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GRASSLAND BIRD POINT COUNT TECHNICIAN at American Bird Conservancy. Location: Central Texas. Duration: 2-3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 4-5. Application Deadline: 8 Mar 2013. Job Description: GRASSLAND BIRD POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (4), AND CREW LEADER (1) for the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture through a partnership with the American Bird Conservancy and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other OPJV partners. Location: Central Texas. Duration: Technicians: May 1-June 30 (2 months). Crew Leader: mid-April through mid-July (3 months), flexible. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: Until Filled. Job Description: Point count technicians (4), and crew leader (1) needed for grassland bird and quail population monitoring as part of a Coordinated Bird Monitoring Effort to assess the impacts of grassland management in the Oaks and Prairies region of Texas. Primary duties for all positions will involve: early-morning point counts to census grassland bird communities; afternoon vegetation surveys; and data entry. Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high temperature, plenty of sun). Housing will be provided. Preference will be shown for individuals that are willing to drive a personal vehicle to and from field sites, though it is not necessary that absolutely everyone have a personal vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed. The field crew leader will be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily work for 3-4 employees throughout the season. Monthly salary will be $2,500 for the crew leader, $1,600 for the technicians (housing included for all positions). This is an opportunity to be part a large-scale grassland bird conservation effort involving many partner conservation agencies and organizations in Texas. Qualifications: Successful candidates for all positions will have excellent navigational abilities, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work independently, good inter-personal skills, and a valid driver’s license. Ideal Technicians will have extensive experience conducting avian point counts, experience with identification of grassland birds, and estimating distances to detected birds (preferably eastern Texas birds). The crew leader should have extensive experience with ArcMap GIS software, GPS units, database management, logistical coordination, and will exhibit excellent leadership skills. To Apply: To apply please send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a C.V, and 3) the names and contact information for three work references to DR. JAMES GIOCOMO (EM: jgiocomo AT abcbirds.org). Please specify which position(s) interest you. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
RED-HEADED WOODPECKER TECHNICIAN at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Natural History Survey. Location: west-central Illinois. Duration: mid-May-August. Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 22 Mar 2013. Job Description: Avian Field Technician(s) needed to assist with a study of habitat use and demography of Red-headed Woodpeckers in Western Illinois. Position will run from mid-May to early August. Dates not exact. Primary duties include: 1) conducting point counts 2) locating and monitoring cavities of Red-headed Woodpeckers 3) nest camera setup and maintenance 4) assisting with vegetation surveys 5) possibly capture and banding woodpeckers 6) possible radiotelemetry 7) data entry (MS Excel). Shared field housing will be provided as will transportation from field house to study sites. Position pays 9-13/ per hour DOE. Qualifications: Applicants should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be physically fit (should be able to lift ~30 lbs.). Successful applicants must be able to identify Eastern bird species visually and aurally (song AND call). Experience with conducting avian point counts, nest searching, capturing and handling birds, radio telemetry, and vegetation surveys preferred, but not required. All applicants should have data entry and management skills, and the ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme temperatures and humidity. Applicants must be willing to work long hours, including early mornings. Applicants should be comfortable working independently and cooperatively. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references) by email to TYSON DALLAS (EM: tysondallas07 AT gmail.com). Applications will be reviewed as they are received
FERRUGINOUS HAWK FIELD ASSISTANTS at University of Alberta. Location: Southern Alberta and Southwestern Saskatchewan. Duration: 3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 6. Application Deadline: 30 Mar 2013. Job Description: We are looking to hire 6 field assistants for an ongoing collaborative University of Alberta & Environment Canada study on the relationship between Ferruginous Hawks and industrial development in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Tasks include nest searching and monitoring, behavioural observation, capture, banding, and GPS satellite transmitter attachment. Additional duties will include setting up and monitoring digital video recording systems at nest sites, landowner communication, identifying habitat characteristics, and other related tasks. Pay rate for field assistants ranges between $1900 - $2500 CDN/month depending on experience. Housing and food are included while in the field. Work period typically consists of a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation; this is flexible, but overall work period amounts to 22 days/month. Work terms starting in both early and late April continuing through July 31 with the possibility of extension. Field work is in southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. Apply early before the positions are filled! Qualifications: Applicants must have excellent note-taking skills (detailed and accurate), valid class 5 driver’s license with clean record, be capable of driving long distances, and cannot be afraid of heights, bugs, or heat. Top applicants will possess: strong communication skills, raptor (and overall avian ID experience), some bird (raptor) handling experience, strong climbing ability, and aptitude for technology based work. Additional assets include driving 4WD trucks, vegetation identification experience, knowledge of Alberta’s Species At Risk, and navigational skills. To Apply: Applications will be accepted until March 30th, 2013. Please send a resume, cover letter, three references, and available start date to: JESSE WATSON (EM: jlwatson AT ualberta.ca).
TEMPORARY BIRD BANDING ASSISTANT, Powdermill Nature Reserve – The Powdermill Avian Research Center is seeking an assistant to collect blood samples from migrant warblers from April 15th to May 26th, 2013. The assistant will be required to continually check mist nets for newly captured birds and quickly collect blood samples via brachial venipuncture. Located in the beautiful mountains of Western Pennsylvania, Powdermill is the field station to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh) and has a rich history (51 years) of being a leader in bird banding. The assistant will learn the latest in advanced methods in ageing (with the emphasis on using molt limits) and sexing landbirds. Banding will occur 6 days a week and begin 1/2 hour before sunrise. Other responsibilities will include some data entry and maintenance of net lanes and nets. Pay is $10/hr plus housing. To learn more about the banding program at Powdermill visit our website (http://www.powdermillarc.org)
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION UNPAID INTERNSHIP, National Audubon Society, Audubon Sharon, Sharon, Connecticut – Audubon Sharon consists of The Sharon Audubon Center and The Emily Winthrop-Miles Wildlife Sanctuary and has been connecting people with nature for over forty years. Creating life-changing experiences that enable community members and their families to appreciate, understand and protect the natural world is at the very core of our mission. Each year the Sharon Audubon Center admits approximately 300 animals, primarily birds, into wildlife rehabilitation clinic. The ultimate goal of the rehab program is to provide care and treatment to injured and orphaned wildlife and to release them back into the wild. Although we admit and stabilize mammals, we primarily focus our rehabilitation efforts to birds of prey, songbirds, water birds and reptiles. In most cases mammals are transferred to local wildlife rehabilitators for continued care. Audubon Sharon has an unpaid Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship available designed to provide an individual interested in conservation and the natural world with the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience caring for wildlife patients. The intern selected will have the opportunity to learn from experienced staff that are experts in their field and to learn about species identification, natural history, proper husbandry and enrichment techniques, animal handling, tube-feeding, medication administration, lab work, and various other procedures. The internship will afford the intern the opportunity to learn about the many aspects of wildlife rehabilitation. At the culmination of the internship the intern will be able to demonstrate his/her ability to assess and treat many of the common injuries presented in wildlife such as broken bones, head trauma, wounds and parasites. The intern will understand the anatomy of physiology of birds, correctly administer fluid therapy and medications, triage in emergency situations, properly handle patients and understand the physiological response of stress in wildlife patients. The successful candidate for this unpaid internship will have a strong interest in natural history, wildlife, and animal medicine, and be enthusiastic, committed, flexible, and have the desire to learn. Must be 18 years or older and prior experience with handling wildlife or in animal medicine is highly desirable. The intern will be supervised by the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Outreach Coordinator and will have access to the entire staff for special interest sessions, guidance, and assistance. The intern is required to live on-site in housing provided by Audubon since this will afford the best overall learning experience during the internship. Housing is provided in a furnished cottage at The Emily Winthrop-Miles Wildlife Sanctuary and consists of 2 private bedrooms, 1 shared dorm style bedroom, a shared kitchen, 2 bathrooms and living room. The housing is considered in good condition and is provided for use only by the interns. Utilities are paid for by Audubon however the occupant is responsible for long distance telephone calls, telecommunication and any other expenses. This unpaid internship is an excellent opportunity for those considering a career in conservation, wildlife rehabilitation or veterinary services. Students may arrange for school credit through their college or university. Candidates must have their own transportation and be committed for a 12 to 14 week time period from mid-May 2013 through mid-August, 2013. To be considered for this internship, please visit https://careers-audubon.icims.
PCSU ENDANGERED SEABIRD FIELD ASSISTANT - There are two field assistant positions available with the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project this season, starting in May. The positions are Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service positions administered by the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Division of Forestry and Wildlife, located on Kaua'i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Participates in carrying out research and management activities for the recovery of Kauai's endangered seabirds during field season of 2013, with emphasis on Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Includes: 1) surveys to document distribution and relative abundance across Kauai using visual surveys (binocular, and night-vision), auditory point counts and ornithological radar; 2) surveys to monitor breeding success and relative abundance at select colony sites; 3) management tasks, possibly including predator control; 4) data entry, and preliminary analyses of field data. For more information, please go to (URL: http://www.rcuh.com), click on "Employment"; select "Apply" and navigate to "See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job" and search for "PCSU Endg Sbird Fld Asst-Kauai" You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certif
PASSERINE MIGRATION BANDING ASSISTANT NEEDED – Location: Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Duration: Start date: July 22nd 2013 (negotiable); End date: October 1st 2013 (negotiable). Job Type: Seasonal Volunteer. Job Description: PASSERINE MIGRATION BANDING ASSISTANT NEEDED. Volunteer Field Assistant needed for summer/fall 2013 passerine migration banding station. Assistant may also have the opportunity to work on additional projects such as off-road point counts, breeding bird surveys, and backcountry biological inventories. Applicants should have mist-netting and bird-banding experience and be familiar with identifying boreal birds by sight and song. High priority will be given to those who have experience working at a banding station, handling small passerines, and aging and sexing birds. Please outline this experience on your resume. Working conditions can be harsh and applicants should be in good physical condition. Volunteers will be required to work 30-40 hours/week. Volunteers will be working with other volunteers, seasonal employees, permanent staff and the public. Transportation to and from Anchorage and/or Fairbanks airport will be provided at the beginning and end of the field season. Living Allowance: ~$31.50/day. Housing: Provided. Transportation to and from work location(s) provided. To Apply: Send letter of interest and resume with at least 2 references to NATE BERG (EM: nathan_berg AT fws.gov), Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 779, Tok, Alaska 99780. (PH: FX: 907-883-5747). Applications must be received no later than March 31st 2013.
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT #1 Location: Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska Duration: Start date: May 2013; End date: August 2013 Job Type: Seasonal Volunteer Job Description: The volunteer will work approximately 40 hours per week. This individual will participate in a variety of projects which may include off-road point counts for birds, snowshoe hare pellet plot counts, phenology studies, peregrine falcon surveys, mist netting songbirds, and backcountry biological inventories located in remote areas of the Refuge. Additionally, the volunteer will be required to spend time entering field data into computer-based spreadsheets and databases as well as complete other assigned tasks. Applicants should be very familiar with identifying boreal forest birds by sight and song. Previous experience conducting Breeding Bird Surveys and Backcountry Point Counts for boreal forest birds is highly desired. Volunteer will be required to complete first aid, CPR, bear safety, dunker training and firearms training while at Tetlin Refuge before participating in fieldwork projects. The intern should have a love and passion for wild places and be in excellent physical condition. Intern will be required to lift up to 50 lbs, carry a heavy backpack for up to 10 miles off trail in rough brushy terrain. Volunteer will be required to fly in small float planes and helicopters to access certain survey sites. Additionally, the volunteer may use canoes, rafts, kayaks and other watercraft to access survey sites. Volunteer will be required to work and camp for extended periods in grizzly and black bear country. Field sites are located in remote areas where the volunteer will be working with others, and sometimes alone, in potentially harsh conditions including rain, snow, wind, and hot/cold temperatures with biting insects. The volunteer should have a strong work ethic, be a quick learner, have good navigational skills, be able to work as a team player, and be willing to do new and often difficult tasks. Previous experience working and camping in remote backcountry locations is a big plus. Transportation to and from Anchorage and/or Fairbanks airport will be provided upon arrival and when leaving Tetlin at the end of the field season. While volunteering at Tetlin housing and transportation to and from work locations will be provided. A living allowance of $31.50 per day will also be provided. To Apply: Send letter of interest and resume with at least 2 references to NATE BERG (EM: nathan_berg ATfws.gov), Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 779, Tok, Alaska 99780. (PH: FX: 907-883-5747). Applications must be received no later than March 31st 2013.
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT #2 Location: Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Duration: Start date: May 2013; End date: October 2013. Job Type: Seasonal Volunteer Job Description: The volunteer will work approximately 40 hours per week. This individual will participate in a variety of projects which may include off-road point counts for birds, snowshoe hare pellet plot counts, phenology studies, peregrine falcon surveys, mist netting songbirds, and backcountry biological inventories located in remote areas of the Refuge. Additionally, the volunteer will be required to spend time entering field data into computer-based spreadsheets and databases as well as complete other assigned tasks. Applicants should be very familiar with identifying boreal forest birds by sight and song. Previous experience conducting Breeding Bird Surveys and Backcountry Point Counts for boreal forest birds is highly desired. Additionally, high priority will be given to those who have experience working at a banding station, handling small passerines, and aging and sexing birds. Please outline this experience on your resume. Volunteer will be required to complete first aid, CPR, bear safety, dunker training and firearms training while at Tetlin Refuge before participating in fieldwork projects. The intern should have a love and passion for wild places and be in excellent physical condition. Intern will be required to lift up to 50 lbs, carry a heavy backpack for up to 10 miles off trail in rough brushy terrain. Volunteer will be required to fly in small float planes and helicopters to access certain survey sites. Additionally, the volunteer may use canoes, rafts, kayaks and other watercraft to access survey sites. Volunteer will be required to work and camp for extended periods in grizzly and black bear country. Field sites are located in remote areas where the volunteer will be working with others, and sometimes alone, in potentially harsh conditions including rain, snow, wind, and hot/cold temperatures with biting insects. The volunteer should have a strong work ethic, be a quick learner, have good navigational skills, be able to work as a team player, and be willing to do new and often difficult tasks. Previous experience working and camping in remote backcountry locations is a big plus. Transportation to and from Anchorage and/or Fairbanks airport will be provided upon arrival and when leaving Tetlin at the end of the field season. While volunteering at Tetlin housing and transportation to and from work locations will be provided. A living allowance of $31.50 per day will also be provided. To Apply: Send letter of interest and resume with at least 2 references to NATE BERG (EM: nathan_berg AT fws.gov), Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 779, Tok, Alaska 99780. (PH: FX: 907-883-5747). Applications must be received no later than March 31st 2013.
SKILLED FIELD TECHNICIANS – Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is seeking skilled field technicians for a detailed demographic study of Wood thrush populations in southern Indiana from May 1st to August 15th, 2013. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most comprehensive demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. Technicians should have experience with a variety of avian sampling techniques including mist-netting, color-band re-sighting, nest searching and monitoring, territory mapping, and radio-telemetry. Qualified candidates will have good color vision, meticulous data collection skills, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts six days a week in difficult field conditions. Daily data entry and data proofing will also be a part of the day-to-day work expectations. Field sites are located in both pristine and fragmented forest tracks within state parks, national wildlife refuges, and military installations. As such, candidates must be able to handle extensive and strenuous hiking in hot-humid conditions with a variety of biting insects (mosquitoes and ticks). Applicants must have a valid drivers license and their own reliable vehicle to travel to the site. Housing will be provided and Smithsonian field vehicles will be used for day-to-day work. Salary will be competitive ($1600/month). To apply please send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume and, 3) the names and contact information for three work references to BRANDT RYDER (EM: Hylocichlamustelina ATgmail.com). Please put SMBC WOTH Technician as the subject line of your email application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
PINYON JAY FIELD TECHS – Nevada. Field technicians needed for a study of Pinyon Jays in west-central Nevada, March – May 2013, and possibly beyond. Field work will involve locating flocks, making behavioral observations for extended periods, assisting with bird capture and radio tag attachment, conducting extensive telemetry work, and identifying microhabitats associated with different flock behaviors. Project is located SW of Austin NV, in the Desatoya Mts., a relatively remote area that is approximately 3 hrs. east of Reno NV. Previous avian field experience highly desirable. Experience with telemetry highly desirable. Bird handling experience a plus, but not required. GIS abilities also desirable, but not required. Position will require extensive walking and traveling in relatively remote and rugged areas. Salary $2,200 / mo. Send resume to JOHN BOONE (EM: boone AT gbbo.org).
MARBLED MURRELET SURVEY TECHNICIANS Location: western Oregon. Duration: mid-April to August 2013. Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description: Turnstone is currently hiring field surveyors and crew leaders to conduct surveys for the marbled murrelet, a threatened species of seabird that nests primarily in coastal old growth forests. Surveys will be on federal, state and private lands in Oregon. Marbled murrelet surveys follow an exacting protocol, and surveyors will often be required to work odd hours of day and early morning, hike in the dark (occasionally long distances), endure inclement weather, and navigate forest terrain. These positions are considered full-time seasonal. Housing is generally provided at no cost depending on the project, camping may sometimes be necessary but is not anticipated. Crews will be stationed in several coastal communities in western Oregon, a choice of work stations may be available to those who apply early. Survey positions begin in mid-April and run through August 5, with the possibility of an earlier start date and/or extension depending on project needs. Opportunities to work on other projects after the end of the murrelet season may be available for the excellent employee. Internships are also available! Salary Range: 2000$-3000$/month, plus a vehicle use stipend ($775.00/month) if a personal vehicle is used. Qualifications: It is preferred that applicants have a B.S. degree in wildlife biology or a related field and a minimum of 1-year field experience. Marbled murrelet experience is preferred, but not required if the applicant has strong field skills and an interest in avian biology. A portion of the work is predawn, and can be physically and mentally demanding. Training and surveyor certification will be held in northern California or western Washington prior to the start date of surveys (late April 2013). Successful applicants will possess some or all of the following characteristics: 1. The ability to and a track record of working in a safe and efficient manner. 2. The ability and willingness to spend long hours in the field (often in inclement weather). 3. The ability to work odd hours, including early morning. 4. Good physical fitness and the ability to hike off-trail. 5. Basic orienteering and map-reading skills. 6. Have a valid driver’s license and have the ability to navigate forest roads and operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle. 7. The ability to record accurate, legible and reliable field data. 8. The ability to work independently and in a team environment. 9. The ability to follow and/or give direction. 10. The ability to adapt to dynamic projects. 11. Applicants must have normal vision and hearing - a hearing test will be required before the start of surveys. Number of Openings: Multiple. To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (including phone and email contact info) to (EM: jobs AT turnstoneenvironmental.com). Please attach these three application materials as a single Word or PDF document entitled "Last Name, First Name - MAMU". Positions will be filled as applications are submitted.
FOUR AND A HALF MONTH AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN: Bosque Del Apache NWR-New Mexico. Job Description: Two Wildlife Technicians needed for 4.5 months, from May to September (exact dates yet to be determined). Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center. Two technicians are needed for a songbird habitat research project along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico. Technicians will assist a M.S. student with surveying vegetation and conducting point count surveys in riparian corridors for avian species (e.g., western yellow-billed cuckoo, southwestern willow flycatcher, black-chinned hummingbird, yellow-breasted chat, ash-throated flycatcher, summer tanager). Technicians will live on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a 57,331 acre refuge that straddles the Rio Grande at the northern edge of the Chihuahuan desert, approximately 20 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico. The heart of the Refuge consists of 12,900 acres of moist bottomlands, of which 3,800 acres are active floodplain of the Rio Grande and 9,100 acres are areas where water is diverted to create extensive wetlands, farmlands, and riparian forests. From May to August, duties will include early morning bird surveys, habitat assessments, and data entry. From August to September, duties will include habitat assessments and data entry. This project will help develop a Decision Support Tool to evaluate water distribution in the Middle Rio Grande and aid land managers in providing wildlife habitat. Housing, work equipment (e.g., binoculars), and work vehicles will be provided, yet personal vehicles will be necessary for any travel not related to work. Pay is approximately $1,400 per month. Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with extensive field experience. All applicants should be able to identify birds of the western U.S. by sight and sound. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work independently and in groups, and possess a valid driver’s license. Applicants should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field housing that may require close living arrangements, and be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Successful applicants will have to perform field work in extreme heat, and in the presence of mosquitoes, venomous snakes, and mountain lions. Mandatory, initial training will be provided to ensure data quality/comparability. To Apply: To apply, please send 1) cover letter describing qualifications, relevant experience, and career goals; 2) résumé; and 3) names and current contact information of at least three references to SARAH HAMILTON (EM: shami11 AT tigers.lsu.edu). The LSU Agricultural Center is an EEO/AA employer.
THREE MONTH AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN: Bosque Del Apache NWR-New Mexico – Job Description: Wildlife Technician needed for 3 months, from May to August (exact dates yet to be determined). Louisiana State University (LSU) Agricultural Center. One technician is needed for a songbird habitat research project along the Middle Rio Grande in New Mexico. Technician will assist a M.S. student with surveying vegetation and conducting point count surveys in riparian corridors for avian species (e.g., western yellow-billed cuckoo, southwestern willow flycatcher, black-chinned hummingbird, yellow-breasted chat, ash-throated flycatcher, summer tanager). Technician will live on Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a 57,331 acre refuge that straddles the Rio Grande at the northern edge of the Chihuahuan desert, approximately 20 miles south of Socorro, New Mexico. The heart of the Refuge consists of 12,900 acres of moist bottomlands, of which 3,800 acres are active floodplain of the Rio Grande and 9,100 acres are areas where water is diverted to create extensive wetlands, farmlands, and riparian forests. Duties will include early morning bird surveys, habitat assessments, and data entry. This project will help develop a Decision Support Tool to evaluate water distribution in the Middle Rio Grande and aid land managers in providing wildlife habitat. Housing, work equipment (e.g., binoculars), and work vehicles will be provided, yet personal vehicles will be necessary for any travel not related to work. Pay is approximately $1,400 per month. Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with extensive field experience. All applicants should be able to identify birds of the western U.S. by sight and sound. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be organized, have the ability to work independently and in groups, and possess a valid driver’s license. Applicants should have a positive attitude, tolerance for field housing that may require close living arrangements, and be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Successful applicants will have to perform field work in extreme heat, and in the presence of mosquitoes, venomous snakes, and mountain lions. Mandatory, initial training will be provided to ensure data quality/comparability. To Apply: Please send 1) cover letter describing qualifications, relevant experience, and career goals; 2) résumé; and 3) names and current contact information of at least three references to SARAH HAMILTON (EM: shami11 AT tigers.lsu.edu). The LSU Agricultural Center is an EEO/AA employer.
BIRD BANDER at the University of Utah field stations. Location: University of Utah Rio Mesa Field Station near Arches National Park, Utah (URL: http://www.riomesa.utah.edu/) and University of Utah Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area, Salt Lake City, Utah (URL:http://www.utahfieldstations.o
PH.D. POSITION at the University of Oldenburg. The research group "Animal Navigation" of the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg offers a doctoral student position (TV-L E13/2) in the project "Celestial compass learning and orientation in birds". The successful applicant should perform behavioural tests with inexperienced migratory birds under various artificial celestial conditions and use behavioural molecular mapping techniques to achieve a better understanding of the behavioural and physiological mechanisms of celestial compass learning and orientation in birds. You should be (1) interested in bird navigation in general; (2) able to carry out field work on your own; (3) speaking reasonably good English; and (4) be aware that a good Ph.D. project requires hard work and personal dedication. The ideal candidate has a strong background in behavioural biology, ornithology and neurobiology. Our group is located at the Carl-von-Ossietzky-University Oldenburg, Germany and is part of several collaborative centres of excellence both nationally and internationally. These collaborations will give you access to a very wide range of superb modern equipment, techniques and expertise. Our working group is also member of the DFG Forschergruppe "Dynamic and stability of retinal processing" and of the DFG graduate school "Molecular mechanisms of sensory biology". Therefore, you will become part of a larger team working closely together on related questions. For more information about our group, see http://www.member.uni-oldenbur
RESEARCH AND MONITORING COORDINATOR, The North Lakeland Discovery Center – Reports to: Assistant Director; Supervises: Monitoring/Research Staff and Volunteers. Nature of Work: The Discovery Center operates within a team-minded framework and as a mission-based organization. The Center creates strong working relationships with staff, volunteers and partners in an effort to achieve our mission and provide quality service to members, visitors and the Wisconsin Northwoods community. Overview: The Research and Monitoring Coordinator is strongly vested in the development of an organizational wildlife research and monitoring program, structured in collaboration with municipalities, fellow conservation organizations, state and regional natural resource agencies, tribes and schools/universities, and supported via grants, organizational commitment, and partnership ventures. The Research and Monitoring Coordinator is equally vested in the development of a site specific wildlife-based habitat plan and in the dissemination of related information and guidance to the general public. This position is an important member of the Center's Program Team and a supervisor to field and monitoring staff and volunteers, and is aimed at coordinating efforts towards achieving organization-wide programmatic and land stewardship goals. The Research and Monitoring Coordinator position serves two primary purposes. The first is to plan, fiscally manage, and undertake the wildlife research and monitoring program in a manner that thoughtfully incorporates networked partners, volunteers, and that produces relevant scientific data. The second is to utilize data gathered and, in following organizational goals, develop and guide implementation of site-specific habitat improvements, mitigating measures, and enhancements. Essential Functions: **Wildlife Research and Monitoring Program: Develop and manage wildlife research projects including field inventories and monitoring studies. Interpret and share/communicate data to scientists, Discovery Center membership and the public. Seek out grants, permits and licenses to expand organizational role in wildlife monitoring and research. **Staff and Volunteer Supervisor: Trains, coordinates and oversees monitoring/research field staff and volunteers. ** Grant Writer: Researches opportunities and writes grants to support monitoring and research projects with a special emphasis on birds, wolves and endangered or threatened species. **Timber Wolf Alliance Program Director: Develops and coordinates education and monitoring efforts on the western Great Lakes Gray Wolf, while staying abreast of the social and ecological ramifications policies and management may have. TWA is an affiliate group within the Discovery Center umbrella and functions with an advisory council. **Partner Coordinator and Network Specialist: Utilizes existing partners and seeks new relationships to develop working models that benefit organizations, client-members and the general public. **Educator: Develops and delivers programs to provide the public, membership and partners on the monitoring and research program, including ways to get involved, methods used, research gained and what it means for wildlife on our site and beyond our boundaries. **Department Head: Oversees the Monitoring budget expense tracking, and invoice and check requests. Develops appropriate short and long-term strategies to achieve budget goals. **Wildlife Habitat Specialist: Utilize collected data and related research to develop, recommend and implement best habitat management practices for the Discovery Center. Utilize knowledge of animal ecology and population dynamics in order to resolve, improve upon or avoid problems in habitat restoration, construction, and program management that may adversely impact species, with a special emphasis on birds, wolves and endangered or threatened animals. Essential Outcomes: As a result of successfully achieving goals in this position: **The Discovery Center will have a strong Research and Monitoring Program that serves as a model for successful citizen science projects and is known as a regional leader in wildlife research and as a resource for high quality wildlife education. **organizational and community partners supporting research on Northwoods wildlife and habitat conservation. **The Discovery Center's property will be an excellent example of scientifically-sound habitat conservation methods and management. **The Timber Wolf Alliance will be known throughout the Great Lakes region as a reliable resource for current science-based wolf information and as an excellent resource for public wolf education. Essential Qualifications: Education: at least a Master's degree in ecology, wildlife management or a related natural resources field, or a Bachelor's degree with three years of project management and field and grant writing experience. Special Skills: Superior grant writing and communication skills. Knowledge of and experience with wildlife surveying techniques. Extensive familiarity with Northwoods fauna. Skill in collaborating and networking with individuals and groups in order to achieve desired and planned outcomes of the research and monitoring program. Comfortable communicating and leading wildlife ecology programs for adults and high school and college-age students. Certifications and licenses: CPR/ Wilderness First Aid required within 3 weeks of hire. Valid driver's license required. Bird banding license preferred. Physical Requirements: **Ability to stand, twist, bend, and safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance. **Ability to lead groups through rough terrain. **Requires a flexible work week with hours that may include weekends, evenings and early mornings. **Must be able to travel up to 30% of the time. Status: Position is salary, full time exempt with benefits including vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, 75% employer paid health/dental insurance, and 100% employer paid life and short/long term disability insurances. Pay Range is $30,000-$40,000. To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and three references by March 20, 2013 to: P.O. Box 237, Manitowish Waters, WI 54545. Email applications accepted at (EM: contact AT discoverycenter.net). The North Lakeland Discovery Center is a premier not-for-profit environmental education center located in Wisconsin's scenic Northwoods. Our 63-acre site is situated among forestland, wetlands, and wilderness lakes and rivers within the 240,000-acre Northern-Highlands American Legion State Forest. Our mission is to enrich lives and inspire an ethic of care for Wisconsin's Northwoods through the facilitation of connections among nature, people and community. The North Lakeland Discovery Center is an equal opportunity organization that will not discriminate in its programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, height, weight, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, or political affiliation.
FIELD RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES The Pacific Southwest Research Station- Conservation of Biodiversity Program is seeking qualified field biologists to fill seasonal positions for a scientific investigation of the responses of wildlife, particularly California spotted owls, to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber management strategies in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Biologists will perform the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and other owl species; (2) follow-up survey detections to determine spotted owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, reproductive success, and to identify individuals; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g., collecting vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry). All biologists with this project will perform most of their duties at night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in remote areas. All candidates must have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in the field. We will be filling Biological Science Technician positions at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels. Duration of employment will vary, but start dates will range between April 22nd and June 1st, and end in mid to late August, with the possibility of work extending into September (dependent upon funding). Work is conducted on the Plumas, Lassen and Sierra National Forests and in Sequoia National Park. Official job announcements will be posted on USAjobs. All applicants will need to apply though the online process. A link to the application program will be available once the jobs are posted to USAjobs. If you have any questions about these positions please contact PAULA SHAKLEE at or by e-mail (EM: pashaklee AT fs.fed.us) or Susan Sutton-Mazzocco (PH: , EM: ssutton01 AT fs.fed.us).
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT at Florida Park Service. Website: http://www.floridastateparks.o
PCSU UNDERLINE MONITORING FIELD ASSISTANT- Job ID# 13104 There are two field assistant positions available with the Kauai Endangered Seabird Recovery Project this season, starting in April. The positions are Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service positions administered by the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Division of Forestry and Wildlife, located on Kaua'i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Participates in carrying out incidental take monitoring, biological monitoring, seabird population survey and monitoring, mapping species locations, data entry, and preliminary analyses of field data, with emphasis on Newell's Shearwater (Puffinus newelli), Hawaiian Petrel (Pterodroma sandwichensis) and Band-rumped Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro). Includes: 1) Visual, auditory and radar surveys monitoring nocturnal movements of seabirds around anthropogenic infrastructure (using binoculars, night vision optics, radar); 2) Vehicular and pedestrian based searches for downed seabirds in mixed terrain (mountainous, road side, and in agricultural landscapes); 3) handling of seabird carcasses for dissection and testing search efficiency/carcass removal; 4) Data entry, data proofing, preliminary analysis and other office based tasks. For more information, please go to http://www.rcuh.com, click on "Employment"; select "Apply" and navigate to "See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job." You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certif
BIRD BANDING IN AMERICAN SAMOA (U.S. Citizens ONLY): The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks two (2) field biologist interns to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on American Samoa from May 2nd, 2013 through August 31st, 2013. The position entails banding a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals, with some experience being independent in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. Applicants without strong bird banding skills will not be considered. A U.S. passport valid for the duration of the internship, and a valid driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. Roundtrip airfare to American Samoa from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $30 for each day in the field (for an approximate total of $720.00/month). Interns will be responsible for operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources personnel on American Samoa, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to ERIN ROWAN (EM: erowan AT birdpop.org). For more information please contact Erin via email or by phone PH: ).
AVIAN TECHNICIAN at Tall Timbers Research Station. Website: http://www.talltimbers.org Location: Florida. Duration: April-July. Job Type: Temporary. Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 18 Mar 2013. Job Description: Tall Timbers Research Station is seeking two individuals to assist with a project on Bachman’s Sparrow response to prescribed fire on Apalachicola National Forest, Florida. We are also hiring one person for a second position involving surveys of Brown-headed nuthatches, Northern Bobwhite, and Bachman’s Sparrow in conjunction with vegetation surveys at Osceola National Forest, FL. Duties for first position will include: Bachman’s Sparrow observations, radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling. Duties for second position involve: Bird surveys and vegetation sampling. Both positions run from April 2013 through July 2013 (dates flexible). Housing and work vehicle are provided. Qualifications: Candidate should possess or be currently seeking a degree in wildlife, ecology, natural resources, or a related degree. Previous experience identifying Eastern birds and operating a handheld GPS unit is preferred, but not required. Technician must be in good physical condition and able to walk long distances through rough and uneven terrain as well as work well individually and part of a team. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required. To Apply: Send email, cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to SARAH BROWN, (EM: sbrown AT ttrs.org). Applicants will be considered as soon as they are received.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP in Landscape Genetics of Greater Sage-grouse. Greater sage-grouse is a species of conservation concern in North America. Sage-grouse occur in western semi-arid landscapes and the loss and degradation of native vegetation has affected much of the sagebrush ecosystem and led to habitat fragmentation. Population connectivity has become a major concern in the conservation and management of sage-grouse populations. The influence of landscape composition on connectivity is an important research gap that needs to be filled. This research fellowship represents an extraordinary opportunity for the right candidate. Extensive research has been conducted on sage-grouse across Wyoming. The state is predicted to remain a stronghold for sage-grouse populations and contains approximately 37% of sage-grouse remaining range wide. This research is a component of a large collaborative research program addressing priority landscape-scale research questions for sage-grouse across Wyoming. The genetics component of the research has been ongoing for the past 2 years. We have collected tissue samples and genotyped many individuals across the range. In addition, we have compiled an extensive spatial database spanning the entire state. The successful candidate will be responsible for refining hypotheses of sage-grouse movement and connectivity in relation to landscape features across Wyoming, and addressing these hypotheses with the extensive data available. Salary: $40-43K/year plus benefits. Term: 2 years, with possibility of extension depending on available funding; Start date of spring/summer 2013. Applicants must demonstrate strong quantitative skills, familiarity with landscape ecology, and thorough knowledge of population and landscape genetics through prior training, publications, or work experience. The successful candidate will work as part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers that includes landscape and wildlife ecologists and population geneticists. In addition, the candidate will work closely with state and federal wildlife managers to communicate research findings. Position Requirements: 1. Examine landscape and environmental features affecting the spatial genetic structure of greater sage-grouse across Wyoming. 2. Perform landscape genetic and spatial analyses. 3. Produce reports and peer-reviewed publications of key results. Qualifications: 1. PhD in the field of population or conservation genetics, or other relevant area of study. 2. In-depth knowledge of current population and landscape genetic analyses. 3. Working knowledge of ArcGIS and R software. 4. Proven ability to publish research in high quality peer-reviewed publications. 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Contact Information: Submit a letter of interest, Curriculum vitae, and names and telephone numbers of three references to DR. BRAD FEDY, (EM: bfedy AT uwaterloo.ca) or Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1. We will begin review of applications on March 1st , 2013; however, the position will remain open until filled. The work will be conducted in the Department of Environment and Resource Studies at the University of Waterloo, working closely with the US Geological Survey and Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO, the US Bureau of Land Management in Laramie WY, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
