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ASSISTANT PROFESSORS, TENURE-TRACK – As part of an ongoing expansion, the Department of Biological Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is looking to fill two new, 9-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level, beginning in 2017. We seek applicants with either of the following profiles: 1) Applicants with an interest and established record in bridging levels from systems or organismic function to behavior or ecology. Research areas can include - but are not limited to - ethology, microbiology, functional ecology, or evolution. Applicants with this profile should apply for the position at ( URL: http://njit.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=55733). All inquiries for this position should be directed to Dr. SIMON GARNIER (EM: garnier AT njit.edu). 2) Applicants with an interest and established record in bridging levels from cell biology or physiology, to systems or organismic function. Research areas can include - but are not limited to - neurobiology, ethology, evolution, or development. Applicants with this profile should apply for the position at (URL: http://njit.jobs/applicants/Central?quickFind=55732). All inquiries for this position should be directed to Dr. FARZAN NADIM (EM: farzan AT njit.edu). Applicants should be prepared to upload a CV, a cover letter, and a statement of research interest. In addition, they should arrange for at least three references to send letters directly to Ms. SHAMAY CARTY (EM: carty AT njit.edu). Candidates will be expected to maintain an active, funded research program, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the overall success of the Department. NJIT is a tier-one public research university located in Newark, NJ, with an emphasis on STEM subjects. The Department of Biological Sciences at NJIT currently consists of ten research faculty with expertise in neurobiology, sensory and motor systems, locomotion, collective behavior, and functional and spatial ecology. The Department is also Federated with neighboring Rutgers-University Newark, adding colleagues in cellular neurobiology, cell signaling, genetics, systematics, evolution and ecology. The successful applicant will occupy customizable space in a newly renovated research facility. Duties will also include teaching introductory and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on expertise. NJIT is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications from minorities and women are especially welcome.
WILDLIFE INTERN, MERRITT ISLAND NWR – Location: Titusville, Florida Duration: 8 weeks + Job Type: Non-paid Internship, housing provided Application Deadline: None. Job Description: This is a Non-paid Internship. Gain valuable habitat and wildlife management experience as a member of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge staff. Work includes eradicating non-native plants on the Refuge. This includes control of invasive plants by herbicide application. Other work includes participating in various Refuge wildlife surveys, small mammal surveys, and bird surveys, and check stations. The person selected for this internship will also assist Refuge biologists with other duties like water level control of impoundments, Florida Scrub Jay banding, and scrub management. Housing will be provided at no cost. Interns must be willing to commit to 8 weeks of service. Start and end dates are flexible. Qualifications: Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in wildlife management, natural resources, or related field. Must have a valid driver’s license. A government vehicle will be provided for official duties. A personal vehicle is not required but desired. Number of Openings: 1 To Apply: Contact MIKE LEGARE, Wildlife Biologist, Merritt Island NWR: (EM: mike_legare AT fws.gov), please email your telephone number.
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS – Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for two positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Biological Sciences to begin in August 2017. Candidates must have a PhD in any area of the biological sciences and a record of scholarly accomplishments. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Position 1: The successful candidate will teach Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, as well as other biology courses based upon the applicant’s area of expertise. Position 2: The successful candidate will have expertise in either bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, evolutionary biology or some combination of these areas. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to teaching in one or more of those areas. Both candidates will be expected to maintain a research program appropriate in a department with both an undergraduate and a master’s level degree program. Southeastern Louisiana University is primarily a teaching institution whose mission is successful education of undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Biological Sciences has more than 800 undergraduate majors in five concentrations. The Department is housed in a modern building with excellent research and teaching laboratories as well as other research facilities including a roof-top greenhouse, a Vertebrate Museum, an Electron Microscopy Center, a vivarium and the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station. The Department has approximately 25 graduate students in the MS degree program. The University is positioned in a biologically diverse region with ample opportunities for research in terrestrial, freshwater, or estuarine habitats. For information concerning the Department of Biological Sciences please visit our web page at: http://www.southeastern.edu/biology To be considered as an official applicant, the candidate must submit an online application, which will include a letter of application, a detailed vita, academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon employment), and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who can be contacted by Southeastern Louisiana University. Applicants must apply online at: https://jobs.selu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58306 Questions concerning Position 1 should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. KYLE PILLER (EM: kyle.piller AT selu.edu). Questions concerning Position 2 should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. BRIAN CROTHER (EM: bcrother AT selu.edu). Review of applicants will begin on 1 Nov 2016. Southeastern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SALTON SEA at National Audubon Society Website: http://www.audubon.org/ Location: San Francisco, CA. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Job Description: The Salton Sea Program Director will grow Audubon California’s (ACA) contributions to conservation in Southern California with specific attention on the Salton Sea. S/He will exercise leadership and management responsibility in developing conservation programs, advancing conservation science and policy, engaging the network and attracting new funds. The Program Director is charged with expansion and implementation of existing campaigns, with conservation partners, to secure significant and sustained commitments to Salton Sea habitat restoration and management. S/he will also assist with the facilitations of the State of California’s Salton Sea Management Plan (SSMP) that supports Audubon’s goals to protect birds and their habitat at the Salton Sea while also controlling for dust to protect human health. The Program Director will collaborate with and advise a coordinated multi-disciplinary group of policy, science, modeling and other technical experts working to address key water-related challenges at the Salton Sea. The focus of the Salton Sea Program Director position includes: - Raising awareness and stressing urgency around the environmental degradation and threat to public health at the Salton Sea, helping lawmakers and other decision makers to understand that the State of California must make a significant and sustained investment in real solutions there. - Securing the best outcomes for birds and people around the Salton Sea by influencing the State’s SSMP planning and immediate implementation process and ensuring habitat protections in the draft plan, anticipated December 2016. The Salton Sea is part of the Colorado River Basin; consequently, in addition to his/her work in Southern California, the Program Director will serve as an expert liaison between the Salton Sea and Audubon’s Colorado River program in the context of ensuring water for habitat throughout the lower Colorado River basin. This position will report to the Vice President of the Pacific Flyway/Executive Director of Audubon California and with a dotted line to Audubon’s Program Director, Western Waters. Essential Functions: Policy / Campaign Coordination - In partnership with ACA’s Director of Public Policy, expand and implement public policy campaign to advance Audubon's Salton Sea and Colorado River Basin goals with advocacy, lobbying, and/or involvement in state legislature, and in working with members of Congress as well as federal and state government leaders. - Secure Salton Sea specific policies for a long-term solution and funding from state and/or federal agencies. - Work with NGO partners to expand and implement a coordinated campaign to secure funding and implementation commitments for Salton Sea habitat restoration and management. - Educate policy-makers in Southern California, Sacramento and DC Salton Sea issues and gain support for significant and sustained investment in real solutions at the sea. Engagement - Develop and implement engagement strategies that support Audubon’s campaign to secure public commitments to robust habitat restoration and management at the Salton Sea, including: - Initiating and developing strategic partnerships to bolster efforts already on the ground and give voice to the local community. - In conjunction with Audubon California’s Chapter Network and Communications teams, boost chapter efforts to engage with voters on Salton Sea related issues. - Play a critical role as an ambassador of Audubon, representing the organization with funders, conservation leaders, community members, policy makers and other important stakeholders to advance the project, inform stakeholder opinions and decisions, and harness the power of Audubon's network. - Work with other concerned NGOs, together with whom we are sitting on relevant stakeholder committees, as well as the Audubon network to build upon and implement a campaign that engages key public agencies and water user organizations to secure funding commitments to Salton Sea habitat restoration and ensure robust habitat outcomes. Conservation - Seek to achieve long-term solutions for habitat and water that support Audubon’s goals to protect birds. - Coordinate and communicate with Audubon’s science team and communicate to outside audiences to ultimately advance habitat restoration goals at the Salton Sea. - Ensure connection and integration of Audubon’s Salton Sea and Colorado River basin programs. - Lead effort to model baseline habitat at the Salton Sea, so that a habitat “balance sheet” may be used to track projects and ensure that management activities at the sea add up to something meaningful for birds. Development - Seek and develop fundraising opportunities to support Audubon’s and its partner organizations’ efforts at the Salton Sea. Work with government, foundation, and individual funding sources. - Manage program budgets and work with Director of Finance to ensure necessary budget reporting and to ensure the program adheres to budgetary requirements. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in public policy, environmental policy or related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred. - 7-10 years’ progressive professional experience managing externally-facing conservation projects, to include possessing a deep knowledge of water policy. This position must maintain sophisticated current knowledge and expertise on the legal, diplomatic, policy, institutional, economic, cultural and technical issues relevant to water management in California. - Demonstrated success and comfort with fundraising, in particular with major donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders preferred. - Experience with public policy development and advocacy, campaigns, lobbying, and/or involvement in the California state legislature and in working with members of Congress preferred. - Familiarity with environmental justice and/or community organizations located in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys preferred. - Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a wide range of individuals and organizations. - Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners. - Ability to exercise extreme diplomacy, balance and flexibility when dealing with various personalities and sensitive situations to develop cohesive solutions and negotiate successful outcomes. - Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to members, state and federal elected officials, donors, and chapter leaders, as well as in traditional and social media. - Willingness and ability to travel up 50% time for key meetings with decision makers, staff, funders and other important stakeholders to help advance the project. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based applications required. - Experience developing diversified approach to engage and influence the broader public to champion an issue or cause. - A willingness to adopt a passion for Audubon’s vision and solidly grounded in conservation issues in order to effectively handle challenges, identify important issues, and covey conservation priorities to a wide audience. To Apply: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/2936/salton-sea-program-director/job?mode=view
ENVIRONMENTAL & CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER at NaturEner USA LLC. Website: http://www.naturener.us/ Location: Ethridge, Montana area. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2016. Job Description: NaturEner USA and NaturEner Canada launched operations in 2006. We are primarily engaged in the ownership, development and operation of renewable generation projects. Our goal is to be a leading, diversified renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) across different green energy technologies and geographies. Environmental & Conservation Program Manager Under the combined direction of the Montana Site Manager and the COO, the Environmental and Conservation Program Manager is responsible for all day-to-day environmental and conservation program operations at the NaturEner USA, LLC Rim Rock and Glacier wind farms in Toole and Glacier counties, Montana. Responsibilities include ensuring that NaturEner complies with all environmental permitting and compliance requirements at both sites, providing program management and team leadership for NaturEner’s Avian Program, providing periodic reports and briefings to Company management regarding progress against established Avian Program objectives, and managing hazardous waste and other environmental needs of the two sites. Duties and Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day Wildlife Conservation Program operations at NaturEner’s Montana wind farms • Provide oversight and quality assurance for avian monitoring, eagle point counts, nest surveys and post construction monitoring programs at NaturEner’s Montana wind farms • Develop and implement staffing plans and budgets • Manage and maintain biomonitor shift schedules • Provide leadership for up to 20 staff • Oversee ongoing professional development activities for the Montana Wildlife Conservation Program staff and conduct annual performance reviews • Oversee recruiting and onboarding of new avian biomonitors • Conduct and supervise data analysis and report preparation • Manage environmental regulatory and compliance obligations by updating NaturEner’s environmental policies and procedures including but not limited to the management of hazardous waste, spill prevention, and containment • Provide input to develop and refine NaturEner’s Environmental and Conservation programs • Develop and present Environmental and Conservation reports Skills/Abilities • Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain good relationships with others Location/Working Conditions • Position is based at the Glacier and Rim Rock Wind Farms in Montana • Works in an office and outdoors under field conditions throughout the year • Required to work on a flexible schedule, occasionally involving an expanded work week • May be required to travel to San Francisco on a quarterly basis Physical Requirements • Required to use a computer for extended periods of time • Must be able to work outdoors under varying and possibly extreme weather conditions Direct Reports • Rim Rock Shift Leads • Glacier Senior Staff Biologist Qualifications: Qualifications • B.S. or M.S. in Wildlife Biology, Physical Sciences, or similar field • 5+ years of team management experience, experience managing field biology crews preferred • 3+ years of experience with wildlife or avian monitoring and management programs, or similar conservation experience • Demonstrated knowledge of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act • Demonstrated professional and/or academic experience with spatial and statistical analysis (ArcGIS/QGIS, R or similar) Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, paid holidays, paid vacation/sick time, etc.) To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to (EM: hr_jobs AT naturener.us) or submit cover letter and resume on the NaturEner USA website (http://www.naturener.us/)
AVIAN CONSERVATION ECOLOGIST at University of Alberta. Website: http://www.borealbirds.ca Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada. Duration: 2.5 years. Job Type: Post-doc. Application Deadline: 28 Oct 2016. Job Description: The Boreal Avian Modelling Project (BAM) is seeking an avian ecologist to fulfill a postdoctoral position at the University of Alberta. BAM is a continental scale effort to understand the ecology and dynamics of avian populations and their habitats in the boreal forest of North America (for more details on BAM see www.borealbirds.ca<http://www.borealbirds.ca>). Working with a team of avian ecologists, conservation scientists and statisticians, the post-doctoral fellow will conduct science to support the characterization and identification of critical habitat for several boreal bird species in Canada, including Canada Warbler, Olive-sided Flycatcher, and Common Nighthawk. The position will involve collaboration with federal and provincial governments, industry, and other academic institutions. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Wildlife Biology/ Ecology Self-motivated & able to confidently interact with people of varying backgrounds Strong background in avian ecology and conservation science Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to migratory birds Experience with wildlife-habitat modelling & Geographic Information Systems, preferably at large scales Excellent and demonstrated writing skills Compensation: 55,000 per year plus benefits. To Apply: The position is available immediately. We will take accept applications until a suitable candidate is found. To apply, please provide a letter of interest, CV, and an example of your writing skills in the form of a peer-reviewed paper or thesis. Candidates should send their application package to: Dr. NICOLE BARKER, BAM Coordinating Scientist (EM: nbarker AT ualberta.ca)
WILDLIFE FIELD BIOLOGIST at H. T. Harvey & Associates. Website: http://www.harveyecology.com/ Location: Los Gatos, CA. Duration: Full-time. Job Type: Permanent. Job Description: We have an opening in our Los Gatos office for a Wildlife Field Biologist to begin work in January 2017. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting surveys for nesting birds and performing construction monitoring for special-status species, including the California red-legged frog and California tiger salamander, on a variety of projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. This position will sometimes require a person to navigate varying and rugged terrain safely and sometimes to work alone in a variety of weather conditions. It may require occasional overnight travel and weekend work. Qualifications: •Solid field experience •Strong bird identification skills and experience conducting nesting bird surveys •A demonstrable background in ecology or wildlife management and broad knowledge of the biology of California’s fauna Experience with California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog required, experience with the burrowing owl a plus. Candidates with a strong academic background (and at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or an equivalent subject are preferred. Compensation: DOE To Apply: Interested candidates should respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references through this link (URL: https://home2.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=19055072) using ONE .doc or .pdf file (system allows for only ONE attachment, so resume, cover letter, transcripts, and references must be incorporated into ONE file); via mail to H. T. Harvey & Associates, Attn: Personnel, 983 University Ave., Bldg. D, Los Gatos, CA 95032; or by fax to 408.458.3210.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at Hawk Migration Association of North America. Website: www.hmana.org<http://www.hmana.org> Location: Gibraltar, Michigan. Duration: open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: The Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic leader to become its first executive director. If you are a proven fundraiser in a non-profit arena, preferably in an environmental field and with knowledge of raptors and their migrations, please consider applying for this unique opportunity. Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2016. The winning candidate will have an office in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge’s new visitor center near Gibraltar, Michigan, approximately 20 miles south of Detroit. The visitor’s center will open in early 2017 and is located within a major flyway for southbound raptors. We are looking for an experienced, outgoing individual with proven fundraising expertise and a track record of membership growth and volunteer engagement in a nonprofit organization. Position is funded for two years, and the incumbent is expected to work with the board of directors to seek funding to grow the organization and continue the position beyond 2018. For a full job description and information on HMANA, visit (URL: http://www.hmana.org/executive-director-job-description/). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with one or more years experience in conservation or environmental non-profit management. Experience and interest in hawk-watching, raptor biology, science and/or raptor education preferred. Candidates should have strong people skills, along with writing, fund-raising and an enthusiasm for natural world. Must pass federal background check. Compensation: Salary to be negotiated. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation, among others. To apply, please submit cover letter,resume, and at least three professional references to (EM: director AT hmana.org) . No phone calls or agency submissions, please.
LATIN AMERICA CONSERVATION OFFICER at Rainforest Trust. Website: http://www.rainforesttrust.org Location: Warrenton, Virginia. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Job Description: Rainforest Trust seeks a Latin America Conservation Officer to develop and manage land protection projects with our in-country partners across the region. Rainforest Trust is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1988. Partnering with the most respected conservation organizations in the world’s tropical regions, Rainforest Trust supports the protection of critical habitat for endangered species through local partnership. To date, we have saved over 15 million acres of tropical habitat. We are an efficient organization, earning the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. The successful candidate for the Latin America Conservation Officer position will work under the supervision of the Chief Conservation Officer and the Director of Biodiversity Conservation. Duties Include: • Identifying prospective partners and projects to create new protected areas in Latin America • Supervising, managing, and tracking the progress of Rainforest Trust projects. • Coordinating closely with in-country partners and staff. • Undertaking field visits to identify new projects and partners and to assess progress of ongoing projects. • Reviewing and meeting all reporting deadlines. • Preparing and submitting timely monthly reports on projects. • Participating actively with Development and Communications staff in project fundraising and communication efforts. • Organizing donor trips to visit project sites. Qualifications: • A degree in biological or environmental sciences, or combination of education and experience. • Significant experience in conservation practice, conservation science, or related field essential. • Prior experience with conservation and project management in Latin America preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish required. • A personal passion for biodiversity conservation and belief in Rainforest Trust’s conservation mission. • Proven involvement with relevant organizations in Latin America (NGOs, government, universities, community organizations, etc.). • Efficient, enthusiastic, and self-starting, with excellent organizational and social skills. • Ability and willingness to travel internationally. • Must be authorized to work in the US. : How to Apply: Please send applications to (EM: jobs AT RainforestTrust.org). Please include a cover letter stating your interest to work for Rainforest Trust, your salary aspirations, names of referees, and your resume.
VOLUNTEER (UNPAID) FIELD ASSISTANTS FOR STUDY OF HISPANIOLAN WOODPECKER BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY at Cornell University / Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/joshlapergola/volunteer2017 Location: outside of Jarabacoa and close to Salto Jimenoa I, La Vega province, Dominican Republic. Duration: 3.5 months or 6.5 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 6 to 9. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: Six to nine field assistants needed for a study of ecology of colonial breeding and sexual size dimorphism in the Hispaniolan Woodpecker in the Dominican Republic. Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive ~3.5-month or 6.5 month field season. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) nest monitoring, focal behavioral observations (including nest watches and foraging records), assisting with tree-climbing, color-band reading, nest-searching, assisting with bird capture and processing, and data entry. I am currently looking for: ->Two to four FULL-term assistants are needed to arrive between 10 and 15 January (somewhat flexible) and remain until 30 July. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but preference will be given to those submitted by 11 October. ->Two to four 1st half term assistants are needed to arrive between 10 and 15 January (somewhat flexible) and remain until 30 April. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but preference will be given to those submitted by 11 October. ->Two to four 2nd half term assistants are needed to arrive between 15 and 20 April (flexible) and remain until 30 July. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled, but preference will be given to those submitted by 1 November. Job description: The Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) nests colonially, ranging from 2 to as many as 20+ simultaneously active nests in the same tree, making it very unique among woodpeckers (only one other picid species of the more than 200 is known to nest in such dense aggregations). Additionally, the Hispaniolan Woodpecker is the most sexually size dimorphic of Melanerpes woodpeckers. Since 2012, I have been color-banding and observing these woodpeckers to better understand the social organization of colonies. Fieldwork in the 2017 field season will focus on further studying social organization of colonies, attempting to answer such questions as: 1) How do nesting substrate (live vs. dead trees) and its availability influence colony size and structure? 2) What information do prospecting birds utilize to "decide" where to nest, and how does this information use influence variation in colony size? More generally, we will collect data to help test hypotheses regarding the costs, benefits, and consequences of group living, the operation of sexual selection in cooperative societies, and the evolutionary factors driving the woodpecker's exceptional size dimorphism. An important objective of our work also includes studying how parasitic fly larvae in the genus Philornis impact nesting success. A new component in the 2017 season will involve initiating a next-box experiment. Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive 3.5-month (half term) or 6.5-month (full term) field season. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) nest monitoring, focal behavioral observations (including nest watches, dominance watches, and foraging records), assisting with tree-climbing, color-band reading, nest-searching, assisting with bird capture and processing (including metal- and color-banding), and data management and entry. All volunteers will have the opportunity to learn various tree-climbing techniques. Assistants will be trained to set up, operate, and take down a unique elevated mist-net system developed specifically for this project but with applications to other ornithological studies. 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 workweek will typically be 6 days long in humid, mosquito-filled fields and forests, involving hiking sometimes muddy, steep hills, climbing barbed-wire fences, and avoiding bulls; 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. Neotropical bird species are generally poorly known with many aspects of their natural history incomplete or wholly unknown. Hispaniola is an island with many poorly known native or endemic species that will reveal their intriguing secrets to those motivated and patient enough to look. While our work will focus primarily on Hispaniolan Woodpecker, opportunities to collect data on the island’s other avian denizens may arise, and we will exploit these opportunities when possible. Any such observations of other bird species made by field assistants may result in publications (so an added bonus of this fieldwork is the possibility of not only adding a publication to your CV but making a real contribution to our knowledge of Hispaniolan birds and Neotropical ornithology). That having been said, the woodpecker research takes priority. Dates: Full term assistants- Start: ~10 January, End: ~30 July 2017. (~6.5 months) 1st Half term assistants- Start: ~10 January, End: ~30 April 2017. (~3.5 months) 2nd Half term assistants- Start: ~15 April, End: ~30 July 2017. (~3.5 months) College graduates and undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Current college students are encouraged to apply for academic credit for their work at their home institution. Qualifications: Those with previous field experience (especially those who have bird-handling and/or behavioral observation experience) and a strong interest in bird behavior are highly preferred, but such skills are not absolutely necessary (indeed, I will train you with numerous field protocols). 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 ~3.5 to 6 months of work, 3) ability to get along well with and be respectful of others in a very cramped environment (you will be in close contact with myself and three to four other field assistants for the whole 3.5 months, another PhD student and his team of one or two people, a master's student working May - August, a post-doc visiting for a month, and occasional other visitors for varying lengths of time), 4) ability and willingness to work alone or jointly in the field and to work in an area where encounters with venomous invertebrates are a real possibility (there are plenty of bees, wasps, and ants; fortunately, though, there are no venomous snakes), 5) good color vision (essential for distinguishing color-bands), 6) willingness to cook (we will prepare nearly all meals and share cooking duties), 7) willingness to contribute to general upkeep of living quarters (e.g., cleaning dishes, sweeping and cleaning the house, locking up, etc.), and 8) an open mind, and a positive, pro-active attitude. 9) Spanish language competency is a big plus but not required (though an interest and willingness to learn Spanish is required). 10) 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). Compensation: Housing, drinking water, and research-related travel within the Dominican Republic will be covered. Additionally, the PI is pursuing funding options to help defray the costs of travel to/from the Dominican Republic for volunteers. However, this funding is not guaranteed so volunteers should initially plan to cover their airfare. Assistants will have to cover their food expenses (~$30 USD per week). To Apply: Please send: 1) a cover letter (1 page) detailing your interests and career goals and how you see this internship fitting in with them, 2) a resume or CV (keep it to relevant details), 3) an unofficial transcript (or simple list of courses and grades on a spreadsheet), and 4) the names and contact information (email and phone) of 3 references (ideally with some experience with how you work in a research/field context). Please also indicate the nature of your professional relationship to EACH reference (e.g., field supervisor, academic advisor, professor for a class, etc.). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT REQUIRE A STIPEND. Contact: JOSHUA B. LAPERGOLA (EM: jbl96 AT cornell.edu)
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT - RED AND GREEN MACAW REWILDING INITIATIVE IN ARGENTINA at The Conservation Land Trust. Website: http://cltargentina.org/voluntariado.htm Location: Corrientes, Argentina. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 23 Nov 2016. Job Description: We seek volunteer field assistants for a three-month period from either November to January or December to February for a rewilding project of the Red and Green Macaw (Ara chloropterus) in the savanna of Iberá, Corrientes, Argentina. Volunteer’s activities involve helping with the daily routines of the field site, which include: introducing the captive macaws to a native diet, flight training, antipredator training, monitoring feeding behavior and diet, collecting their native food, maintaining their enclosure and surveying food availability in nearby forests and data entry. Volunteer field assistants will also be involved in the release and post release processes which will include VHF monitoring. Qualifications: Applicants must be responsible, self-disciplined, hardworking, self-motivated, tolerant of tropical weather and biting insects (mosquitoes, ticks, flies), willing to work in a group and able to tolerate rustic isolated living conditions. A sense of humor is vital. Applicants will share a room in a small cabin at the field site, located at 40 km from the city of Ituzaingó. Radio-telemetry and horse-riding experience is a big plus but not required. Intermediate to Advanced Spanish language skills are preferred. Volunteer field assistants must be a minimum of 18 years old. Compensation: We provide the necessary equipment for the fieldwork activities, as well as food and lodging. Applicants must arrange their own transportation to Ituzaingó, Corrientes province, Argentina. TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume with contact of two references to NOELIA VOLPE (EM: reintroduccionguacamayo AT gmail.com). In the cover letter indicate why you are interest to participate with us and your available dates. Individuals interested in applying to this position are strongly advised to check the cost of flights from their native country to Argentina prior to applying to the position. Feel free to email for further information.
PHD STUDENTS IN AVIAN MACROECOLOGY at Department of Biology, Baylor University. Website: http://www.baylor.edu/biology Location: Waco, Texas. Duration: Open. Job Type: Student. Number of Openings: 2-3. Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2016. Job Description: PhD students are sought to study the influences of habitat connectivity, landscape phenology, climate, or land-cover transitions on North American bird populations and communities. Possible directions of research include but are not limited to interaction or cumulative effects of broad-scale ecological conditions and human dimensions (e.g., social, economic, cultural, or demographic factors). Students will have considerable latitude and assistance with developing the direction of their work. National and regional databases will be available for analysis and will enable unique perspectives and new syntheses regarding the macroecological drivers of avian population and community dynamics. The overarching goals of this work are to improve understanding of the broad-scale ecological and human factors that drive short and long-term flux in bird populations and communities, and to use this knowledge to inform avian conservation policy, planning, and implementation. Applications are invited for positions that will start in the fall of 2017 in the Department of Biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Master of Science degree in a relevant field. Training and experience with GIS and statistical methods, through prior coursework or research activities, are essential. Students should have a strong interest in developing additional expertise in GIS and quantitative methods. Preference will be given to those who have published quantitative ecological research, who have presented research at scientific meetings, and who have some experience working with large databases. Competitive applicants will have undergraduate and graduate GPAs of 3.5 or higher, verbal and quantitative GRE scores at or above the 70th percentile, and a GRE analytical writing score of 5.0 or greater. Students with some but not all of these credentials will be considered and are encouraged to submit an application. Compensation: For up to 5 years, and depending on qualifications, each position will include teaching-assistantship funding ($22,500-$30,500/12 months), tuition remission (up to 20 credits/12 months), health insurance benefits (80% of cost of premium covered), and funding for travel to professional meetings. Support for a research assistantship may replace some of the TA funding during the course of the student’s program. To apply, create a single pdf that includes: a letter of interest that describes your career goals and that explicitly addresses the position requirements; a resume; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial general GRE scores (no more than 5 years old by mid-February 2017) including percentile information; and a list of three references and their institution, email address, and phone number. Before submitting an application, carefully consider the requirements for a PhD degree by examining the Department of Biology Graduate Student Handbook (URL: http://www.baylor.edu/biology). Email your pdf to Professor KEVIN GUTZWILLER (EM: kevin_gutzwiller AT baylor.edu; https://sites.baylor.edu/kevin_gutzwiller), and contact him with questions about the positions. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2016. After a review of applications, Professor Gutzwiller will invite the most qualified applicants to apply formally to the Ph.D. Program in Biology. An all-expenses paid campus visit will be offered to the applicants in the departmental pool that are the most qualified. Final decisions about admission and an offer of an assistantship will be made by the Baylor Graduate School and the Biology Graduate Committee.
WILDLIFE REHABILITATION/ HUSBANDRY INTERNSHIP at Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. Website: http://www.keepthemflying.org/ Location: Tavernier, Florida. Duration: 3 month. Job Type: Intern. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: The mission of the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced, to provide or locate a humane shelter for those birds that cannot be released, and to educate the public toward the importance of coexistence with all wild bird species. Our 7 acre wetland sanctuary for education houses over 100+ native and migratory permanent residents. Our rehabilitation hospital receives over 1000 sick and injured birds a year. Our internship program is continuously growing offering college students and recent college grads hands on experience with avian husbandry, wildlife rehabilitation, and wildlife education. Having 3 to 4 interns at a time, we have internships available all year. Currently we are looking for Winter Interns. We are looking for hardworking and motivated individuals to partake in 3 month, 40 hour a week internships at our established organization. Interns are offered a 200 bi-weekly stipend and housing is provided on site. Sanctuary internship duties may include but not limited to: • Daily bird husbandry of permanent sanctuary residents i.e. feeding, cleaning, observing behavior, cage checks, replacing/cleaning perches, dishes etc • Picking up donated fish from local marine centers and sifting fish for quality • Helping with regular clean up of facility from scrubbing the boardwalk to trimming branches. • Assist in bird rescues, intakes and releases • Tend to feeding and cleaning rehabilitation patients in medical cages and flight cage; with occasional weighing patients and assessing condition. • Organize and look after enrichment for the sanctuary residents. • Help with any educational events i.e. sanctuary tours as needed. Hospital internship duties include, but not limited too: • Daily Cleaning and feeding of Hospital patients • Keeping up with hospital cleanliness. • Administering medication and fluids therapy • Helping staff with wound care, blood work, fecals, xrays etc • bird rescues, intakes and releases • Keep detailed and updated reports on sick and injured patients • Partake in after hour bird emergencies Qualifications: • Working towards or completed Bachelors degree in animal related field • 3 month commitment starting as soon as third or fourth week of november • Willing to work 40 hours a week, weekends and holidays with occasional evenings • Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in hot humid and rainy weather conditions • Able to multi task and handle physical and mentally stressful tasks • Ability to interact with the public proficiently • Have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and able to handle multiple personalities. • Valid Drivers License and clean driving record Compensation: $200 biweekly with housing provided. How to Apply / Contact Please fill out the internship application located on our website (URL: http://www.keepthemflying.org/internships/) Please send it along with a resume to (EM: kayla AT keepthemflying.org) with the subject specifying your interested in either Sanctuary or Hospital internships
AREA SUPERVISOR- REHABILITATION HOSPITAL at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. Website: http://www.wildlife-rescue.org Location: Kendalia, TX. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation (WRR) receives over 7,000 wild animals per year for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more than 500 resident non-releasable indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and birds) and domesticated farmed animals. The WRR Sanctuary and Wildlife Hospital is located on 212 acres in beautiful Texas Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio. Job Description: The Rehabilitation Hospital Supervisor is a member of the WRR Animal Care team and is responsible for coordinating the animal care needs of a wide variety of injured and orphaned native wildlife while also overseeing the maintenance and daily operations of the hospital. They are responsible for updating and maintaining all animal care protocols and providing regular oversight of animal care proceedings within the rehabilitation hospital to ensure a high quality of care according to WRR’s protocols and standards. The Supervisor communicates with veterinary staff and the Director of Animal Operations regarding medical, supply, personnel, and animal care needs while maintaining order and cleanliness throughout the hospital facility. They train, supervise and direct animal caretaker staff, apprentices, interns and volunteers as well as assist with staff and apprentice evaluations. The Supervisor will also be required to complete animal care shifts as needed while managing their supervisory duties. Duties and Responsibilities include: -Regular training, supervision and skills observations of staff, apprentices, interns and volunteers to ensure work quality, skill development and adherence to safety and care protocols. -Work with the Veterinarian to evaluate animals daily to identify possible upgrades, releases, illness, or injury, and determine appropriate treatment or intervention -Maintain high standards of safety and cleanliness throughout the facility; identify and delegate projects as needed; monitor and maintain hospital supply inventory levels -Maintain accurate animal health records, admission and final disposition records. Compile daily, monthly and yearly reports. -Schedule releases and provide regular contact with active and approved release sites. Research and arrange site visits for potential new release sites. -Work with the DAO and Veterinarian to develop, maintain, and improve animal care protocols and procedures Qualifications: Requirements: - A bachelor’s degree is required, zoology or other animal-related field preferred. - Minimum 4 years full-time wildlife rehabilitation experience required, with preference given to experience with native Texas wildlife. - Minimum 3 year experience in personnel management in a wildlife hospital - Desired candidates are mature individuals with the ability to handle physically and emotionally stressful situations, a demanding workload, long hours, and to work well both independently and as a member of a cohesive Animal Care Team - Must have excellent organization, time management, and team management skills - Possess a strong personal work ethic, positive attitude, superior public relations skills, and have a high level of integrity. - Dependable, willing to learn and go above and beyond to do what is needed so that the animals are given the best quality of life possible, whether in the wild or in our sanctuary. - Tetanus and rabies pre-exposure vaccinations are required, as well as a good driving record. Compensation: Payment: Salary range is $32-36,000 to start, plus benefits (WRR will pay 50% of your monthly insurance premium); starting salary is dependent on skill and experience level. To Apply: Persons interested in applying for this position should send a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to (email preferred): Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. Attn: REBECCA MICHELIN, Director of Animal Operations P.O. Box 369, Kendalia, TX 78027 (EM: rmichelin AT wildlife-rescue.org PH: 830-336-2725 x311 FX: 830-336-3733).
ANIMAL CARE TRAINING COORDINATOR at Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. Website: http://www.wildlife-rescue.org Location: Kendalia, TX. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2016. Job Description: Established in 1977, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation receives over 7,000 wild animals per year for rehabilitation and release as well as providing permanent sanctuary for more than 600 resident non-releasable indigenous wildlife, non-native wildlife (large mammals, primates, reptiles and birds) and farmed animals. Wildlife Rescue is located on 212 acres in beautiful Texas Hill Country, near Austin and San Antonio. Job Description: The Apprentice Training Program Supervisor is a member of the WRR Animal Care team and is responsible for the education and training of 3 or more classes per year of post-baccalaureate degree apprentices in the care of native wildlife in rehabilitation. As needed, the position will also involve assisting with the training of volunteers, interns, staff and others in the overall care, health and accommodations for animals in rehabilitation and sanctuary. The Program Supervisor will work long hours in the rehabilitation hospital conducting hands-on trainings and daily observations of apprentices while maintaining the high standards of animal care required at WRR. They will also be required to perform regular animal care shifts alongside other members of the WRR Animal Care staff, including preparation and distributions of diets, administering medications, and ensuring enclosures are kept clean and well maintained. Responsibilities include: • Uphold the professional standards of WRR while representing and advocating for the rights of animals in need • Management of apprentice applications, interviews, housing and other needs • Daily observation of trainees to ensure work quality, skill development, and adherence to safety and care protocols • Complete regular animal care shifts including feeding, cleaning enclosures, administering medications and conducting behavioral observations • Complete weekly, monthly and yearly reports regarding training progress and apprentice program development Qualifications: - A bachelor’s degree is required, zoology or other animal-related field preferred. - Minimum 1-2 years full-time wildlife rehabilitation experience required, with preference given to experience with native Texas wildlife. - Minimum 3 year experience in personnel management and program development - Desired candidates are mature individuals with the ability to handle physically and emotionally stressful situations, a demanding workload, long hours, and to work well both independently and as a member of a cohesive Animal Care Team - Must have excellent organization, time management, and team management skills - Possess a strong personal work ethic, positive attitude, superior public relations skills, and have a high level of integrity. - Dependable, willing to learn and go above and beyond to do what is needed so that the animals are given the best quality of life possible, whether in the wild or in our sanctuary. - Tetanus and rabies pre-exposure vaccinations are required, as well as a good driving record Compensation: Compensation: Salary range is $31,500-33,000 to start, plus benefits (WRR will pay 50% of your monthly insurance premium); starting salary is dependent on skill and experience level. To Apply: Persons interested in applying for this position should send a resume, cover letter, and two professional references to (email preferred): Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc. Attn: REBECCA MICHELIN, Director of Animal Operations P.O. Box 369, Kendalia, TX 78027 (EM: rmichelin AT wildlife-rescue.org PH: 830-336-2725 x311 FX: 830-336-3733).
NEOTROPICAL MIGRANT MONITOR AND TWP HONDURAS ECOTOUR PARTICIPANT at Trees, Water & People. Website: http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/get_involved/tour_our_projects/work_tour/work_tour.html Location: Honduras. Duration: 10 days. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 15. Application Deadline: 16 Dec 2016. Job Description: When: January 5-14th, 2017 Summary: We are seeking 15 volunteers with a passion in bird conservation and international development to participate in a variety of service projects, and to learn more about TWP's programs. We will participate in service projects including: conducting baseline bird surveys in the Montecillos Biological Reserve, building clean cookstoves, planting trees in community nurseries, and pine-infested areas, and more! What: See the authentic and natural side of Honduras as few others ever do by joining Trees, Water & People’s 2017 Work Tour to El Socorro, a small town in the Central Highlands located near the Montecillos Biological Reserve and Mountain Range. Who: Honduran conservationists, and TWP staff Gemara Gifford and Lucas Wolf, will be your guides to local culture, remote birding, as well as community-based conservation and sustainable agricultural efforts carried out by our partners in El Socorro. Itinerary: We will spend 10 days exploring cloud forest agroecosystems, birding hotspots, and experiencing local culture along the Central Highlands. Stops include the Montecillos Biological Reserve, El Socorro, San Jose de Pane, Pulapanzak Falls, D&D Brewery, Lago de Yojoa, and more. View full itinerary at www.treeswaterpeople.org<http://www.treeswaterpeople.org>. Qualifications: -18 years or older -Valid passport -Some Neotropical migratory bird -identification -ability to work in a remote environment >1 hours from emergency services Compensation: Volunteer position - no hourly pay or stipend. Under certain circumstances, expenses relating to volunteer travel can be tax deductible. To Apply: 1. Please visit our Work Tour webpage (URL: http://www.treeswaterpeople.org/get_involved/tour_our_projects/work_tour/work_tour.html) 2. Please click "Get More Info" to fill out an Interest Form, or call GEMARA GIFFORD (PH: 970-484-3678 ext. 15). 3. TWP will contact you within 2 business days to answer any questions you may have about the tour, and get you registered. Resume/cover letter not required - we are looking for highly enthusiastic volunteers interested in the human-wildlife interface in Central America. Please do not hesitate to call with questions about the tour.
SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at Texas A&M University. Website: http://irnr.tamu.edu Location: central Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth or Bastrop). Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: Seasonal Avian Field Technician (1 December 2016?28 February 2017) for a research project determining the distribution and abundance of wintering Sprague’s pipit and other grassland birds on National Guard lands in central Texas. Duties include presence-absence surveys, vegetation surveys, maintenance of field equipment, and data entry. Qualifications: Experience or coursework in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to follow directions and collect data with strong attention to detail; must own well-functioning binoculars (all other equipment will be provided); must be willing to work early mornings (0500), travel, and stay in hotels or camp on (travel and lodging costs will be covered on workdays); have positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions; have patience and focus to quietly observe birds; have ability to work independently and with others; have flexibility to changes in location, protocols, or job assignments. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or a closely related field and have experience identifying grassland birds, working on military facilities, navigating using a handheld GPS unit, and using FileMaker and ArcMap. Compensation: Two full-time technicians at $12.00/hour. To Apply: Please write “Grassland Bird Job Application” in the subject line of your email. Include your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter detailing your qualifications, resume (including GPA), and contacts for three references (preferably email address) in one attachment to MELANIE COLÓN (EM: irnr.birdjobs AT gmail.com).
M.SC. at Centre for Wildlife Ecology, Simon Fraser University. Website: http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/NewCWEPage/ Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada. Duration: 2 years. Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 14 Nov 2016. Job Description: The Centre for Wildlife Ecology at Simon Fraser University is seeking a candidate for a M.Sc. position, to begin no later than April, 2017. The project will take place at the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area in southwest British Columbia. Birds that catch insects on the wing ('aerial insectivores') are as a group suffering population declines, and investigations are urgently required. One possible explanation is that populations of aerial insects have been reduced - due to any of a variety of reasons - which has in turn reduced the breeding success of aerial insectivores. This can be tested by measuring the response of aerial insectivore provisioning performance in response to a standardized challenge, and comparing results to identical experiments in previous decades. The objective of this position is to repeat an experiment carried out at this location 20 years ago on a nestbox population of Tree Swallows. Qualifications: Applicants should possess a B.Sc. or equivalent degree, and be available to begin in March of 2017. Applicants must be able to work independently, and enjoy long periods in the field. A valid driver’s license is indispensable. Previous bird banding experience is an asset Compensation: CAN $21,000 per year from RA and TAships. To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript (copy OK at this stage) and the names two references to KATHRYN COUKELL Administrative Assistant Centre for Wildlife Ecology Simon Fraser University (EM: cweadmin AT sfu.ca PH: 778-782-5958). Enquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. RON YDENBERG (EM: ydenberg AT sfu.ca) or Dr. DAVID GREEN (EM: djgreen AT sfu.ca)
PHD OPPORTUNITY - TIDAL MARSH BIRD ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION at University of Delaware. Website: http://canr.udel.edu/enwc/ Location: Newark DE. Duration: open. Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 4 Nov 2016. Job Description: A graduate teaching assistantship is available in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with wildlife ecology labs during the fall semesters and ornithology lab in the spring semesters. The primary research focus for this PhD will be on the conservation and ecology of tidal marsh bird populations in the Northeast and is directly integrated into the Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program (www.tidalmarshbirds.org<http://www.tidalmarshbirds.org>). The successful candidate will use existing tidal marsh bird community data to ask novel questions related to tidal marsh bird community structure and the factors (i.e. sea level rise, landscape context) that influence patterns in bird community diversity. The candidate will also develop their own field research component to the dissertation related to tidal marsh bird ecology and conservation. Qualifications: A successful applicant should have: (1) B.S. and M.S. in wildlife science or related field; (2) at least one peer reviewed publication; (3) demonstrated experience using R and an interest in working with large datasets; and (4) the ability to teach ornithology lab and other wildlife ecology labs. Compensation: Students are expected to assist with teaching wildlife ecology labs, conduct their dissertation research project, and successfully complete required course work. Students will receive a stipend (currently approx. $24,000/year), waiver of both in-state and out-of-state tuition, and health benefits. To apply, please send a single PDF file with the subject line “PhD Assistantship” containing (1) a cover letter outlining your interests, experience, and contact information, (2) a CV, (3) GRE scores, (4) undergraduate/graduate transcripts, and (5) contact information for 3 references to Dr. GREG SHRIVER (EM: gshriver AT udel.edu). Deadline for applications is November 4, 2016.
QUAIL MONITORING TECHNICIAN at Missouri Department of Conservation. Location: Southwest Missouri. Duration: 8 months. Feb - Sept 2017. Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 6. Application Deadline: 27 Oct 2016. Job Description: During February and March, each technician will bait, trap and radio collar 60 bobwhite quail on their assigned study site. Throughout April-September the radio marked quail will be monitored 5 days per week. Nests are monitored and any mortality cause determined when possible. Qualifications: Ability to work outside in various weather conditions, including extreme cold and heat. Ability to utilize Garmin GPS unit, Microsoft Excel, and some ArcGIS. Compensation: $9.86/hour. Two positions have housing provided. Four positions do not have housing. No benefits. To Apply: Email resume with references to (EM: kyle.hedges AT mdc.mo.gov)
MASTERS GAME BIRD ECOLOGY at New Mexico State University. Website: http://web.nmsu.edu/~carleton/ Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico. Duration: 3 years. Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 22 Nov 2016. Job Description: One Masters Graduate Assistantship will be available starting January, 2017 to work on the response of sympatric scaled and bobwhite quail population demography and space use to prescribed fire and mesquite removal in eastern New Mexico. The successful applicant will be supported for three years on a graduate assistantship, but will be required to assist as a graduate teaching assistant for two different semesters. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in Wildlife, Biology, Conservation Biology or related field by December 2015 with a graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. Direct experience with field studies that involved trapping, tracking, and handling of birds is highly desirable. Desired Qualifications: The most qualified applicants will have wildlife related field experience, including but not limited to, telemetry, working independently at remote field sites, supervising technicians, and demonstrated skills in data organization. Duties will include managing technicians, trapping, banding, attaching VHF transmitters, tracking birds, vegetation sampling, assisting with the preparation of reports and publications, and presentations for scientific audiences. The successful applicant must be willing to work, sometimes long hours, under variable climatic conditions and be comfortable living at remote locations for up to 6 months. Compensation: $23,000. To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV/Resume, unofficial undergraduate transcripts, and GRE scores (preferably as one pdf document) to Dr. SCOTT CARLETON in the New Mexico Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit at New Mexico State University (EM: carleton AT nmsu.edu) or as a last resort to NMSU, MSC 4901, Las Cruces, NM 88003). If you are selected as a finalist for the position, you will be asked to provide three letters of reference.
BIOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN at Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. Website: http://www.west-inc.com Location: Shasta County, California. Duration: open. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2016. Job Description: POSITION (part-time temporary position): The primary duties of this position are to conduct preconstruction golden eagle monitoring and avian use surveys at a proposed wind energy facility in Shasta County, California, near Burney. This position will also require work with passive acoustic bat monitoring equipment (e.g., Anabat or Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM3 or SM4), including deployment, data organization and transfer. The biological technician will take part in a survey and monitoring program at a proposed wind energy development designed to better understand the biological resources within the project area, with the larger goal of minimizing eagle collisions with operating turbines should the project be constructed. Employees will gain a better understanding of the interaction of golden eagles and wind energy facilities, as well as passive acoustic bat surveying and monitoring, and may also have the opportunity to survey for sensitive species, such as the northern goshawk. Applicants must have excellent birding and general observational skills and be able to take detailed and accurate field notes. Skilled use of topographic maps, compass, handheld GPS units, a 4x4 vehicle, and other field equipment is required. Work may require hiking in rugged terrain. Work is half-time (approximately 15-20 hours/week) beginning in October, 2016, with the possibility of two full years of work at the project. Weekly hours worked may change seasonally pending agency consultation if more survey effort is required during avian migration windows, etc. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or a related field • Applicants must have demonstrated avian experience and raptor identification skills • Applicants must have excellent observational skills including good vision and hearing • Applicants must be able to work independently and interact effectively with project managers, clients, landowners, other technicians and agency personnel if applicable • Applicants must be well organized, provide strict attention to detail, and be willing and able to work in potentially difficult field settings including inclement weather, rough terrain, etc. PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS: • Preferred applicants will have significant experience with avian surveys including golden eagle observations and raptor identification • Preferred applicants will have experience or familiarity with passive acoustic monitoring for bats, including work with Anabats or Song Meters • Preferred applicants will be able to commute to the project area (near Burney, CA) within approximately one hour, and will have the flexibility to perform project-related work as required Valid driver’s license is required upon submission of resume. Investigation into driving record will be conducted upon hire. Driving record must meet standards set to operate motor vehicle on behalf of WEST. Background check will be conducted on final candidates. Employment offers will require pre-employment drug testing and candidates must be able to pass drug screening criteria. This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position. WEST, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job details, requirements and/or job duties at any time. WEST, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our objective is to recruit, employ, pay, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, or national origin. WEST encourages all qualified veterans, qualified disabled veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. Such individuals will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Compensation: Wages will be commensurate with experience, approximately $17-20/hour. No housing is provided. TO APPLY: Visit the careers page at (URL: http://www.west-inc.com) and follow the instructions below: Click on APPLY NOW and include in ONE (not separate attachments) .doc or .pdf file the following: (System allows only for ONE attachment so resume, cover letter, and references must be incorporated into ONE file) 1. Cover letter stating why you are the best candidate for this position— tell us why we should hire YOU over another candidate—what sets you apart from others. 2. Resume which includes dates of employment and the address and phone number for each employer. 3. Three work references (supervisors, not previous co-workers) with phone numbers and email addresses.
MARSH BIRD POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS at US Fish & Wildlife via East Carolina University. Location: Southeast US (coastal). Duration: 20 weeks. Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 6. Application Deadline: 14 Jan 2017. Job Description: SIX (6) MARSH BIRD POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS needed to conduct marsh bird inventories on southeastern National Wildlife Refuges (refuges). Technicians will contribute to a US Fish and Wildlife Service project that aims to quantify the status and distribution of secretive marsh birds on 21 refuges from North Carolina to Florida, primarily along the Atlantic coast. This project places particular emphasis on Black Rail and (MacGillivray’s) Seaside Sparrow, two candidate taxa for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Technicians will conduct passive and callback point-count surveys for marsh birds and vegetation surveys in selected marshes on refuges. Six (6) positions are available: two (2) each in North Carolina, South Carolina/Georgia, and Florida, with an initial training period for all technicians in Florida. Qualifications: Applicant must possess (1) a valid driver’s license and good driving record, (2) a reliable personal vehicle adequate for gravel roads (4x4 preferred, but not required), and (3) patience and flexibility to handle the varying schedules/travel of the field season. Ideal applicants will also demonstrate: (4) a record of conducting and documenting field work reliably and independently, (5) a working knowledge of southeastern (especially marsh!) bird identification by sight and (especially!) sound, (6) prior experience with bird surveys (e.g., point-counts; callback surveys), (7) GPS experience, (8) a fanatical willingness to work long hours and walk several miles in remote marshes under harsh field conditions (biting insects, poking plants, deep mud, and heat), (9) a general knowledge of marsh vegetation, and (10) significant motorboat experience (for NC/SC/GA). North Carolina and South Carolina/Georgia applicants should specifically describe boat driving and trailering experience and include an additional reference that can attest to boating skills. Clearly a good sense of humor will go a long way too… Compensation: The salary is $480/week and includes housing and reimbursement for personal vehicle mileage ($0.54/mile). Housing will be very dynamic — technicians will move regularly among refuges for surveys (hence the need for flexibility). Housing will be provided primarily as refuge housing or the occasional hotel room. Positions will begin in early March 2017 and conclude mid/late July 2017 (approximately 20 weeks). Employment, payment, and reimbursement will occur via East Carolina University through a Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit agreement. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter addressing applicant qualifications with three references to: (EM: adam_d_smith AT fws.gov). Please specify desired state(s) in subject line of email.
FACULTY POSITIONS IN ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY at University of Minnesota. Website: http://z.umn.edu/cbsfacultyhiring Location: Twin Cities, MN. Duration: open. Job Type: Professor. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2016. Job Description: Two Positions in Animal Physiology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities The College of Biological Sciences (CBS) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) is hiring one tenure-track faculty in the area of Animal Physiology and one teaching-track faculty in the area of Physiology Education. Positions are 9-month appointments starting the fall of 2017. Major responsibilities include varying levels of research, teaching, and service to the University, depending on the position. Tenure-track position, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior: We welcome applications from organismal biologists conducting integrative and/or comparative research in any area of animal physiology related to the behavior, evolution, or ecology of either vertebrate or invertebrate animals. We seek outstanding applicants whose research spans two or more of the department’s disciplinary strengths in behavior, evolution, and ecology. We are especially interested in applicants whose research program would also establish natural bridges to other scientists on campus who conduct research in various areas of organismal biology (e.g., neurobiology, sensory biology, developmental biology, and endocrinology, among others). Primary teaching responsibilities will include a large-enrollment course in animal physiology taught in an active-learning classroom and an upper-division course in the applicant’s area of expertise. Teaching-track position, Department of Biology Teaching and Learning: The primary role of this Teaching Assistant Professor in Physiology Education position is to provide high-quality undergraduate instruction in physiology, and to work as an team member on improving the undergraduate curriculum in physiological biology. The successful applicant will employ innovative, evidence-based teaching that advances the undergraduate teaching mission of the College of Biological Sciences (CBS) and the University of Minnesota. The position is teaching-intensive, with expectation of contributions to scholarship and service, including participating in research related to biology teaching and learning and providing guidance to colleagues in areas of the Teaching Assistant Professor’s expertise. Candidates must have a suitable background in physiology that complements existing strengths in the Department and teach in those areas. Visit the college’s hiring website for detailed information about these two positions (http://z.umn.edu/cbsfacultyhiring). Evaluation of applications will begin November 15, 2016. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University supports the work-life balance of its faculty and especially encourages applications from women and members of under-represented groups. Qualifications: Successful candidates require a PhD in Physiology or related field, post-doctoral experience, expertise that complements current faculty, demonstrated commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, evidence of commitment to equity and diversity, and teaching experience. To Apply: Applications must be submitted through our online process. See the College of Biological Sciences hiring website at (URL: http://z.umn.edu/cbsfacultyhiring) for instructions.
M.S. ASSISTANTSHIP at University of Florida. Website: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/ Location: Gainesville, FL. Duration: 2-2.5 years. Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 18 Nov 2016. Job Description: Graduate student opportunity in wildlife spatial ecology and conservation at the University of Florida We are seeking a highly motivated M.S. student for the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) at the University of Florida, starting Spring 2017 or Fall 2017. This student will work as part of a landscape-scale research project on the spatial ecology, population biology, and conservation of Southeastern American Kestrels (Falco sparverius paulus). In Florida, kestrels are listed as Threatened, but the current trend and status are largely unknown. The subspecies is closely tied to upland habitat (e.g., scrub, sand pine, sandhill, prairie, pasture), which have been declining in recent decades. The project offers a unique opportunity to work alongside state biologists and University faculty to conduct research that will directly inform development of habitat management guidelines (HMG) for a Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The project has three primary objectives. However, students with strong initiative and desire to carve out their own research questions within this theme are highly encouraged to apply. Objective 1. Provide a current baseline population estimate and subsequent monitoring protocol for Ocala National Forest, one of the three largest breeding populations of southeastern American kestrels in Florida. Objective 2. Develop HMG for southeastern American kestrels in scrub based on occupancy and productivity in different habitat conditions. Objective 3. Identify common habitat needs as well as potential conflicts associated with managing Florida scrub-jays and other imperiled species in southeastern American kestrel habitat. Qualifications: The student will be co-advised by ROBERT FLETCHER (UF) and KARL MILLER (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission). Preferred applicants will be highly motivated, have field experience conducting avian point counts, have strong quantitative skills, and competitive GPA/GRE scores. For more information, see: http://plaza.ufl.edu/robert.fletcher/. Compensation: 17,000-20,000/year, depending on experience. To Apply: If you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree on this project, please send Dr. Fletcher a CV, GRE scores and GPA, contact information for three references, and a brief statement of your research interests, career goals, and why you would like to pursue a graduate degree, prior to 18 Nov 2016 (email to: robert.fletcher AT ufl.edu). Please see the WEC Graduate Program website for more details on application procedures at the University of Florida.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN at U. S. Geological Survey. Location: San Diego, CA. Duration: 8 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 7 Nov 2016. Job Description: The USGS is seeking Golden Eagle Research Technicians (equivalent to GS-5) for a Golden Eagle occupancy study from December 1, 2016 – July 30, 2017. Duties will include Golden Eagle occupancy surveys, including locating and monitoring nests and evaluating nest success; collecting and processing camera data; data entry; and maintaining field equipment. Qualifications: Experience with Golden Eagle or other raptor surveys and nest monitoring is preferred. The occupancy and nest monitoring surveys involve hiking up and down steep and heavily vegetated and/or rocky terrain in remote areas for much of the day. Possible hazards include rattlesnakes, biting insects, spiders, poison oak, and cactus. Experience with driving 4WD vehicles, computer and file management, spotting scopes, field methods, and techniques for conducting research on avian populations is desirable. Applicants must be able to navigate in the field using a map and/or GPS and experience collecting data with Trimble Juno PDA’s is a plus. Incumbent will be required to work both independently and as a team member. Incumbent will be expected to enter data into spreadsheets and databases, and compile and organize field data. Incumbent will work throughout San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties. Applicants must be willing to work long hours, early mornings and some weekends as needed. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, possess a valid driver’s license, and have a college degree in ecology or biology. Housing is not provided. Compensation: Equivalent to GS-5 To Apply: If interested please send cover letter, resume, and contact information of 3 references via email to: MELANIE MADDEN (EM: mmadden AT usgs.gov). THIS IS A PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY; we will provide 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.
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT at Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Website: myfwc.com/research Location: Florida, USA. Duration: 4 1/2 - 5 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 5 Nov 2016. Job Description: Experienced avian field biologist needed to assist a team of biologists and researchers with experimental translocations of Florida Scrub-Jays in north-central Florida. Will assist with trapping, bleeding, and color banding of adult and yearling scrub-jays at donor sites in Ocala National Forest prior to translocation. Will be primarily responsible for on-site monitoring of scrub-jays at recipient sites on nearby public lands after translocation events. Will monitor scrub-jays in release pens and follow their movements and behavior closely after translocation (including time budgets and possibly telemetry monitoring on a subset of individuals). Will monitor reproductive activity during the subsequent breeding season, including pairing success and finding nests. Qualifications: Must be able to work independently and keep impeccable field notes and data sheets. Must be physically fit and able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Must have experience reading color bands in the field, and preference will be given to candidates with experience handling and banding songbirds. Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a team are invaluable. The successful applicant will be available to start work January 2017. Compensation: $15-16/hour. Housing assistance provided, but preference may be given to applicants living locally in the Orlando/Leesburg/Deland/Daytona areas of north-central Florida. To Apply: Please send a current CV and a cover letter to: DR. KARL E. MILLER at (EM: karl.miller AT myfwc.com). Please put FIELD ASSISTANT in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Please make sure to include the following in your cover letter: 1) names, email addresses, and current phone numbers of 3 references, 2) dates of your availability, and 3) how your experience matches the qualifications described above.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT IN TROPICAL AVIAN SEED DISPERSAL at Avian Ecology Lab, Old Dominion University. Website: https://student.wp.odu.edu/sschu001/ Location: Jarabacoa, La Vega Province, Dominican Republic. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2016. Job Description: 1-2 volunteers are needed for approximately 3 months beginning January 10th 2016 to assist a PhD student investigating avian seed dispersal in the Dominican Republic. Volunteer field assistants will be involved in a wide variety of activities including monitoring and collecting samples from seed traps in abandoned pastures, censusing seedlings using a photo guide key, observing flowering and fruiting phenologies of study trees, conducting point counts and foraging observations of birds, collecting fruits from native forest plants, identifying seed and plant samples based on reference photographs/samples and botanical guides, radiotracking birds, and data entry. Logistics: For the duration of their stay at the field station, assistants are expected to contribute to field and office work for 5-6 days per week. All costs for in-country transportation and lodging will be provided by the project (with the exception of recreational trips on off days). Volunteers are expected to cover their own travel costs the Dominican Republic. Volunteers will be responsible for their own food, which has averaged $30 USD per week for past tenants at the field house. Field Station & Amenities: Assistants should expect to encounter crowded living conditions at the field station, which we share with two other graduate student investigators and their teams. Sleeping accommodations are dormitory-style with 1-5 same-sex roommates. Potable water, refrigerator, gas stove/oven, (cold) showers, and wireless internet are available in the field house. Qualifications: Competitive candidates for this position will have demonstrated experience with botanical or wildlife research in the field. The applicant must be in good physical condition with a willingness to tolerate difficult working conditions. We routinely hike 7 km each day, often carrying heavy equipment. Patience is an essential virtue for this type of work, given that much of it will involve sitting or standing quietly for long periods to collect data. Strong organizational skills are expected for this position to adequately manage data collection and entry as well as the ability to work independently at times. As with all field biology work, things do not always go according to plan. An ability to cope with flexible schedules and a sense of humor go a long way. While knowledge of Spanish is not required for this position, a strong willingness to learn the language is expected as volunteers will need to work effectively with Spanish speakers at times, and we strive to maintain positive relations with the community and cooperating land owners. Compensation: As this is a volunteer position, no salary is available. Some funding may become available to offset food costs pending the outcomes of small grant applications, but this cannot be depended on. To Apply: Please send… (1) A one-page cover letter detailing your interest in the position and summarizing your relevant background and professional goals. I especially want to know how you see this experience benefiting you moving forward with your career. (2) A resume or CV detailing your experiences relevant to the qualifications discussed above. (3) Information for 2 references who, preferably, know your work habits in a field or laboratory/office setting. Provide name, title, and email for each of these persons. Send all materials in a single PDF document to: SPENCER SCHUBERT Department of Biological Sciences Old Dominion University (EM: sschu001 AT odu.edu ).
PHD POSITION AVIAN DISPERSAL at University of Groningen. Website: https://www.rug.nl/aboutus/work-with-us/ Location: Groningen, The Netherlands. Duration: 4 years Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 3 Nov 2016. Job Description: We are looking for a talented and enthusiast field-ecologist with a strong evolutionary and statistical background for a fully funded 4-year PhD position, funded through a grant from the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The PhD candidate will be working within the Conservation Ecology Group, which has an excellent track record in studying how organisms are affected by changing environmental conditions around the globe. PhD candidates will receive excellent training through cutting-edge research projects, advanced courses and training opportunities, complemented by workshops on generic research, transferable skills and teaching. As a PhD candidate, you are committed to conduct independent and original scientific research, to report on this research in international publications and presentations, and to present the results of the research in a PhD dissertation, to be completed within 4 years. Project summary: Climate change leads to different speeds of seasonal adjustment in predators and their prey. Especially long-distance migratory birds have low flexibility in advancing their annual schedule, leading to increased mismatches with an advancing food peak and subsequent population declines. Most current research concentrates on the potential for evolutionary change within populations, but long-distance dispersal may be an even more viable alternative. The rational is that individuals arriving too late at their former breeding grounds continue migration until reaching a site with suitable phenology. Whether immigrants from southern origin contribute to the adaptive capacity of the population, depends on annual timing schedules of their offspring. These may be genetically early migrants, and hence will add genes to the local genepool, potentially opening new directions for selection. Alternatively, individual timing is caused by ontogeny rather than genes, and these immigrants behave as native young, and will not contribute to the adaptive potential. The aim of this project is to study the consequences of long-distance dispersal to individual birds and its potential role in adaptation to climate change. To accomplish this aim we will (1) experimentally mimic long-distance dispersal in pied flycatchers by translocation from the Netherlands to Sweden and study their fitness consequences, and (2) track migratory journeys and wintering grounds with geolocatorloggers of translocated young to study whether latitudinal variation in annual timing is due to genes or ontogeny. This study capitalizes on newly established experimental translocation tools, and recent tracking techniques in a model organism for adaptation to climate change. This position is within a larger team working on the possibilities and constraints of adaptation to climate change. The current project will be highly integrated with another PhD candidate starting at the same time working on a twin project, related to the genetic and ontogenetic mechanisms of timing variation, mostly with flycatchers in the laboratory in combination with chronobiologists from Groningen. Supervisors: • Prof. Christiaan Both • Dr Raymond Klaassen The preferred starting date is 15 January 2017. Organisation: Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 30,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global center of knowledge. The Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GELIFES): GELIFES, the largest institute of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMNS) fills a special niche in the life sciences by covering and integrating mechanistic, evolutionary and ecological approaches, aiming to understand adaptation on all levels of biological organisation. Researchers pursue fundamental questions while collaborating with partners from industry, medicine and other realms of society. Our research fields include behavioural biology, chronobiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics and genomics, neurobiology, physiology and theoretical modelling, using a wide array of research tools. Research levels range from molecular and organismal to population and community, performed under laboratory, semi-natural and field conditions. Qualifications: Specific requirements: MSc with specialization in (avian) field ecology or evolutionary ecology, and preferentially good field experience with birds. In possession of a license to perform animal experiments (art. 9 Wet op de dierproeven; the Dutch Experiments on Animal Act) or the willingness to obtain this. Driving license is a necessity. In addition to specific qualifications outlined above, successful candidates will have completed a master’s degree (or equivalent) in (Evolutionary) Ecology or a strongly related field. They have good command of English (oral and written), are enthusiastic and real team-workers, have a passion for science, are highly motivated to work within the field of evolutionary and field ecology, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to write scientific papers and deliver presentations. Compensation: The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,191 gross per month in the first year to a maximum of € 2,801 gross per month in the final year (salary scale Dutch Universities), based on a fulltime position (1.0 fte) excluding a 8% holiday allowance and a 8.3% end of the year bonus. The position offered is for four years. Each successful candidate will first be offered a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected. A PhD training programme is part of the agreement and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of the Faculty. The conditions of employment are available at the University of Groningen website under Human Resources: https://www.rug.nl/aboutus/work-with-us/ To Apply: You may apply for this position until 3 November 23:59h / before 4 November 2016 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Applications for the position should include (as a single PDF file): (for example) • cover letter • curriculum vitae, including details of bachelor and master degrees and publication list, if applicable • detailed (1-2 pages) description of previous research experience, such as the bachelor/master research projects
AVICULTURE INTERN at Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program -- San Diego Zoo Global. Location: Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) and Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC). Duration: 6 months. Job Type: Intern. Number of Openings: 9 Application Deadline: 23 Nov 2016. Job Description: The San Diego Zoo Global’s Hawaii Endangered Bird Conservation Program operates two captive propagation facilities – the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center (KBCC) on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Maui Bird Conservation Center (MBCC) on the island of Maui – with the goal of preventing extinction and promoting recovery of endangered Hawaiian avifauna through captive propagation. Currently, the HEBCP’s focal species include the alala, palila, kiwikiu, akikiki, akekee, and the puaiohi. Interns for the HEBCP provide essential assistance to facility and program operations. The primary responsibilities of interns hired by HEBCP consist of daily bird husbandry and facility projects. Daily bird husbandry duties include: morning feeding and aviary cleaning, diet preparation, aviary maintenance, afternoon bird checks, observing birds for breeding behaviors and health concerns & record-keeping. Facility projects include: perching aviaries, gathering browse and nesting material, grounds-keeping, building maintenance & predator control. Qualifications: Applicants must: Display enthusiasm for working in aviculture and bird conservation. Be at least 21 years old. Be able to respectfully share living space with several roommates in a remote area. Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Valid health insurance throughout the duration of the internship. Maintain high standards of excellence, team work and project completion. Compensation: Internships last for a 4-6 month period. Interns receive $20/day stipend, plus housing. To apply for this internship position, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to SIMON MATTHEWS and JEFF PRIBBLE (EM: hebcpinternship AT gmail.com). Please indicate in the subject line which center you are interested in (or both).
ARIZONA BALD EAGLE FIELD TECHNICIAN at Arizona Game and Fish Department. Website: http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/employment_eagle.shtml Location: State wide, AZ. Duration: 4 - 6 months. Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 16. Application Deadline: 1 Dec 2016. Job Description: Private contractors will be hired to monitor breeding bald eagles at 8 to 12 breeding areas throughout Arizona's riparian corridors from February 3 thru a minimum of May 15, 2017. Contractors will collect bald eagle behavioral data, contact and educate recreating public, and help enforce closures around the breeding area. For more information on the Arizona Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program, visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department's web page (URL: http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/employment_eagle.shtml), the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee’s web page (URL: http://www.swbemc.org/nestwatchProgram.html), call KENNETH JACOBSON(PH: 623-236-7575), or email (EM: baldeagle AT azgfd.gov). Qualifications: Previous birding, raptor, and behavioral data collection experience preferred but not required. Compensation: $115/day with a 10 day on/4 day off schedule. To Apply: Application information can be downloaded from http://procure.az.gov by selecting “Contract and Bid Search”, “Bid”, and searching for “AGFD17-00006779”.
BIOSTATISTICIAN at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Website: http://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=3850056 Location: Gainesville, FL. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2016. Job Description: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking to hire a 40 hour per week BioStatistician to be housed in Gainesville, FL. The successful candidate will provide statistical consulting services to agency staff as a member of the Center for Biostatistics and Modeling. Consulting areas include general statistical advice, design of experiments and monitoring studies, data analysis, population modeling, and manuscript preparation and review. Duties include performing quantitative analysis and modeling of scientific data using appropriate statistical methods; reviewing current wildlife research and monitoring techniques to provide advice to research staff on appropriate and efficient methodologies; generating publication-quality graphics for publication in peer-reviewed manuscripts; and training staff in modern statistical analyses and techniques. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to understand and appreciate research problems from the perspective of a biologist or resource manager • Ability to produce graphics, summary results, and written documents in a manner that is easily shared with and understood by agency staff • Working knowledge in the areas of experimental design, linear models, generalized linear models, mixed effect (hierarchical) models, and nonparametric models • Familiarity or working knowledge in Bayesian analysis, distance sampling, capture-recapture analysis, and occupancy modeling preferred • Proficient programming skills in either SAS or R • Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research staff, including personnel stationed at field offices throughout the state of Florida Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: At least a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in statistics or one of the natural sciences with demonstrable proficiency in quantitative analyses. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates may be given preference if they have a doctorate from an accredited college or university in statistics or one of the natural sciences with demonstrable proficiency in quantitative analyses. Compensation: $24.04 / hr. To apply please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, along with a CV, through the Florida State PeopleFirst system by October 31st, 2016. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE FLORIDA STATE PEOPLEFIRST SYSTEM AT (URL: http://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=3850056).
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