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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kerry Griffis-Kyle
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 12:50 PM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Technician position - desert amphibian ecology

I am seeking a highly motivated technician to participate in a study on the
effects of ephemeral waters on amphibians and dragonflies in the Sonoran
Desert. The study will take place on the Barry M Goldwater Range, USAF in
south-central Arizona. We will be examining the spatial distribution of
ephemeral waters and the type of site (natural tenajas, modified tenajas,
and catchments) on species richness and species abundances for amphibians
and dragonflies. 

The work will include checking and maintaining audio-data loggers,
identifying amphibian species during breeding choruses, sampling water
quality, collecting and identifying invertebrates, and locating unmapped
ephemeral waters. 

This position requires hard work, problem solving, venomous snakes and
invertebrates, and a tolerance for desert heat. This is a physically
demanding job which requires hiking into remote sites, odd hours and
extended hours during monsoonal rains, driving a 4wd on unmaintained roads,
and coordinating with military security. Rock climbing or scrambling
experience helpful but not required.  Experience with amphibians and
identifying invertebrates is desired, but not required. 
Preference will be given to motivated candidates willing and able to
function in the summer desert environment.

The position starts the beginning of July and goes through October 31st and
pays $10/hr plus housing (furnished with utilities). 

Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle (kerry.griffis-
[log in to unmask]) and have "techician position" in the subject line. Please
include in the email: 
1.	How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and why 
I should hire you
2.	Resume or CV including pertinent work experience 
3.	Unofficial transcripts
5.	Contact information for three references
6.	Address, phone, and email

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