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SEEKING PHD STUDENTS to study SEABIRD ECOLOGY using shipboard surveys of
the northeast Atlantic Coast. Study funded by BOEMRE and US Fish &
Wildlife Service. Some experience identifying seabirds in the field
required. Accepted PhD students will receive guaranteed stipends of
$24,000 per year, for up to 5 years, plus full tuition waiver and health
insurance. The City University of New York is comprised of campuses
spread across all 5 boroughs of NYC, but there is one graduate program
which encompasses all of the campuses, and which is administered from
the Graduate Center in Manhattan. If you were to join my lab, you would
be part of the Ecology & Evolutionary Biology subprogram of the Biology
PhD program of CUNY. Aside from living in a large and interesting city,
you would have access to graduate faculty from all campuses of CUNY
(City College, Hunter College, Queens College, Brooklyn College, College
of Staten Island, Baruch College, Lehman College) as well as Columbia,
Rutgers, Stonybrook, and the American Museum of Natural History.
Additionally, the EEB students at the College of Staten Island have a
weekly lab meeting (for students and PI's from multiple labs) and they
are starting a weekly Ecology journal club. It is an exciting academic
environment in which to work! The deadline for applications is 1 Jan
2011. Online applications are available from: (URL:
http://www.gc.cuny.edu/admin_offices/admissions/online_app.htm). For
more info, or to express interest please contact: RICHARD R. VEIT,
Professor, Biology Department, College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory
Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 (EM: Veitrr2003 AT yahoo.com).
FIELD TECHNICIANS (4-6 positions) needed for a study examining chick
mortality and potential factors influencing recruitment of Mountain
Plovers on private lands in eastern Colorado (near the rural towns of
Karval and Haswell). The position runs from Apr/May 2011through Jun/Jul
2011, possibly extending into Aug/Sep. Major duties include interacting
private landowners; locating and monitoring Mountain Plover nests;
capture, handling, banding, and obtaining blood samples from adults and
chicks, attaching radio transmitters to adults and chicks, monitoring
bird movements using radio telemetry, determining cause of chick
mortality, navigation with maps, compass, and GPS units. Good
organizational skills, the ability to work independently and within a
team, and a willingness to travel and work an unusual schedule in
isolated shortgrass prairie habitats are essential. Applicants with, or
pursuing, a B.S. in Wildlife Biology or closely related field are
preferred. Pay rate is equivalent to $2000-$2300/month, and is dependent
on experience and qualifications. Housing is included, private quarters
and not guaranteed. Applications received prior to 31 Jan 2011 will be
considered. Please send cover letter including a short statement of
interests and qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information,
including email and phone number, for 3 references to VICTORIA J.
DREITZ, Colorado Division of Wildlife, 317 West Prospect Road, Fort
Collins CO 80526 (EM: Victoria.Dreitz AT state.co.us ). Emailed
applications will be accepted as attached PDF or Word documents
(preferred as 1 document), please put “Field Tech” in subject line. For
further information about the project, please email: (EM:
Victoria.Dreitz AT state.co.us).
CREW LEADER (1 position) needed for a study examining chick mortality
and potential factors influencing recruitment of Mountain Plovers on
private lands in eastern Colorado (near the rural towns of Karval and
Haswell). This is a collaborative study with the Colorado Division of
Wildlife and Colorado State University. The position runs from Mar 2011
through Jun/Jul 2011, possibly extending into Aug/Sep. Major duties
include assistance with contacting private landowners; locating and
monitoring Mountain Plover nests; capture, handling, banding and
obtaining blood samples from adults and chicks; attaching radio
transmitters to adults and chicks; monitoring bird movements using radio
telemetry; determining causes of chick mortality; navigation with maps
and GPS units; assist with training other individuals in the field crew;
data entry and proofing; and assist with all pre- and post-logistics of
field work. Good organizational skills, the ability to work
independently and within a team, and a willingness to travel and work an
unusual schedule in isolated shortgrass prairie habitats are essential.
Field work is conducted by foot, vehicle, and All-terrain vehicles
(ATVs); experience with ATVs is desired, and valid driver’s license is
necessary. Applicants with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology or closely related
field are preferred. Pay rate is equivalent to $2300-$2500/month, and is
dependent on experience and qualifications. Housing during the field
season (Apr-Jul/Aug) at the study area (near the towns of Karval and
Haswell, CO) is provided, private quarters are not guaranteed.
Assistance with logistics prior (Mar-Apr) and post (Jul/Sep) field
season will be conducted in Fort Collins, CO; housing is NOT provided.
Applications received prior to 14 Jan 2011 will be considered. Please
send cover letter including a statement of interests and qualifications,
resume/CV, and contact information, including email and phone number,
for 3 references to VICTORIA J. DREITZ, Colorado Division of Wildlife,
317 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins CO 80526 (EM: Victoria.Dreitz AT
state.co.us ). Emailed applications will be accepted as attached PDF or
Word documents (preferred as 1 document), please put “Crew Leader” in
subject line. For further information about the project, please email:
(EM: Victoria.Dreitz AT state.co.us).
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS (WILDLIFE) needed from 18 Apr - 31 Aug
2011 to be part of US Forest Service research developing regional
inventory and monitoring protocols for White-headed Woodpeckers. Four
positions are available in south-central Oregon on the Fremont/Winema
National Forests. Major duties include conducting
point-count/playback-response surveys and performing nest searches for
White-headed Woodpeckers, monitoring woodpecker nests, and measuring
vegetation. The work is physically demanding and involves extensive
daily hiking in mountainous terrain, often during inclement weather, and
exposure to biting insects. Pay rate is $15.06/hr (GS-05/01). First-aid,
CPR, and field-safety trainings are provided. Forest Service housing is
available. Applicants must be pursuing or have acquired a college degree
in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology, or related field. Applicants must
have a demonstrated ability: to identify and measure flora using
standardized protocols; to identify White-headed Woodpeckers by sight
and sound; and to locate and monitor nests. Applicants are also required
to hold a valid state-driver's license, be in excellent physical
condition, have the ability to work independently and in small groups,
and live in shared housing. These positions offer entry-level biologists
the opportunity to gain valuable research experience. Highly
self-motivated individuals will find the job very rewarding and enjoy
exploring the ecology of White-headed Woodpeckers. Interested parties
should first send email with attached cover letter and resume, including
three references, to JON DUDLEY (EM: jdudley AT fs.fed.us). Formal
application will take place on-line using AVUE Digital Services.
Applicants will need to search the federal USAJOBS website (URL:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/) to view the formal job announcement
OCRT-0404-5-WLDLF-DT Biological Science Technician (Wildlife). Under the
"How to Apply” tab in USAJOBS, select the link to view the "Vacancy
Summary" in AvueCentral. Log-in to AVUE to review the application
materials under “Job Posting Information.” Make sure to select
CHILOQUIN, OREGON as a "Preferred Location" under the
"Mandatory/Applicant Information" section of the application. The
deadline to formally apply is 6 Feb 2011. For further information or to
learn more about our research, please contact JON DUDLEY
(PH:208-373-4378; EM:jdudley AT fs.fed.us) or VICKI SAAB (EM:vsaab AT
fs.fed.us), or visit us on the web (URL:
http://www.rmrs.nau.edu/wildlife/). Positions are open to United States
citizens only. The USDA Forest Service is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
ORNITHOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) needed starting Apr through Aug
2011 (approx. 3.5-5.0 months, starting date flexible) for ongoing study
investigating the influence of the restoration of bottomland forest
habitat on the breeding bird community within the Cache River watershed
in southern Illinois. Successful applicants will assist primarily with
searching for and monitoring bird nests in bottomland forests (e.g.
Acadian Flycatcher, Kentucky Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Wood
Thrush, Northern Cardinal, and Indigo Bunting). Technicians may also
assist with a continuing long-term (17 years) study of the nesting
success of Prothonotary Warblers and monitor nest boxes, capture and
band adult Prothonotary Warblers, and search for individually marked
birds returning from previous years. Qualifications: Applicants must be
willing to work long hours outside under a variety of physically
demanding (hot, humid, biting insects) field conditions and live in a
field station (provided) with other assistants and graduate students.
Applicants must have the ability to work well independently and in
groups. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Preference
will be given to applicants with prior experience searching for, finding
and monitoring bird nests. Rate of Pay: $1200-2000/mo (based on
experience). Application: Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 2 Mar
2011. Please send via e-mail (preferred; EM: jhoover AT inhs.uiuc.edu)
or regular mail, a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and
relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, addresses,
and e-mail addresses of three references to: Dr. JEFF HOOVER, Illinois
Natural History Survey, 1816 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
Questions: contact JEFF HOOVER (EM: jhoover AT inhs.uiuc.edu; PH:
217-244-2922).
CARDEN SHRIKE BIOLOGIST – Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking an
experienced biologist to manage the 2011 Carden field season activities
for the Eastern Loggerhead Shrike (ELOSH) Recovery Program. The Eastern
Loggerhead Shrike is critically endangered with a total of only 23 known
pairs breeding in Ontario in 2010. The Carden Alvar is one of the two
core areas where ELOSH continue to breed. Wildlife Preservation Canada
has been managing a unique and model recovery program for ELOSH since
2001 including wild population monitoring, captive breeding and release,
and habitat stewardship projects. Job Description: Under the supervision
of the Species Recovery Biologist the Carden Biologist will be
responsible for monitoring the Carden wild population and overseeing all
captive breeding and release site activities. This will include
supervising two Captive Technicians who will be responsible for daily
captive breeding tasks and a Field Assistant who will assist with both
wild population monitoring and captive breeding and release.
Responsibilities: **Road-side and on-site (with prior permission)
surveys to locate breeding pairs of wild ELOSH; **Remote nest monitoring
to determine nest productivity; **Identification and reporting of all
colour banded ELOSH; **Initiating and maintaining landowner contact;
**Liaising with local NGO partners on habitat stewardship activities;
**Collaborating with researchers from other organizations and assisting
with activities such as wild adult trapping and banding and wild
nestling banding; **Point counts in shrike habitat; **Vegetation data
collection at ELOSH nesting sites; **Overall management and coordination
of activities at the captive breeding and release site (including diet
preparation (live food), daily behavioural observations of pairs and
their young, soft-release of young, supplemental feeding and
post-release monitoring); **Banding of all captive young prior to
release; **Attachment of geolocators onto a subset of captive young
prior to release; **Data management, monthly reports, end-of-season
reports; **Additional tasks as required. Qualifications: Applicants must
have prior experience with bird monitoring/surveying and have completed
at least an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (completion of
a Master’s or equivalent level of knowledge/experience is preferred).
Banding experience is essential. Experience with nest searching and
colour band identification preferred, as is prior experience with animal
care in a captive setting. Applicants should also have some familiarity
with grassland birds and the ability to identify the majority of species
by sight and sound. This position requires strong organizational skills
and multi-tasking abilities. Preference will be given to candidates with
previous experience supervising field staff and/or managing field
research projects. In addition, qualified candidates should be able to
navigate in the field using a map, compass, and GPS, work independently,
and be willing to work long hours and live in rustic field quarters.
Applicants should be physically fit, able to endure working in variable
weather conditions with exposure to biting insects and enjoy living and
working as part of a small team. A valid driver’s license is required
and access to a vehicle for the duration of the contract is preferred.
Most Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes breed on private lands, so considerable
landowner contact is required. The successful candidate must have good
interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships
with private landowners. Position runs from early Mar through Oct 2011,
with the possibility of a contract extension into the fall of 2011.
Housing plus Cdn $2000-2300/month is provided depending on experience.
To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for
three references to: JESSICA STEINER, (EM: jessica AT
wildlifepreservation.ca) or Wildlife Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420
Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2. Email applications preferred.
Please submit your application as a single PDF or MS word file and
include the email subject heading “Carden Shrike Biologist Application”.
Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable
candidate is found (applications will not be considered after 1 Feb
2011). All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
GREY-BRUCE SHRIKE BIOLOGIST – Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking an
experienced biologist to survey Grey and Bruce counties (Ontario,
Canada) for endangered Eastern Loggerhead Shrike (ELOSH). Wildlife
Preservation Canada has been managing a unique and model recovery
program for ELOSH since 2001 including wild population monitoring,
captive breeding and release, and habitat stewardship projects.
Currently, the wild population breeds predominantly in two core areas:
Carden and Napanee, however a significant amount of suitable habitat is
found throughout the Grey-Bruce area and ELOSH sightings in these
counties have been increasing in recent years. Job Description: Under
the supervision of the Species Recovery Biologist the Grey-Bruce Shrike
Biologist will be responsible for surveying suitable shrike habitat
throughout Grey and Bruce counties and monitoring all shrikes that are
located. Depending on experience and time availability, the GB Biologist
may also be involved with captive breeding and release activities at the
Dyer’s Bay field breeding and release site. Responsibilities:
**Road-side and on-site (with prior permission) surveys to locate
breeding pairs of wild ELOSH; **Remote nest monitoring to determine nest
productivity; **Identification and reporting of all colour banded ELOSH;
**Initiating and maintaining landowner contact; **Liaising with local
NGO partners on habitat stewardship activities; **Collaborating with
researchers from other organizations and assisting with activities such
as wild adult trapping and banding, and possibly wild nestling banding;
**Point counts in shrike habitat; **Vegetation data collection at ELOSH
nesting sites; **Assisting two Captive Technicians at the Dyer’s Bay
site with captive breeding and release activities (as time allows).
Depending on experience, this may involve banding of captive young and
the attachment of geolocators onto a subset of young prior to release;
**Data management, monthly reports, end-of-season reports; **Additional
tasks as required. Qualifications: Applicants must have prior experience
with bird monitoring/surveying and have completed at least an
undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (completion of a Master’s
or equivalent level of knowledge/experience is preferred). Experience
with nest searching and colour band identification preferred. Applicants
should also have some familiarity with grassland birds and the ability
to identify the majority of species by sight and sound. Banding
experience is an asset, as is previous experience with animal
care/captive breeding. In addition, qualified candidates should be able
to navigate in the field using a map, compass, and GPS, work
independently, and be willing to work long hours and live in rustic
field quarters. Applicants should be physically fit and able to endure
working in variable weather conditions with exposure to biting insects.
A valid driver’s license is required and access to a vehicle for the
duration of the contract is preferred. Most Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes
breed on private lands, so considerable landowner contact is required.
The successful candidate must have good interpersonal skills and the
ability to maintain positive relationships with private landowners.
Familiarity with the Grey-Bruce area is an asset. Position runs from
late Mar through Sep 2011. Compensation will be based on a daily rate of
$140 (inclusive of mileage) up to a maximum of $17,000 for the duration
of the contract. Work will depend in part on number of shrikes located.
Accommodation can be provided on the Northern Bruce Peninsula but access
to additional accommodation in Grey County is an asset as the successful
candidate will be covering a large survey area. To apply please send a
cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
JESSICA STEINER (EM: jessica AT wildlifepreservation.ca) or Wildlife
Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2.
Email applications preferred. Please submit your application as a single
PDF or MS word file and include the email subject heading “GB Shrike
Biologist Application”. Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled
as soon as a suitable candidate is found (applications will not be
considered after 1 Feb 2011). All applicants must be legally eligible to
work in Canada.
AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN – ELOSH Captive Breeding. 4 Avian Field
Technicians needed to assist with the recovery of the Eastern Loggerhead
Shrike (ELOSH) in Ontario, Canada. Wildlife Preservation Canada has been
managing a unique and model recovery program for ELOSH since 2001.
Currently, two field sites (one in Carden east of Orillia and one in
Dyer’s Bay on the Bruce Peninsula) are used to raise and release
juvenile shrikes using soft release techniques. These positions offer
not only a unique opportunity to work first hand with an endangered
species but also the chance to gain experience in captive breeding and
animal care in a field setting. Responsibilities: **Extensive
behavioural monitoring of all captive pairs and their young throughout
the breeding season (housed in large field aviaries); **Daily diet
preparation and provision (live food fed twice daily) to captive and
released shrikes; **Care and maintenance of invertebrate food colonies
(crickets and mealworms) and live mice; **Assisting the site biologist
with the banding of all juvenile shrikes before release; **Assisting the
site biologist with the attachment of geolocators onto a subset of young
to be released; **Soft-release of young; post-release monitoring and
supplemental feeding; **Breeding site and enclosure preparation and
maintenance; **Data management and monthly reports; **Additional tasks
as required. Technicians may also have the opportunity to assist with
wild population monitoring activities later in the season. alifications:
Applicants should have prior experience with animal care/captive
breeding, possess knowledge and experience in avian biology, and have
completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (or possess
equivalent knowledge/experience). Some bird handling and or banding
experience is also required. Keen observation skills and attention to
detail are essential. Successful candidates must be able to work
independently, be willing to work long hours in the field and live in
rustic field quarters. Applicants should be physically fit, able to
endure working in variable weather conditions with exposure to biting
insects and enjoy living and working as part of a small team.
Additionally, this position requires staff to handle live insects, mice,
and occasionally, endangered species. A valid driver's license is
required, and access to a vehicle for the duration of the contract is
preferred. Position runs from early Apr through late Aug/early Sep,
2011. Some opportunities for contract extension and/or supervisory
positions the following field season may be available. Housing plus Cdn
$1100-1500/month is provided depending on experience. To apply please
send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three
references to: JESSICA STEINER (EM: jessica AT wildlifepreservation.ca)
or Wildlife Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph,
Ontario N1H 6J2. Email applications preferred. Please submit your
application as a single PDF or MS word file and include the email
subject heading “Avian Technician Application”. Please apply ASAP as
positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found
(applications will not be considered after 1 Mar 2011). All applicants
must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
CARDEN FIELD ASSISTANT – ELOSH Wild Population Monitoring. Wildlife
Preservation Canada is seeking one Field Assistant to assist the Carden
Shrike Biologist with survey efforts and monitoring of the wild
population of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike in Carden, Ontario (east of
Orillia). The Eastern Loggerhead Shrike is critically endangered with a
total of only 23 known pairs breeding in Ontario in 2010. The Carden
Alvar is one of the two core areas where ELOSH continue to breed and the
Carden wild population has been monitored since the 1970s. This position
also includes assisting with activities at the field breeding and
release site (~2 days per week), offering a unique opportunity to work
with an endangered species and directly contribute to recovery efforts
through captive breeding. Responsibilities: **Road-side and on-site
(with prior permission) surveys to locate breeding pairs of Eastern
Loggerhead Shrike; **Wild population monitoring (nest searching,
behavioural monitoring, collection of productivity data); **Vegetation
data collection at ELOSH nesting sites; **Landowner communication and
outreach; **Data management and monthly reports; **Behavioural
monitoring of captive birds at the field breeding site; **Daily diet
preparation and provision (live food fed twice daily) to captive and
released shrikes; **Care and maintenance of invertebrate food colonies
(crickets and mealworms) and live mice; **Soft-release of young;
post-release monitoring and supplemental feeding; **Breeding site and
enclosure preparation and maintenance; **Additional tasks as required.
The Field Assistant may also have the opportunity to assist with the
banding of captive young and the attachment of geolocators onto a subset
of young to be released. In addition, the successful candidate may have
an opportunity to assist the Carden Biologist with point counts in
shrike habitat. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience
with bird monitoring/surveying and have completed an undergraduate
degree in a relevant discipline (or possess equivalent
knowledge/experience). Experience with nest searching and colour band
identification preferred. Previous bird handling and/or banding
experience is an asset as is prior experience with animal care/captive
breeding. Qualified candidates must also be able to navigate in the
field using a map, compass, and GPS, work independently, be willing to
work long hours and live in rustic field quarters. Applicants should be
physically fit, able to endure working in variable weather conditions
with exposure to biting insects and enjoy living and working as part of
a small team. A valid driver’s license is required and access to a
vehicle for the duration of the contract is preferred. Most Eastern
Loggerhead Shrikes breed on private lands, so considerable landowner
contact is required. The successful candidate must have good
interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships
with private landowners. Position runs from early Apr through late
Aug/early Sep, 2011. Some opportunities for contract extension and/or
supervisory positions the following field season may be available.
Housing plus Cdn$1100-1500/month is provided depending on experience. To
apply please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for
three references to: JESSICA STEINER, (EM: jessica AT
wildlifepreservation.ca) or Wildlife Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420
Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2. Email applications preferred.
Please submit your application as a single PDF or MS word file and
include the email subject heading “Carden Field Assistant Application”.
Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled as soon as a suitable
candidate is found (applications will not be considered after 1 Mar
2011). All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Tern TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN with USGS (1) – Don Edwards San Francisco Bay
National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont, CA: Seeking 1 Biological Science
Technician (equivalent to GS-5; about $17-18 per hour) at the USGS Davis
Field Station from 4 Apr to 12 Aug 2011 (with potential for extension,
pending funding and successful completion of work) for studies
conducting nest monitoring and radio tracking Forster’s Tern chicks in
relation to predation by California Gulls and other predators in San
Francisco Bay. Duties will involve locating and monitoring bird nests;
handling and measuring chicks; capturing, marking, and radio-tracking
terns with vehicle mounted radio telemetry equipment; maintaining
equipment; sample processing; and collecting other ecological data as
directed by supervisor. Experience with nest monitoring, radio
telemetry, and capturing and handling waterbirds is preferred. Excellent
hearing is required for radio telemetry work. Nest monitoring involves
hiking through marshes for much of the day and lifting heavy boats and
motors off vehicles into ponds on a daily basis. Telemetry involves
truck-based telemetry all day in potentially heavy urban traffic.
Experience with the operation of 4WD vehicles and boats, computer
systems and file management, field and laboratory methods, and
techniques for conducting research on wildlife populations is desirable.
Incumbents must be comfortable on small boats. Incumbents will be
expected to enter data into spreadsheets, compile and organize field
data, as well as prepare tabular data, graphs, charts, and reports under
the direction of the supervisor. All positions will require incumbent to
work independently and as a team member to execute field research. We
are seeking enthusiastic and organized people with a strong work ethic.
Must be willing to work some long hours, including early morning,
evening, or nighttime hours and some weekends as needed. Housing is not
provided. If interested send cover letter, resume, and 3 references ASAP
VIA EMAIL (Tern Telemetry Technician in Subject Line) Dr. Josh Ackerman
(EM: jackerman AT usgs.gov), Dr. Mark Herzog (EM: mherzog AT usgs.gov)
and Dr. Garth Herring (EM: gherring AT ucdavis.edu) ASAP. This Is a
Pre-announcement Only; Please Contact Us for Further Information on the
Required Application Process. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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. This agency provides
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
WATERBIRD NEST MONITORING TECHNICIANs with USGS – Don Edwards San
Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Fremont, CA: The USGS is seeking
multiple Waterbird Research Technicians (equivalent to GS-5; about
$17-18 per hour) from 4 Apr to 12 Aug 2011 (with potential for
extension, pending funding and successful completion of work) to work on
studies on waterbird ecology and avian reproduction in the San Francisco
Bay. Specific duties may include locating and monitoring bird nests;
handling and measuring chicks; capturing, marking, and radio-tracking
Forster’s tern chicks; maintaining equipment; sample processing; field
and laboratory sorting and identification of fish; data entry; and
collecting other ecological data as directed by supervisor. Experience
with nest monitoring, radio telemetry, and capturing and handling
waterbirds is preferred. Nest monitoring involves hiking through marshes
for much of the day and lifting heavy boats and motors off vehicles into
ponds on a daily basis. Experience with the operation of 4WD vehicles
and boats, computer systems and file management, field and laboratory
methods, and techniques for conducting research on wildlife populations
is desirable. Incumbents must be comfortable working in small boats and
in heavy, urban traffic conditions. Incumbent will be expected to enter
data into spreadsheets, compile and organize field data, as well as
prepare tabular data, graphs, charts, and reports under the direction of
the supervisor. Position will require incumbent to work independently
and as a team member to execute field research. We are seeking
enthusiastic and organized people with a strong work ethic. Must be
willing to work some long hours, including early morning, evening, or
nighttime hours and some weekends as needed. Housing is not provided. If
interested send cover letter, resume, and 3 references VIA EMAIL
(Waterbird Technician in Subject Line) to: Dr. Josh Ackerman (jackerman
AT usgs.gov), Dr. Mark Herzog (mherzog AT usgs.gov) and Dr. Garth
Herring (gherring AT ucdavis.edu) ASAP. This Is a Pre-announcement Only;
Please Contact Us for Further Information on the Required Application
Process. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. This agency provides
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
NAPANEE FIELD ASSISTANT – ELOSH Wild Population Monitoring. Wildlife
Preservation Canada is seeking one Field Assistant to assist the Napanee
Shrike Biologist with survey efforts and monitoring of the wild
population of Eastern Loggerhead Shrike in Napanee, Ontario. Some work
may also occur in Smiths Falls, Pembroke and Renfrew. The Eastern
Loggerhead Shrike is critically endangered with a total of only 23 known
pairs breeding in Ontario in 2010. The greater Napanee area is one of
the two core areas where ELOSH continue to breed, while ELOSH sightings
in Smiths Falls and Pembroke/Renfrew have been increasing in recent
years. This position also includes an opportunity to assist with the
care and soft-release of groups of captive young (transferred to Napanee
from one of WPC’s field breeding sites). Responsibilities: **Road-side
and on-site (with prior permission) surveys to locate breeding pairs of
Eastern Loggerhead Shrike; **Wild population monitoring (nest searching,
behavioural monitoring, collection of productivity data); **Vegetation
data collection at ELOSH nesting sites; **Landowner communication and
outreach; **Data management and monthly reports; **Care of captive young
prior to release (behavioural observations and provision of live food);
**Soft-release of young and post-release monitoring; **Additional tasks
as required. The Field Assistant may also have the opportunity to
conduct point counts in shrike habitat. Qualifications: Applicants
should have prior experience with bird monitoring/surveying and have
completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (or possess
equivalent knowledge/experience). Experience with nest searching and
colour band identification preferred. Previous experience with animal
care is an asset. Qualified candidates must also be able to navigate in
the field using a map, compass, and GPS, work independently, and be
willing to work long hours. Applicants should be physically fit and able
to endure working in variable weather conditions with exposure to biting
insects. A valid driver’s license is required and access to a vehicle
and local accommodation for the duration of the contract is preferred.
Most Eastern Loggerhead Shrikes breed on private lands, so considerable
landowner contact is required. The successful candidate must have good
interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships
with private landowners. Position runs from early Apr through late
Aug/early Sep, 2011. Some opportunities for contract extension and/or
supervisory positions the following field season may be available.
Compensation is Cdn$1100-1500/month, depending on experience. WPC may
also be able to subsidize housing costs if the successful candidate does
not have access to local accommodation. To apply please send a cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three references to: JESSICA
STEINER, (EM: jessica AT wildlifepreservation.ca) or Wildlife
Preservation Canada, RR#5 5420 Highway 6 North, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2.
Email applications preferred. Please submit your application as a single
PDF or MS word file and include the email subject heading “Napanee Field
Assistant Application”. Please apply ASAP as the position will be filled
as soon as a suitable candidate is found (applications will not be
considered after 1 Mar 2011). All applicants must be legally eligible to
work in Canada.
ALASKA WATERBIRD INTERN (2) – Field work will be conducted on the Yukon
Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. The Yukon Flats is one of the
most remote and pristine boreal areas in interior Alaska, offering a
wilderness experience with a great diversity of nesting waterfowl and
other bird species. These positions will be with the Yukon flats
National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fairbanks,
Alaska. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to experience a
remote Alaska wilderness setting, learn bird identification, and gain
knowledge of ecological sampling techniques. We are looking for
applicants with a strong desire to live in a remote field camp for
extended periods and the ability to maintain a positive attitude under
difficult field conditions, including hot and cold temperatures, long
days hiking through heavily wooded and brushy habitats, mosquitoes,
flies, and brown and black bears. We are also looking for personnel whom
enjoy hiking and paddling and are in good physical shape. Major duties
include: water quality sampling, aquatic invertebrate sampling,
waterbird surveys on lakes and wetlands, brood surveys, and setup and
maintenance of a remote field camp. Waterfowl identification and remote
camping experience are desired. We are looking for applicants with a
strong desire to live in a remote field camp for extended periods and
the ability to maintain a positive attitude under difficult field
conditions including hot and cold temperatures, long days hiking through
heavily wooded and brushy habitats, mosquitoes, flies, and brown and
black bears. Personnel are required to carry firearms in the field for
bear protection. Camp life is primitive and refuge access is by float
plane only. All pertinent field gear (except personal clothing) is
provided. Watercraft, aircraft, firearms, and bear safety courses are
provided in Fairbanks. While in Fairbanks, employees are provided with
room and board. The employment period will be 15 May through
approximately 31 Aug 2011, with some flexibility. Applications must be
submitted through the Student Conservation Association (SCA). You do not
need to be a student to apply – all are welcome. Please review the SCA
website to learn how to apply for SCA internships. SCA will provide
interns with roundtrip airfare to Alaska, $640 per month, and $1415 –
$5350 of credit towards student loans or future tuition. We will provide
all room and board for your stay in Alaska. Our posting at SCA can be
viewed at (URL: http://www.thesca.org/gatewaynra/node/145909)
Applications should be submitted no later than 31 Jan 2011. However,
early applications are strongly encouraged - we receive applications
immediately upon their submittal to SCA and will fill these positions as
soon as possible. For more information, please contact TYLER LEWIS, (EM:
tllewis AT alaska.edu, PH: 907-699-8008).
CLARK’S NUTCRACKER FIELD ASSISTANTS. Two (2) field assistants are needed
to work on a Ph.D. research project on the population and behavioral
ecology of Clark’s Nutcrackers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The
study site is located outside of Jackson, WY in Bridger-Teton National
Forest, primarily between 7,500 and 10,000’. The research focuses on
understanding how the decline of whitebark pine is impacting Clark’s
Nutcracker demography and habitat use. In the process, we will also
better determine the ecology and social system of this little known
bird. Assistants will primarily be involved in radio tracking, carrying
out behavioral watches to assess foraging ecology, and performing point
counts and habitat surveys. Some time will also be spent trapping,
color-banding, and radio tagging the birds, as well as climbing trees to
reach nests. Assistants will maintain a field journal, do data entry and
verification, and prepare equipment for field work. The position is for
1 Feb through 31 Jul, with the possibility of continuation into the
fall. (There is some flexibility on the start and end dates.) A modest
$800/month, plus free housing in the town of Jackson is provided.
Assistants are expected to work very long hours, five (5) days per week
(six rarely, primarily when camping). These will be long, physically
exhausting days, at high altitudes, often in snow and freezing
temperatures. The first few months of work require snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing into field sites, and sometimes waiting at mist
nets for long hours in freezing temperatures while trapping birds. We
will camp for several days at a stretch during the summer in order to
access more remote habitat. Successful applicant must love winter sports
and have experience spending time outside in the winter. Must be in
great shape with a strong back and knees, and must be willing and happy
to work in cold conditions, and to regularly climb up and down VERY
steep mountains. Must be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, a
passion for field work, excellent communication skills, and patience
with short-notice schedule changes. Applicants should enjoy working
independently with a high level of responsibility in field work and data
entry as well as working frequently with a partner. An ability to
maintain a positive attitude while tackling the rigors of field work is
essential. A lot of creativity and patience is often required to figure
out how to handle daily field situations. Must take excellent, detailed
field notes. Prior experience with birds (especially the ability to read
color bands), navigation with GPS units and maps, vegetation sampling,
and radio telemetry is desirable, but not required. A car is required
for at least one of the two assistants. Must provide your own
binoculars. There is avalanche danger in some areas, grizzly bears, and
hazards associated with working in remote field sites. However, I will
teach you how to work safely in the backcountry. Applications will be
reviewed upon receipt and the positions will remain open until filled.
If interested, apply sooner rather than later. Please include the
following in your application: a resumé (one page resumés are
discouraged - please provide detailed descriptions of your academic,
volunteer, and professional experiences); a cover letter describing why
you should be considered for the position; the names, phone numbers, and
email addresses of at least three academic / professional references
(preferably ones familiar with your ability to conduct field work); and
the dates you are available to work. Applications should be sent as
attachments by email to TAZA SCHAMING (EM: tds55 AT cornell.edu).
SPOTTED OWL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (4) – Job location: Sierra Nevada, CA.
Closing date: 4 Feb 2011. Job Description: 4 research assistants are
needed for a long-term population and habitat ecology study of the
California Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Positions begin 4 Apr
and will last until 19 Aug 2011. The pay rate is $12.50/hr (or more
depending on experience) with a typical workweek of 40 hours. Field
housing will be provided, but frequent camping is required during the
work week. Successful applicants will be employees of the University of
Wisconsin (UWI) and assist in monitoring, banding, and resighting
spotted owls, as well as conducting vegetation surveys. Applicants must
be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances in steep terrain),
take detailed field notes, be able to work alone at night and off-trail,
must be confident navigating unfamiliar terrain with a map and compass,
have excellent hearing, be able to identify the colors on bird bands,
and be able to operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles. A stellar driving record
is required. Assistants may be required to work on other projects
related to spotted owls within the study area as needed. Field crews
must work and live cooperatively. Applicants with a B.S. in wildlife,
biology, or related fields and/or having related experience are
preferred. The application deadline is 4 Feb., 2011. This study is
conducted collaboratively with the University of Minnesota (UMN), from
which additional positions are available. The duties are the same, but
the start dates differ from the UWI positions. Refer to the separate ad
for the positions available through UMN. Please e-mail a cover letter
stating which positions (UWI and/or UMN) you are interested in, and a
resume with at least three references to WILLIAM BERIGAN (EM: berig004
AT umn.edu). The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SPOTTED OWL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (5) – Job location: Sierra Nevada, CA.
Closing date: 4 Feb 2011. Job Description: 5 research assistants are
needed for a long-term adaptive management study of the California
Spotted Owl in the Sierra Nevada, CA. Positions begin 2 May and will
last until 19 Aug 2011. The pay rate is $12.50/hr (or slightly more
depending on experience) with a typical workweek of 40 hours. Field
housing will be provided, but frequent camping is required during the
work week. Successful applicants will be employees of the University of
Minnesota (UMN) and assist in monitoring, banding, and resighting
spotted owls, as well as conducting vegetation surveys. Applicants must
be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances in steep terrain),
take detailed field notes, be able to work alone at night and off-trail,
must be confident navigating unfamiliar terrain with a map and compass,
have excellent hearing, be able to identify the colors of bird bands,
and be able to operate 4-wheel-drive vehicles. A stellar driving record
is required. Assistants may be required to work on other projects
related to spotted owls within the study area as needed. Field crews
must work and live cooperatively. Applicants with a B.S. in wildlife,
biology, or related fields and/or having related experience are
preferred. The application deadline is 4 Feb., 2011. This study is
conducted collaboratively with the University of Wisconsin (UWI), from
which additional positions are available. The duties are the same, but
the start dates differ from the UMN positions. Refer to the separate ad
for the positions available through UWI. Please e-mail a cover letter
stating which positions (UMN and/or UWI) you are interested in, and a
resume with at least three references to WILLIAM BERIGAN (EM: berig004
AT umn.edu). The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RESEARCH INTERNS – Loon Project in northern Wisconsin requires 4-5
research interns to assist in an ongoing investigation of territory
acquisition, territory defense and breeding behavior of common loons.
Applicants should be available for all or most of period 15 May – 10 Aug
2011. (Work could begin as early as 20 Apr, for those available at that
time.) Responsibilities will include identification of marked loons from
colored leg bands, observation of social and reproductive behavior,
recording and playback of loon song, and nocturnal capture and marking
of adults and chicks. Successful applicants must: be physically fit,
have good visual acuity (no color-blindness), have their own car, be
able to swim strongly, be able to work with others or alone, have a
strong work ethic, be organized and meticulous about recording data in
the field, and have a love of outdoor conditions. Experience with bird
identification, canoes and motorboats helpful but not essential.
Housing, stipend of $1500 per month and mileage reimbursement on site
($0.51 per mile at current rate) provided. Send resume and list of 3+
references no later than *20 Feb 2011*., to: DR. WALTER PIPER, Dept. of
Biological Sciences, Chapman University, Orange, CA, 92866 (EM: wpiper
AT chapman.edu). For more info, see web page (URL::
http://www.chapman.edu/~wpiper/)
2 STUDENT TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP) OPPORTUNITIES exist with
the US Fish and Wildlife Service to assist a project researching
Long-billed curlew chick survival, movement, and habitat use. Project
duration: early Mar - Jul 2011 with the possibility to extend through
Aug. Study sites: Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge and Umatilla
Chemical Depot near Hermiston, OR. Primary duties include 1) locating
nests 2) vegetation sampling 3) data entry and 4) radio telemetry though
additional duties will be assigned. Housing will be at Umatilla NWR.
Vehicles will be provided during work hours. Extremely variable working
hours includes weekdays, weekends, split-shifts, pre-dawn, and night
work. Salary: Hourly. During peak season, will exceed 40 hour weeks, but
no overtime pay is available. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must
be U.S. citizens and at least age 18 years old. Applicants MUST be
accepted for enrollment, or enrolled, as a degree-seeking student at an
accredited technical or vocational school, or 2 or 4 year college or
university and have a 2.0 GPA. Candidates should be working toward a
bachelors in the sciences. Students graduating in spring 2011 and not
enrolled in courses for fall 2011 are not eligible to apply. Student is
not required to be enrolled during the summer session, however.
Successful candidates will have a strong interest in field biology. I
also hope they possess a positive attitude, sense of humor, work well
independently and with coworkers. They should be prepared to work long
days in the field under adverse conditions (ie. heat, cold), be
meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical
condition, possess good communication skills, be dedicated to study in
spare time, and have a valid Driver’s License. Preferred experience:
experience with maps, GPS, and compass. This is an entry level position
that will expose you to many techniques in field biology and is a good
resume builder. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related
field experience, a resume, and contact information for three references
to: Sidra Blake (EM: sidrablake AT hotmail.com). Put in the subject
header “STEP”. Selected students will be required to submit and pass for
STEP eligibility (*form) and transcripts. Salary: GS 03-05
($11.55-15/hr) commensurate on experience. Last Date to Apply: 29 Jan
2011. Contact: SIDRA BLAKE (EM--preferred: sidrablake AT hotmail.com,
PH: 509-430-3055).
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS – The Little Hermit is a lek mating
hummingbird of Venezuela and Trinidad known for the peculiar patterns of
vocal variation among different regions, between different leks, and
even within a lek. Little is known about how and why this spatial
pattern of vocal dialects occurs in this species. The project’s main
goal is to test hypotheses about the adaptive significance of geographic
variation in vocalizations of the Little Hermit hummingbird. Field
research assistants will participate in data collection during an
intensive 4 month field season of this long-term study. Assistant duties
will include (but are not limited to) nest-searching, behavioral
observations, color band reading, netting, radio-tracking, and playback
experiments. Days will be long and the work will be physically and
mentally demanding, but for those seeking to gain experience in field
research you won’t be disappointed. The work week will typically be 6
days long in the buggy, snakey, and humid forests of Trinidad; this work
will leave you exhausted at the end of the day! Assistants will be
involved in all aspects of the project, including discussions of the
conceptual framework of the project. Location: Brasso Seco village,
Northern Range, Trinidad Dates: Mid Jan – early May, 2011. College
graduates and undergraduates who can take a leave of absence for the
spring semester are particularly encouraged to apply. Students are
encouraged to apply for academic credit for their work at their home
institution. SALARY: Free housing and food (Unfortunately, you will have
to pay your own airfare to Trinidad) DEADLINE: Until positions are
filled QUALIFICATIONS: Those with previous field experience (especially
those who have mist netting experience) and a strong interest in bird
behavior are highly preferred. Other important qualifications include 1)
willingness to work very long hours in tropical conditions (that means
buggy, sweaty, and very wet), 2) commitment to paying attention to
detail (e.g. writing legibly) for the entire 4 months of work, 3)
ability to get along well with others in a very cramped environment (you
will be in close contact with myself and 1 other field assistant for the
whole 4 months), 4) ability and willingness to work alone in the field
and to work in an area where encounters with poisonous snakes is a very
real possibility, 5) willingness to cook (all meals will have to be
prepared ourselves). Applicants must have a strong interest in field
research as a possible (or definite) career goal (i.e. applying because
you’d like to see a tropical forest before going off to medical school
is not something I’m looking for). APPLICATION: Send a cover letter (1
page) detailing your interests and career goals and how you see this
internship fitting in with them, a resume or CV (keep it to relevant
details), an unofficial transcript (or simple list of courses and grades
on a spreadsheet), and the names and contact information (email and
phone) of 3 references (ideally with some experience with how you work
in a research/field context) to JULIAN KAPOOR (EM: vak9ATcornell.edu).
Apply only if you can come out for the full 4 months and you do not
require a stipend!
WILDLIFE ECOLOGIST/PIPING PLOVER AND LEAST TERN PROJECT DIRECTOR – Maine
Audubon, Maine's largest wildlife conservation organization, seeks a
wildlife ecologist whose primary responsibilities will be to oversee
monitoring and management of endangered least terns and piping plovers
in southern Maine. This regular position starts in Feb 2011 and will
average 30 hours per week but is full time mid-Apr through mid-Aug.
Additional responsibilities will be assigned between Sep – Mar,
including conservation of other rare species and habitats in Maine.
Duties include: *hiring, training, and supervising seasonal staff;
**overseeing field work and providing assistance at all sites during the
field season; **negotiating management agreements with private
landowners and town officials to protect piping plovers and least terns;
**producing reports, newsletters, and updates; **overseeing accuracy of
databases; **working with federal, state, and local government officials
to assure protection of the birds. Position requires: **experience
working with birds; **excellent observation skills; **diplomatic and
effective communication skills; **extensive walking on soft substrates
(sand beaches); **heavy lifting and carrying of equipment (50 pounds or
more); **ability and willingness to work outdoors on beaches in all
weather conditions; **Some evening and weekend work required.
Qualifications include: **M.S. in wildlife ecology, conservation biology
or related field; **at least 3 years field experience; **excellent
communication and outreach skills; **previous experience managing piping
plovers and least terns is highly desirable; **experience working with
diverse stakeholders and public policy preferred. Salary: mid-twenties
with benefits. EOE. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three references to: Wildlife Ecologist Search, Maine Audubon, 20
Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105 or e-mail to: (EM: conserve AT
maineaudubon.org). Applications reviewed starting 15 Jan 2011. Search
done when position filled.
SEASONAL FIELD ASSISTANTS: The New Jersey Division of Fish &
Wildlife-Endangered and Nongame Species Program anticipates hiring as
many as five field assistants for monitoring and management of Piping
Plovers, Least Terns, Black Skimmers and American Oystercatchers in
coastal New Jersey. Positions will extend from approximately 15 Apr - 1
Sep 2011. Primary duties include locating and monitoring Piping Plover
nests and broods; surveying tern and skimmer colonies; constructing
predator exclosures; fencing, posting and patrolling nesting areas; data
collection and entry; and educating beachgoers. Applicants should have
completed at least three years towards a degree in wildlife biology,
ecology, or related field and should also be in good physical condition,
able and willing to work independently and with a team, organized and
disciplined, and enthusiastic about working to help NJ’s endangered
beach nesting birds. The ability to work cooperatively with the
beach-going public and the capacity to effectively communicate with
people with differing views in a calm and rational manner is essential
to the success of the project. The 40-hour work week includes 5 weekdays
prior to Memorial Day, and then 3 weekdays and both weekend days for the
period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Salary $11.00-$12.50 per hour
(depending on education, experience and job responsibility). Applicants
must have reliable transportation to get to and from work station. Work
vehicle is provided for use once at work station - mileage will be
reimbursed if use of personal vehicle is necessary for work. Work
station is in Tuckahoe, NJ (Cape May County). Housing is NOT provided.
Submit letter of interest and resume including names and phone numbers
of 3 references. Send to TODD POVER, NJ Division of Fish &
Wildlife-Endangered and Nongame Species Program, 2201 Rt. 631, Woodbine,
NJ 08270 or to (EM: bnb AT hughes.net).
BIRD-BANDING BIOLOGIST, 12. Northern Arizona University, Colorado
Plateau Research Station, Box 5614, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Approximately
16 weeks total work. Begin: Early May 2011. End: mid-Aug 2011. The
National Park Service is continuing constant-effort bird banding
stations at Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, and Mesa Verde
National Park, Colorado. Applicants should be able to identify birds of
the southwest U.S. (or be willing and able to learn prior to the field
season). Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience
with the MAPS protocol or that have experience in mist-netting, bird
banding, and ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand. Applicants will
be expected to use Peter Pyle's Identification Guide to North American
Birds (Part I) to determine plumages and molts of landbirds in the study
areas. Previous MAPS field biologist interns (and crew leaders) are
especially encouraged to apply. Demonstrated attention to detail, good
physical condition, ability to work well with others, a tolerance of
long days that begin before dawn, and the ability to endure sometimes
difficult field conditions, including hiking away from trails and on
non-level ground, are required. In addition to field work, this position
requires computer entry of all data into previously designed MS-excel
and web-based forms, and working in the field with volunteers. The job
will require camping approximately 30 nights during the employment
period with per diem provided. Applicants must provide their own camping
equipment and have valid U.S. driver's license. Salary: $17.30/hr @ 40
hours per week (or approximately $3,000 per month). Housing will be
available at a very reasonable rate (no pets allowed). Last Date to
apply: 10 Feb 2011. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Applicants must provide resume of bird banding experience and 3
references with telephone numbers. Send application materials (e-mail
only) to: MATTHEW JOHNSON (EM: matthew.johnson AT nau.edu). Questions
can be directed to STEPHEN FETTIG (PH: 505-672-3861 x 546).
ISLAND SUPERVISOR and FIELD ASSISTANTS – The Canadian Wildlife Service
of Environment Canada is Canada's national wildlife agency which handles
wildlife matters including the protection and management of migratory
birds and species at risk, and research on nationally important wildlife
issues. As part of the recovery program for endangered Roseate Tern, a
tern restoration project is carried out on Country Island, Guysborough
County, Nova Scotia, Canada. See (URL:
http://www.speciesatrisk.ca/roseatetern/recovery_CI.html). A SUPERVISOR
AND TWO FIELD ASSISTANTS are needed for the 2011 field season.
Responsibilities/duties include: census for terns; follow marked nests:
measure and record productivity and growth of three species of terns;
band tern chicks and re-sight banded adult terns; survey avifauna daily;
monitor daily weather conditions; collect and enter detailed field data;
submit data in an orderly fashion; monitor, harass, and when necessary
suppress aerial predators; monitor for presence of mammalian predators.
Duties also include field camp set-up on Country Island at the beginning
of the season (late Apr/early May) and dismantling of the field camp at
the end of the season (late Jul-mid Aug); live at a remote field camp on
Country Island, which consists of two large tents (one for
sleeping/living/working and one for eating) and where fresh water is a
scarce commodity.
The ISLAND SUPERVISOR responsibilities include: drafting daily work and
staff schedules, training staff for essential field skills, overseeing
data collection, entry, and management; data analysis and preparation of
final report. The island supervisor should expect to stay on the island
for the duration of the field season. The ideal candidate would have a
M.Sc. in Biology or relevant discipline. A Bachelor's degree with
relevant experience will also be considered. Contract is approximately
9,000CAD for the season (late Apr – early Aug) plus an approximate
2,000CAD for development of final report by 30 Oct 2011.
The FIELD ASSISTANT (2 positions) will follow the direction and work
schedules provided by the island supervisor. Applicants for the position
should have a B.Sc. or relevant diploma. Contract is approximately
7,500CAD for the season (late Apr through early Aug). A one week leave
will be provided (timing to be approved by project manager and island
supervisor).
Qualifications/eligibility requirements: be physically fit and able to
work under harsh environmental conditions in a remote location;
**demonstrate personal suitability: effective interpersonal skills,
initiative, judgment, independence, and dependability; **be willing to
work variable hours, including long hours and on weekends, in various
conditions as required by operational needs; **field experience with
birds is an asset; **banding experience is required for the ISLAND
SUPERVISOR and considered an asset for ASSISTANTS; **possession of valid
first aid certificate, pleasure craft operator card, and WHMIS
certificates required (wilderness/remote first aid preferred). Training
may be obtained after appointment to positions but before field work
commences; report writing experience required for the ISLAND SUPERVISOR.
Application process: Application deadline is 15 Feb 2011. Applications
submitted after the deadline may be considered if the position(s) are
not filled. Please highlight your field experience, any skills that may
enhance camp life (cooking, carpentry, birding) and why you are
interested in this experience. Preference will be given to Canadian
citizens. Please send your application by email to: KAREN POTTER (EM:
karen.potter AT ec.gc.ca), Species at Risk Recovery, Canadian Wildlife
Service - Environment Canada, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6.
VOLUNTEERS – Interested in learning about telemetry? The US Geological
Survey is seeking volunteers to assist with a telemetry project studying
the Western Sandpiper from mid Jan to late Mar/early Apr 2011. This is a
great opportunity to learn about null/peak telemetry and be a part of
research studying the fascinating ecology of San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Field work will include pinpointing the locations of radio-marked birds
as they move across the mudflat using a truck-mounted telemetry system.
We are based out of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife
Refuge in Fremont, CA. The telemetry location is at the mudflat near the
West side of the Dumbarton Bridge and adjacent to the newly restored SF2
salt pond (URL: http://www.southbayrestoration.org/). Qualifications:
Training is provided so telemetry experience is not required, but a
demonstrated interest or degree in Biology (or related field) is
preferred. All volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license,
and will have to take a short drivers safety class in order to drive the
government vehicles. Preference will be given to those who are flexible
with regards to scheduling and times available, however anyone with a
strong interest in the project is encouraged to apply. Ability to commit
for the duration of the project preferred. Duties: Hours are variable
and depend on the number of radio marked birds in the study area at a
given time. Therefore, individual shifts will vary in length. Applicant
must be willing and able to sit in a telemetry truck for hours, work in
some inclement weather and work at various times of the day. Prompt data
entry of collected data will be required. Please send a resume and a
brief description of your interest in the project to KRISTIN HIRSCH (EM:
khirsch AT usgs.gov). Applications will be accepted through late Jan.
PRBO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RIPARIAN RESTORATION PROJECTS–Multiple
positions available, including crew supervisors, on riparian songbird
monitoring projects in northern California. Project dates: ~18 Apr
through 31 Jul 2011 (end date may extend to late Oct for some
positions). Primary duties vary by project but include nest-monitoring,
spot-mapping, multi-species point counting, vegetation surveys, data
entry, and mist-netting. These projects offer a unique opportunity to
explore and observe birds in northern California while contributing to
ecologically significant research that focuses on assessing the affects
of riparian restoration on the bird community to help guide future
restoration actions. Candidates with a strong background in bird
identification by sight and sound and previous experience nest searching
are preferred. The most important qualifications are self-motivation (as
most work will be unsupervised), good physical condition, willingness to
spend long hours in the field observing birds and the ability to work
well independently and in a group living situation. Compensation is
$2773 - 3100/month based on position and experience. Housing will be
secured for field crews at approximately $200 – 300/mo. You may be
required to drive your personal vehicle and will be compensated at or
near the current federal rate. In one document (PDF or MS Word), email a
letter of interest describing previous field research experience,
relevant course listings, specific dates of availability, a resume, and
contact information for three references to: ALICIA YOUNG (EM: ayoung AT
prbo.org). Please note if you are applying to other PRBO Conservation
Science positions.
FIELD ASSISTANT - An enthusiastic and energetic assistant is required to
help with a project assessing the impacts of climate change on
Phylloscopus warblers based at University of Sheffield, UK. The main
tasks will include nest finding and monitoring and conducting
provisioning watches. Other tasks will include helping with ringing
(i.e. banding) and monitoring vegetation development and food
availability. Work will be conducted in a scenic river valley system
located close to Sheffield on the edge of the Peak District National
Park. The ideal assistant will have prior experience of ornithological
research, including nest finding and monitoring, but the most important
attributes are an enthusiastic nature and an ability to work long hours
that include early starts. An assistant is required from mid-Mar to the
end of Jul. This is a voluntary position for which expenses will be paid
at a rate of not less than £100 per week. For more information please
e-mail DR KARL EVANS (EM: karl.evans AT sheffield.ac.uk), to apply
please send a CV and covering letter to the same e-mail address.
SEABIRD ISLAND SUPERVISORS needed for several Audubon - managed Maine
coastal islands. We operate seven island research stations that include
active and former restoration sites now managed for Atlantic Puffins,
Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Arctic, Common, Least and Roseate Terns,
Laughing Gulls, Common Eiders, Leach’s Storm-Petrels and wading birds.
Current work includes, but is not limited to: seabird diet studies,
productivity monitoring, chick growth, seabird survival, recruitment and
dispersal studies and predator management. DETAILS: Positions require
primitive camping and working on offshore islands. Full-summer
volunteers and research assistants will move between 2 (or more) field
sites during the summer. Island research teams are comprised of 2 to 6
people and are determined by island size, seabird colony composition and
workload. Days are long (0600 to 2000 hrs) and include a minimum of two
3-hour observation stints each day, weather permitting in a small wooden
blind. All participants live in or near the seabird colonies in rustic
conditions (solar electricity, no running water, composting toilet) and
work 7 days/week. Food and “island housing” provided for all positions.
Worker’s compensation insurance for supervisors and research assistants
only. Volunteers should have their own insurance coverage. All staff
must provide their own binoculars, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and a
2-person tent. Supervisor responsibilities include: managing multiple
concurrent seabird studies, drafting a daily work and staff schedule,
training staff on essential field and computer skills, overseeing data
collection and management, conducting visitor education, protecting the
site from human disturbance and predator management. · Previous
supervising, seabird monitoring, bird banding and small boat handling
experience are required · Predator management including trapping (small
mammal) is recommended · Hunting experience is a plus · Applicants
should have an M.S. degree in a related field (biology, ecology,
ornithology or wildlife conservation and management) or a B.S. with
significant relevant experience · Availability should be from early May
through Aug 15th. Stipend: $1,300 to $1,800/ month depending on island.
Visit (URL: http://www.projectpuffin.org) for further details. · All
applicants must submit a resume and complete the application form posted
on our website (click on the “Get Involved” link). · Applications now
being accepted for stipend positions through 1 Feb 2011 with decisions
being made by 1 Mar 2011. · Volunteers applications accepted from 1 Jan
through 1 Mar 2011. (EM: shall AT Audubon.org and rborzik AT
audubon.org) or mail to: ROSALIE BORZIK, Audubon – Dept BJL, Seabird
Restoration Program, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca NY 14850.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (2-4) needed approximately 30 Mar - 31 Aug 2011 for
a long-term population ecology study of the Northern Spotted Owl in
northwest California. The pay rate is $2000-2300/mo (depending on
experience) based on an approximate 40 hr work week. Free housing is
provided at the Klamath Biological Research Station in Salyer,
California. Successful applicants will assist primarily in monitoring,
banding, and assessing reproduction of northern spotted owls and barred
owls. Secondary duties may include collection and processing of blood
samples for West Nile virus monitoring, data entry and any additional
duties as required. Must be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long
distances with a backpack in extremely steep terrain), take detailed
field notes, be able to work at night off-trail, have excellent hearing,
be able to identify birds by color band, and be willing to camp for up
to 3 days. Applicants with a BS (or in progress) in wildlife, biology,
or related fields are preferred. Must be able to start by 1 Apr. Any
questions can be directed to Jeremy Rockweit at: (EM:
rockweitATrams.colostate.edu). Submit a letter of interest, resume, and
the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references AS ONE FILE
(email preferred) by 1 Feb 2011 to: (EM: rockweitATrams.colostate.edu).
If you cannot send your resume electronically, you can mail it to:
JEREMY ROCKWEIT, Colorado State University, 1484 Campus Delivery, Fort
Collins, CO 80523-1484.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe, productive
learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all final candidates being considered for
employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to,
criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle
history. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and complies with all federal and Colorado laws,
regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action
requirements in all programs.
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