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WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST-A wildlife biologist is being sought to work on a restoration feasibility study for Common Murres on the northern California coast. This project is cooperatively conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Humboldt State University. Principle duties will include: recording attendance patterns, behavior, and productivity of Common Murres; recording attendance patterns of sea lions; recording interactions between murres and sea lions; conducting aerial photographic surveys of murres and sea lions; assessing historical records of murre and sea lion distribution and abundance on focal northern California offshore rocks; assessing historic and current impacts of human disturbance on Common Murres; operation of small motorized boats on the ocean; supervision of wildlife technicians; compiling and analyzing data; and report writing. Successful applicants must be willing to work long hours, on weekends, and in inclement weather and various sea conditions. The applicant must be willing to travel. Requirements: 1) minimum of a Bachelor's degree in wildlife, biological sciences, or related discipline with an interest in restoration, wildlife management, and behavior; 2) current driver's license with good driving record, 3) evidence of excellent supervisory skills and 4) evidence of successfully coordinating multifaceted projects. Preference may be given to applicants with prior experience with seabird, sea lion, or other wildlife census techniques, small boating experience (especially on the ocean), or advanced degrees in an appropriate discipline. . Applicants must submit a signed cover letter, résumé, and the names and phone numbers of two professional references. For further information, contact DR. RICK GOLIGHTLY (PH: 707-826-3952, EM: rtg1 AT humboldt.edu). Duty station: Arcata, California. Duration: Approximately one year beginning Jan 2009. Wages: Approximately $34,000 to 38,000 per year, depending on qualifications. This is a salaried position and will include health benefits. Employer: Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation. Send to: DR. RICK GOLIGHTLY, Humboldt State University, Wildlife Department, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521. Closing Date: 15 Nov 2008 or until a successful applicant is found. Applications must be postmarked by 15 Nov to receive full consideration. No email applications will be accepted
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS: Four volunteers needed from late Dec 2008 to late Mar 2009 for an avian monitoring project at El Cielo Biosphere Reserve in Northeastern Mexico (Tamaulipas). I am seeking highly motivated individuals to help on a bird monitoring project on this magnificent Biosphere Reserve in northeastern Mexico (5 hours south from Brownsville, TX). Excellent data collection skills necessary, experience conducting field work highly desirable. Some knowledge of Spanish would be helpful. Primary responsibilities involve set up mist-nest, taking birds out of the nets, banding, measuring and weighting the birds, collecting tail feathers form the birds, possible to help with point counts (depending on experience). Additional duties include performing vegetation surveys and sharing all the basic responsibilities of camping (cooking, cleaning, etc). Field work is intensive and will often require long working hours, expect pre-dawn starts most days, with dawn to dusk days when banding. The weather is mostly warm with some cold days, mosquitoes are abundant. Participants will gain experience working with a highly diverse Neotropical Avifauna, and will have the chance to experience a different culture. Volunteers will be responsible for their own airfare from where they live to Brownsville, TX. Transportation from Brownsville, TX to El Cielo Biosphere reserve will be provided. Basic housing (shared) and food will be provided. Please email a cover letter summarizing relevant field and birding experience, CV, names of three references (with contact information) to RAFAEL BRITO-AGUILAR, Avian Ecology Lab, University of Missouri-Columbia, (EM: rbyq9ATmizzou.edu). Applications will be evaluated as received until positions are filled.
GRADUATE POSITIONS (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Conservation/Population Genetics in the lab of Dr. Jeff Johnson, Department of Biological Sciences and the Institute of Applied Sciences, University of North Texas (UNT), starting Jan or Aug 2009. I am seeking two highly motivated students with a demonstrated ability to work independently on lab and field-based projects that will focus on incorporating various genetic methodologies into the captive breeding program and management of the federally endangered Attwater's prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri) and the phylogeography/population genetics of Aplomado falcon (Falco femoralis). The Attwater's prairie-chicken has been listed as endangered since 1973 with less than 40 individuals currently in the wild and approximately 200 individuals in captivity. With the Aplomado falcon, extensive reintroduction efforts have been conducted in south and west Texas and New Mexico after the species had declined precipitously in the northern part of its distribution, including Mexico and much of Central America. There will also be the option of pursuing additional independent projects related to avian ecology, phylogenetics and conservation. Candidates should have prior experience with DNA-based genetic analysis and must be willing to work closely with agency personnel to coordinate sample collections and analyses. Student will join a new lab group pursuing a variety of research projects in the area of molecular ecology and phylogenetics (see http://www.biol.unt.edu/~jajohnson). Funding for this project is provided by a renewable nine-month teaching assistantship at $13,000-16,000 (M.S.) or $16,500-19,000 (Ph.D.) depending on the courses taught, including health benefits and numerous opportunities to obtain additional funding within the Department and the University. Both the Department of Biological Sciences and the Institute of Applied Sciences offer active participation in interdisciplinary research by providing a strong environment in evolution, molecular biology, ecology, environmental philosophy, and conservation biology. Candidates are invited to apply to the M.S. or Ph.D. program in either Biological Sciences (URL: http://www.biol.unt.edu) or Environmental Science (URL: http://www.ias.unt.edu). Interested persons should also send via email (EM: jajohnson AT unt.edu) a letter of interest, transcripts and GRE scores and contact information for three references to JEFF A. JOHNSON, Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Applied Sciences, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #310559, Denton, TX 76203 (PH: 940-369-8071). Deadline: 15 Nov (for Jan 20th start date) or Jul 15 (Aug 27 start date). Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are identified.
SPOTTED OWL SURVEY INTERNS needed 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2009 to survey Spotted Owls in the spectacular northwest forests of North Cascades National Park, WA. Prior fieldwork experience, particularly with owls or raptors, is preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent physical condition with a willingness to backpack to remote sites, work at night, and conduct surveys in cold, wet weather. Other requirements include a sense of humor, a love of adventure, a desire to learn more about owls and natural history, and an appreciation of the dramatic landscape of the North Cascades. Shared park service housing provided, along with training and a per diem of $32 for food and general living expenses (amounts to $800 per month). Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to: BOB WILKERSON, The Institute for Bird Populations (EM: bwilkerson AT birdpop DOT org). For more information see: http://www.birdpop.org/interns/NWO_09.htm.
VIDEO COLLECTIONS MANAGER - Lab of Ornithology, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. DESCRIPTION: The Macaulay Library's Video Archive is a research collection of moving images documenting the diversity of life on earth with focus on birds and animal behavior. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and disseminate biodiversity video as a resource for research, education, cultural institutions, publishers, and a wide variety of multimedia productions. Begun in 2002, the archive has grown to over 50,000 digital video-specimens documenting thousands of species. The Collections Manager collaborates with the Curator and archival staff to insure the preservation and accessibility of video-specimens for future generations and is responsible for keeping data associated with all specimens throughout their archival lifecycle. Collections Management/Archival: Oversee archival workflows and provide the Curator with updates of ongoing and scheduled activities. Coordinate and oversee operations between the video archive and the engineering and IT units of the Macaulay Library. Accession newly acquired materials. Manage media and field equipment inventories. Provide oversight for the physical and digital organization of the video archive. Use professional studio equipment to parse raw video into annotated specimens using advanced media management system. Oversee completeness of specimen metadata and ensure preservation and accessibility. Oversee upgrades of archival technology and workflow. Organize equipment and media for shipment. Develop and maintain a standard operations manual for archival procedures. Curatorial: Provide information about the contents and condition of material in the archive. Identify targets for collection growth and facilitate recruitment of new acquisitions. Assess quality and condition of new materials and establish archival priorities. Organize and implement recording expeditions and workshops. Train staff and borrowers in the use of recording equipment. Supply information and documents for reports, grant proposals, and funding opportunities. Schedule, organize and participate in staff meetings. Supervisory: Train and supervise students, interns and archival staff, including preparation of workflows and provisioning of equipment and resources. Oversee training of archival staff as new protocols are implemented. External Relations: Respond to public inquiries and serve as a guide for visitors. Coordinate curatorial archival activities with other natural history collections at Cornell and beyond. Applicants to provide resume and contact information for 3 references. Required Qualifications: Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field. 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination. Strong visual and listening skills. Advanced library research skills. Experience with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Must know, or be able to learn, software for video editing and management. Advanced knowledge of taxonomy, field identification of birds by sight and sound, biodiversity science and principles of animal communication are needed. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to travel and maintain valid passport for international travel. Must be able to exercise sound judgment when dealing external recordists, contributors, and potential contributors. Must be able to and work efficiently and independently at all times. Must be able to work variable hours when needed and have flexibility in schedule to permit travel and fieldwork if needed. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in biological sciences. Demonstrated background working with natural history collections and/or biocuration. Advanced organismal identification skills. Experience using digital media management tools. Familiarity with Colts time card system. If interested, please apply online at: http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/ - refer to Posting #09937.
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES IN NEOTROPICAL RESEARCH (M.S. or Ph.D.)-I am seeking 1-2 graduate students to develop thesis (dissertation) projects that use modern molecular methods combined with field work, to study the evolution of neotropical birds in Middle America. Students will be a part of a team that is studying the comparative biogeography of select avian taxa. Individual research topics may differ in focus but must involve a systematic framework. Spanish-speaking ability and prior neotropical experience are preferred. A strong work ethic and an interest in specimen-based (museum) ornithology is required. Assistantship stipends are $16,000 - 18,000 for 12 month appointments and include a tuition waiver. Some additional funding is available for research expenses. UNLV has a growing program in the fields of phylogenetic systematics and comparative biogeography with three professional vertebrate systematists (an ornithologist, a herpetologist, and a mammologist) on campus. Successful applicants will begin Sep 2009 (or sooner). Students from Latin America are especially encouraged to apply. Interested persons should send GRE scores, transcripts, a CV, names and phone numbers of three personal references, and a letter of interest to: JOHN KLICKA, UNLV, Marjorie Barrick Museum, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 454012, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154 94012 (EM: klicka AT unlv.nevada.edu, PH: 702-895-2749).
WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS (2) needed 15 Feb - 30 Jun 2008 (possibly starting early Feb.). Louisiana State University (LSU). We are looking for 2 technicians to work on a coastal marsh bird research project with a focus on the King Rail. Technicians will assist a Ph.D. student with performing call-back surveys for marsh birds (King rail, black rail, purple gallinule, common moorhen, least bittern, sora, etc.), surveying vegetation, and possibly performing invertebrate sampling. Technicians will travel to wildlife refuges in southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas, and housing will be provided. Duties will include early morning bird surveys in areas with mosquitoes, alligators, and snakes. Housing and a work vehicle will be provided. Salary is about $1,400 per month. Experience with boats, ATV's, and an interest in wetlands is preferred, but not required. If interested, please send a resume, contact information for 3 references, and brief cover letter to: BRAD PICKENS, (EM: bpickens AT lsu.edu). Evaluation of applicants will begin in late Nov.
FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed for a study examining the breeding biology of Swainson's warblers in bottomland forests along the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, near Hamilton, NC from 1 May 2009 to 31 Jul 2009 (start date flexible). Swainson's warbler is the most secretive and least understood Neotropical migrant species of the southeastern U.S. Southeastern U.S. Neotropical Migratory Bird prioritization schemes consider Swainson's warbler to be a species of high management concern because of habitat destruction on its breeding range in the southeastern U.S., altered flooding regimes, relatively low population density, small wintering range in the Caribbean basin, and a lack of information about breeding biology. This is our 4th year studying this population. Successful applicants will search for and monitor nests, assist in target banding and bleeding of individuals, assist with radio telemetry and recording locations with a GPS unit, maintain video cameras, measure vegetation characteristics, and enter data. Previous experience with field work, banding, small boats, and ability to distinguish the call of Swainson's warbler from other similar species preferred, but not necessary. The bottomland forest is full of mosquitoes, chiggers, venomous snakes, and at times standing water. The heat and humidity from mid-Jun to Aug can be daunting. Housing (rustic) and a field vehicle will be provided. Salary will vary with experience ($1000-1200/mo). Applicants will work 25 days/mo and must be flexible to changes in daily/weekly schedules due to weather, flooding, and telemetry status. Crew size will vary through the season, and at times you will work alone. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50 lbs are required. Application deadline is 2 Feb 2009 or until positions are filled. To apply, send letter of interest that details qualifications, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers) to: NEIL CHARTIER (EM: nacharti AT ncsu.edu). North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANT, Friesland, The Netherlands: Volunteers are needed from 15 Mar to 15 May 2009 for an ongoing capture-recapture program on the Ruffs, Philomachus pugnax. The project is under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Theunis Piersma, head of the Animal Ecology Group of the University of Groningen. The fieldwork consists in the monitoring color-banded birds in Southwest Friesland, a characteristic Dutch meadow area in the north of The Netherlands. We collect data on the timing of migration, habitat use, phenotype characteristics, feeding and reproductive behavior of the birds; but you will also assist with the banding of the birds, blood sampling, and data entry. Volunteers and students involved will live together in an old church in a small and rustic village below the old sea dyke of Lake IJsselmeer. Applicants need to have good social skills, a driver licence, experience with handling birds and color-ring reading is preferred but command of Dutch or Frisian is not necessary ;-). We provide housing and field equipment. Volunteers must pay own airfare and living expenses (3-4 Euro per day). A small refund of these costs might be possible (depending on pending grant applications). If interested, possibility to extend your stay to help with the fieldwork for the project on breeding ecology of the Black-tailed Godwit (Ended around 15 Jun). TO APPLY: Please send a resume/CV, a cover letter addressing any relevant experience, time available and two references with e-mail addresses to LUCIE SCHMALTZ (EM: lucie.schmaltz AT gmail.com) and ROSS KENTIE (EM: R.Kentie AT rug.nl). Animal Ecology Group, Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies, University of Groningen, PO Box 14, 9750 AA Haren, The Netherlands. For further info see: (URL: http://www.rug.nl/biologie/onderzoek/onderzoekgroepen/dieroecologie/onderzoek/researchstudies/migratimmune).
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS - needed within the period Dec 2008 - Feb 2009 for a 'Birds Australia' project based on the Victorian coast, Australia. We seek field assistants who can commit to at least one month each over the summer, participating in a project that focuses on the breeding success and management of Hooded Plovers (a threatened Australian beach-nesting shorebird) on the Victorian coast. It involves: monitoring breeding pairs, locating nests and chicks, educating beach visitors/wardening nest sites and collecting data on social behavior of beach visitors. Field assistants would work independently, but occasionally with the project officer. Applicants with experience communicating with a diverse range of people, an enthusiasm for making detailed behavioral observations and skills for finding nests are required. Applicants must have reasonable fitness, be tolerant of heat, and be confident and even-tempered when it comes to approaching and communicating with members of the public. Accommodation (staying with resident volunteers that live near the beach), food and travel to field sites from Melbourne are provided. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 2 references) to JANELLE THOMAS, Birds Australia, Suite 2-05, 60 Leicester St, Carlton Victoria 3053, Australia. (EM: j.thomas AT birdsaustralia.com.au).
CERULEAN WARBLER TECHNICIANS (3) Crew leader and two field technicians needed to work with Cerulean Warblers in the forested rolling hills of southeastern Ohio west of Athens. Research is part of a continuing cooperative project examining effects of different silvicultural treatments on this declining songbird. Work on the project will include searching for nests of Cerulean Warblers, target banding and re-sighting color-banded birds, spot-mapping, point counts of mature forest songbirds, and vegetation sampling. Experience with any of these a plus. Work requires careful observation of parental behavior to locate nests often high in the forest canopy. Preference will be given to applicants with prior nest searching experience, ability to identify eastern forest songbirds, and/or extensive avian field work. Applicants must be willing to spend long days in the field hiking over generally steep terrain. Positions run from mid Apr through Jul with some flexibility to start and end dates. Housing and a work vehicle are provided. Pay $350+ per week depending on experience. Send a cover letter and resume with at least three references. Please forward all application materials to MARJA BAKERMANS, FELICITY NEWELL, and AMANDA RODEWALD (EM: m_bakermans AT hotmail.com, felicity.newell AT gmail.com, rodewald.1 AT osu.edu), School of Environment and Natural Resources, Ohio State University, 210 Kottman Hall, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
FIELD TECHNICIANS (6) needed to conduct area searches and habitat assessments for Great Basin Bird Observatory during the breeding season on the Lower Colorado River. Are you interested in adventure, great birds, and exploring the desert? Are you willing to face temperatures up to 115 degrees, dense riparian vegetation, and rattlesnakes? If you are answering yes, this may be your ticket to a long and early summer. Applicants must be available from 1 Apr through 15 Jun (with options to begin in early Mar and work through the end of Jun). Duties will include area searches, territory mapping, habitat assessments, and data entry in Excel. Applicants must have experience in passerine identification by sight and sound (preferably with southwestern birds), the ability to hike in hot and strenuous conditions, and be able to work well with a field partner in remote locations. Surveyors will be stationed in pairs and housing (some combination of camping, motels, or apartments) will be provided. Couples with experience are encouraged to apply. Surveyors will be paid $1800-$2200/month depending on experience. Please send a cover letter and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to AMY LEIST (EM: leistATgbbo.org).
DATA MANAGEMENT AND BIRD BANDING INTERNSHIP position 5 Jan 2008 - 30 Apr 2009. The Klamath Bird Observatory (URL: http://www.KlamathBird.org) is seeking a highly motivated individual to manage data and also participate in our long-term landbird monitoring program. Duties and instruction will include entering, editing, and processing multiple data types as well as participating in mist netting, bird surveys, public and school group outreach, and more. Applicants should have good computer and organizational skills and be interested in spending 3-4 days/week in the office managing and preparing data with patience and attention to detail. Applicants should also have an interest in birds, natural history and field biology, be willing to work in the field under adverse conditions (heat, cold, biting insects) 1-2 days/week, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver's License (non-US citizens must bring documents necessary for obtaining an Oregon Driver's License; candidates may be asked to provide DMV driving record). Additional preferred qualifications include experience with Microsoft Access and database management, have good bird identification skills, and passerine mist net/banding experience. Banding training will follow North American Banding Council (NABC) standards and be provided by NABC Certified Bander Trainers through workshops, seminars, and field training. A stipend of $500 per month is available depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Housing will be provided. A minimum of four-month commitment required with longer periods preferred. An option to extend into the spring field season of 2009 is possible. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to JENNIFER BRUCE (EM: jrb AT KlamathBird.org) Klamath Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 758, Ashland, OR 97520; (PH: 541-282-0866). Applications will be considered as they are received.
SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS-The Institute for Wildlife Studies (IWS) is seeking three seasonal avian field technicians to work on the captive-release component of the San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Program on San Clemente Island (SCI), California. The San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike is a federally endangered, endemic subspecies. SCI is the southernmost of the California Channel Islands and it is located 68 miles off the coast of San Diego. These positions run from early Feb through late Jul 2009 with the possibility that one or more seasonal technicians will be offered promotion into permanent positions. DUTIES: 1) Extensive behavioral monitoring of captive and released shrikes; 2) Provisioning of diets to captive and released shrikes; 3) Aviary construction in remote locations; 4) Release site preparation and maintenance; 5) Release of shrikes using a variety of soft-release techniques; 6) Nest camera maintenance; 7) Data management; 8) Assisting with additional tasks and conservation projects as needed. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates will have a B.S. in biology, zoology, ecology, or a related discipline, and they will possess knowledge and experience in avian biology. Preferred experience includes: behavioral observations, color band identification, and the operation of full-sized 4-wheel drive vehicles. A valid driver's license is required. All employment offers are contingent on the insurability of the applicant by IWS, so applicants will be asked to provide information to verify their driving record. Applicants should be in excellent physical condition and be comfortable hiking in steep, rocky, cactus-covered terrain, and in temperatures as high as 100°F. Additionally, this position requires biologists to handle live insects, mice, and, occasionally, endangered species. Applicants should enjoy living as part of a small research community and interacting with fellow IWS biologists, biologists working on other ongoing projects on SCI, and working with military personnel and members of other organizations who may have varying missions, opinions, and personalities. Flights on and off SCI are provided at no cost via a twin-engine, 18-passenger aircraft from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. Work schedule will generally be 10 days on and 4 days off. Because this work is conducted on a military installation, applicants must be citizens of the United States or be covered under a TN NAFTA work visa. Additional information regarding IWS research on SCI is available at (URL: http://www.iws.org). COMPENSATION: Compensation will be approximately $2000/month based on an hourly rate of $9.21 plus overtime. Both room and board while working on SCI is provided. Off-island housing is not provided. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: JASON FIDORRA (EM: fidorra AT iws.org), 2515 Camino del Rio S, Suite 334, San Diego, CA, 92108. E-mail applications are preferred; please include the subject heading: Release Biologist Application. Applications submitted after 4 Dec 2008 will not be accepted.
FIELD TECHNICIANS -- Sierra Nevada, California. The Sierra Nevada Research Center (USDA Forest Service, Davis, CA) is seeking qualified field biologists to fill seasonal positions for a scientific investigation of the responses of wildlife, particularly California spotted owls, to large-scale fire, fuels, and timber management strategies in the Sierra Nevada. Biologists will perform the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for spotted owls and other owl species; (2) follow-up surveys to identify color-banded birds and to determine spotted owl nest/roost locations, nesting status, and reproductive success; and (3) other tasks as assigned (e.g., collecting vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry). All project biologists perform most of their duties at night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in remote areas. All candidates must have good hearing and full night and color vision, be physically fit, be able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver's license, and be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in the field. We will be filling Biological Science Technician positions at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels (pay rate of $12.73, $14.24, and $15.88 per hour, respectively), depending on experience and qualifications. Start dates will range from Mar 1st thru Jun 1st and end in mid- to late Aug, with the possibility of work extending into Sep. Work is conducted in northern California on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests (based in Quincy, CA and Chester, CA, respectively) and in southern California at Sequoia National Park and on the Sierra National Forest (based in Trimmer, and Shaver Lake, CA). Official job announcements are posted on the USAJOBS website (URL: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov). Vacancy announcement numbers are, for GS-4: TEMP-OCR-404-04 SNRC, for GS-5: TEMP-OCR-404-5 SNRC, and for GS-6: TEMP-OCR-404-6 SNRC. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified. Interested candidates should apply online. For more information on positions in Quincy, contact Paula Shaklee (PH: 530-283-7806, EM: pashaklee AT fs.fed.us); for Chester, contact Gretchen Jehle (PH: 530-721-0011, EM: gjehle AT fs.fed.us); for Trimmer, Shaver Lake, or Sequoia NP, contact Sue Sutton (PH: 559-323-3224, EM: ssutton01 AT fs.fed.us).
AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS (8) FOR FOREST SONGBIRD PROJECT needed approximately end of Apr to middle of Jul (2009) to study forest songbirds in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of east Tennessee. Assistants will conduct spot-mapping censuses and point counts of all breeding birds in the study area; search for, monitor, and video tape Cerulean Warbler nests; assist in target banding of individuals; map territories; measure vegetation characteristics; enter data; and perform other field activities. An ability to identify most eastern forest songbirds by sight and sound is required and previous nest searching experience is preferred (but not required). Applicants must be physically fit and capable of working in a rugged mountainous setting, work well in teams, and, most importantly, love to observe birds and search for their nests! Pay is $1300- 2000 per month, depending on experience; housing with 3-4 other technicians will be provided. Please send a cover letter highlighting your related field experience, a resume, your earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to: THAN BOVES at the University of Tennessee (EM: tboves AT utk.edu).
SPRING MIGRATION FIELD ASSISTANTS (4) needed from 1 March to 20 May 2009, to study habitat use and movement of passerines during spring migration in SE Arizona. Primary duties will be conducting point counts, mist-netting, radio-tracking, behavioral observations and data entry. Experience conducting point counts, netting, radio-tracking and/or behavioral observations preferred. All individuals are required to work 6 days a week, have the ability to work alone in a remote setting, live well with others, show attention to detail in data collection, and tolerate temperature extremes. Pay rate will be $1400-2000/month DOE and housing will be provided. Send letter of interest (including available dates), resume, and email addresses of 3 references as a word or PDF attachment to (EM: fontaine.joseph AT gmail.com). Applications will be accepted until positions filled. For more information visit (URL: http://fontaine.joseph.googlepages.com/neotropicalmigrantbirds).
FIELD BIOLOGIST INTERNS needed 1 May - 31 Jul 2009, to survey birds by point counts in Mt. Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks in Washington. Applicants with prior birding experience and familiarity with the songs and calls of western montane landbirds are preferred. Seeking applicants in excellent physical condition with a willingness to backpack to remote sites and camp out most nights. A personal vehicle is desirable but not required. Prior knowledge of western montane flora is a plus. Shared housing and on-the-job mileage reimbursement provided along with a per diem of $39 for food and general living expenses (amounts to $975 per month). Send cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of two references to: BOB WILKERSON, The Institute for Bird Populations, (EM: bwilkerson AT birdpop DOT org, URL: http://www.birdpop.org/interns/WAParks09.htm). Electronic submissions are preferred, if that is not possible please call or email to obtain appropriate mailing address.
GOLDEN-CHEEKED WARBLER SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST - Salary: $13.00/hour (Housing not provided). Start Date: Feb, 2009. Basic Qualifications: **Associate's degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience. Bachelors degree preferred.; **Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.; **Experience performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented and numerical tasks.; **Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software.; **Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people; **Valid driver's license. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Seasonal Field Biologist provides research assistance to The Nature Conservancy's Fort Hood program staff. The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the Department of Defense, is conducting long-term monitoring of the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler on Fort Hood, an 87,890-ha military post. Seasonal Field Biologists assist in collecting data that is used to assess population trends and examine possible causes of those trends. Seasonal field biologists band warblers, delineate territories, locate and monitor nests, conduct point count surveys, complete and verify data sheets, and maintain a field journal, work vehicle, and other field equipment. Seasonal field biologists must provide their own housing and transportation to work. This is a short-term position starting in Feb, 2009 and ending in June, 2009. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Seasonal Field Biologist will work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions include the following: **work hours variable - hours will range from 35-55 hours per week; **require physical exertion and/or muscular strain; **present occasional possibility of injury; **starting work before sunrise; **exposure to heat and intense sunshine; **require long hours in isolated settings; **contact with poison ivy, chiggers, fire ants, scorpions, and venomous snakes; **extensive walking through brush, over loose rocks, and on steep slopes. To apply you must complete an online application. Please fill in all fields of the online application (even if the information is included in your resume) AND upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document that includes contact information (phone numbers and e-mail addresses) for 3 references. Visit http://www.nature.org/careers. Click "how to apply", "view positions" and then conduct an advanced search by Job opening ID 10614. Application deadline 23 Jan 2009 (but positions will be offered to qualified applicants as they apply). The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FULL TIME EDUCATOR INTERNSHIP - Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, UT. Terms of Service One position available to start early to mid Jan 2009. This is a full time position requiring either a 3 month or 6 month commitment, with the possibility of continued employment at a competitive salary, depending on performance. Duties for this position will include: 1. Materials development and teaching interactive tours and educational programs for school groups at Tracy Aviary; 2. Facilitating on-site and off-site after-school programs; 3. Planning and materials development of our children's spring and break camp programs. Other requirements include administrative tasks associated with the nonformal education programs described above, attending routine organizational and departmental meetings and events, and various training opportunities, as appropriate. Compensation--$400 monthly stipend. Minimum Qualifications Education: A bachelor's degree in education, natural resources, environmental studies, conservation, biology, zoology or related field from an approved college or university is strongly preferred. Experience: None required. However, experience with youth and/or students or other experience related to the above duties is preferred. We are seeking individuals possessing a desire to work with audiences of all ages and to incorporate experiences that strengthen their connection to the natural world. Visit (URL: http://www.tracyaviary.org) for more information regarding Tracy Aviary. To Apply: Applications are being accepted immediately until 31 Dec 2008. No telephone calls please. Send a cover letter, resume and phone numbers for three references to BRUCE THOMPSON, Director of Education, (EM: brucet AT tracyaviary.org), or via postal mail to: Bruce Thompson, Tracy Aviary, Internship, 589 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
BLACK-CAPPED VIREO SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS (9) needed from 2 Mar to 26 Jun 2009 to conduct a long-term monitoring program on the federally endangered Black-capped Vireo. The work takes place at Fort Hood, an 87,890-ha military installation adjacent to the city of Killeen, Texas. Seasonal Field Biologists will work in 8 intensive study areas as well as other sites to gather data which will be used to analyze population trends and productivity. The primary tasks will be to conduct distance sampling surveys, locate color-banded birds, find nests, monitor nests, map territories, and band both adults and nestlings. All crew members will be responsible for keeping extensive, detailed records and for verifying the accuracy of data after it has been entered. Timely and careful completion of records is an essential component of the work. Pay is $13.00/hour and workers must provide their own housing and transportation to work. Applicants must have a valid driver's license, and a good driving record. Applicants must also be in good physical condition, have good hearing, and be able to see the full spectrum of colors. Seasonal Field Biologists will work 35-55 hours/week and will start work before sunrise, walk many kilometers, and endure harsh field conditions including intense sun, heat, chiggers, fire ants, cactus, snakes, and abundant poison ivy. Most work will be Monday through Friday, but some weekend work will be expected (approximately 4 weekend days over the entire field season). Basic qualifications include the following: *Associate's degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience. Bachelors degree preferred. *Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources. *Experience working and communicating with a diverse group of people. *Valid driver's license. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. To apply you must complete an online application. Please fill in all fields of the online application (even if the information is included in your resume) AND upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document that includes contact information (phone numbers and e-mail addresses) for 3 references. Visit http://www.nature.org/careers. Click "how to apply", "view positions" and then conduct an advanced search for Job Opening ID 10618. Application deadline 23 Jan 2009 (but positions will be offered to qualified applicants as they apply - so apply early). The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RAPTOR CONSERVATION--The premier spring hawk watch east of Lake Michigan, Derby Hill Bird Observatory, a sanctuary of Onondaga Audubon, has an exciting new position available. Combining hawk migration documentation and conservation outreach this position will be a satisfying and rewarding experience for the right person. Over 25,000 birds of prey fly over Derby Hill on the southeast corner of Lake Ontario each spring and up to 4,000 public visitors come to observe the spectacle. Recognizing the potential for conservation education at this site Onondaga Audubon is looking for an individual to pioneer this effort. You will be asked to balance hawk counting, secondary school nature education and public relations. If you have excellent communication skills, good field observation abilities and the interest in making a difference in the future of raptors you should contact us for more information: Call or email Gerry Smith (PH: 315 688-2664, EM: Goshawk AT gisco.net). This equal opportunity position includes housing; flex hours and competitive compensation.
PILEATED WOODPECKER RESEARCH TECHNICIAN-Agency: Arkansas State University, Dept. of Biological Sciences. Location: Cache River and White River NWR, eastern ArkansasJob Description: Five technicians will be needed to work on the third year of a Ph.D. project conducting home range movements, foraging ecology and nesting ecology of Pileated Woodpeckers in eastern Arkansas, with reference to the conservation of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Responsibilities include assistance with capture, attachment of radio-transmitters, tracking, nest searching and monitoring, arthropod sampling, habitat measurements, and deployment of high resolution video cameras at nest cavities in the Cache River and the White River National Wildlife Refuges. Field work will require long work hours in adverse conditions (wading through/canoeing through swampland, hot/humid weather, biting insects). Three technicians will work in the Cache River NWR (low-elevation bottomland hardwood forest) and three will work in the White River NWR (high-elevation bottomland hardwood forest). Individuals will work alone and in groups of two. Two "senior" technicians will expected to begin around 1 Feb and continue through June (5 months). These technicians will work between both study sites with the Ph.D. student until 1 Apr, when other technicians will arrive. The other three technicians will be expected to begin around 1 Apr and continue through June(3 months). Depending on conditions (e.g., flooding conditions, # nests located), technicians will be in teams of 3 between the study sites more or less permanently at one of the two sites.Qualifications: Experience in wildlife biology or closely related field. Preference will be give to individuals with a completed undergraduate degree and field experience. Ability to collect and process field data accurately with strong attention to detail. Working independently and well with others while maintaining a positive attitude in a remote setting is a must. Enthusiastic, well-organized, and in good physical condition. Experience with nest searching, radio-telemetry, GPS and compass navigation, and some experience handling wildlife or birds (PIWOs will be feisty). This habitat is unpredictable to work in (e.g., flooding in 2007 exceeded 30 feet in some areas); therefore, a willingness to work through tough field conditions should be expected. Use of a personal vehicle will be necessary at times, but technicians will be reimbursed for mileage. To Apply - submit a cover letter, CV or resume and at least 3 references to Brandon L. Noel (see below for contact information). Salary: $1,200-1,400/month depending on qualifications. Housing will be providedLast Date to Apply: 15 Jan 2008, however applications will be considered as they are received. Contact: BRANDON L. NOEL (EM:: BrandonL.Noel AT smail.astate.edu, PH: 870-680-8475).
WILDLIFE BIOTECHNICIANS (OWLS)-- The Sierra Nevada Research Center (SNRC) researches investigates investigates ecological, management, and conservation issues in the Sierra Nevada Bioregion (URL: http://www.psw.fs.fed.us/snrc). The SNRC is seeking qualified biologists to fill seasonal positions for research of the great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) in the central Sierra Nevada, CA. Biologists will perform the following work: (1) systematic night surveys for great gray owls and other owl species; (2) follow-up survey detections s of spotted owl detections in order to determine great gray owl nest/roost locations, the owls' identities, pair and nesting statuses, and reproductive success; (3) capture and band great gray owls (experienced banders only) or assist with owl handling (less experienced); and (4) other tasks as assigned (e.g., collecting vegetation data, assisting with other wildlife surveys, and data entry). All biologists with this project will perform most of their duties at night and will often be required to hike on steep, rough terrain in remote areas. All candidates must have good hearing and night and color vision, be physically fit, work well in a team environment, be able to follow a scientific protocol, have a valid driver's license, and be willing and able to exercise good scientific and safety judgment in the field. Biological Science Technician positions will be filled at the GS-4, 5 and 6 levels. Seasonal positions will run from early Mar or Apr until the end of Aug 2009. The duty station is located in Groveland, CA. Housing is not provided. Official job announcements are posted on the USAJOBS website (URL: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov). Vacancy announcement numbers are, for GS-4: TEMP-PSRS-0404-4-GGO, for GS-5: TEMP-PSRS-0404-5-GGO, and for GS-6: TEMP-PSRS-0404-6-GGO. Interested candidates should apply at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. For more information contact CLAIRE GALLAGHER (PH: 530-759-1712, EM: cgallagher AT fs.fed.us).
SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGIST-Agency: Texas A&M University, Location: Texas. Job Description: Seasonal Avian Field Biologists (up to 30 needed), early Mar to late Jul for multiple research projects focusing on ecology and management of songbirds, primarily the federally endangered black-capped vireo and golden-cheeked warbler, in several regions of Texas, on public and private lands. Duties may include point count surveys, nest searching, behavioral observation, territory mapping, vegetation sampling, radio telemetry, color-banding, predator trapping, data entry, and other approaches, depending on the project and region. Please visit http://irnr.tamu.edu/RAMSES/ for more information about each project. Requirements: experience in wildlife biology or closely related field; ability to collect data with strong attention to detail; ability to work 6 days per week doing physically demanding work, with early mornings (0500); a positive attitude in adverse environmental conditions such as fire ants, chiggers, rattlesnakes, feral pigs, mountain lions, cows, poison ivy, normal daily temperatures of over 90°F, intense sun, thick and thorny brush, and steep and rocky terrain; ability to operate 4X4 trucks; patience and focus to quietly observe and follow birds; good eyesight and hearing; ability to work independently and in groups; must be comfortable working on private ranches and interacting with landowners; must supply your own binoculars. Preference will be given to applicants with experience: identifying birds by sight and sound, nest searching, identifying plants, navigating using handheld GPS unit, using Microsoft Access, Excel, ArcMap; possess a B.S. or B.A. in wildlife biology or closely related field. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are identified. Pay: starting at $1,600/month. Housing will be provided, will vary depending on project and region. Please specify the project in which you are interested on the subject line of your email and in the body of your cover letter (see link above), e.g. "Fort Hood". Include your last name in the file attachment. Submit cover letter, resume (including GPA), and contacts for 3 references (preferably email address) in 1 attachment to (EM: mlituma AT neo.tamu.edu).
PH.D. STUDENTS--Research: Bird-parasite evolutionary ecology, Clayton Lab, Dept. of Biology, University of Utah. I am seeking one or two highly motivated Ph.D. students interested in the evolutionary ecology of bird-parasite systems. More specific topics of study in my lab include parasite specificity, speciation, co-speciation, competition, adaptive radiation, and ecological immunology. Study systems range from experimental work with captive pigeons and lice, to fieldwork on invasive parasitic flies of Darwin's Finches in the Galapagos. For additional information see: (URL: http://darwin.biology.utah.edu). Positions are available for Fall Semester, 2009. Students in my lab are supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. Support is guaranteed for five years, contingent upon performance. Please visit http://www.biology.utah.edu for departmental information, admission requirements, and application information. The application deadline is 9 Jan 2009. Inquiries are welcome via email to DR. DALE CLAYTON (EM: clayton AT biology.utah.edu).
NATURALIST INTERN - Job Description: ** Teach students from pre-school through high school in an outdoor setting (primary responsibility); ** Assist with animal care at the center and perform farm chores; ** Learn and effectively teach basic ecological concepts; ** Plan and conduct programs for the general public; ** Learn to answer visitor's natural history questions; ** Complete independent approved projects at the nature center and/or farm; ** Attend training and field trips with a focus on natural history; ** Develop or modify Aullwood curriculum for classes; ** Assist with special events and off-site exhibits/booths; ** Assist with hay making at the farm (summer/early fall); ** Serve in other capacities as needed to assist with Aullwood operations. Requirements:; ** Have completed sophomore year of college majoring in natural sciences, biology, environmental education, natural history, elementary education or a related field; ** Be eager to learn and share knowledge; ** Have exceptional interpersonal and academic skills; ** Be comfortable working with the public; ** Be self-motivated, able to follow directions and work independently; ** Be able to lift at least 50 pounds; ** Be able to work with different types of large and small animals. Skills and Knowledge Gained; ** Experience teaching and public speaking to groups of all ages; ** Opportunity to make connections with environmental professionals; ** Ohio natural history; **Opportunity to attend Aullwood programs and day trips, and off-site conferences/workshops; **Writing and research; **Computer skills; **Independent planning and execution of specific tasks; **Gardening and composting techniques; **Animal husbandry of different domestic animals and their uses. Pay: $7.00/hour and typically work 25 - 27 hours per week. Housing is provided. Times of employment: (Two or more sessions can be combined for a longer internship) Winter/Spring: 5 Jan - 22 May 2009 (20 weeks) Summer: 26 May - 14 Aug 2009 (12 weeks) Fall: 24 Aug - 11 Dec 2009 (16 weeks) To request an application contact: NICOLE CONRAD - Intern Coordinator, Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, 1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH 45414 (EM: aacf4 AT gemair.com).
FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 23 Mar - 26 Jun 2009 for study of bird communities along forested mountain tributaries in the New River Gorge National River of southern West Virginia. This project is part of a long-term monitoring program being developed for the National Park Service to investigate the impacts of acidification, over-browsing by white-tailed deer, and urbanization on park ecosystem integrity. Duties will include point-counts, and streamside transect surveys of bird species that are sensitive to ecosystem modifications, with special emphasis on Louisiana Waterthrush. Previous field research experience and ability to identify eastern forest songbirds by ear is required. Patience, humbleness, alertness, close attention to detail, making thorough field notes, and enthusiasm for hiking many kilometers of mountain streams are essential. Field vehicle, housing, and a wage of $11/hr will be provided. Send a cover letter stating your interests, a resume that includes dates of relevant experience, and contact information for three references that can describe your abilities in the field to DR. BRADY MATTSSON, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found. Please write "NPS application" on the subject line of your email (EM: bjmatt AT uga.edu ).
MASTERS POSITIONS IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: AVIAN OR PLANT ECOLOGY-Five funded (including stipend) Masters positions in prairie ecology and conservation will become available (in some cases pending funding) for either May or Sep start dates in 2009: LARGE-SCALE ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT GRAZING EXPERIMENT: 1 PLANT ECOLOGY POSITION, 2 AVIAN ECOLOGY POSITIONS. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be involved in the broadest-scale long-term cattle grazing experiment in North America. Absolutely unique opportunity to conduct your research within a rare manipulative ecological experiment, located in southern Saskatchewan in Grasslands National Park. You will contribute to exploring effects of cattle stocking rate on biodiversity, including avian abundance, avian nesting success, plants, invertebrates, and/or soil characteristics. For more information, see http://www.grazingbiodiversity.org. "Effects of the Interaction Between Fire and Cattle Grazing on Prairie Birds:: 1 POSITION. Also located in Grasslands National Park.. "Behavioural Landscape Ecology: the Role of Conspecific Attraction in Avian Sensitivity to Patch Size": 1 POSITION. This research will take place in tall-grass prairies in southern Manitoba. It presents a unique opportunity to participate in a rare ecological experiment combining the fields of landscape ecology and behavioral ecology. The positions will be within the 2-year Masters of Natural Resources Management program at the internationally recognized Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba. This is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students to either enter the workforce or continue academic research upon graduation. In addition to the ecology component, courses cover conservation biology, economic, social, policy, and legal issues relevant to natural resources and environmental management and conservation. More information on the MNRM program can be found at http://www.umanitoba.ca/institutes/natural_resources/nri_academic_mp.html. Applicants should demonstrate background and interest in avian, plant, or prairie ecology and conservation, plus strong research potential and academic background. Email cover letter that explains why you are interested in the positions, CV, contact information for 3 references, and unofficial transcripts to DR. NICOLA KOPER (EM: koper AT cc.umanitoba.ca). Email, or call (PH: 204-474-8768) for more information. Deadline for May admissions is 1 Feb for Canadian or US applicants; however, positions will be awarded as soon as suitable candidates apply, so applying ASAP is strongly recommended. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. Students interested in working with me, but on a different topic to those described above, are encouraged to contact me to determine whether opportunities might be available to fulfill their interests. Other funding opportunities are available.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - The Department of Biological Sciences, University of New Orleans invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. We seek an ECOLOGIST who uses experimental, theoretical, or field approaches to understand ecological patterns and processes in terrestrial or aquatic systems and an ORGANISMAL BIOLOGIST with research interests related to conservation biology. Both individuals will assume strong roles in our Conservation Biology Ph.D. program. Applicants must have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and show strong promise in their field. Successful candidates will develop extramurally funded research programs, direct graduate students, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. For information about the department, see http://biology.uno.edu/. Applications will be accepted electronically as a single PDF file that combines: a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references. Send application materials to DR. JEROME HOWARD, (EM: jjhoward AT uno.edu), Ecology & Organismal Biology Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of New Orleans, LA 70148 (PH: 504-280-6741, FX: 504-280-6121). Review of applications will begin 1 Dec 2008.
SPRING MIGRATION WATCH POSITION AVAILABLE: The New Jersey Audubon Society's Sandy Hook Bird Observatory is looking for an experienced hawkwatcher/birder for a two-month position counting diurnal migratory birds (primarily loons, cormorants, herons, egrets, ibis, raptors, and passerines) at Sandy Hook, NJ from 15 Mar - 15 May 2009. Expect an eight-hour workday with six days on, one day off. Housing is provided at Sandy Hook by the National Park Service. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of field identification of most eastern birds, excellent interpretive skills, and a willingness to interact with birders and the general public. Expect windy and often cold conditions. Count totals vary from 3,000 to 5,000 hawks per season, plus thousands of other migrants. $2000 plus housing. Please respond with a resume and references to SCOTT BARNES c/o NJ Audubon-Sandy Hook Bird Observatory, P.O. Box 553, Sandy Hook, NJ 07732 (EM: scott.barnes AT njaudubon.org, URL: http://www.njaudubon.org, PH: 732-872-2500).
THE FRANCES M. PEACOCK SCHOLARSHIP for Native Bird Habitat was created by the late Frances M. Peacock, "to provide financial aid to an advanced student (college senior or graduate student) to study areas in the United States that provide winter or summer habitat for our threatened and endangered native birds." The award will be given annually by the Garden Club of America and administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This new scholarship will fund one student up to $4,000. The scholarship will be paid directly to the awardee. Proposals will be judged upon the significance of the research project, prior accomplishments of the awardee, and the appropriateness of the research topic as it relates to the criteria of the Scholarship. Ground rules: 1. Policy is not to pay overhead, whether stated as overhead or as indirect cost. 2. The Peacock Scholarship is for one year only and may not be renewed for multi-year projects. 3. The Scholarship is for college seniors (2nd semester juniors may submit application for senior year) or graduate students only. 4. Funds from the Peacock Scholarship can be used at the discretion of the awardee; for fees, expenses, or even tuition provided they are directly related to the project at hand. Conditions: 1. At the conclusion of the study, the awardee will forward five copies of a progress report to the Lab of Ornithology. 2. The awardee shall forward five copies or reprints of any report or published work resulting from the study to the Lab of Ornithology. 3. The Garden Club of America and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology shall receive acknowledgment for their assistance in any publication or report resulting from this scholarship. Specific Guidelines: We do not have a printed application form for the submission of proposals. Instead, we request a brief proposal of no more than five pages. We request that proposal's first page provide the following summary: title, abstract, schedule, university affiliation, name of major advisor, name/address of applicant, and Social Security Number. Please submit proposals in triplicate. We suggest your full proposal include: 1. Title: a brief description of your project. 2. Summary: one paragraph review. 3. Objectives: a concise statement of the specific objectives of your project. 4. Justification: a concise statement of the importance of your project as it relates to the definition of the Peacock Scholarship," to study areas in the United States that provide winter or summer habitat for our threatened and endangered native birds." 5. Background: a brief summary about previous research on the topic (both yours and other investigators) and the status of your project. 6. Methodology: an explanation of how you plan to carry out your project. Outline the stages of your project, where the work will be done, and what facilities and equipment are available. If your project involves study plots, please note the plot size. 7. Schedule: time period required to complete your project. 8. Budget: a simple account of how you will use the funds. Please identify the number of field assistants in your budget. 9. Institutional affiliation: your university and the name/address/phone of your major advisor. 10. Your qualification: a brief resume of your academic education, job experience, and other relevant training. A curriculum vitae will suffice. Deadline for submission is each year on the 15 Jan and is strictly enforced. Please submit proposal to: SCOTT SUTCLIFFE, Associate Director, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsucker Woods Road, Ithaca, NY 14850.
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST (ORNITHOLOGIST)-- US Fish and Wildlife Service. Job Announcement Number: R7-09-222149-ZD. Salary Range: $48,148.00 - 75,025.00 USD per year. Open Period: Thursday, 13 Nov 2008 to Thursday, 4 Dec 2008. Series & Grade: GS-0486-11/12. Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional. Promotion Potential: 12. Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Kodiak, AK. This position is in Region 7 (Alaska), at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge located on Kodiak Island, Alaska. The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1.87 million acres on the southwestern two-thirds of Kodiak Island. Headquartered in Kodiak, the primary purpose of the Refuge is conservation of fish and wildlife populations and habitats in their natural diversity including, but not limited to: Kodiak brown bears, salmonids, sea otters, sea lions, and other marine mammals and migratory birds. If selected for this position, you will serve as the lead wildlife biologist for the refuge's ornithological program. Duties will be primarily associated with a combination of field and office work to design, conduct, and analyze scientific studies pertaining to birds and their habitat; to reach conclusions and make recommendations; and to produce and deliver reports and presentations of findings and recommendations. Goals of the Refuge's program have emphasized, and will continue to emphasize, management and research of aquatic migratory bird taxa such as sea ducks, seabirds, and shore birds. Fieldwork will involve extensive periods based on land in remote camps, and on ocean waters based on the Ursa Major II, the Refuge's 48-foot marine vessel. You will lead the ornithological section of the Refuge's biological program, which concerns bird and bird habitat resources of significant local, regional, and national importance. For more information visit (URL: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=77245171).
FIELD TECHNICIANS (several) - needed for 3-6 months each (negotiable - but 6 month commitment preferred) Jan 2009-Sep 2009 to assist in an ongoing study of the endangered Mariana Crow on the island of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands. Responsibilities will include conducting censuses in remote areas of the island, nest-searching and monitoring, resighting and identifying color-banded individuals, mist-netting, banding, and radio-tracking. Field work involves strenuous hiking over steep, uneven terrain (karst), long field days in tropical heat and humidity, exposure to wasps and other insects. Desired Qualifications: previous ornithological field experience, excellent observational skills, good with maps, ability to drive a manual 4WD vehicle, capability to perform physical tasks including hiking across difficult terrain, and a background in wildlife biology or a related field. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, enjoy working with others in close quarters, and have a good sense of humor. Those applicants with experience in trapping, banding, applying transmitters to and tracking birds, as well as those with intensive experience nest-searching and monitoring in densely forested habitats will be given priority. Benefits include round-trip airfare to Rota (reimbursed), housing, and $1600.00-$2000.00/mo depending on qualifications and experience. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for at least 3 references to: DR. KEN LEVENSTEIN (EM: KML1007 AT u.washington.edu).
FIELD SCIENCE COORDINATOR, Job Number: 11-91-08, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. Posting Dates: 7 Nov - 15 Dec 2008. Job Summary: Columbus State University has an opening for a Field Science Coordinator in the Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center (OMELC). The Field Science Coordinator reports directly to the Executive Director of OMELC. Columbus State University seeks an experienced avian biologist to design, organize and implement a species inventory and monitoring plan for Oxbow Meadows Environmental Park on the Chattahoochee River adjacent to Fort Benning in south Columbus, Georgia. The Field Science Coordinator will design and manage the monitoring program; create and manage a zero-based budget; write and obtain program funding through grants and enterprise; recruit, train and supervise staff; and conduct data analyses and submit findings to a peer-reviewed publication. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a graduate degree in ecology, conservation biology, ornithology, wildlife management, or significant comparable work experience; avian research experience and an understanding of biological indicators, habitat management, and ecological monitoring; bird-banding experience and a bird banding permit; quantitative skills, including familiarity with occupancy modeling, power analyses, and spatial analyses; experience partnering with government agencies and NGOs; experience hiring, supervising, and managing student assistants and volunteers; and outstanding communication skills. The successful candidate will work well with people and the news media; have strong quantitative skills, and have an entrepreneurial spirit and grant-writing success. Experience at a bird observatory is highly desirable. This position will require weekend and some evening work. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a valid Georgia driver's license. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment. Salary Range: The salary is $40,000 annually based upon education, training and experience. Application Procedures: For full consideration, submit a CSU employment application, resume, brief cover letter and e-mail addresses of three (3) references to: Human Resources Office, Columbus State University, 228 Richards Hall, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907- 5645. Applications may be obtained from the CSU Human Resources Office or Columbus State University's Website (URL: http://www.colstate.edu), click Employment. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.
WILDLIFE RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER- The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services program is recruiting a Wildlife Research Program Manager to be located at the Center's headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. NWRC's mission is to apply scientific expertise to develop methods and information to resolve human-wildlife conflicts related to agriculture damage; domestic animal health (diseases transmitted by wildlife); human health and safety (wildlife disease, aviation); property damage; invasive species; and threatened and endangered species. For more information on current NWRC research, please visit (URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/nwrc/). Position Duties: The Program Manager has supervisory oversight to approximately 40 research and support personnel in the Agriculture and Resource Protection Research Program. Employees are located in Fort Collins and at five remote field stations. The incumbent's responsibilities include the following: • Develop plans, policies and procedures for research under his/her supervision; • Provide administrative and technical leadership to the planning, directing and coordinating all aspects of the research; • Develop and maintain a knowledge of the character, magnitude, history, and distribution of human-wildlife conflicts; familiarity with techniques, procedures, and literature used by other agencies and individuals for the resolution of such conflicts; • Design and recommend for approval multi-year plans for bird and mammal research and direct the approved areas of study; • Maintain liaison and working relationships with WS operations, Federal and state agencies, cooperators and other interested parties. Position Location: NWRC's 43-acre headquarters campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, includes chemistry and disease laboratories, a wide range of outdoor animal holding pens, indoor animal test facilities for tropical and temperate simulated natural environments, and a biosafety-level 3 laboratory and animal test facilities. Salary: Approximate starting salary for this position ranges from $85,000 (GS-13) to $101,000 (GS-14), plus benefits. To Apply: The position will be advertised from 3 Nov - 15 Dec 2008 on the USAJobs web site (URL: http://www.usajobs.gov) as a Supervisory Biologist (GS-401) / Supervisory Wildlife Biologist (GS-486). The position will also be listed on the NWRC web site (URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ wildlife_damage/nwrc). To apply, please visit the web site and submit your application online. For Additional Information, interested candidates may contact: DR. MARK E. TOBIN, Assistant Director (PH: 970-266-6036, EM: Mark.E.Tobin AT aphis.usda.gov). FIELD BIOLOGIST. This is a permanent position to assist in a long-term monitoring program on the federally endangered Black-capped Vireo. The work takes place at Fort Hood, an 87,890-ha military installation adjacent to the city of Killeen, Texas. The Field Biologist will be involved in a variety of monitoring and research activities. Main tasks will be to assist a Conservation Biologist in the training and supervision of a seasonal field crew, conduct field work, and assist with preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication. The Field Biologist will also manage equipment and supplies necessary for field work. Pay is $35,000/year. Applicants must be in good physical condition, have good hearing, and be able to see the full spectrum of colors. Work will often start before sunrise and involve walking many kilometers under field conditions including intense sun, heat, chiggers, fire ants, cacti, snakes, and abundant poison ivy. Basic qualifications include the following: * Bachelor's degree in science-related field and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Valid driver's license. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. * Experience recording data. * Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software. * Experience coordinating multiple projects and managing timeframes. Experience in bird identification, finding nests, mist-netting, and banding are preferred. To apply you must complete an online application. Please fill in all fields of the online application (even if the information is included in your resume) AND upload your cover letter and resume as a single Word or PDF document that includes contact information (phone numbers and e-mail addresses) for 3 references. Visit http://www.nature.org/careers. Click "how to apply", "view positions" and then conduct an advanced search for Job Opening ID #10624. Application deadline 12 Dec 2008. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SPOTTED/BARRED OWL SURVEYORS: Kingfisher Ecological, Inc. is looking for field biologists to conduct spotted owl and barred owl surveys in Oregon. Employment starts mid-Mar, 2009, and runs through the end of Jul to mid-Aug. Applicants must have minimum B.S. in Wildlife Science or related field or previous field experience. The job involves a lot of night driving (standard transmission 4x4 vehicles), working alone at night in remote forest areas and navigating mountainous terrain. Orienteering skills required include the use of map and compass. Must have good hearing. Work schedule varies throughout the season, and includes working days, nights, and/or early mornings. Housing is provided on some crews. Pay- $12 - $19/hour depending on experience. Via e-mail attachment, submit resume and 3 current reference names with contact information (MSWord format) to (EM: ellingsonamy AT comcast.net) or mail to 3126 SE Hathaway Drive, Corvallis, OR, 97333. (PH:: 541-752-4105). Closing date: when positions are filled.
TWO FULL-TIME VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE INTERNS are needed to support avian monitoring with the National Park Service on the Maryland portion of Assateague Island National Seashore. These 16 week positions have a negotiable preferred start date of 30 Mar 2009. A great opportunity to build monitoring and management skills by working with a high density plover breeding colony on an evolving barrier beach habitat. Piping Plovers are small, ground nesting shorebirds that are federally listed as a Threatened species. Limited work with other migrant and breeding birds and with predator management. Position requires: a strong interest in bird conservation; ability to locate and monitor cryptic shorebirds by sight, call and tracks, and precocial chicks at 100-300 meters; use of optical equipment; the ability to work in close-knit groups and independently with minimal supervision; must be attentive to details; ability to accurately complete data sheets, a 0600-1430 work day; walking in loose sand under direct sunlight carrying moderate loads; exposure to high humidity, blowing sand and occasional biting insects; operation of ORV's (valid driver's license required). Interested applicants should either have or be working towards a B.S. degree in biological science, ecology, natural resources management, conservation biology or related field. A subsistence reimbursement and free on-site housing are provided to interns. Applications and additional information about these positions will be posted on the Volunteer.gov website (URL: http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/) Contact TAMI PEARL, Biological Science Technician, Assateague Island National Seashore, (PH: 410-641-1443 ext. 217, EM: tami_pearl AT nps.gov) with any questions.
WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS (2) being sought to conduct monitoring and management activities for breeding Piping Plovers. These temporary positions will run from 30 Mar 2009 (firm) through Sep 2009 at Assateague Island National Seashore in Berlin, MD. Positions will focus on plover breeding activities and disturbance control but will also address resident goose management, census of other breeding shorebirds, data management and status updates. Sea Beach Amaranth census and management will occur in the fall. Requires a B.S. in wildlife, natural resources management or related field. Applicants should have a strong interest in birds and have the ability to find and monitor small cryptic species up to 200 meters away with the aid of optics, and the ability to hear and differentiate specific calls of the primary species. The incumbents will be required to use and carry optical equipment for long periods of time over a soft terrain in a humid environment, carry loads of 10-20 kg, utilize a spotting scope while exposed to periodic hatches of biting insects, maintain composure when dealing with area closure violators, working independently and as part of a closely coordinated team. On-site housing with shared living space is available for a moderate fee. A valid drivers license and ability to operate over sand vehicles is also required. Applications for and additional information about these positions will be posted on the USAJOBS website: (URL: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/index.asp) beginning 12 Jan 2009 and will be available for 12 days. Search for Biological Science Technician, GS-5 or GS-6, at Assateague Island National Seashore, Berlin, Maryland. All applications must be submitted through the website. JACK KUMER, Wildlife Specialist at: (EM: jack_kumer AT nps.gov) can answer questions about the positions, but has no control over the application or rating process.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (3): behavioral ecology of lance-tailed manakins in Panama. Three positions are available 15 Feb to 25 Jun 2009 for an ongoing behavioral study of female mate choice in lance-tailed manakins (Chiroxiphia lanceolata) in Panama. Females of this small, lekking bird "shop" among males that display in cooperative pairs on dispersed display territories. Assistants will be involved in work investigating questions such as how indirect genetic benefits affect female mate choice, why dominant males tolerate subordinate cooperators, and how male experience affects display performance. Assistants' responsibilities include daily maintenance of an automated telemetry system tracking, conducting many hour-long behavioral observations at display sites, nest-searching through dense secondary-growth forest, and mistnetting birds for banding and blood sampling, as well as data entry and organizational tasks. Experience in one or more of these areas is strongly preferred. Applicants should have a very strong interest in birds, animal behavior, and field biology. This position is particularly suitable for people interested in graduate studies in behavioral ecology. The field crew will live and work on a remote island off of Panama's Pacific coast and share one-room housing, and can expect to have no internet or phone access for up to two weeks at a time: experience working in isolated field settings and/or living in close quarters is highly desirable. Applicants should be enthusiastic and physically fit: the terrain is steep, the weather is very hot and humid, and there's an abundance of biting insects and a healthy population of snakes. Expect to work long days (7am-6pm six days a week), be woken at 4 am by howler monkeys on a regular basis, and see some amazing bird behavior. Round-trip airfare to Panama (max of $1000), food, housing, and required transportation within Panama will be provided, as well as a one-time $500 bonus to help defray any additional personal expenses (e.g. health insurance coverage or independent travel costs). For more information on the research, see http://www.bio.fsu.edu/faculty-duval.php To apply, send: 1) coverletter explaining your motivation to work on this project, 2) resume, 3) email and phone numbers of three references to: DR. EMILY DUVAL, Florida State University Department of Biological Science, (EM: ehduval AT bio.fsu.edu), Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Please note that because assistants receive extensive on-site training, only applications for the entire field season can be considered.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS (2)-The Sharon Audubon Center is an environmental education center owned and operated by National Audubon Society in a diverse and beautiful setting in northwestern Connecticut. Duties: Primary responsibilities of the Environmental Education Interns include assisting with the teaching of environmental education programs to school groups. During the month of Mar, this person(s) will also be heavily involved with the Center's Maple Sugaring Operation. During the summer, primary responsibility is to oversee the Sharon Audubon Center Summer Nature Programs for children ages 3-11. Children visit the Center for 2-5 hours each day during weeklong sessions. Activities range from discovery hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, nature crafts and games. The summer naturalists design the curriculum for these programs and conduct the programs with the help of volunteer assistants. Environmental Education Interns are expected to help with other aspects of a nature center, such as helping with special events, wildlife rehabilitation, public education programs, answering requests for information from the public, running the Nature Store, and helping with many other facets of a Nature Center's day to day operation. Supervision: The Environmental Education Interns work under the guidance of the Education Program Manager, however, the entire staff is available to interns for special interest sessions, guidance and assistance. Housing, Salary and School Credit: Interns have a furnished apartment with shared bedrooms (during the summer), kitchen, bath and living room. Salary is $267.75 per week. Students should arrange for school credit with their advisor beforehand, if applicable. Position: This internship position is a six month position and runs mid-Feb through mid-Aug. Closing date when filled. Qualifications: Completion of at least two years of college coursework in environmental or life sciences. Some teaching experience and/or curriculum development is necessary. Summer Naturalists must be confident in leading a group and initiating activities, working independently and team teaching. The most important assets are a strong work ethic, natural history background, self-motivation, on-going enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility, a desire to learn, and the ability to work well with others and with children. Application: To be considered for an internship, send or email a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to WENDY MILLER, Education Program Manager, Audubon Sharon, 325 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069. (EM: wmiller AT audubon.org). Deadline: 1 Jan 2009.
WILDLIFE FACULTY- Unity College seeks to hire a wildlife biologist to join our faculty beginning in the Fall of 2009. The position is for a generalist with a background in game and nongame species and their habitats. The successful candidate must be able to teach in the area of wildlife management and be knowledgeable about current techniques, including theory and science. Field-based experience and demonstrated success in teaching undergraduates are also required. Knowledge of invasive species, wildlife diseases, applied population modeling, GIS, threatened and endangered species and urban wildlife management is desirable. Experience working with federal and state wildlife agencies is an advantage. The primary responsibilities will be to teach, provide leadership in Unity's wildlife programs, support opportunities for undergraduate research, and advise and mentor students. This includes teaching existing courses and developing curricula and teaching new courses, coordinating with faculty in related programs, and leading wildlife students in educational and co-curricular activities. We anticipate a hire at the rank of Assistant Professor, but will consider a hire at the Associate or full Professor rank for individuals whose qualifications and fit with our mission are exceptional. Successful candidates will have a PhD in an appropriate field or demonstrate outstanding academic performance and/or outstanding professional experience. Review of applications will begin 5 Jan 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply send a cover letter, CV, contact information for five professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to KATHLEEN HALE, Director of Human Resources at (EM: khale AT unity.edu). Electronic submissions only. For the full job advertisement go to http://www.unity.edu/jobs. Unity College hopes to attract employees who share a commitment to the environment and to human diversity, and who have an interest in helping students develop an understanding of the richness and complexity of individuals and society. Equal Opportunity Employer.
MISSISSIPPI RESEARCH PROJECT/FIELD STATION LEADER, Starkville, MS. The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA/APHIS/WS) is recruiting a Research Project/Field Station Leader for its Mississippi Field Station. NWRC provides science-based solutions to the complex issues of wildlife damage management as related to agriculture, human health and safety problems (including wildlife diseases), invasive species, and threatened and endangered species. NWRC's Mississippi Field Station conducts research to develop information and tools for managing avian depredations on aquaculture production systems and natural resources. For more information on current NWRC research efforts, please visit: (URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ws/nwrc/). Position Duties: The Research Project/Field Station Leader plays a key role in determining research priorities for the 7-10 person field station team, and in interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Research entails a variety of species and objectives to learn more about: • foraging ecology and impact of fish-eating birds; • their local, regional, and migratory movements; • their role in the epidemiology of fish diseases; and • development of information and tools for managing their impacts. Position Location: The NWRC Mississippi Field Station is located in Starkville, MS, on the campus of Mississippi State University (MSU). As a result, there is a considerable opportunity for regular interaction with MSU and the Jack H. Berryman Institute, as well as with the USDA/APHIS/WS state office. The successful candidate is expected to qualify for faculty status in the MSU Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. In addition, the field station facility includes experimental aquaculture ponds, a unique aquaculture and captive bird aviary, and capabilities for studying the role of birds in the epidemiology of fish diseases. Research staff also conduct field studies throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Salary: The salary ranges from approximately $67,000 to $79,000 plus benefits, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate. To Apply: The position will be advertised from 5 Jan 2009 through 17 Feb 2009 on the USAJobs website (URL: http://www.usajobs.gov) as an Interdisciplinary Supervisory Research Wildlife Biologist (GS-486)/Supervisory Research Biologist (GS-401). The position will also be listed on the NWRC website (URL: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wildlife_damage/nwrc). To apply, please visit the website and submit the appropriate forms. For additional information, interested candidates may contact: DR. MARK E. TOBIN, (PH: 970-266-6135, EM: Mark.E.Tobin AT aphis.usda.gov).
AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS NEEDED (2) for an ongoing study of the ecology and conservation of Willow Flycatchers in the northern Sierra Nevada. Study sites are montane meadows located near beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. Positions start mid-May and end mid-Aug. 2009. Responsibilities -- Searching for and monitoring nests, color-band resighting of adults and fledglings, surveying for Willow Flycatchers, mapping territories, and data entry and management. Position may also involve target netting and banding of adults and/or banding nestlings, depending on previous experience. Qualifications: preference given to applicants with related field experience and/or undergraduate degree in wildlife studies or a closely related field. Other Requirements: ability to work independently and as a team; willingness to live in close quarters with one other person in a semi-remote area; ability to efficiently coordinate daily schedules; identification of western birds by sight and sound; navigation using GPS unit, maps, and compass; early mornings and long hours in the field; positive attitude in adverse conditions such as cold morning temperatures; ability to collect field data with attention to detail; must supply your own binoculars and basic camping equipment; and must be respectful of landowner's requests. Monthly salary is between $1600 and $1800 depending on previous experience and duties assigned. Housing provided is a large canvas tent located on private property in a semi-remote area, 30 min. from the town of Chester, CA. Includes two cots, a wood stove, fire pit, and on site port-a-pot. Field vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided. Initial training provided in Truckee, CA (~3h south) in mid-May. Application deadline is 1 Feb 2009. To apply, send a cover letter that details qualifications, a resume, and 3 references (include email addresses) as a SINGLE attachment to LISA VORMWALD (EM lvormwald AT gmail.com). Please include your last name and "Lassen WIFL job" in subject line of emails and in the file attachment. Or mail application material to: LISA VORMWALD, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, 215 Old Heep Bldg., College Station, TX 77843-2258.
SEASONAL TECHNICIANS, SIERRA SOOTY GROUSE HABITAT STUDY, Pinecrest, CA, Stanislaus National Forest. Study site lies between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, and encompasses picturesque fir forest and rugged terrain between 6,000 and 9,500 ft elevation. The project is a cooperative effort between California Department of Fish and Game, the US Forest Service, and an independent researcher, which aims to develop habitat models and survey protocols for Sierra Sooty Grouse. All technicians will be employed by the CSU Fresno Foundation.
All positions are physically demanding and require cross-country hiking in rugged terrain. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, should have past experience working in mountainous terrain, and must possess a valid driver's license. Past experience with radiotelemetry or habitat assessment are highly desirable. Proven stamina and experience in mountainous terrain and inclement weather are necessary. Applicants should have verifiable experience collecting scientific data under minimal supervision. Medium-weight over-the-ankle boots are required. Cross-training between radiotelemetry and habitat crews may be possible if circumstances permit. Positions will remain open until filled by qualified persons. Outdoor camping, kitchen, and bathing facilities are available free at the project field station. Apartments and rooms are also available for rent nearby. Visit the project website (URL: http://www.geocities.com/bland_jim/Sierra_Sooty.html). To apply, email JAMES BLAND (EM: Bland_jim AT yahoo.com). In your cover letter indicate your preference for position titles and periods of employment and respond to each of the following questions: 1) why this project is of interest to you?, 2) how does the work complement your broader plans in life?, 3) how is your health, and more specifically, do you take medications or have you had problems with your feet, knees or back?, 4) what experience do you have working in mountainous terrain?, 5) what experience do you have working in cold and rain?, 6) what experience do you have working alone in remote locations? Lastly, provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of two people who can confirm you are qualified for the position, and the same for at least one person who can verify you have collected scientific data responsibly and independently under their supervision.
VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (2-3) needed for study of White-ruffed Manakins on the Atlantic Slope of Costa Rica. This study examines the carry-over effects of altitudinal migration using physiological techniques, stable isotopes, and behavioral observations. Conditions are always wet, trails are very muddy, bugs can be bad, the day starts early, and accommodations are rustic. However, the biodiversity is fabulous, you will swim in the best waterfall ever, the food is good, and on days off, you can travel to other places in the country. Work will begin mid Feb 2009 and continue until the end of Apr 2009. Assistants must be willing to commit to the full field season. Applicants should have excellent personal and physical skills and mist-netting/banding experience. Prior experience bleeding birds, resighting very small and fast-moving color-banded birds, working in the tropics, Spanish, and out-doors-(wo)man-ship all are pluses. I will cover all in-country expenses (travel, food, and accommodation). Please send a letter stating why you are interested in this position, a current CV, and the names, emails and phone numbers of three references to both ALICE BOYLE (EM: aboyle7 AT uwo.ca) and MEGAN JONES (EM: mtns4meg AT gmail.com).
CREW LEADERS and FIELD ASSISTANTS NEEDED for an ongoing study of the ecology and conservation of Willow and Dusky Flycatchers in the central Sierra Nevada. Study sites are montane meadows located near beautiful Lake Tahoe, California. Positions start mid-late May and end mid-late Aug. 2009 (exact dates negotiable). RESPONSIBILITIES -- NEST SEARCHERS (4-6): Searching for and monitoring flycatcher nests, color-band resighting of adults and fledglings, surveying for Willow Flycatchers, radio telemetry, mapping territories, operating nest cameras and broadcast equipment, and data entry. BANDERS/TARGET NETTERS (1-2): First priority target netting/banding adult flycatchers, banding nestlings, and assisting with radio transmitter attachment (MUST have some previous experience with these techniques), secondarily conducting all nest searcher activities listed above. CREW LEADERS (1-2): All above activities, plus daily crew scheduling and data management (computer skills important, includes some GIS work). Previous leadership experience preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: preference given to applicants with related field experience and undergraduate degree in wildlife studies or a closely related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS (all positions): identification of western birds by sight and sound; familiarity with GPS; willingness to camp for several days and work in remote locations; early mornings and long hours in the field; ability to work in a group and independently; valid driver's license and willingness to drive long distances on highways and rough terrain; ability to collect field data with attention to detail; flexibility to alterations in protocol, daily scheduling, and responsibilities; must supply your own binoculars and basic camping equipment. Monthly salary is between $1600 and $2000 depending on previous experience and duties assigned. Group housing provided and based out of Truckee, CA, located 30 min northwest of Lake Tahoe. Field vehicles provided. Application deadline is 1 Feb 2009. To apply, send a cover letter that details qualifications and desired position, a resume, and 3 references (include email addresses) as a SINGLE attachment to LISA VORMWALD (EM lvormwald AT gmail.com). Please include your last name and "Tahoe flycatcher job" in subject line of emails and in the file attachment. Or mail application materials to: LISA VORMWALD, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, 215 Old Heep Bldg., College Station, TX 77843-2258.
WHOOPING CRANE PROJECT INTERN-Operation Migration, Inc., a non-profit organization seeks an intern to assist on the Whooping Crane reintroduction. Intern is needed starting mid-May at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD, moving to Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Necedah, WI in late Jun or early Jul and, starting the end of Sep, traveling to Florida through the end of migration; possibly as late as Jan. Duties include hands-on rearing of chicks and early imprinting on ultralight aircraft; maintenance of pens and equipment; driving motor homes and trailers; lawn mowing; cleaning chick pens, carpets and mopping floors; and care and feeding of ultralight pilots. Desired qualifications: self-starter; enthusiasm; maturity; ability to work hard 7 days a week; ability to live and work in close quarters under adverse weather conditions; ability to work without direct supervision; ability to wear full costume in extreme heat while working with birds and not talking; mechanical aptitude; trailer towing experience helpful; sense of humor and ability to get along with diverse personalities. Must be in good physical condition and able to lift 50 pounds. Education and outreach abilities helpful, but not required. All ages 18 and over considered, but older adults preferred. Perfect position for retired military. Daily stipend and housing provided; stipend of $25/day at PWRC for five days a week work; meals provided for summer season and during migration and daily stipend of $15 for entire length of stay (7 days/week). Email resumes, cover letter and three references to BEVERLY PAULAN, Supervisor of Field Ops (EM: bev AT operationmigration.org). See our website for project details (URL: http://www.operationmigration.org). Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
WHOOPING CRANE PROJECT INTERN-Operation Migration, Inc., a non-profit organization seeks one intern to assist on the Whooping Crane reintroduction project. This intern will work solely at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, MD beginning mid-May and working through approximately mid-Jul. Duties will include hands-on rearing of Whooping Crane chicks, exercising of chicks; pen maintenance and mowing of pens and training yards; cleaning of chick pens, carpets and mopping of floors. Bird handling experience helpful, but not required. Housing provided if not local; daily stipend of $25 provided for 5 days/week. Requirements: self-starter; maturity; enthusiasm; ability to get along with diverse personalities; good sense of humor; ability to work in full costume in extreme heat. All ages 18 and over considered, but older adults preferred. Email resumes, cover letter and references to BEVERLY PAULAN, Supervisor of Field Operations (EM: bev AT operationmigration.org). See our website for project details (URL: http://www.operationmigration.org). Applications will be accepted until position filled.
TWO FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS available; late Mar to late Jun 2009 on a long-term study of demographic aspects of populations of the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow (Ammodramus maritimus mirabilis) in Everglades National Park. Duties will include: finding and monitoring nests in grassland habitat, resighting color banded birds, point count surveys and territory mapping using GPS. Qualified applicants may assist with target-netting and banding of adults and nestlings. We are looking for applicants who will be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently and enthusiastic about working in remote locations with primitive cramped quarters. Previous nest searching experience is preferred, as well as a love for observing birds and their behavior. Field crew will travel to and from remote campsite via helicopter, or by car and foot to other sites. Applicants must be comfortable with staying 3 nights a week at a rustic minimal camp with no electricity, and able to walk up to 7 km a day over level but uneven terrain. Tolerance of insects and humidity is a must. Applicants must provide own transportation to South Florida and, since public transportation is nonexistent, have their own vehicle for getting around town. A stipend will be provided in the amount of $1700-2000/month(dependent on experience) + housing in Everglades National Park. This position will be a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to work with a federally listed endangered species in one of the most unique national parks in the US. Deadline for applications: When filled. Send a letter of interest, resume, and names, emails and phone numbers of three references by email (preferred) to MICHELLE DAVIS (EM: vireoojorojo AT hotmail.com), or snailmail to:13851 SW 232 St, Miami FL 33170.
PUBLIC USE/VISITOR SERVICES INTERN-Duties: Duties include but are not limited to: staffing the visitors center and bookstore; providing trailside interpretation; designing and constructing educational exhibits; volunteer coordination and recruitment; writing articles and news releases; coordinating and participating in weekly refuge programs for the public, including scouts and school groups; answering phones and responding to refuge information requests; occasional hands on biological experiences; and light maintenance duties and office work. Qualifications: Applicants must have: the ability to work with the public (all ages) in a professional manner; work with minimal supervision and in a group; have a valid driver's license; be enthusiastic and creative. Past experience in an environmental and/or educational field is desired. Salary: Stipend will be approximately $200 - $300/week based on yet-to-be-determined annual funding appropriations for 2009. Interns will be provided with free dormitory style housing in Chatham, MA. Employment Details: Internships are for ~12 weeks beginning between 16 May and 30 May. The position involves working weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Monomoy NWR, Attn: MICHAEL BRADY, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2009, however, hiring may begin before the closing date, so applying earlier is strongly recommended. Contact Person: MICHAEL BRADY, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633 (PH: 508-945-0594 ext. 10, EM: Michael_Brady AT fws.gov)
BIOLOGICAL INTERN-Duties: Duties include but are not limited to: censusing a variety of nesting birds (piping plovers, terns, gulls, wading birds, shorebirds); monitoring productivity from laying to fledging of Common and Roseate Terns, American Oystercatchers, and Piping Plovers; banding tern chicks; trapping and resighting adult terns; tagging and surveying spawning horseshoe crabs; predator control (mammalian and avian); erecting predator exclosures, posting nesting areas; data entry; some light maintenance; and educating the public. Qualifications: Applicants must have the ability to perform the physical duties of the position including being able to hike long distances (extensive beach walking) and able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision and in a group; able to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner; have a valid driver's license; and have an enthusiastic attitude. Previous experience in bird identification and an academic background in wildlife, zoology, or a related field are preferred. Salary: Stipend will be approximately $200 - $300/week based on yet-to-be-determined annual funding appropriations for 2009. . Interns will live in a field camp setting during the work week and will have free dormitory style housing in Chatham, MA on their days off. Employment Details: Internships are ~12 weeks beginning between 28 Apr and 15 May. The position involves working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, and living in one of two field camps on the island with other refuge staff for at least 5 days at a time. There is no heat, electricity, or running water. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Monomoy NWR, Attn: KATE IAQUINTO, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2009, however, hiring may begin before the closing date, so applying earlier is strongly recommended. Contact Person: KATE IAQUINTO (EM: Kate_Iaquinto AT fws.gov, PH: 508-945-0594 ext. 13).
INTERPRETIVE INTERN-Duties: Exciting opportunity to channel your love for the outdoors! Interpretive intern positions may be available at the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex for the summer of 2009. The Refuge Complex includes 8 diverse refuges which stretch from Billerica to Cape Cod. The majority of work will occur on Great Meadows, Assabet River and Oxbow National Wildlife Refuges. Duties will include developing and guiding weekly interpretive programs for audiences of all ages; providing trailside interpretation; designing refuge fliers and brochures, working with volunteers and summer camps, data entry, answering phones and responding to information requests from the public. Qualifications: Requirements for the position include a valid driver?s license, enthusiasm, and the ability to work weekends and holidays with minimal supervision and to interact with the public in a professional manner. Past experience or being enrolled in a natural resources and/or education degree program is desirable. Salary: Stipend is $200-300/week depending on experience and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury, MA. Employment Details: The internship is for 12 weeks with a start date between 15 May and 1 Jun 2009. The position involves working weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and contact information with three references to Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Attn: SUSAN J. RUSSO, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2009. Contact Person: SUSAN J. RUSSO, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 (PH: 978-443-4661 x34, EM: Susan_J_Russo AT fws.gov).
BIOLOGICAL INTERN-Duties: Conduct weekly waterbird surveys; vegetation surveys; water level management; marshbird surveys; vernal pool monitoring; mapping, monitoring, and controlling invasive plant species; researching and monitoring turtles; assisting with seabird census, monitoring, and predator control; coordinating volunteer activities; interacting with the public; entering data; maintaining facilities; and conducting routine office work. Qualifications: The ability to work with the public in a professional manner; the ability to work with minimal supervision and in a group; a valid driver's license; ability to hike long distances over rough terrain and through sand carrying 25 pounds; and enthusiasm. Past experience in bird identification, plant identification, GPS and GIS use and an academic background in wildlife, zoology, or related fields are preferred. Salary: Stipend is $200-300/week depending on experience and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury, MA. Employment Details: The internship is for 3-6 months with a start date between Apr and mid-May. The position involves long and shifting hours, frequent mornings and nights, and occasional weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex, Attn: EILEEN MCGOURTY, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Hiring may begin before the closing date. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2009. Contact Person: Eileen McGourty, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 (PH: 978-443-4661 x37, EM: Eileen_McGourty AT fws.gov).
AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE BIOLOGICAL INTERN--Duties: About 75% of the intern's time will be focused on amphibian and reptile projects including: (1) ongoing research and management for Blanding's Turtles and Northern Redbellied Cooters which involves radio telemetry, trapping, nest monitoring, and vegetation removal and (2) ongoing vernal pool monitoring, surveys and research which includes egg mass counts. Additionally, this intern will be involved in other biological surveys and projects including: weekly waterbird surveys; water level management; marshbird surveys; mapping, monitoring, and controlling invasive plant species; interacting with the public; entering data; maintaining facilities; and conducting routine office work. Qualifications: The ability to work with the public in a professional manner; the ability to work with minimal supervision and in a group; a valid driver's license; ability to hike long distances over rough terrain and through sand carrying 25 pounds; and enthusiasm. Past experience in radio telemetry, amphibian and reptile identification and monitoring, GPS and GIS use and an academic background in wildlife or related fields are preferred. Salary: Stipend is $200-300/week depending on experience and includes free dormitory style housing in Sudbury, MA Employment Details: The internship is for 4-7 months with a start date between Apr and mid-May. The position involves long and shifting hours, frequent mornings and nights, and occasional weekends and holidays. How to Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex, Attn: STEPHANIE KOCH, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. Closing Date: 15 Feb 2009, however, hiring may begin before the closing date, so applying earlier is strongly recommended. Contact Person: STEPHANIE KOCH, 73 Weir Hill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 (PH: 978-443-4661 x37, EM: Stephanie_Koch AT fws.gov).
Revised Contact Information - SNOWY PLOVER PROJECT INTERNSHIP (2 AVAILABLE)--Department of Wildlife Habitat Management/--Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Term: 5 months, starting 1 Mar 2009. Compensation: $800/month stipend, housing when on Sanibel. Required qualifications: Bachelors degree or in progress towards one; Field experience with one or more of the following: birds (shorebirds preferred), invertebrate ID, herps, small mammals, exotic species control; Ability and desire to work long and at times irregular hours (including weekend hours) in the field under adverse conditions (intense sun and heat, biting insects, rain); Ability and desire to tent camp several days most weeks on Cayo Costa Island (primitive facilities include bathrooms and cold showers); Ability to work independently, or as part of a two-person crew under a technician; Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive between field sites (mileage compensated); Ability to collect accurate scientific data; Enthusiasm for project and for learning new field techniques. Desired qualifications: Experience collecting behavioral data on birds; Ability to identify terrestrial invertebrates to Order; Experience operating an ATV; Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel. Job description: Work as part of a 2-team collecting scientific data on Snowy Plover breeding biology on Sanibel Island and Cayo Costa Island, including, nest site selection, foraging behavior, brood-rearing behavior, and breeding success. Collect data on habitat suitability, assist technician with nest searching and monitoring, brood monitoring, invertebrate abundance sampling, and foraging behavioral observations. Data entry also required. Work generally 5-6 days per week, but more if needed. Work may start early in the morning or continue into the evening if needed. Camping on Cayo Costa is generally 2-4 nights per week. Assist with other department projects as needed including, small mammal trapping, herps monitoring, vegetation sampling, exotic species control. Intern housing when on Sanibel will be a shared bedroom and bathroom with the other Habitat Management intern, and a shared kitchen/common room with all SCCF interns. To apply: Deadline: 15 Dec 2008. Send cover letter, CV, and contact info for 3 references familiar with your previous field experience to both: AMANDA BRYANT (EM: abryant AT sccf.org) and CARA FAILLACE (EM: cfaillac AT eden.rutgers.edu).
Revised Contact Information - SNOWY PLOVER PROJECT FIELD TECHNICIAN, Department of Wildlife Habitat Management, Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Term: 5 months, starting mid-Feb, 2009. Compensation: $400/week, housing when on Sanibel. Required qualifications: Bachelors degree; Field experience with one or more of the following: birds (shorebirds preferred), terrestrial invertebrate ID; Ability and desire to work long and at times irregular hours (including weekend hours) in the field under adverse conditions (intense sun and heat, biting insects, rain); Ability and desire to tent camp several days most weeks on Cayo Costa Island (primitive facilities include bathrooms and cold showers); Ability to work independently, or as part of a two-person crew, supervising an intern; Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive between field sites (mileage compensated); Ability to collect accurate scientific data; Enthusiasm for project and for learning new field techniques. Desired qualifications: Experience with shorebirds, plovers in particular; Experience collecting behavioral data on birds; Ability to identify terrestrial invertebrates to Order; Experience operating an ATV; Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, ArcGIS. Job description: Work as part of a 2-team collecting scientific data on Snowy Plover breeding biology on Sanibel Island and Cayo Costa Island, including nest site selection, foraging behavior, brood-rearing behavior, and breeding success. Responsibilities include: nest searching and monitoring, brood monitoring, invertebrate abundance sampling, foraging behavioral observations, supervision of an intern, coordination of volunteer efforts, and data entry. Work generally 5-6 days per week, but more if needed. Work may start early in the morning or continue into the evening if needed. Camping on Cayo Costa is generally 2-4 nights per week. Assist with other department projects as needed including small mammal trapping, herps monitoring, vegetation sampling, exotic species control. Share seasonal housing with lead technician on Sanibel. To apply: Deadline: 15 Dec 2008. Send cover letter, CV, and contact info for 3 references familiar with your previous field experience to both: AMANDA BRYANT (EM: abryant AT sccf.org) and CARA FAILLACE (EM: cfaillac AT eden.rutgers.edu).
BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS GS-0404 4/5 (Wildlife) ~ $12.73/hr to ~ $14.24/hr) Full Time-Temporary Appointment 1039 hours /NTE 6 months ~ 8 needed (dependent on funding) from approximately 1 Apr - 15 Sep 2009 to assist in a study of forest thinning effects on Mexican spotted owls in the Sacramento Mountains, south-central New Mexico (Lincoln National Forest). Major duties will involve surveying for, capturing, banding, and re-sighting Mexican spotted owls, sampling forest vegetation, and live-trapping small mammals. Other duties will include data entry, vehicle and equipment maintenance, etc. The work will be physically demanding and will involve extensive daily hiking in steep terrain at high altitudes (8,000 to 9,700 ft) on a daily basis, commonly during extreme or inclement weather, i.e. monsoon rains from Jul-Sep. At least 50% of the spotted owl research will be conducted at night. Work schedules are generally 10 days on and 4 off, and the position will require sessions of truck-camping at remote locations on National Forest land. Vehicles will be provided. First-aid, CPR, defensive driving and field safety training will also be provided. These positions are physically and mentally demanding however, they provide a wide array of experience with wildlife and associated research techniques. Applicants must have a valid state driver's license, be able to hear owl calls, have normal color vision to allow for reading color-bands, be in excellent to good physical condition (carry a 40-50 lb pack up steep terrain at high elevation), be self-motivated, and have a desire to work independently or in small groups in remote locations. U.S. citizenship required. Duty station will be in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Housing will not be provided. There are occasionally some rental options available in Cloudcroft and Alamogordo (25 minutes drive from Cloudcroft), but camping is a cheaper option, and one that most past crew members have used. We will set up a base camp with limited amenities. Interested parties should send email with attached resume, including 3 references to DARRELL APPRILL (EM: dapprill AT fs.fed.us) and TODD RAWLINSON (EM: trawlinson AT fs.fed.us). Please send .rtf or .doc files with your name embedded, i.e. (Smith_resume.doc). This is an outreach announcement only. Formal application procedures will be necessary at a later date, most likely through the US Forest Service AVUE program. (URL: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com). All personnel responding to this outreach notice will be sent the formal hiring announcement and information on specific application procedures. Questions about job duties can be addressed by e-mail to Darrell Apprill and Todd Rawlinson at the above addresses.
SENIOR BIOLOGIST I (Class Code:AWEC-14863) - Closing Date: Open Until Filled, Agency Hiring Range: $15.36 Per Hour. Department: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Wildlife. Location: Lander/Jackson. General Description of Work: This is an at-will position which plans and conducts surveys for diurnal and nocturnal raptors associated with forest habitat in the Wyoming Range of southwestern Wyoming. Species of focus will include: Boreal Owl, Great