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SONGBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (6 positions) – Come study songbird ecology and
behavior in the scenic Hudson Valley (upstate NY) at the Cary Institute of
Ecosystem Studies (URL: http://www.ecostudies.org/), as part of a project
funded by the National Science Foundation through Texas Tech University. We
are seeking motivated research technicians to assist with our long-term
study on the breeding ecology of veeries and ovenbirds and vocal
communication and mating strategies in the veery. 
Positions run from ~ 2 May until 15 Jul 2011 (with extensions for 2 or more
positions). Stipends vary from $1600 - $2,200/month depending on
qualifications and position (see below). Housing at the Cary Institute is
reserved for these positions.
Lead Banding Technician (1 opening). Responsibilities: lead and organize our
banding program consisting of: mist netting (target netting), bird banding,
bleeding, transmitter application, morphometric measures, and data entry.
Qualifications: Prior experience with mist netting and handling/banding
birds is a must, as is the ability to carry 10-15lbs of equipment through
hilly forested terrain. Leadership and organizational skills are also
essential for this position.
Lead Telemetry Technician (1 opening). Responsibilities: Lead and organize
our telemetry program consisting of: radio-tracking birds, taking GPS
points, importing GPS data onto maps using GIS software. 
Qualifications: Prior telemetry experience or skill in hearing, spotting,
and following color-banded songbirds is preferred, must enjoy chasing
veeries through hilly, wet, forested terrain. Leadership and organizational
skills are also essential for this position.
General Technicians (nest searchers, radio trackers, banders, song
recorders) (4 openings). Responsibilities: Nest searching, veery and
ovenbird nest monitoring, song recording, mist-netting, radio tracking,
re-sighting color-banded birds, data entry. Qualifications: prior experience
nest-searching and/or spotting color-banded songbirds is preferred. This is
a great way to get experience with new techniques- must be willing to help
with several jobs.
To learn more or apply, please attach a letter of interest and resume
(including contact information for 3 references) to DR. KEN SCHMIDT (EM: 
kenneth.schmidt AT ttu.edu). Please indicate which position(s) you are
interested in. Applications received by 14 Jan 2011 will receive full
consideration, although applications will continue to be accepted until
positions are filled.

GRADUATE RESEARCH: Evolutionary Ecology of Host-Parasite Interactions,
Clayton-Bush Lab, Dept. of Biology, Univ. of Utah We are seeking one or two
highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the evolutionary ecology of
host-parasite systems. Projects in our lab focus on factors governing
parasite specificity, speciation, co-speciation, competition, adaptive
radiation, and reciprocal selective effects between parasites and hosts. We
also do taxonomic and phylogenetic work on birds and their host-specific
feather lice. Additional information about our lab can be found at: (URL:
http://darwin.biology.utah.edu). Positions are available for Fall Semester,
2011. Students in our lab are supported by a combination of fellowships,
research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is guaranteed
for five years, contingent upon performance. Please visit (URL:
http://www.biology.utah.edu) for departmental information. Admission
requirements and applications are available at (URL:
http://www.biology.utah.edu/graduate/eeob). The application deadline for
Fall Semester is 7 Jan 2011. Inquiries are welcome via email to: DR. SARAH
E. BUSH (EM: bush AT biology.utah.edu) or DR. DALE H. CLAYTON (EM: clayton
AT biology.utah.edu).

AVIAN ECOLOGY FIELD ASSISTANTS (2-3) - Costa Rica. Dependable, experienced,
and independent field assistants needed for a demographic/fragmentation
study of an understory passerine, the Chestnut-backed Antbird, at and in the
vicinity of La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rica. We will be finding and
monitoring nests and using video to document nest predators. Expect to be
immersed in work 6 days/week. Work involves daily (early morning)
hiking/biking/driving to field sites in a wet, hot, and buggy environment,
so enthusiasm for rigorous activities is a must! Encounters with poisonous
snakes and deep mud are to be expected. This is PhD research, so flexibility
and good sense of humor will be helpful! Assistants must have experience
nest searching, banding, and extracting birds from mist nets. Applicants who
have a working knowledge of Spanish, experience identifying snakes,
knowledge of digital technology, and/or the ability to drive a
standard-transmission car will be preferred. This is an especially great
opportunity for those interested in future tropical avian ecology research.
For these volunteer positions, station fees and shared, off-site room &
board will be provided, but applicants must cover their airfare to and from
San Jose, Costa Rica. Assistants are needed for Mar-June 2011, with possible
extension. To apply, please send your resume or CV with references and a
brief cover letter that states your availability, Spanish language skills,
your interests/goals, and why you would be a good fit for this position to
DEBORAH VISCO, (EM: dvisco AT tulane.edu). Positions will be filled as
suitable applicants are identified, and applications will not be considered
after 31 Jan 2011.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-06) – We are seeking highly-motivated
ornithologists ($16.73/hour plus $18 field per diem) to perform avian point
counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and
northeastern California. This work is part of the SAGESTEP project, a
large-scale experimental study investigating the response of avian
communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems. Sampling protocol
consists of variable distance point counts and data entry. We will be
collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species including
gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper
sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee.
Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by
sight and sound. Last season we detected over
150 species. Vegetation sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset
of surveyed point count locations. Preferred candidates will be energetic,
detail-oriented with at least 3 months experience in songbird point-count
surveys. Experience creating and manipulating Microsoft Excel documents and
using GIS/GPS for navigation purposes is highly desirable. This is a
physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for
8 to 10 days and extended hours in the field during some periods of this
research. Remote field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat,
cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-06
positions are full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The
position start date is
25 Apr and will extend to 28 Aug, with possible extension based on crew
availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants
need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with
courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3
months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related
to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208 426-2892, EM: shanser
AT usgs.gov). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating field season
availability and this announcement
number: SRFS-11-002), resume including professional experience (** Required
** indicate starting and ending dates (dd/mm/yy) with hours per week worked
for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic
transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). 
Applications must be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: 
michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov); USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest &
Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR
97330). Applications must be received by 3 Jan 2011. 
Incomplete Application Forms May Result in Your Missing Consideration for
this Vacancy. The U.S. Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit,
fitness, and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, religion,
age, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions,
sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factors

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-06) – We are seeking highly-motivated
ornithologists ($16.73/hour plus $18 field per diem) to participate in the
SAGESTEP project, a large-scale experimental study investigating the
response of avian communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems.
Sampling protocols include variable distance point counts, territory
mapping, behavioral observation, nest searching and monitoring,
target-netting and color-banding. Focal species include gray flycatcher,
dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, Brewer’s
sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Point count
surveys will collect data on the entire suite of species and applicants
should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by sight and
sound. Last season we detected over 100 species. Vegetation sampling will
follow bird monitoring efforts at surveyed nest and point count locations.
The primary 2011 study site is located in Rush Valley, Utah, ~ 60 mi
southeast of Salt Lake, with additional sampling at sites throughout Utah.
Preferred candidates will be energetic, detail-oriented with at least 3
months experience in songbird point-count surveys, nest-searching, territory
mapping and mist-netting. Experience creating and manipulating spreadsheet
documents and using GIS/GPS for navigation and territory delineation
purposes is highly desirable. This is a physically demanding job, involving
hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and extended hours in
the field during some periods of this research. Remote field conditions
include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations
exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-06 positions are full-time, temporary
employment, stationed in Salt Lake City, UT. The position start date is 28
Mar and will extend to 27 Aug, with possible extension based on crew
availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants
need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with
courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3
months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related
to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208-426-2892, EM: shanser
AT usgs.gov). To apply, please
send: 1) cover letter indicating field season availability and this
announcement number: SRFS-11-001), resume including professional experience
(** Required ** indicate starting and ending dates (dd/mm/yy) with hours per
week worked for each position), 3) three references, and
4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Applications must be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM:
michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov; USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest &
Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR
97330). Applications must be received by 3 Janb 2011. Incomplete Application
Forms May Result in Your Missing Consideration for this Vacancy. The U.S.
Geological Survey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This agency provides
reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Selection for
this position will be based solely on merit, fitness, and qualifications
without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, marital status, national
origin, non-disqualifying handicap conditions, sexual orientation, or any
other non-merit factors.

SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC WATERBIRD AND WATER QUALITY INTERNS – We are seeking
1-3 individuals to assist the U.S. Geological Survey with field studies in
San Francisco Bay, California. We are collecting data to assist with the
management of salt ponds for waterbird habitat and with the largest tidal
salt marsh restoration project on the west coast (URL: 
http://www.southbayrestoration.org). Regular duties include conducting
counts of waterbirds (including shorebirds and waterfowl) and collecting
water quality measurements using a multi-probe meter. Counts may be
conducted from vehicles or on foot, and water quality measurements are taken
from the ground or from small boats. Bird capture and marking opportunities
may arise during the term. Other common duties include data entry and light
general maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a
BS in a biology-related field, a research focus, an interest in grad school,
and a desire to gain field experience and develop positive working
relationships to get a good start in their career. However, all highly
motivated individuals are considered. Must be comfortable working on small
(8’ – 13’) boats (operation experience is not required). Must have good
interpersonal skills and be comfortable sharing living quarters. Should be
familiar with many waterbird species and be experienced in bird
identification. This important migratory and winter bird habitat is located
in the heavily urbanized South San Francisco Bay, so you must have a valid
driver’s license and be comfortable driving government-owned vehicles in
heavy traffic between field sites. This is a full-time volunteer position
(40 hrs/week) with a minimum 6-month commitment. Shared field housing may be
available. A living stipend of approximately $1000/month is provided. The
applicant would start in Fe/Mar 2011. Applicants will be screened,
interviewed, and hired as applications are received. If interested please
e-mail with any questions, or send your resume and contact information for 3
references to STACY MOSKAL (EM: smoskal AT usgs.gov).

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS are needed for Dr. Tom Martin's long-term research
project which examines the evolution of life-history traits as well as the
influence of predation rates, habitat structure, and microclimate on
breeding behaviors in birds. We are hiring for several
positions: nest searchers (8), mist netters (4), experienced target netter
(1), banding supervisor (oversees all banding efforts) (1), small mammal
trappers (2), vegetation specialists (1-2), and video supervisor (nest
searcher in charge of assigning nests to be filmed each day)(1). 
Field research assistants will have the opportunity to gain exposure to many
of the techniques used in avian field research such as nest-searching,
mist-netting, target-netting, territory mapping, re-sighting, vegetation
sampling, nestling and egg measurements, and video-taping nests. The study
site is located in North Central Arizona in the Coconino National Forest at
8,000 ft. elevation in montane forest. The field camp is remote and requires
tent living (you must provide your own tent). Pay is $1176 to $1400/month
DOE for field assistants, and $1550 for crew chief and banding supervisor.
The project runs from 1 May 2011 and will end no later than 25 Jul 2011.
Applicants should have a strong work ethic as well as enthusiasm and
appreciation for scientific research. One season of banding experience is
preferred for all banding positions and required for target netters. Those
applying for the banding supervisor position should be experienced in mist
netting, target netting, color banding, taking blood samples, and have
supervisory experience. Those applying for the video supervisor position
should have prior nest searching experience and/or supervisory experience.
For position details, please see our website (URL: 
http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/personnel/martin/AZResearchProject.aspx). 
Review of applications is occurring now, and will continue until positions
are filled (no later than 15 Feb 2011). Please submit 1) a cover letter
stating your interest in the project as well as your desired position and
relevant experience 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses, and telephone
numbers of three references to: (EM: 
arizona.bird.crew AT gmail.com). We prefer email submissions, but if you
must surface mail application materials you may send them to: Arizona Hiring
C/O JEN OLSON, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, 205 Natural
Science, Missoula, MT 59812 (PH: 406-243-6007). Enthusiasm and a strong work
ethic are more important than experience!

FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3-6) are needed for a research project that will
examine the effects of habitat structure on songbird nest success and
parental behaviors at two sites in Montana. We are hiring 3- 6 nest
searchers. Field assistants will have the opportunity to gain experience in
various bird research techniques, such as nest searching and monitoring,
videotaping nests, and egg and nestling measurements. All field assistants
will take part in an assessment of aspen habitat, which involves extensive
vegetation surveys and various nest measurements. The project will run from
mid-May to mid-August 2011. Prior experience with western birds is
desirable, and enthusiasm and a strong work ethic are a must. Pay is
$1175-1350/mo for nest searchers, depending on experience. 
For position details, please see our website at:(URL: 
http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/personnel/martin/MontanaAspenJobs.aspx. Review of
applications will begin NOW and will continue until positions are filled (no
later than 1 Mar 2011). TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest
describing your experience at nest-finding (including descriptions of the
kinds of habitats and bird species), plus resume and
3 references with email addresses to:(EM: montana.birds AT gmail.com) or
mail to: AMY JOHNSON, Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, Natural
Sciences Room 205, Missoula, MT 59812. Enthusiasm is more important than
experience!

NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL SURVEYORS NEEDED for conducting surveys throughout
Mendocino County, California. Strix Wildlife Consulting invites applications
for full-time seasonal positions conducting surveys for northern spotted
owls (NSO's) in the beautiful coast ranges of Mendocino County, California.
Pay is $15/hr - $20/hr depending on experience, special consideration will
be given to individuals with spotted owl survey experience in addition to
past/current certification for surveying marbled murrelets. Our office is
located on the Mendocino coast in the town of Fort Bragg. Work period is
expected to last from mid-Fe to mid-August. Most surveys will be conducted
on lands owned by some of the nation's top forestland conservation
organizations including; The Nature Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and
Redwood Forest Foundation Inc. Duties include conducting nocturnal surveys
for NSO's using digital wildlife callers, conducting NSO reproductive status
monitoring surveys and observing and recording color-band information of
NSO's often alone in remote locations without access to communications
infrastructure (cell phones, radios and CB’s), assisting with capturing and
banding, taking detailed notes, filling out data forms, entering survey data
into PDA's and various database programs on computers. Work duties will
require hiking over steep and rugged terrain often at night, orienteering
with map, compass and GPS units, working independently while following
detailed instructions, prioritizing work loads with varying and changing
field conditions. Successful applicants will have experience working alone
in remote areas often without contact to fellow employees, conducting NSO
surveys, operating and maintaining 4x4 vehicles and ATV's at night on rugged
unimproved dirt roads in addition to operating chainsaws and a variety of
other field equipment. 
Successful applicants will also have good computer skills, able to work in
harsh weather conditions; be physically fit and able to meet the rigorous
demands of field work in steep, rugged terrain, able to adapt to a flexible
day/night and nighttime work schedule, willing to work overtime, weekends
and/or holidays. The applicant must have excellent communication skills
(written and oral); able to accurately collect and record field data; and be
able to work cooperatively with others, and also capable of working
independently with little daily supervision. 
Please send a cover letter, resume, 3 references and contact information
(via email) to MIKE STEPHENS (EM: strix AT mcn.org).

MONTSERRAT ORIOLE POINT COUNT VOLUNTEER (1) needed from 19 Mar - 20 Apr
2011, to help with annual census of the critically endangered Montserrat
Oriole on the island of Montserrat (Caribbean). The Montserrat Oriole is
threatened by introduced mammalian predators and habitat loss (partly due to
an active volcano). In 2011, three point counts at a number of established
census routes will be conducted over the course of one month. Duties include
point counts and data entry. The points are within the Centre Hills, which
is a rugged volcanic mountain formation covered with lush secondary
rainforest. Routes are not marked, and very good orientation is essential to
find the points and conduct the counts. 
Daily walking distance is ~10 km, most of it either up or down steep slopes.
Temperature is 28 C (= 82 F) on average. Montserrat has an active volcano,
and volcanic incidents and ashfall can occur at any time. Applicants must be
in excellent physical condition, must have very good bird identification
skills (both visual and aural), must be able to independently navigate
through dense forest, and should have previous bird count experience.
Knowledge of Lesser Antillean avifauna is beneficial, but not required. Very
basic accommodation will be provided. 
For more information on the project contact STEFFEN OPPEL (EM: 
steffen.oppel AT rspb.org.uk, PH: (+44) 1767-693452), Royal Society for the
Protection of Birds, Sandy, Bedfordshire, UK. To apply, send a statement of
interest, CV with previous experience, and contact information of 2
references to Steffen Oppel. Position is open until filled.

SPRING MIGRATION FIELD ASSISTANTS (3 openings) needed to assist with
collecting valuable long-term data on Nearctic-Neotropical landbird migrants
at a stopover hotspot along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. All
positions require enthusiastic individuals who are willing to work long
hours while maintaining a sense of humor in the face of a few snakes, more
than a few mosquitoes and a remarkable diversity of spring migrants. Pay
rate will be $1,400/ month and housing will be provided. Please send letter
of interest, resume, and email address and phone number of 3 references to
(EM: emlcohen AT hotmail.com). Please indicate the position you are
interested in and your dates of availability. Applications will be accepted
until positions filled. For more information see our web page: (URL:
http://www.usm.edu/mbrg/job.html).
Mist-netting Assistant (2 openings) applicants must be available from 20 Mar
to 15 May 2011. Primary duties are to assist with extraction of a large
volume of migrants and additional duties may include foraging observations,
arthropod sampling, transect surveys and data entry. 
Preference will be given to those with experience extracting songbirds from
mist-nets and bird identification by sight and sound.Radio-tracking
Assistant (1 opening) dates are somewhat flexible but availability from
1 Apr to 10 May 2011 is required. Primary duties will be independently
conducting a radio-tracking project and assisting with foraging observations
and data entry. Preference will be given to those with experience
radio-tracking, conducting behavioral observations, and/or navigating with
compass and handheld GPS unit. This position requires the ability to conduct
independent data collection in an often remote setting and a valid driver’s
license.

FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) AND INTERNS (2) NEEDED for a long-term forest bird
monitoring study at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest (URL: 
http://andrewsforest.oregonstate.edu/index.cfm?topnav=1) from approximately
2 May to mid-July. The study is part of a PhD project in the Betts landscape
ecology lab at Oregon State University (URL: 
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm). The field station is located in the
Willamette National Forest near Blue River, OR and provides access to great
hiking and mountain biking trails, swimming holes, and hot springs. Duties
include conducting avian point counts along transects and dirt roads,
playback experiments, acoustic recordings, vegetation and insect sampling,
data entry and error checking. Applicants should be motivated, organized and
comfortable working in remote areas alone or in a group. The position
requires hiking in variable terrain, travel on dirt roads by 4WD vehicle and
mountain bike, early mornings, and working outside for extended periods in
cold and wet conditions. Point count experience is necessary for technician
position. Identification skills of birds of the Pacific Northwest by sight
and sound preferred. The intern positions are intended for folks beginning
in the field of ornithology that are interested in learning new skills and
techniques. 
Housing provided at the HJ Andrews is apartment-style with shared rooms. 
Pay for technician is $1700/month and intern is $600/month. Please send
cover letter, resume and 3 references to SARAH FREY (EM: sarah.frey AT
oregonstate.edu).

REGIONAL BIOLOGIST – The Western Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
(DU) has an immediate opening for an experienced Regional Biologist
headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA. The incumbent will become part of a
team of biologists, engineers, and other professionals responsible for the
conservation, enhancement and restoration of wetland and associated habitats
in California, primarily the Sacramento Delta, San Francisco Bay and coastal
regions of California. The incumbent will report to the Director of
Conservation Programs. Candidates must have, at minimum, a Bachelor of
Science degree in a natural resources field. An advanced degree is
preferred. Applicants must have at least two years of relevant field
experience in waterfowl or other water bird habitats, and/or wetland
restoration/management. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of state and
federal wetland conservation programs, policies and laws. 
Incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include the initiation, coordination
and delivery of public and private wetland conservation projects and other
related conservation activities.


Incumbent’s duties and responsibilities include the initiation, coordination
and delivery of public and private wetland conservation projects and other
related conservation activities.
The Regional Biologist will write and submit proposals to various funding
agencies, foundations and other funding sources to secure project funds and
will also be responsible for the administration of these funds. To see a
full description and how to apply, please visit
(URL: http://www.ducks.org/jobs?jobID=223).

AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (4-6 positions) - The Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology
Lab seeks field technicians from mid-April to the end of Jul to assist with
a long-term study of riparian bird populations over an urban-rural landscape
in Columbus, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about urban
ecology and gain a diverse array of ornithological field skills. Technicians
will be required to conduct spot-maps and point count surveys of birds,
re-sight color bands, record territory/nest behavior, and search for and
monitor Northern Cardinal and Acadian Flycatcher nests. Opportunities may
exist to assist with target banding and song recording. Duties also include
vegetation sampling, data entry, moderate lifting, and long hours of walking
and standing. Qualifications: A BS in a related field (or work towards),
prior field experience, accurate color vision, the ability to work well as a
team and independently, and possess the physical capacity to work alone in
the outdoors for long hours under variable (weather, terrain and insect)
conditions. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license, own a vehicle,
and be willing to use their vehicle for project work if needed. They should
also be able to handle public interactions maturely, including citizen
science participation with suburban landowners and people with dogs.
Applicants with avian identification and field experience, strong work
ethic, and/or an enthusiasm for avian ecology are especially encouraged to
apply. Stipend of $7.83-$8.76/hr (approximately $1300/month at 40 hr/wk,
plus possible overtime
opportunities) provided. Housing is not included, but many affordable
short-term leases are available in the campus area. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. To
apply, a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for 3 references
should be submitted (email preferred) to DESIREE NARANGO,
(EM: dnarango AT gmail.com), The Ohio State University, School of
Environment and Natural Resources, 2021 Coffey Road, 210 Kottman Hall,
Columbus, OH 43210-1085.

LONG-BILLED CURLEW TECHNICIANS (~ 2) needed for study of nesting Long-billed
Curlews in southwestern Idaho (approx. 4 Apr – 22 Jul 2011;
4 months). Duties will consist mainly of nest searching and monitoring,
standardized surveys, data entry, and public outreach. Qualifications of
applicants should include: 1) good eyesight and hearing, 2) proficiency with
standardized survey procedures, 3) ability to identify Western birds by
sight and sound, and 4) willingness to give your all. 
Experienced assistants preferred but enthusiasm, quick learning, and an
ability to work well alone and with others are the most important criteria.
Nest searching experience, particularly with ground-nesting birds, would be
a plus. Salary: ~$10/hr plus limited per diem. Field housing provided if
needed. Some flexibility in start date may be possible. Please send a
resume, cover letter, and at least three references (with phone # and e-mail
if possible) via e-mail to (EM: 
jaycarlisle AT boisestate.edu). Positions will be filled as suitable
applicants are found.

FLAMMULATED OWL SURVEY TECHNICIANS (2) needed for Idaho Bird Observatory
study of Flammulated Owls and other forest birds in Idaho (approx. 11 May –
20 July2011; 2.5 months). Some flexibility in start date may be possible,
including the possibility of working on a curlew study for ~1 month prior to
this position. Duties will consist mainly of standardized surveys, sometimes
extensive hiking, and data entry. Qualifications of applicants should
include: 1) good eyesight and hearing, 2) proficiency with standardized
survey procedures, 3) ability to identify Western birds by sight and sound,
and 4) willingness to give your all. Also, comfort with working after dark
in remote areas a must. Experienced assistants preferred but enthusiasm,
quick learning, and an ability to work well alone and with others are the
most important criteria. Salary: 
$10-12.50/hr (depending on experience) plus per diem. Limited field housing
may be provided but field assistants will likely be mobile and predominantly
living out of tent/vehicle. Please send a resume, cover letter, and at least
three references (with phone # and e-mail if
possible) via e-mail to (EM: jaycarlisle AT boisestate.edu). Positions will
be filled as suitable applicants are found.

VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS needed to assist with cooperative study
of Kittlitz's Murrelet nesting ecology between 10 May - 20 Sep (position #1)
and 10 May - 15 Aug (position #2). Volunteers should have a positive mental
attitude, be very fit, enjoy camping and strenuous hikes in mountainous
terrain, and relish isolated duty in a challenging environment. Incumbents
will spend the first 2 weeks in orientation, safety training, and
preparation for field deployment. During the following 8 - 15 weeks,
volunteers and refuge biologists will conduct the study out of remote camps
located in mountain valleys of southwestern Kodiak Island, AK. A final week
will be spent in Kodiak summarizing records, debriefing staff, and storing
field gear. Study tasks will include: recording audio-visual observations of
murrelets; searching for nests on steep slopes, monitoring nesting biology;
and habitat sampling around nest sites. Ideal candidates will have
experience in conducting bird surveys or research, camping in extreme and
isolated conditions, working in bear country, and have some GIS skills. The
Fish and Wildlife Service will pay round-trip airfare to Kodiak; provide
housing and pay for meals in Kodiak; and pay all field costs except personal
clothing. To apply, please email a cover letter, your resume, and phone
numbers for 3 references to LISA HUPP, Kodiak NWR
(EM: lisa_hupp AT fws.gov; PH:1-888-408-3514 or 907-487-0285) and JAMES
LAWONN, Oregon State University (EM: matthew.lawonn AT oregonstate.edu;
PH: 509-768-0326). Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are
identified.

SEASONAL FIELD ASSISTANT (1) needed from mid-April to mid-July 2011 to
assist with a study examining the effects of conspecific density on the
behavior, reproduction, and physiology of Prothonotary Warblers in forested
wetlands in southern Illinois. Major duties will include: 
monitoring nest boxes; capturing and banding adults; resighting color-banded
adults; adult behavioral observations; measuring, bleeding, and banding
nestlings; helping with other tasks including setting up cameras for
nestling feeding watches, bleeding adults, and collecting nest materials.
Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to tolerate hot, humid weather
and adverse field conditions (i.e., wet feet, insects, spiders, snakes,
poison ivy) and work independently or as a team. Must be in good physical
condition and able to hike through water and mud and stand for long periods
of time while observing birds. 
Good color vision is needed. Prior experience banding and/or taking blood
samples from small birds is necessary. Preference will be given to those
with an interest or coursework in ornithology, animal behavior, and/or
wildlife ecology. SALARY $1400-$1600/MONTH, depending on experience and
funding; group housing is provided. Willingness to use personal vehicle on
occasion will be helpful but not necessary; mileage to/from field sites will
be reimbursed. My work fits into part of a larger, long-term avian research
and monitoring effort in the Cache River area of southern Illinois, and
opportunities exist to interact with other avian researchers working in this
system. Recreational opportunities abound in nearby beautiful Shawnee
National Forest. Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information
for 2-3 references by
15 Feb via email to: [EM: ndavros2 AT illinois.edu (preferred)], or via
postal mail to: NICOLE DAVROS, Program in Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation
Biology (PEEC), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
201 Shelford Vivarium, MC 444, 606 E. Healey St., Champaign, IL 61820. 
Feel free to email me with any questions that you may have!

MARSH BIRD POINT COUNT CREW LEADER (1), POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (4) AND NEST
SEARCH TECHNICIAN (1) needed from early May to 15 Aug. (dates approximate).
Technicians will support a large-scale project headed in part by The
University of Maine and the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
investigating the status and distribution of tidal marsh bird species on the
N. Atlantic coast, with particular emphasis on saltmarsh sparrow and willet
ecology. The point count crew will conduct distance-sample point count
surveys as well as broadcast surveys for secretive tidal marsh birds in
selected tidal marshes. Two technicians will be based in southeastern Maine,
two (including crew lead) in northeastern Massachusetts/New Hampshire, and
one in southeastern Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Crew will also assist on
demographic study (see below) and data entry as needed. Ideal applicants
will have prior experience with point count surveys and broadcast surveys,
as well as the ability to positively interact with project collaborators and
the public on a regular basis. The nest search technician will be based in
Scarborough Marsh near Portland, Maine. The focus of this project will
include fecundity, contaminants, fledgling survival, and breeding behavior.
Duties will include nest searching, mist-netting, banding adults and
nestlings, nest monitoring, and data entry. Ideal applicants will have prior
field experience working with birds. Experience nest searching in grassland
habitats is strongly preferred. All applicants must have a valid driver’s
license and good driving record, have a working knowledge of northeastern
bird identification, an ability to work well independently and in groups, be
willing to get up early every morning to slog around in muddy coastal
marshes, and possess a high tolerance for difficult field conditions such as
biting insects and long-distance driving. Most importantly, applicants
should have a flexible attitude and a healthy sense of humor. Salaries range
from $800-1500/month, DOE. Housing is provided at all locations. Please send
CV, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to (EM: info AT
tidalmarshbirds.org). Please indicate to which position(s) you are applying
in the subject line of the email. For more information about the project
visit (URL: http://www.tidalmarshbirds.org). Please direct point count
position questions to MO CORRELL (EM: maureen.correll AT maine.edu), or nest
search position questions to KATE RUSKIN (EM: 
katharine.ruskin AT maine.edu). Application review will start 10 Jan 2011and
continue until all positions are filled.

AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS – We are seeking highly motivated candidates to
assist an M.S. project examining the relationship between energy development
and nest predation of sagebrush-obligate passerines; principally Brewer’s
sparrows, sage sparrows and sage thrashers. Field data collection will occur
from early May through mid-August 2011 in western Wyoming at the foothills
of the beautiful Wind River Range, just
2 hours from Yellowstone National Park. Duties include, but are not limited
to: 1) nest searching and monitoring; 2) nest camera setup and maintenance;
3) nest predator and habitat surveys; and (4) data entry and management in
ArcView GIS, Access and Excel. Qualifications: Ideal applicants will possess
an interest in ecological field research, and a commitment to conservation
and applied ecology. Successful candidates will also need a valid driver’s
license, have or be in the process of earning an undergraduate degree in
wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or a related field and have knowledge of
and/or experience with avian biology. Applicants must possess a strong work
ethic and willingness to work independently much of the time. Prior
experience conducting nest searching and monitoring, and avian behavioral
observations preferred. 
Additionally, applicants should be in excellent physical condition and be
willing and able to hike extensively over uneven terrain, often carrying a
40+ pound pack. Compensation: Approximately $2000/month (based on an
academic pay period). Housing will be provided while at the field site.
Application Procedure: To apply send a cover letter, resume, and the names
and contact information (including telephone number, and
email) of at least 3 references as ONE document to MATTHEW HETHCOAT (EM: 
mhethcoa AT uwyo.edu). Please indicate “ Avian Field Assistant” in the
subject heading. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are
received and we therefore encourage interested parties to apply promptly.
The closing date for this position is 15 Feb 2011.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING POSITIONS / SENIOR PARK AIDE (approx. 6) with
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Oceano Dunes State Park in
San Luis Obispo County, needed approximately 15 Feb to late Sep 2011. 
General Duties Include: conduct monitoring of the federally listed western
snowy plover and California least tern including monitoring adults, nests,
chicks and broods; read color band data; nest exclosure fence and sign
installation and maintenance; collect scientific field notes, data entry,
and technical report writing; work with the public and with an
interdisciplinary team. Applicants Should Have the Following
Qualities: work well individually and in a team setting; be flexible and
open minded; work well with the public; be able to take direction; be able
to work under adverse conditions such as heavy wind and moving sand; be able
to cope with sitting for extended periods monitoring by spotting scope; be
able to lift up to 50 pounds; have a clean Class C driver license and be
able to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle; have a background in Biological
Sciences; birding experience preferred; have experience writing scientific
field notes and reports; some experience with GIS/GPS technology preferred.
Salary: $11.52/hour with one week paid sick and vacation time after six
months. Housing is not provided and moving costs are not reimbursed. The
position is a seasonal full time position (up to 1500 hours per year).
Weekend, holiday, early morning (before daylight) and evening shifts will be
required. You will receive full training and work with some of the best
experts in the field. If you are interested, please submit a Standard State
Application
(URL: http://www.spb.ca.gov/std678.pdf) to: RONNIE GLICK, Senior
Environmental Scientist, Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area,
340 James Way Suite 270, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Applications will be
accepted until 21 Jan 2011 or until the position is filled. For more
information contact: (PH: 805-773-7180, EM: rglick AT parks.ca.gov).

GRASSLAND BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS NEEDED FOR WORK ON MILITARY BASES IN THE
SOUTHEAST. Four field technicians are needed to work monitoring grassland
bird populations on several military bases in the southeastern United
States. The goal of this project is to demonstrate the use of acoustic
recording systems to inventory endangered, threatened, or at risk bird
species on military installations. Duties for technicians will include
assisting with the deployment of acoustic monitoring systems, conducting
line transect bird surveys, conducting territory mapping of target species,
and maintaining a network of acoustic song recorders on the ground.
Technicians must have completed a course in ornithology with a minimum grade
of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale), and be able to identify focal grassland birds by
sight and song. Successful applicants will be physically fit, get up well
before dawn, and be able to work long days in the field while keeping a
positive attitude. Must be able to use a GPS and have a strong attention to
detail for data collection and management. We can only consider applicants
that are U.S. citizens. This position runs from 15 Apr to 15 Jul 2011. We
will provide housing and pay salary of $1500 to $2000 per month depending on
experience. Please send cover letter, resume, contact information for three
references, and any questions to EMILY HOCKMAN (EM: ehockman AT utk.edu).
Deadline for applications is 15 Jan 2011 but applications will be considered
as they are received.