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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Maureen Durkin
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 10:43 AM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Snowy Plover Intern- Needed ASAP

VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANT INTERN- Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN is
seeking one research assistant intern for a Master's Study project conducted
in collaboration with SUNY-ESF to monitor the impacts of human-caused
disturbance on breeding Snowy Plovers in the eastern Gulf. Study area will
include sites in the Florida panhandle and Alabama. Work will begin May 10th
and continue until late July. Housing will be provided. Intern will be
responsible for assisting with Snowy Plover nest and chick monitoring,
behavioral observations, disturbance assessment and documentation, and
capturing and banding birds at multiple sites. Duties also include data
collection, photo documentation, use of a hand-held GPS unit, and data entry
using Microsoft Excel. Position will require working long hours, 6 days a
week. This study requires a patient individual who will enjoy spending hours
locating, observing and recording behavioral and disturbance data on beach-
nesting birds. Intern will work cooperatively as part of a small team, and
be directly supervised by a Field Crew Leader, who reports to the Graduate
Student/Project Leader. Applicant must be self-motivated, organized, in good
physical condition, enjoy walking several miles in soft sand, and be able to
tolerate hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. This is an excellent
opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain valuable experience and
training in field research and shorebird monitoring. Shared housing and
gasoline reimbursement for travel between work sites are provided. Must have
own waterproof 10x42 binoculars, a valid driver's license and own reliable
personal vehicle for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of
interest 2) a resume 3) the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3
references to Margo Zdravkovic: MargoZ@Coastalbird