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Subject: Bird Jobs --

We have recently switched to a new job board format
<http://osnabirds.org/Jobs.aspx> which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by
members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site
in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own
announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. 
needed Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the
moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting
time should be within 48 hours of receipt.

As before, anyone, member or non-member, can view the postings without any
login. The Birdjobs-L e-list will also continue to be published, at least
for awhile.

Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have
any recommendations for improvement, please send them to me, Cheryl Trine
(EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu).

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VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT, University of Arkansas - Location: eastern
Ecuador. Duration: open. Job Type: Volunteer. Application Deadline: 30 Sep
2011. Job Description: One or two volunteers are needed to assist with field
work involving radio telemetry of the wedge-billed woodcreeper and
spot-mapping mixed-species bird flocks at Tiputini Biodiversity Station in
Amazonian Ecuador. The project runs from 5
January- 15 April 2012, and the candidate(s) may work during part or all of
the project duration, with a minimum 4-week commitment. Room, board, and
in-country transport will be provided, but the candidate must pay their own
international airfare to Quito. Primary duties will be: 1) to track
wedge-billed woodcreepers using radio telemetry, marking locations with a
GPS unit and noting whether the woodcreepers are foraging alone or with a
mixed-species flock. ; and 2) to follow and spot-map mixed-species
understory flocks, which will include resighting of color-banded cinereous
and dusky-throated antshrikes. Minor duties/opportunities may include
vegetation measurements, conducting foraging observations, and assisting
with mist-netting and blood sampling of wedge-billed woodcreepers. Field
work will be conducted roughly 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week. If
staying the entire duration, the volunteer will be allowed a 4-7 day break
in late February if desired, during which he/she may travel at his/her own
expense. 
Qualifications: Due to the remote setting and difficult field conditions of
this project, candidates must have some prior experience conducting field
work of some nature. Experience with radio telemetry and/or resighting
color-banded birds is desirable but not required. Candidate must be
comfortable working independently and be capable of hiking several miles a
day in hot, humid conditions. The selected volunteer must get a yellow fever
vaccination at least 10 days prior to arrival and must present documentation
for the vaccine en route to Tiputini. To apply, please email a resume/CV,
brief cover letter and contact information for three references to ABBY
DARRAH (EM: adarrah AT
uark.edu) by 30 September 2011. Review of applications will begin
immediately.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP available to investigate the spatial
distribution and abundance of seabirds and seaducks in nearshore and
offshore waters of southern New England (USA) in relation to risks
associated with proposed wind power developments. We are seeking a
postdoctoral researcher with strong quantitative skills and modeling
experience (including distance sampling, occupancy estimation,
spatially-explicit mechanistic population models, risk assessment), who
understands the natural history of seabirds and its implications for
modeling their ecology and risk of offshore development, and who thrives in
collaborative, applied research groups. Among other duties, the postdoctoral
researcher will use existing data to: (1) develop spatially explicit models
that identify the key biotic and abiotic factors that affect the abundance
and distribution of seabirds and seaducks in Rhode Island nearshore and
offshore waters, (2) apply these spatially explicit models to predict
affects of global climate change on seabird and seaduck abundance and
distribution, and (3) estimate seasonal changes in population size of
seaduck species and apply these population models to harvest management
plans. Stipend approx. $3500/mo plus full benefits, depending on experience,
for a minimum of 1 year (can be extended to 5 years depending on
productivity). Start date September/October 2011. 
This work will be done through the Department of Natural Resources Science
at the University of Rhode Island, under supervision of Drs. 
Peter Paton and Scott McWilliams, and in collaboration with federal and
state biologists (notably, Jay Osenkowski, RI DEM). University of Rhode
Island is a land-grant, seagrant academic institution that has
state-of-the-art spatial analysis and graphic capabilities, hosts the
Graduate School of Oceanography (http://www.gso.uri.edu/), hosts scientists
from both the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (URL:
http://www.cesu.psu.edu/unit_portals/NOAT_portal.htm)
as well as the National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring Program
(URL: http://science.nature.nps.gov/im/units/ncbn/a_staff.aspx), and is
closely associated with the EPA Atlantic Ecology Division Laboratory
(URL: http://www.epa.gov/aed/). Please send letter of interest, resume, and
contact information for 3 references to (EM: srmcwilliams AT uri.edu).
Review of applications will begin 1 Sep 2011. Early applications are
encouraged.

MSC OR PHD STUDENT - Ruffed Grouse. University of Lethbridge, Alberta,
Canada.
(URL: http://web.me.com/aniwaniuk/Bird_Brains_Lab/Neuroecology.html). 
Duration:
Open. Job Type: Student. Number of Openings: 1 . Application Deadline: 
31 Oct 2011. Job Description: Opportunities are now available for students
to engage in field based studies of the Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa
umbellus) in Western Canada (Crowsnest Pass and Rocky Mountain House,
Alberta). Male Ruffed Grouse produce a drumming display to attract females
and defend territories, but little is known about how this display is
produced or its function. Recent studies in our lab indicate that they
produce extremely low frequency sounds (40-70 Hz) and that the drumming
display is individually specific. We are now seeking students interested in
conducting playback and propagation studies throughout the year. In addition
to these behavioral studies, opportunities are also available to learn
hormone assays and neuroanatomical analyses. 
Qualifications: Applicants should have a BSc in zoology or animal behavior,
some research experience and be prepared to work independently in remote
locations and in a range of weather conditions. Funding is available
immediately and start dates are flexible, although a January start is
preferred. To apply, please send copies of your academic transcripts, a
description of your research interests and background, including why you are
interested in the position, and the names of 2-3 references to: DR. ANDREW
IWANIUK (EM: [log in to unmask]).

MASTER BIRD BANDER at University of Utah Rio Mesa Station, Website: 
(URL: http://www.riomesa.utah.edu/). Location: Utah. Duration: 2
months-1 Sep and 1 Nov 2011. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. 
Job Description: University of Utah Bird Monitoring Project. University of
Utah biology professor Cagan Sekercioglu is conducting a pilot bird
migration monitoring project at the university field stations in Utah. 
This is an opportunity to band birds in spectacular landscapes that are
off-limits to the public. A master bander-in-charge is required to operate a
passerine migration monitoring station at each site between 1 Sep and 1 Nov
2011. Qualifications: Active master bird banding permit, preferably from
BBL. A qualified candidate is expected to have substantial experience in
ageing, sexing, banding, and mist-netting western North American passerines.
Supervision and training of volunteers, data quality control and data entry
are among duties required of the bander. The stations will be open every day
weather permitting. Compensation: $500/month plus room and board for an
experienced bird bander with an active BBL banding license. Volunteers with
relevant bird banding experience may also apply. Room and board will be
covered for volunteers. To apply, email cover letter, copy of banding
permit, three references, and resume outlining qualifications to CAGAN
SEKERCIOGLU (EM: c.s AT utah.edu) with "University of Utah Bird Bander
Position" in the subject line. Application Deadline: 1 Sep 2011.

SPATIAL ECOLOGIST - Audubon is recruiting for a spatial ecologist, see
details below. To view the description and apply visit -
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1163/job.
Job Location: Ivyland, PA, USA. Type: Regular Full-Time. Overview: Now in
its second century, Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other
wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Audubon's mission is engaging
people in bird conservation on a hemispheric scale through science, policy,
education and on-the-ground conservation action. By mobilizing and aligning
its network of Chapters, Centers, State and Important Bird Area programs in
the four major migratory flyways in the Americas, the organization will
bring the full power of Audubon to bear on protecting common and threatened
bird species and the critical habitat they need to survive. And as part of
the BirdLife International, Audubon will join people in over 100 in-country
organizations all working to protect a network of Important Bird Areas
around the world, leveraging the impact of actions they take at a local
level. What defines Audubon's unique value is a powerful grassroots network
of nearly 500 local chapters, 23 state offices, 43 Audubon Centers,
Important Bird Area Programs in 46 states, and 700 staff across the country.
Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Position
Summary: The Spatial Ecologist will assist in the identification of Global
Important Bird Areas across the United States. The Important Bird Area
program has established criteria for identifying regions that hold the
highest numbers of bird species of conservation concern. The employee will
coordinate with the Important Bird Area program, other scientists and
regional bird experts. Essential Functions: Using GIS and R, the employee
will look across bird databases to find hotspots for birds of conservation
concern. These draft hotspots will then be examined by regional bird experts
to create proposed sites. This project will work in conjunction with the
several national and regional staff and will have an opportunity to
participate in related projects looking at historical bird trends and future
impacts of climate change. 
Potential to develop a project suitable for publication lead by the
employee. There is flexibility in the location of the position. 
Qualifications and Experience: * Degree in biology, advanced degree
preferred; * At least 5 years experience in similar projects (advanced
degree training can be included as experience); * Demonstrated expertise in
GIS and R, especially scripting; * Experience with spatial statistics and
MARXAN preferred; * Collaborative spirit and willingness to work with other
staff in remote locations.