
a copy of your CV, including details of past field experience and bird
handling experience and a reference to julia.schroeder@sheffield.ac.uk.


julia.schroeder@gmail.com