(¡Date prisa! El proceso de selección comienza el día 22 de marzo 2017)
We will be hiring one full-time position to begin in early April and conclude in mid-July. Primary responsibilities will involve locating and monitoring nests, conducting population and habitat surveys, and managing data. All fieldwork will take place on Great Abaco Island in The Bahamas. This position will provide opportunities to acquire new skills while working in a unique subtropical ecosystem. The Bahamas is a beautiful and exciting place to live and work, but applicants should expect long workdays with exposure to sun and heat, biting insects, and poisonwood (similar to poison ivy).
Qualifications: Must be over age 25 in order to drive the field vehicle. Applicant needs to be organized, motivated and able to work both in a team and independently. Priority will be given to applicants with biological field experience, particularly those who have experience with ornithological field techniques.
Compensation: All transportation, room and board will be provided throughout the field season. At the conclusion of the field season, the technician will receive a small stipend.
To apply for the position, send a single PDF file to Maya Wilson (mayaw@vt.edu) that includes:
(1) A one-page cover letter describing why you are interested in the position, and what skills you can bring to the project, and when you would be available to start.
(2) An updated CV
(3) Contact information (name, position, email, telephone number) for three references
