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Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF AVIAN VOCALIZATIONS– The Bioacoustics Research Program at Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology is a diverse group of biologists and engineers focused on studying the natural soundscape and animal vocal signals. We currently have a post-doctoral position available to develop automated signal detectors and classifiers of different avian acoustic with a particular focus on the night flight calls of migrating passerines. These analysis methods will form the foundation on several concurrent studies evaluating the potential impacts of energy development and exploration on different avian communities. This post-doc will work alongside other developers and biologists investigating the behavior, occurrence, distribution, migration patterns and impacts from anthropogenic activities on a wide range of acoustically active species around the world including songbirds, shorebirds, marine mammals, fishes, elephants and other fauna. To be considered for this position, you must have a PhD in engineering or related field, with particular focus in signal processing for algorithms related to signal detection and classification; experience writing highly complex computer code in MATLAB or other high-level languages such as Java or C/C++; demonstrated ability to conduct original research, from conception and literature review through analysis and publishing; strong communication skills including proficiency in written and spoken English; and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary tema of scientists. Experience with acoustics and/or ornithology research is preferred. For more information on the position, please visit the Cornell University jobs page (URL: https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10161/jobdetail.ftl) and search for position 14540. For inquiries about position specifics, please contact DR. HAROLD CHEYNE (PH: 607-254-6280, EM: hac68 AT cornell.edu). To apply for this position, send a letter of application, complete resume, list of references and academic transcripts to: SUSAN TAGGART, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, 159 Sapsuckers Woods Road, 283A Johnson Center for Birds & Biodiversity, Ithaca, NY 14850 or by email to (EM: set2 AT cornell.edu). WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN (SEABIRD CONSERVATION)--Department: Environmental Permitting & Compliance. Location: Island of Maui, Hawaii. First Wind is an independent North American wind energy company focused exclusively on the development, ownership and operation of wind energy projects since 2002. First Wind is committed to the communities it works with to achieve the most efficient and economic wind generation projects in North America. Job Purpose: Responsibilities will include assisting with and coordinating seabird conservation activities at a newly established mitigation site in West Maui, Hawaii. This project supports the mitigation requirements for 2 operating wind energy generation facilities on the island of Maui. Kaheawa Wind Power (KWP) is the first wind energy project in the United States to implement a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) under state and federal endangered species laws. A second project planned adjacent to the existing project (KWP II) will be implementing similar provisions under a new HCP. Key provisions of both HCPs include developing and implementing management actions that will promote the survival and reproductive success of Hawaiian petrels (Pterodroma sandwichensis) and Newell’s shearwaters (Puffinus newelli) and result in a net conservation benefit for both species. The project entails the installation of two separate predator-free fenced enclosures, eradication and control of predators inside the protective enclosures, installation of artificial nesting burrow structures and social attraction, and frequent operational and biological monitoring. Principal Responsibilities **Working alongside the project leader, plan and perform regular inspections of the fenced enclosures to identify and repair breaches and/or damaged sections; make repairs as necessary. **Establish and maintain an intensive trapping grid targeting the eradication of mongoose, feral cats, and rats inside the protected enclosures and within buffer zones outside the enclosures;. **Install artificial nesting burrow structures and social attraction media (vocalization playback system and decoys) and maintain these in functional working order. **Monitor and document visitation, prospecting and breeding activities by the target species and evaluate project success. **Assist with site rejuvenation as necessary which may include native plant procurement, layout and installation. **Record detailed field notes, create and maintain computer data bases, summarize and analyze monitoring data, and generate periodic and annual reports of results. **Coordinate with contractors, collaborators, and agency officials as necessary. Qualifications ** Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field required (biological science, wildlife ecology/management, environmental biology, natural resources, or a closely related discipline). **3-5 years of professional work experience related to natural resource management, seabird conservation, wildlife and/or habitat enhancement, and ecological assessment. **Proficient with GIS and GPS and with the interpretation and use of map and earth imagery data products. **Prior experience working with colonial nesting seabirds and habitats, field survey techniques, bird banding and handling, and knowledge of regulatory provisions associated with threatened and endangered species is required. **Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team setting, and willing to occasionally work extended hours in the field. **Ability to safely perform field survey work, operate hand and power tools, and exercise good judgment in remote locations. Much of the work will be during the day, but frequent night work and other atypical hours will be required. **Communicate effectively with supervisors, project staff, contractors, collaborating scientists, and regulatory agency personnel. **Demonstrate and/or develop working knowledge of the conservation principles of HCPs, state and federal regulatory requirements pertaining to threatened and endangered species, and relevant conservation strategies that are likely to promote project success. Personal Attributes Essential for Success at First Wind **Integrity and accountability. **Communicate with honesty and respectful candor. **Make and honor well thought out commitments. **A collaborative style and a can-do attitude. **Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy and wildlife conservation. To submit a resume, please visit First Wind’s career page at http://www.firstwind.com/about/careers . You may want to bookmark this page as First Wind will be hiring additional staff in Hawaii for similar positions throughout the year. HABITAT CONSERVATION PROGRAM MANAGER – First Wind, Department: Environmental Affairs. Location: Honolulu, HI. Job Purpose: First Wind currently owns and operates two wind energy projects in Hawaii (Kaheawa Wind Power on Maui and Kahuku Wind Power on Oahu) with two more projects under construction (Kaheawa Wind Power II on Maui and Kawailoa Wind Power on Oahu). All four projects are implementing Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) to offset impacts and provide a net conservation benefit to wildlife and their habitats under state and federal endangered species programs. We are seeking a Principal Scientist and Program Manager to oversee the implementation of the HCPs, as well as the potential development of future HCPs, for all of our Hawaii projects. This position is based in our Honolulu, HI office, although considerable in-state travel and off-site work will be required. Implementing the four existing HCPs includes: on-site monitoring programs to document fatalities of covered wildlife; monitoring wildlife use of the sites (mainly birds and bats); evaluating and advising on continued impact avoidance and minimization measures; and implementing off-site mitigation and wildlife conservation measures to ensure a net conservation benefit is realized for all covered species. The HCP Program Manager will report to First Wind’s Vice President, Environmental Affairs. Principal Responsibilities: **Principal responsibilities will be to manage implementation of First Wind’s HCP program in Hawaii, currently consisting of four HCPs for wind energy generating facilities located on the islands of Oahu and Maui. Specific responsibilities will include: **Supervising approximately 15 staff, including Senior Biologists, Biologists and Technicians at multiple operating wind energy facilities and off-site mitigation sites around Hawaii. **Ensuring that all HCP obligations are fulfilled including monitoring, mitigation, measurements of success, reporting, and adaptive management. **Planning and overseeing on-site fatality monitoring, scavenger control and vegetation management programs. **Planning and overseeing on-site wildlife activity monitoring. **Annual budget planning and tracking. **Effective coordination with state and federal wildlife agencies. **Effective coordination with the Operations Manager and staff at each operating project. **Retaining and managing contractors and consultants as needed to support HCP obligations in a cost-effective and scientifically defensible manner. **Participating in industry conferences, training, and other events. **Supporting community relations activities and participating in public outreach and education programs. **The incumbent may also be called upon to support environmental permitting and compliance for new projects under development in Hawaii. This may include analysis and siting of prospective project areas, permitting and compliance activities, and managing consultant and internal permitting and compliance teams. Qualifications: **Master’s Degree or PhD in Environmental Science or Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related technical field. **Minimum of 10 years of experience managing environmental and biological staff in the implementation of wildlife monitoring and assessment, data analysis, and reporting, preferably related to wind energy or renewable energy. **A demonstrated knowledge of and experience with federal and state endangered species regulations; ecology and management of Hawaii endangered seabirds, water birds and bats; wildlife monitoring and assessment principals; NEPA and Hawaii Chapter 343 processes; and wind energy permitting and compliance issues. **Experience in the design and efficient execution of wildlife monitoring, mitigation and management activities. **Experience supervising wildlife and biological field staff. **Strong proficiency in the analysis and interpretation of wildlife monitoring data. **Problem-solver with an ability to work collaboratively with project teams and regulators. **Experience overseeing third-party consultants, including contracting, scoping, and managing project budgets and schedules. **Working knowledge of site management, erosion/sedimentation control, storm water management, and basic civil engineering concepts. **General understanding of issues facing renewable energy development in Hawaii. **Strong organizational and communication skills. **Highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed team player. **Willingness to travel frequently within Hawaii, and occasionally to the mainland. Personal Attributes Essential for Success at First Wind: **A collaborative style and a can-do attitude. **Comfortable with a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. **Ability to make informed decisions quickly. **Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy and wind. **Integrity and accountability. To submit a resume, please visit First Wind’s career page at http://www.firstwind.com/about/careers . You may want to bookmark this page as First Wind will be hiring additional staff in Hawaii for similar positions throughout the year. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS at Mississippi State University. Location: Monroe Co. and Clay Co., Mississippi. Duration: May - July. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 4+. Application Deadline: 9 Mar 2012. Job Description: Avian field technicians (4) are needed May through July, 2012, to assist two Ph.D. students studying breeding grassland birds in native warm-season grass pastures and biofuel plots in Clay and Monroe Co., Mississippi. Responsibilities will consist primarily of searching and monitoring nests of Dickcissels, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Red-winged Blackbirds; vegetation surveys; and data entry. Other tasks may include (depending on skill and experience): mist-netting and banding; point counts; bird re-sighting and territory-mapping; insect sampling and identification. This is an excellent opportunity to learn common grassland bird research methods and participate in cutting-edge research! Salary: approximately $1400/month, and possible field housing. Qualifications: Prior field experience, especially with birds, is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently and within groups, accurately collect data, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and long/irregular hours. Applicants must also be prepared for early mornings, extreme heat and humidity, prolonged hiking through tallgrass prairie, and occasional biting insects (ticks, mosquitoes, fire ants). To Apply: Please email a cover letter summarizing previous experience, CV or resume, and contact information for 2-3 references (including email addresses) to ADRIAN MONROE (EM: amonroe AT cfr.msstate.edu), and TARA CONKLING (EM: tconkling AT cfr.msstate.edu). We will review applications until all positions are filled. BIRD BANDER/AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN -- Starting ASAP at Mississippi State University. Location: Monroe Co. and Clay Co., Mississippi. Duration: February through July. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 9 Mar 2012. Job Description: BIRD BANDER/AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) is needed ASAP through July 2012, to assist two Ph.D. students studying grassland birds in native warm-season grass pastures and biofuel plots in Clay and Monroe Co., Mississippi. During the non-breeding season (February-April) primary responsibilities will consist of grassland bird surveys, vegetation data collection, and insect identification. Beginning in May, primary responsibilities will consist of target banding adult Dickcissels using mist-nets and banding nestlings, as well as collecting blood samples. When not banding, the technician will participate in other activities with the remainder of the field crew including: nest searching and monitoring nests of Dickcissels, Eastern Meadowlarks, and Red-winged blackbirds; vegetation surveys; and data entry. Other tasks may include: point counts; bird re-sighting and territory-mapping; insect sampling and identification. Salary: ~$1600/month, plus a housing stipend (or possible field housing). Qualifications: Applicants should have extensive experience with mist-netting (including target netting) and banding (aging, sexing, and morphological measurements) of passerines and identifying grassland birds by sight and sound. Field experience collecting blood samples from adult birds and nestlings, especially with passerines, is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, good interpersonal skills, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and long/irregular hours. Applicants must also be prepared for early mornings, extreme heat and humidity, prolonged hiking through tallgrass prairie, and biting insects (ticks, mosquitoes, fire ants). To Apply: If interested, please email a cover letter summarizing previous experience, CV or resume, and contact information for 3 references (including email addresses) to TARA CONKLING (EM: tconkling AT cfr.msstate.edu). Please submit your application as a single PDF or MS word file and include the email subject heading “Bird Bander/Field Technician.” Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. VOLUNTEER HAWKWATCHER – Location: Veracruz, Mexico. I am looking for a hawk counter to assist with the spring Veracruz River of Raptor migration study. This is a relatively new site, but so far we record on average about 300,000 raptors per season, making it the biggest spring count in North America. The observatory is located near Xalapa, Veracruz in the small town of Chavarrillo. Chavarrillo boasts some of the best humid evergreen habitat in the state of Veracruz with great birding and beautiful scenery. The schedule will be two days on and one day off, so there will be plenty of time to explore the surrounding area. The position starts 14 March and will go until the end of April 2012. Housing and food will be provided, however you will be responsible for your own plane ticket to and from, Veracruz. I am hoping to get funding to provide a small stipend for volunteers, but this is still to be determined. Please send resume and cover letter to LYNN SCHOFIELD (EM: schofield.lynn AT gmail.com). AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at Simon Fraser University / Environment Canada. Location: Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. Duration: Early May through mid/late July, 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 1 Mar 2012. Job Description: Note: This position requires a Canadian citizen. I am seeking a field assistant to help with the first field season of work for my MSc, which is evaluating changes in productivity and abundance of riparian songbirds associated with recent restoration and development in the Okanagan Valley of BC. Yellow-breasted Chats will be the main focus but we will also look at Yellow Warblers, Willow Flycatchers, Song Sparrows, and Gray Catbirds. Duties will consist of: 1. sightings and breeding territories of up to 5 species; 2. nest locations, clutch size, hatching success, fledging rates and cowbird parasitism rate; 3. banding and observations of all colour banded birds to identify site fidelity, dispersal from natal territory; 4. point counts to evaluate bird diversity and occurrence. The work will involve early mornings (4:30 am), walking for 7 hours, observing birds for extended periods during hot weather where there are mosquitos, occasionally walking in wet areas, and regular contact with areas where there is poison ivy and possibly snakes. Work will be 6 days a week. Applicants should be comfortable working in a team or independently. A field vehicle will be provided for travel within the project but you are responsible for all other transportation. Housing and food allowance will be provided. Qualifications: Canadian citizenship. The desire to spend your summer playing hard and working harder in a beautiful area of BC. Have obtained or be working toward a BSc in Biology. Previous field work with birds, including banding, nest searching, and point counts an asset. Enthusiasm for birds and other wildlife, conservation work, and spending time in the outdoors. A good attitude even when working in adverse field conditions. Salary: Between $12.21 and $14.95/hr, depending on experience. To Apply: Send cover letter of interest, CV, and 3 references to TIMOTHY FORRESTER (EM: timothyf AT sfu.ca). Applicants must also apply here online at: (URL: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/index-eng.htm) Request no.: DOE12S-000000-061874. BIRD BANDING/NEST MONITORING TECHNICIAN at University of Delaware. Location: Newark, DE. Duration: 18 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 31 Mar 2012. Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated individual that has experience handling and working with free-living songbirds. Work will include nest searching and monitoring, capturing, banding, and collecting blood from individuals, conducting point counts, and detailed field data collection and entry. Qualifications: Successful applicants must have mist netting and banding experience, along with demonstrable forest breeding songbird identification skills of eastern birds (by sight and sound). Applicants must be able to follow a standardized protocol, and work well independently and with others. Applicants should be in good physical condition and enthusiastic about early mornings and a rigorous field season. Applicants must have an insured and registered vehicle along with a valid driver’s license. Technicians will be paid a salary of $480/week plus mileage reimbursement ($0.51/mile), in addition to free housing. To Apply: Please email a short cover letter, CV or resume, and current contact information of 3 references to ZACH LADIN, (EM: zach AT udel.edu, PH: 561-301-3356). Feel free to contact me with any questions. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS at The University of Scranton. Website: http://academic.uofs.edu/faculty/smithr9/default.html Location: Western Michigan. Duration: 6 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2 avian banders, 4 avian survey technicians. Application Deadline: 30 Mar 2012. Job Description: FIELD ASSISTANT POSITIONS AVAILABLE to assist with research examining spring landbird migration through Lake Michigan coastal habitats in western Michigan. BANDERS (2 AT $300/wk) will manage mist-netting effort, including species identification and aging, bird handling/banding, collection of blood samples, data entry and will help coordinate other activities. Banding experience with and knowledge of Nearctic-Neotropical landbird migrants necessary. SURVEY TECHNICIANS (4 AT $300/wk) duties will include visual and aural bird survey, vegetation sampling and assisting with arthropod sampling. The field season is scheduled to run from 1 May through 9 June, but there may be options for longer employment on another field project in Michigan. Lodging will be provided and project mileage reimbursed. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable individuals willing to work long hours (including weekends and holidays), maintain a sense of humor and have fun collecting data on birds and bugs. This work is a collaboration between Drs. Jeffrey Buler, (Univ of Delaware, http://ag.udel.edu/enwc/faculty/Buler.htm), Jennifer Owen (Michigan State Univ, http://www.fw.msu.edu/~owenj/) and Robert Smith (Univ of Scranton, http://academic.scranton.edu/faculty/smithr9/). Qualifications: AVIAN BANDERS: Banding experience with and knowledge of Nearctic-Neotropical landbird migrants necessary. AVIAN SURVEY TECHNICIANS: The ideal candidate with be experienced in visual and aural identification of landbirds. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and references to Dr. ROBERT SMITH (EM smithr9 AT scranton.edu), Department of Biology, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510. BIRD RADIO TELEMETRY TECHNICIANS (2) at University of Delaware. Location: Newark, DE Duration: 16 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 20 Apr 2012. Job Description: We are seeking two highly motivated individuals that have experience tracking songbirds using radio telemetry. Work will include tracking individuals, conducting point counts, and detailed field data collection and entry. Qualifications: Successful applicants must have demonstrable forest breeding songbird identification skills (by sight and sound), along with experience using radio telemetry to track birds. Applicants must be able to follow a standardized protocol, and work well independently and with others. Applicants should be in good physical condition and enthusiastic about early mornings and a rigorous field season. Applicants must have an insured and registered vehicle along with a valid driver’s license. Technicians will be paid a salary of $400/week plus mileage reimbursement ($0.51/mile), in addition to free housing. To Apply: Please email a short cover letter, CV or resume, and current contact information of 3 references to ZACH LADIN (EM: zach AT udel.edu, PH: 561-301-3356). Feel free to contact me with any questions. BIRD MONITORING TECHNICIANS (2) at University of Delaware. Location: National Capital Region Network of National Parks, MD, VA, WV, and D.C. Duration: 11 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 15 Apr 2012. Job Description: Two highly motivated research technicians are needed from early May to late July to help implement the forest breeding bird monitoring protocol in the National Capital Region Network of National Parks. Work will include conducting bird point counts, and detailed field data collection and entry. Qualifications: Successful applicants must have demonstrable forest breeding songbird identification skills (by sight and sound) of eastern birds, GPS and orienteering skills, ability to follow standardized protocol, and the ability to work well, both independently and with others. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants should be in good physical condition, be enthusiastic about early mornings and a rigorous field season, and have camping gear. Applicants with previous bird point count experience are preferred. Technicians will be paid a salary of $400/week plus free housing. Applicants with previous bird point count experience are preferred. To Apply: Please email a short cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to ZACH LADIN (EM: zach AT udel.edu, PH: 561-301-3356). Feel free to contact me with any questions. BIRD MONITORING CREW LEADER at University of Delaware. Location: National Capital Region Network of National Parks, MD, VA, WV, and D.C. Duration: 12 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 15 Apr 2012. Job Description: One highly motivated crew leader is needed from 1 May to 31 July to oversee the implementation of the forest breeding bird monitoring protocol in the National Capital Region Network of National Parks. Work will include conducting bird point counts, and detailed field data collection and entry. Qualifications: Successful applicants must have demonstrable forest breeding songbird identification skills of eastern birds (by sight and sound), GPS and orienteering skills, ability to follow standardized protocol, and the ability to work well, both independently and with others. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants should be in good physical condition, be enthusiastic about early mornings and a rigorous field season, and have camping gear. The crew leader will be paid a salary of $480/week plus free housing. Applicants must have prior bird point count experience and be capable of leading a field crew. To Apply: Please email a short cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to ZACH LADIN (EM: zach AT udel.edu, PH: 561-301-3356). Feel free to contact me with any questions. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at Los Angeles Audubon Society. Website: http://losangelesaudubon.org/ Location: Los Angeles, CA. Job Description: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Position for Los Angeles Audubon Society Los Angeles Audubon is accepting applications beginning February 1, 2012 for the position of Executive Director. The mission of Los Angeles Audubon is to promote the enjoyment and protection of birds and other wildlife through recreation, education, conservation and restoration. The Executive Director will have the following duties and responsibilities: • Fund raising through grant applications, donor solicitations, membership drives, and fund drives; • Serve the Board of Directors by implementing the business, policies, and goals of the organization including contract negotiations, employee management, and other administrative and supervisory responsibilities; • Further the conservation and education goals of the organization by supporting staff that develop and manage these programs in the Los Angeles area; • Interact with the Audubon network of chapters, state office, and national office. • Develop and direct a communications strategy to members and the public. The ideal candidate will have strong grant writing and fund raising skills. Los Angeles Audubon Society has developed and currently manages several excellent volunteer conservation programs for Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover at Los Angeles beaches. The education programs ranges from high school through elementary school and currently serves over 2500 students each year within the urban core of Los Angeles. The conservation and education programs currently are supported by grants and interested donors. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors of Los Angeles Audubon Society, Inc. Compensation as a full-time employee will be commensurate with experience. Los Angeles Audubon is a California non-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and a certified chapter of National Audubon Society. The mission of Los Angeles Audubon is to enjoy and protect birds and other wildlife through recreation, education, conservation and restoration. Los Angeles Audubon is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. All offers of employment with the Society are contingent upon verification of the employee’s right to work in the United States of America. To Apply: Submit electronic letter of interest and resume to Los Angeles Audubon at: EM: mgriswold AT newfields.com). Please put LAAS Application as the subject line. FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS at University of California, Davis. Location: Nevada mountains & eastern Sierra Nevada Duration: Approx. 6 weeks (24 May through 6 July). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 6. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: Continuation of long-term studies of bird responses to fire and fuels management and riparian bird community dynamics in the mountains of central Nevada and the east slope of the Sierra Nevada in California and nearby ranges in Nevada. Primary responsibilities include daily morning surveys (avian point counts), vegetation sampling at survey locations, and periodic sage-grouse counts on established transects. Excellent opportunity to explore the little-known, spectacular mountain ranges of the Great Basin (e.g., Wassuk, Sweetwater, Shoshone, Toiyabe, Toquima, and Monitor) and to interact with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and land managers. Few days off, but some afternoons free. Research assistants will work independently and in small teams. Field vehicle provided, or use your own 4WD vehicle and receive additional generous compensation for mileage. Camping at field sites will be the norm, with occasional access to small-town motels or Forest Service housing with hot shower and basic kitchen facilities. Salary approximately $3000, but negotiable and dependent on experience. Qualifications: Applicants MUST have demonstrable experience and proficiency in identification of western birds by sight and sound; bachelor's or advanced degree in ecology or related field preferred. Applicants must be in good physical condition, able to work independently in rugged and remote locations, and willing to work long hours as necessary. Applicants also must have good organizational skills, including ability to collect and maintain accurate hard-copy data records; a valid driver's license with a good driving record and off-road 4WD experience; patience and a sense of humor. Salary approximately $3000, but negotiable and dependent on experience. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume or CV (with names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references) to both ERICA FLEISHMAN (EM: efleishman AT ucdavis.edu), University of California, Davis, CA and DAVID DOBKIN (EM: dobkin AT hderi.org), High Desert Ecological Research Institute, Bend, OR. NEST MONITORING/BANDING/TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN at Audubon Society of New Hampshire. Website: http://www.nhaudubon.org Location: Northern New Hampshire. Duration: 17 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a Rusty Blackbird study, 7 May through 31 August. Job requires nest searching and monitoring, capture and banding, and daily location of telemetered birds in rough and densely forested terrain; documenting detailed observations; off-trail hiking and navigation with map, compass, and GPS; working alone under variable field conditions; commitment to daily data entry; ability to live harmoniously in group housing; respect for private property and forest management activities; willingness to perform basic maintenance at provided housing. Qualifications: The successful applicant will be passionate about avian field research; have experience nest searching and monitoring, target netting, handling, banding, and radio-tracking songbirds (blood sampling a plus); off-trail navigation, and working alone in remote locations; be able to follow a standardized protocol, document detailed observations, and work well collaboratively and independently. Applicants should be in good physical condition, enthusiastic about rigorous fieldwork, able to carry bulky equipment over wet and uneven terrain, tolerant of dense swarms of blood-sucking insects, and comfortable driving four-wheel drive vehicle and ATV. Applicants must have an insured and registered vehicle (4x4 preferred), valid driver’s license, and clean driving record. Salary of $500/week, mileage reimbursed at $0.555/mile, rustic housing provided. To Apply: Please email a short cover letter, CV or resume, and current contact information (phone and e-mail) for 3 references to both CAROL FOSS (EM: cfoss AT nhaudubon.org) and PATTI NEWELL (EM: pattijean.newell AT gmail.com). Please put RUBL position in subject line. NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL MONITORING INTERN at PRBO Conservation Science. Website: http://www.prbo.org Location: Dogtown, CA. Duration: 3.25 months. Job Type: Intern. Application Deadline: 16 Feb 2012. Job Description: Intern needed to assist in the Northern Spotted Owl monitoring project at PRBO Conservation Science on the California coast, in Marin County. Since 1997 we have been studying the densest breeding population of Northern Spotted Owls. Fieldwork includes locating owls at historic sites to determine pair status and nesting status, and nest monitoring to determine reproductive success. Additionally, the intern will participate in inventory surveys at new locations and will also be responsible for data entry. The intern will become proficient in field protocols for monitoring Spotted Owls, orienteering, and owl identification. The intern is needed from March 26 to June 30. Local housing is provided. This is a voluntary training position that includes a stipend to offset living expenses while on the project ($1200 per month, gross). Qualifications: A strong interest in birds and conservation, self-motivation, a sense of humor, and the desire to spend long hours in the field and office are required. Field schedule is variable. Applicants must be willing to work and hike at night, although much of the field work is done during daylight hours. Applicants should be physically fit and able to hike long distances through steep and uneven terrain with some poison oak. Participants must be able to work independently as well as with a partner. A functioning pair of binoculars and sturdy hiking boots are necessities. Applicants will need a driver's license, personal vehicle, and current proof of insurance. Any use of personal vehicles for work will be reimbursed. To Apply: Submit applications as soon as possible via email/mail including a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, a resume, and contact information for three references (Please note if applying to other positions within PRBO) to RENEE CORMIER, PRBO, P.O. Box 1157, Bolinas, CA 94924 (PH: 415-868-0655 ext. 316; EM: rcormier AT prbo.org). RAPTOR MIGRATION STUDY INTERN at Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Website: http://www.ggro.org Location: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA. Duration: approx. 6 months. Number of Openings: 4. Job Description: RAPTOR MIGRATION STUDY INTERNS (4) needed for summer and fall 2012 (July 9, 2012 through December 31, 2012, ending date flexible) to help coordinate volunteer raptor migration studies at the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, near San Francisco, CA. Four intern positions are available for the 2012 season for enthusiastic recent graduates or seniors in biological science or related field. Office duties include data entry, response to public inquiries, and interaction with volunteers. Some teaching is required. Housing is provided within walking distance of the office in a dormitory setting (single rooms, shared bath, lounge, and kitchen). A vehicle is strongly recommended for access to shopping and off-duty activities. A stipend of $125.00 per week is included. For further information, visit www.ggro.org or call the office. Qualifications: Experience in banding, handling, identifying, and radio-tracking raptors is preferred but not required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Computer skills are helpful. Creative energy for dealing with fog is a plus. Field duties include: identifying and counting raptors; trapping and banding raptors; tending captive lure bird colony; and tracking radio-tagged hawks. Field days are long and can be strenuous; applicants should be in good physical condition. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume (with phone numbers of three references and your current address and phone number) to Research Director BUZZ HULL. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. (PH: 415-331-0730 EM: bhull AT parksconservancy.org). CERULEAN WARBLER SURVEY Job Description: BIRD WATCHERS NEEDED to help survey for the presence of Cerulean Warblers on military and Army Corps of Engineers lands. There are over 40 sites located in Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia. Surveys will be done in one day for no longer than 8 hours from mid-May to the end of June. There is a Stipend of $200.00 per site plus mileage. Qualifications: Knowledge of Eastern bird songs and especially Cerulean Warbler is a must. To apply: Please send a resume with a current address to JOHN BRENNEMAN (EM: Jbrenneman AT naturecenter.org). \. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-05) – We are seeking a highly-motivated ornithologist ($15.00/hour plus $18 field per diem) to perform avian point counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and northeastern California. This work is part of the SAGESTEP project, a large-scale experimental study investigating the response of avian communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems. Sampling protocol consists of variable distance point counts and data entry. We will be collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species including gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by sight and sound. Last season we detected over 150 species. Vegetation sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset of surveyed point count locations. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates with experience in songbird point-count surveys. Experience creating and manipulating Microsoft Excel documents and using GIS/GPS for navigation purposes is highly desirable. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and extended hours in the field during some periods of this research. Remote field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-05 positions are full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The position start date is April 23rd and will extend to August 9th, with possible extension based on crew availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants need 3 months of field experience or 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208 426-2892, EM: shanser AT usgs.gov). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating field season availability and this announcement number: SRFS-12-007, 2) resume including professional experience (** PLEASE ** indicate starting and ending dates with hours per week worked for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Applications can be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330). Applications must be received by 9 Feb 2012. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-06) – We are seeking a highly-motivated ornithologist ($16.73/hour plus $18 field per diem) to perform avian point counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and northeastern California. This work is part of the SAGESTEP project, a large-scale experimental study investigating the response of avian communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems. Sampling protocol consists of variable distance point counts and data entry. We will be collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species including gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, Brewer’s sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by sight and sound. Last season we detected over 150 species. Vegetation sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset of surveyed point count locations. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates with experience in songbird point-count surveys. Experience creating and manipulating Microsoft Excel documents and using GIS/GPS for navigation purposes is highly desirable. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and extended hours in the field during some periods of this research. Remote field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-06 positions are full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The position start date is April 23rd and will extend to August 9th, with possible extension based on crew availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208 426-2892, EM: shanser AT usgs.gov). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating field season availability and this announcement number: SRFS-12-008, 2) resume including professional experience (** PLEASE ** indicate starting and ending dates with hours per week worked for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Applications can be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov; USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330). Applications must be received by 9 Feb 2012. BRIDGING THE AMERICAS/UNIDOS POR LAS AVES PROGRAM INTERN – Paid internships at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center in Washington, DC. Description: Assist with a cross-cultural, conservation education program called Bridging the Americas/Unidos por las Aves which partners elementary and middle school classes in the United States (primarily in the Washington, DC area) with classes in Latin America (Mexico, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Colombia). Students in the partnered classes learn about the migratory birds that connect their communities, the need to protect the far-flung habitats these birds depend on, and about each other’s country and culture. Participating teachers are provided with the tools and support needed to use long-distance migratory birds as an engaging theme for cross-curricular teaching. Primary duties and responsibilities: Interns will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the management and implementation of this program, including but not limited to: crafting, evaluating, translating and/or adapting educational materials, outreach presentations, and web-based tools for teachers and students in the US and Latin America; facilitating communications between partnered classes in the US and Latin America; planning workshops and other professional development opportunities for teachers; delivering presentations to participating classes; entering and analyzing pre and post survey data to evaluate what students are learning as a result of participating; organizing outreach and fundraising events. Specific projects will be designed to match the intern’s strengths, interests and goals. Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills in both Spanish and English; knowledge of birds and relevant conservation issues; familiarity with Latin American cultures; and at least three years of undergraduate coursework. Experience in formal or informal education is a big plus. Latino candidates are encouraged to apply. Term of appointment and pay: Three to six months commitment with the potential for an extension; 20-32 hours per week; first internship term begins March 2012. Pay is $12.50 per hour. When to apply: Ongoing. Interested applicants are urged to apply as soon as possible. To apply: Send the following to MARY DEINLEIN at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (EM: deinleinm AT si.edu): 1) Cover letter; 2) resume; 3) transcripts from your current and/or previous institutions (unofficial transcripts are acceptable); 4) writing samples- one in English, one in Spanish; 5) contact information for two references. Please indicate when you would be available to start, and the desired number of hours per week. *Funding for these internship positions are made possible by a grant from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed for study of bird communities along forested streams of National Parks in West Virginia. Position begins May 14, 2012 and continues through July 6, 2012 (eight weeks). This project is part of a long-term avian monitoring program conducted by the National Park Service in collaboration with Penn State University. Primary duty is to conduct standardized point count surveys. Previous field research experience and ability to identify eastern forest songbirds by ear is required. Patience, close attention to detail, making thorough field notes, and enthusiasm for hiking many kilometers of mountain streams in rugged terrain are essential. The pay rate is between $15-18 per hour depending on experience with a typical work week of 40 hrs. Based on experience, two crew members will be designated “crew leaders” with a commensurate increase in responsibility and pay. Housing and work vehicle provided. Valid driver’s license required. Email a cover letter stating your interest and a resume that includes dates of relevant experience and contact information for three references that can describe your abilities in the field to MATT MARSHALL (EM: mrm27 AT psu.edu). Positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found. Please write “NPS application” on the subject line of your email. PRBO TOMKAT RANCH FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT – One field research assistant position available for songbird monitoring on TomKat Ranch in Pescadero, California. Approximate dates: 16 April - July 15, 2011. Primary duties include multi-species point counts, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Other minor duties include mist-netting, frog surveys, orienteering, driving ATVs and participation in TomKat education programs. Successful candidates must be able to identify over 100 bird species by sight and sound following training and be able to hike cross-country in rough, steep terrain. Compensation is $2800/month plus provided housing. Candidates with a strong background in bird identification by sight and sound and/or previous experience point counting are preferred. For all positions we require willingness to work in poison oak, self-motivation, good physical condition, and the ability to work well independently. You will be repeatedly and unavoidably exposed to large amounts of poison oak. In one document (PDF or MS Word), email a letter of interest describing previous field research experience, relevant coursework, specific dates of availability, a resume, and contact information for three references to: CARLIE HENNEMAN (EM: chenneman AT prbo.org). Please note if you are applying to other PRBO Conservation Science positions. Application deadline: 29 Feb 2012. GRASSLAND SONGBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) – Two field technicians are required for a study of songbird reproduction in the southern Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia. The project will investigate the impacts of fragmentation by agriculture on Vesper Sparrow reproductive success and nest predation in remnant patches of shrubsteppe habitat. This project is a collaboration between Simon Fraser University and Environment Canada. The position will run early May to early August 2011. The primary duty for field technicians will be nest searching and monitoring. Daily field duties will also include point counts, measuring nestlings, plant identification, and measurement of predator abundance through surveys and track tubes. Daily driving responsibilities (including some 4WD) will be required, as we will be traveling between sites throughout the southern Okanagan and Similkameen valleys. Field conditions will include early mornings and extensive hiking in high temperatures with rattlesnakes and cacti. We will work on average eight hours a day (some days will be longer), three days on, one day off. Housing will be provided. Returning students are required, as technicians will be hired through the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). Please see eligibility requirements at http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/fswep-pfete/index-eng.htm. Successful applicants must have: **Canadian citizenship; **A strong interest in avian conservation ; **Some experience identifying western North American birds by sight and sound ; **A desire to work outdoors; **Be in good physical condition and able to lift 50 lbs. ; **No fear of snakes or peanut allergies; **A valid driver’s license. The following are encouraged but not required: **Nest searching and point count experience (highly desired); **Some background in plant taxonomy or identification; **Experience identifying mammal tracks; **Experience using Microsoft Access. Salary: $2000 - $2500 per month. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with references to: ELLY KNIGHT (EM: ecknight AT sfu.ca). AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN (SEASONAL) – Organization: North Carolina State University. Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I am looking for a motivated individual to assist with monitoring bird communities in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). One technician is needed for approximately 9 weeks beginning 1 May 2012. We will be investigating bird community and habitat relationships in an effort to better understand how fire histories effect species distributions. Duties include performing avian point-counts and making habitat and vegetation measurements in the park. A typical work day will begin before sunrise and involve computer time in the afternoons. All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be in excellent physical condition, and be willing to hike and camp in remote areas. Applicants should be detail oriented, have a strong interest in avian communities, be comfortable working alone in the woods, and have a strong work ethic. Top applicants will have demonstrated the ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound. Housing will be provided. Salary: $10-12/hr. This is a good opportunity to work in a beautiful location and gain valuable point-count and database skills. To apply, send a cover letter expressing your interest, a resume summarizing your relevant experience, and contact information (including phone numbers) for three references to (EM: EliTRose2 AT gmail.com). In addition an online application will need to be filled out with North Carolina State University at (URL: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/3466). Last Date to Apply: 29 Feb 2012. Contact: ELI ROSE (EM: EliTRose2 AT gmail.com) SOUTH DAKOTA BIRD SURVEY POSITIONS (1-2) available for the final year of data collection for South Dakota’s Breeding Bird Atlas II. One position begins approximately April 11, 2012 and two position begin approximately May 21. All positions end last week of July 2012. Main duties will be to search atlas blocks for evidence of breeding birds using standard atlas procedures, conduct special surveys, and data entry. After an initial training period, atlaser will work independently in their assigned blocks. Work entails considerable interactions with landowners and long hours. Salary $2050/mo plus mileage reimbursement and lodging stipend. Ornithology class or equivalent experience is required. Ability to identify breeding birds by sight and sound in at least one of South Dakota’s biomes (Great Plains grasslands, western grasslands/sagebrush, prairie pothole wetlands, or Rocky Mountains), excellent hearing and birding skills, and ability to read and follow maps are required; atlasing or bird survey experience are a plus. A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, proof of auto insurance, and decent binoculars are required; camping gear strongly recommended. Send cover letter stating interest, resume, available dates, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references to: (EM: sdatlascoordinator AT rmbo.org). Applications due by 1 March2012; positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 29, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:00:51 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* Revised email address – AVIAN BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN -- volunteer. Location: Northern Foothills of the Brooks Range, Alaska. Duration: last week of May through mid-July, 2012. Job Type: Volunteer. Job Description: I am seeking volunteer research assistants for a master’s project studying the breeding ecology of Smith’s Longspurs in northern Alaska. The Smith’s Longspur is an Arctic-breeding passerine that is identified as a species of conservation concern. This research aims to understand breeding site fidelity, nest survival, and life history so that we can better develop conservation strategies. Volunteers will assist with intensive nest searches and monitoring at two study sites, Atigun Gorge and Slope Mountain, in the foothills of the Brooks Range. The study area extends into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and is about 350 miles north of Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway. Depending on experience, duties may include resighting color banded birds, capturing Smith’s using mist-nets and other methods, conducting point counts of all avian species, and recording vegetation data at nest sites. In addition to participating in the field research, volunteers may have the opportunity to see grizzly bears, wolves, red fox, musk ox, moose, and other arctic species. I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers available from the last week of May through mid-July, 2012. Applicants must be willing to work in a remote location and be in good physical condition. An appreciation of the outdoors is essential as is an upbeat attitude because we often spend 10+ hours hiking across rugged terrain in challenging weather with lots of mosquitoes while carrying heavy field equipment. Housing (either in a rustic cabin or camping) and food is provided along with transportation from Fairbanks. Qualifications: Prefer candidates with bird expertise, especially individuals with banding or nest searching experience. Also prefer applicants with experience in remote field camps. Some training is necessary prior to field season including bear safety, firearm use, and CPR. To Apply: If interested please contact HEATHER CRAIG, (EM: hrcraig AT alaska.edu). Please include resume with references, cover letter (include why you want to spend your summer in the Arctic and what you think you will gain from working on this project), and any prior DOI trainings. POST-DOC – LIFE-CYCLE MODELING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/life-cycle-modeling-postdoc.cfm Location: Washington, DC. Duration: 3 years. Job Type: Post-doc. Application Deadline: 2 Apr 2012. Job Description: A Smithsonian Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to assist in the development of full life-cycle population models for multiple migratory bird species; the candidate list includes at least one passerine, one shorebird, and one waterbird. The research will involve thoroughly reviewing pertinent population modeling literature from around the world, locating and compiling appropriate data, and building models that evaluate and quantify relative contributions of different sources of mortality across age classes and seasons on the demography of the species at linked population/sub-population scales. The deliverables will be three to six scientifically robust models that can be used by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managers to make effective and strategic conservation and management decisions. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center in Washington, DC, and will be mentored by Peter Marra, Scott Sillett, and Mike Runge (USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center). Qualifications: Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in ecology or related wildlife field, knowledge of migratory birds and life history theory, and expertise in quantitative methods, including mark-recapture analyses and population projection models. We seek candidates who work well in a collaborative setting, have excellent communication and writing skills, and who can document their productivity with timely publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. To Apply: Review of applicants will begin immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. To ensure consideration applications must be received by 2 April 2012. For more information and to apply, visit: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/life-cycle-modeling-postdoc.cfm PERMITTED SURVEYORS – California Gnatcatcher, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and Least Bell's Vireo at Bloom Biological, Inc. Website: http://bloombiological.com Location: Southern California. Duration: 6 months or longer. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: Bloom Biological, Inc. is seeking resumes from biologists that hold permits to conduct surveys for California Gnatcatcher and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher and have demonstrated experience conducting protocol surveys for Least Bell's Vireo. Protocol surveys for these species are likely to occur soon and you may be brought on as either a temporary employee or a subcontractor. Qualifications: Applicable permits. To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter (a formal cover letter is not necessary, just put it in the email message) to (EM: marcusengland AT bloombiological.com). POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS at PRBO Conservation Science. Website: http://www.prbo.org Location: Central Valley, CA. Duration: 15 April – 15 July 2012 (1 position possible extension until 15 August). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2-3. Application Deadline: 02/29/2012 Job Description: PRBO Conservation Science (founded as Point Reyes Bird Observatory in 1965), a non-profit ecological research organization based in Petaluma, California, is seeking skilled field technicians to assist in a new effort to monitor riparian songbird communities in California’s Central Valley. Field technicians will conduct point count surveys in riparian areas along the Sacramento and/or San Joaquin Rivers. Lodging will be provided. Field work will take place early mornings (surveys begin at sunrise), with potential for extreme heat and humidity. Accessing some survey sites will require interacting with private landowners. Technicians will also be responsible for data entry. Salary range: $2300-2800/month, DOE. Qualifications: Applicants must be in good physical condition, have experience identifying western birds by sight and by ear, and should own a good pair of binoculars and be ready and able to start each work day before sunrise. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, and be willing to use their personal vehicle for travel to field sites (mileage reimbursed at $0.51/mile). We are particularly interested in applicants with prior experience conducting avian point counts, interacting with rural landowners, and navigating using maps, aerial photos, and GPS. Attention to detail and good time management skills are also helpful. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, your dates of availability, a CV or resume, and contact information for 3 references via email (“Central Valley Field Tech” in Subject line) to Michelle Gilbert (EM: mgilbert AT dprbo.org). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the positions are filled, but no later than 1 Mar 2012. HAWK PROJECT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS – Ridgway’s Hawk. Volunteers are needed to assist with both field studies and releases of the critically endangered Ridgway’s Hawk in the Dominican Republic, as part of The Peregrine Fund’s and Sociedad Ornitologica de la Hispaniola’s (SOH) conservation program for this species. Volunteers may apply and be accepted for one or both positions. FIELD STUDY VOLUNTEER, March – June, 2012. Volunteers will work in teams of two to conduct nest searches and to monitor already known nests for productivity, hatch dates, nestling survival and fledging, and hunting success, among other things, and take detailed notes on their observations. This position requires long hours in the field, and strenuous hikes through uneven terrain. Extreme heat, heavy rain, and biting insects are common. HACK SITE ATTENDANT VOLUNTEER, April – September, 2012. Releases will begin in April, and may go through August or September, depending upon activation of the sites. Starting dates are dependent upon when the young hatch in the wild. Volunteer Hack Site Attendants will be responsible for feeding and monitoring, through visual observations and tracking with telemetry, from six to fourteen young hawks from the time they are placed at the site until they reach independence. A typed report (format supplied) will be required upon completion of the project. This position requires long hours in the field. Extreme heat, heavy rain, and biting insects are common. Most of your time will be spent observing the birds from a blind. The success of the study and release effort will depend on the effort of the individual as well as the team. Applicants receiving positions will participate in a unique study and assisted dispersal effort for the endangered Ridgway’s Hawk and gain valuable skills in nest finding, behavioral observations, telemetry, and field note taking. Field housing will be provided for both positions and successful applicants will be sharing a room with at least one other person and a house with several crew members. Depending upon at which site successful candidates are placed, electricity may be spotty and there may be no running water. The project will supply each site with a spotting scope and tripod which must be returned at the completion of the study. Each person receiving a position will be responsible for their own round trip transportation from their home country to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A per diem will be supplied to cover food costs. Volunteer positions will be given only to those over 18 years old. Some ornithological or other wildlife experience, as well as experience working outdoors in hot climates is desirable. All positions will require long, challenging hours. The short time in which the study can be completed, and the remote locations, precludes "time off" unless arrangements are made in advance. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to: THOMAS HAYES, Ridgway’s Hawk Project Coordinator, (EM: thayes AT peregrinefund.org). Applications sent after 20 February 2012 should be addressed to RUSSELL THORSTROM, West Indies Project Director (EM: rthorstrom AT peregrinefund.org). SEASONAL BIOLOGISTS/SOUTHERN MAINE (2) --Two full-time seasonal biologists to monitor and manage endangered least terns and piping plovers in Southern Maine. Duties include: locating nests, erecting fencing, tracking nest success and fledglings, monitoring predation, supervising project interns and volunteers, conducting educational outreach programs, and negotiating and implementing management agreements (private and public). Successful applicants will: **have experience working with birds; **have excellent observation skills; **be an effective, engaging, and diplomatic communicator verbally and in writing; **walk extensively on soft substrates (sand beaches); **lift and carry heavy equipment of 50 pounds or more; **have ability and willingness to work outdoors on beaches in all weather conditions; **clean driving record last 5 years; **Bachelor’s degree in related field required. These full-time positions run from approximately April 12 to August 16. Some weekend and evening work required. Stipend $460-500/week depending on experience. EOE. E-mail cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to (EM: conserve AT maineaudubon.org) or send to Seasonal Biologist Search Committee, Maine Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd., Falmouth, ME 04105. Status: Applications reviewed starting February 6, 2012. Search done when positions filled. TEMPORARY FIELD BIOLOGIST – Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) is looking to hire up to 10 bird surveyors for a project in Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. These temporary positions will start at the end of April and continue through mid-July with possibility for extension through the end of August. Duties include conducting migratory bird nest surveys and monitoring as well as data entry and survey report compilation. Field staff must have good bird identification skills (by sight and/or sound) and working knowledge of GPS technology. Field staff must also be able to maintain a positive attitude while working long days outdoors in variable weather and terrain. Pay is commensurate with experience. A vehicle will be provided for each survey team. Per diem expenses and overtime are included. Job Responsibilities: • Assist/conduct avian nest surveys and monitoring; • Field data collection utilizing GPS technology and map interpretation (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography); • Data entry and report preparation; • Assist with additional biological monitoring efforts as needed. Required Qualifications (Skills, Experience and Education) The role of a field ecologist or technician requires technical birding skills as well as strong organizational and communication skills. Qualifications of individuals to be considered will include: **BS/BA degree in natural science field of study; **2 or more years biological field survey experience; **Experience conducting avian surveys and/or ability to identify birds by sight or sound; **Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions and on varied terrain; **Ability to work weekends and over 40 hours per week when needed; **Ability to work in the field for extended periods of time; **Working knowledge of GPS technologies and map interpretation skills (e.g., NWI, USGS, aerial photography); **Strong communication and organizational skills; **Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; **Drug testing may be required Preferred Qualifications: **Experience identifying raptors, prairie, grassland, and sagebrush bird species common to Bird Conservation Region 17, Badlands and Prairies; **Experience working on linear projects; **Experience working with federal wildlife agencies. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled Company Overview: Time and time again our clients tell us that the talent, expertise and professionalism of our consultants and support staff are second to none. We happen to agree! That’s why our culture prioritizes the people responsible for this reputation – our employees! For 20 years, Natural Resource Group, LLC (NRG) has provided leading-edge environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance services on hundreds of energy projects throughout North America. Along the way, we became a fully-integrated consulting firm by incorporating public affairs, GIS and data management capabilities into our suite of services. We also grew! NRG is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has offices in Charlotte, North Carolina, Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, Providence, Rhode Island, and Syracuse, New York. Our benefits package, available to both full-time and part-time staff, is designed to recognize and reward employee contributions to our success. We offer employee incentive pay programs, flexible work schedules, modern offices, company-paid parking or transportation passes, health care, dental, vision, life and disability plans, paid time off, 401k and social outings for staff and their families. Employees are recognized for what they bring to the company and deliver to our clients every day. So, if you’re someone who is looking to be part of a leading-edge company that prioritizes its employees and is admired by its clients, please visit (URL: http://www.NRG-LLC.com) for further information on our company. Preferred Method of Application: Please submit your resume for consideration by clicking the link below. https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1181021 If you have further questions regarding this career opportunity or would like to use an alternative method to apply, please call (PH: 612-347-6789) or send an email inquiry to (EM: careers AT NRG-LLC.com). WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN – Canadian Wildlife Service (Prairie and Northern Region), Environment Canada.. Description: Conducting avian point count surveys and vegetation surveys in central and northern boreal forests of Alberta. Technical and required training will be conducted prior to the start of the field season. Field work will be conducted in teams in remote and rugged conditions. Data collection will be physically demanding; bird technician should be prepared for unpredictable/uncooperative weather conditions, difficult terrain, wildlife encounters (including bears), and persistent insects. Technicians will live in tent-based field camps. Field work will be conducted from May to July. Office work will be conducted in July/August (entering, interpreting, and summarizing field data in Edmonton CWS Office). Salary: Approximately $4600.00 per month. Time Period: 90 working days starting May 1, 2012. Food, accommodation, and transportation in the field will be provided. Skills - Required: Previous experience (2 field seasons experience) conducting point count surveys for landbirds in boreal or hemi-boreal forest regions of Canada or United States; Previous experience as a crew leader on a field-based project ( 3 field seasons experience). Must have experience organizing and conducting field work and field logistics including: sampling/survey schedule, travel schedule, field equipment, field vehicles; maintaining a field camp; organizing and summarizing data; supervising at least one staff member; Ability to identify boreal forest landbirds by sight and sound; Physically fit, comfortable working and camping in forest environments and willing to live in tent-based field camps; Experience working in remote settings; Experience navigating in remote forest regions areas using map, compass, and GPS; Some experience conducting vegetation surveys (required-knowledge of non-vascular and vascular plant identification and vegetation community classification e.g. Ecosite Classification or Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification); Ability to work very early mornings and long days; Experience in the safe operation of off-road vehicles (4x4 trucks, ATVs); Experience using MS Office software applications, particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Experience entering, assembling, summarizing and managing scientific data; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Initiative; Effective interpersonal relationships; Thoroughness; Dependability. Special Requirements: Willingness to travel and work in remote locations for extended time periods. Willingness to work irregular hours and on weekends. How to Apply: Applicants should prepare a cover letter that provides clear and concise examples of relevant experience and skills noting the qualifications and suitabilities listed above. Please include in your description of your relevant experience: Who-employer; When and How Long-date and time period of experience in months or years; Where-location including city/town and province and specific location of field experience (e.g. boreal forest, sub-boreal forest, grassland, montane, aspen parkland); What-describe your specific duties. Submit cover letter, resume, and 2 references as one document (MS Word format or PDF) if interested in this position to: (EM: Thea.Carpenter AT ec.gc.ca). Deadline: 17 February 2012. Please note: While we thank all applicants for your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. FIELD TECHNICIANS – Yellow-billed Cuckoo Surveys at PRBO Conservation Science. Location: Sacramento Valley, CA. Duration: June 1 to August 31, 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3-4. Application Deadline: 1 Mar 2012. Job Description: Field technicians (3-4) are needed by PRBO Conservation Science (prbo.org) for a survey of Yellow-billed Cuckoos in riparian habitat in the Sacramento River Valley, CA (along the Sacramento and Feather Rivers). The western Yellow-billed Cuckoo is a state endangered species that historically bred in riparian forests throughout the state. The goal of this project is to survey one of the remaining areas hosting nesting cuckoos to determine their population status. Duties will include conducting call-playback surveys, vegetation assessments, data entry, and some nest searching. Positions begin on June 1, 2012 and end August, 31 2012. Through the position you will learn the call-playback survey technique, observation and data keeping skills, and gain an interesting perspective on this secretive species. Salary is ~$2500/mo (gross) plus housing. We will likely be based out of Chico, CA and possibly camping some nights. More information about the project can be found at www.prbo.org/cuckoo. Qualifications: The positions require working in challenging conditions such as early and long hours, hot weather, and dense vegetation. Applicants will need a vehicle they are willing to use for field work, as we will be driving to different sites each day (mileage reimbursed). Positions require experience with bird identification and navigating with a map and GPS unit. It is also helpful if you have avian or wildlife surveying experience. Among the most important qualifications are self-motivation and the ability to spend long hours in the field observing birds. To Apply: Online applications preferred, http://www.prbo.org/interns/ (select Central Valley as your first choice) or email/mail a letter of interest describing previous experience with field research, specific dates of availability, whether or not you have a vehicle, a resume, and contact information for three references (Please note if applying to other positions within PRBO) to MARK DETTLING, PRBO Conservation Science, PO Box 1157 Bolinas, CA 94924 (PH: 734-812-8441, EM: mdettling AT prbo.org). SHOREBIRD MONITOR TECHNICIAN– LOUISIANA (1 position) Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC) is seeking one Shorebird Monitor for surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the south Louisiana coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area). Work will begin in late April and continue through July. A weekly salary of $375 and shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, primarily Wilson’s Plovers and Least Terns. Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Technician will professionally represent Conservian when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Technician will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created disturbance, and maintain protective measures. Technician will supervise and be assisted by one CBC volunteer technician. Technician will be required to keep organized field notes, complete various data forms, perform data entry, and supervise data collection and data entry performed by volunteer technician. Requirements: Applicant must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good physical condition, like working in teams and independently. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. Prior field experience and supervisory experience is required for this position. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on Conservian’s work on the Gulf Coast. SHOREBIRD MONITOR TECHNICIAN– ALABAMA/MISSISSIPPI (1 position) Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN (CBC) is seeking one Shorebird Monitor for surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the Alabama and Mississippi coast. Work will begin in late April and continue through July. A weekly salary of $375 and shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and monitoring beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, including Snowy and Wilson’s Plovers, American Oystercatchers, Least Terns and other colonial nesting species. Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Technician will professionally represent Conservian when interacting with the public, site managers, and partners. Technician will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created disturbance, and maintain protective measures. Technician will supervise and be assisted by one CBC volunteer technician. Technician will be required to keep organized field notes, complete various data forms, perform data entry, and supervise data collection and data entry performed by volunteer survey technician. Requirements: Applicant must possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good physical condition, like traveling, working in teams and independently, be comfortable riding in small boats to access island sites. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. Prior field experience and supervisory experience is required for this position. Plover/tern/shorebird experience preferred. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on Conservian’s work on the Gulf Coast. VOLUNTEER SHOREBIRD INTERN- ALABAMA/MISSISSIPPI (1 position) Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Volunteer Shorebird Intern for surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the Alabama and Mississippi coast. Work will begin in early May and continue through July. Shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and documenting beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, including Snowy and Wilson’s Plovers, American Oystercatchers, Least Terns and other colonial nesting species. Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Intern will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created disturbance and be required to keep organized field notes, complete various data forms and perform regular data entry using Excel. Intern will also assist with maintenance of protective measures. Intern will report to and work cooperatively with CBC Shorebird Monitor Technician. Requirements: Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good physical condition, like traveling, working in teams, and comfortable riding in small boats to access survey sites. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity to gain multi-species shorebird monitoring experience. Intern will receive training in survey and monitoring techniques, GPS use and digital photography. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x 42 preferred). Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between field work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on Conservian’s work on the Gulf Coast. VOLUNTEER SHOREBIRD INTERN - LOUISIANA (1 position) Coastal Bird Conservation/CONSERVIAN is seeking one Volunteer Shorebird Intern for surveys, monitoring and protection of beach-nesting birds on the south Louisiana coast (Port Fourchon/Grande Isle area). Work will begin in early May and continue through July. Shared housing will be provided. The focus of the work will be locating and documenting beach-nesting bird breeding pairs, nests and young, primarily Wilson’s Plovers and Least Terns. Project will also include implementation and monitoring of protective measures for breeding shorebirds. Intern will record data on breeding pairs, habitat assessment and human-created disturbance and be required to keep organized field notes, complete various data forms and perform regular data entry using Excel. Intern will also assist with maintenance of protective measures. Intern will report to and work cooperatively with CBC Shorebird Monitor Technician. Requirements: Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and adventurous, in good physical condition and like working in teams. Position requires working long hours, 6 days a week. Applicant must enjoy walking many miles at remote locations, in hot summer temperatures on the Gulf of Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity to gain multi-species shorebird survey and monitoring experience. Intern will receive training in survey techniques, GPS use and digital photography. Must have own waterproof binoculars (10x42 preferred). Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for travel between work sites. Cost of gasoline will be reimbursed for travel between field work sites. Please send 1) letter of interest 2) resume 3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to MARGO ZDRAVKOVIC (EM: MargoZ AT Coastalbird.org). Please label all attachments with your name. The review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled. Go to Coastal Bird Conservation on Facebook for more information on Conservian’s work on the Gulf Coast. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 26, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:35:53 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION at Purdue University. Website: http://www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/PositionAssistProfWildlifeEcologyMgmt.aspx Location: West Lafayette, IN. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: A tenure-track, academic-year appointment with both research and teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program, interact with scientifically diverse faculty across campus, and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Research should focus on wildlife associations with habitat at the individual or population level. This might encompass habitat management, disturbance ecology, conservation biology, resource selection, and/or restoration ecology in human-dominated landscapes. Examples of disciplinary expertise include habitat-based management of human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife responses to biomass plantings, and wildlife response to climate-induced habitat change. Ability to apply modern field techniques, use innovative analytical approaches, and generate extramural funding support is expected. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Wildlife Techniques, Wildlife Habitat Management, and a graduate course contributing to the curricular objectives of the graduate faculty. The incumbent will also participate in a wildlife practicum, mentor students, and interact with extension specialists to develop and broaden programs related to wildlife habitat. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in wildlife, ecology, zoology, or related discipline and demonstrated expertise in the field of natural resources. Teaching experience and the potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program are desirable. Experience in habitat management, a strong publication record, and postdoctoral or practical experience are desirable, as is experience mentoring/teaching students from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. A background check will be required for employment in this position. To Apply: Submit: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) three letters of reference; and 4) formal one-page statements of research interests and teaching philosophy. Please do not include reprints with these application materials. Application packets should be addressed to: Dr. PATRICK ZOLLNER, Chair, Wildlife Ecology and Management Search Committee, Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 715 West State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair via telephone or email (PH: 765-496-9495, EM: pzollner AT purdue.edu). SPOTTED OWL MONITORING INTERN at National Park Service. Website: http://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm Location: Olympic National Park, WA. Duration: 16 weeks. Job Type: Intern. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 24 Feb 2012. Job Description: Olympic National Park is seeking 2 interns (March 26-July 11) to assist field survey teams monitoring the population of the threatened Northern Spotted Owl and the effects of competition with increasing numbers of Barred Owls. This is a unique opportunity to live and work on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula with opportunities to explore the wilderness coast, the spectacular high country of the Olympic Mountains, and the largest remaining area of old growth forest in the range of the Northern Spotted Owl. Work consists of locating, banding and determining the nesting status of Spotted Owls at historically occupied territories. This may require spending up to seven days camped in the park’s backcountry. Successful applicants will receive training in field protocols, orienteering and owl ID. Shared field gear is provided, but applicants will need to supply most personal backpacking gear (boots, raingear, packs, etc.). Housing and a small stipend of 200.00 per month is provided. Qualifications: This position requires excellent physical fitness and the ability to spend 10 hour days hiking on and off-trail with a heavy pack, often in cold, rainy weather and steep terrain. Site visits consisting of hikes of 5-10 miles on trail, followed by off-trail searches requiring elevation gain of several thousand feet are the norm. While field research experience or college coursework in related fields is desired, the main requirement is a documented ability to hike, camp and work effectively in a wilderness setting. Interns will also need to work closely with other crew members on extended field tours and possess the self-motivation necessary to work in often uncomfortable conditions. To Apply: Send by mail or email a cover letter, resume and 2 or more references familiar with the applicant’s ability to meet the physical demands of this position to: SCOTT GREMEL (EM: Scott_gremel AT nps.gov, PH: 360 565 3067) Olympic National Park, 600 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles WA, 98362. SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGIST needed 1 May to 1 August 2012 to particpate in a long-term, multi-faceted study of streaked horned larks (Eremophila alpestris strigata) in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This subspecies has undergone severe range retraction and population decline in the past half century and is now a candidate for ESA listing. Biologist will find and monitor lark nests, operate video cameras at nests, and measure various habitat parameters at nest sites in a variety of agricultural and grassland habitats. There may be opportunity to assist in concurrent radio telemetry study if other duties allow. Required: - You must have working experience in identification and observation of songbirds, grassland birds preferred. - You must have a reliable vehicle (does not need to be a rugged field vehicle) for use in the field. Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard federal rate (currently $0.55/mi.). - You must have your own binoculars for field work. Other field equipment (spotting scopes and tripods, GPS units, etc.) will be furnished by the project. Bonus Skills: - Nest-searching experience searching for songbird nests, preferably grassland songbird nests. - Facility with consumer electronic video equipment. Biologist will be working as part of a 3-person team, but applicants must be able to work professionally and independently; hike 3-4 miles daily in squishy, cool (early-season) and occasionally dry and hot (late-season) weather, and keep organized and detailed field notes. Poison oak exposure is not a problem for this project. Study is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, which is a college town with a very pleasant downtown (lots of coffee shops and brew pubs). There is often inexpensive summer housing available in town which can often be shared with field crews from other projects. Biologist will be compensated as a sub-contractor at $1500-2000/mo., dependent on funding and experience. To apply, please send a resume with the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. RANDY MOORE (EM: strigata AT gmail.com – inquiries to the same address). CREW LEADER/TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN, Willamette Valley, Oregon--Seasonal Crew Leader/Telemetry Technician needed 1 May to 1 August 2012 to particpate in a long-term, multi-faceted study of streaked horned larks (Eremophila alpestris strigata) in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This subspecies has undergone severe range retraction and population decline in the past half century and is now a candidate for ESA listing. Major duties of Crew Leader/Telemetry Technician will be to find and monitor lark nests, to attach very small vhf transmitters to fledgling larks, and to conduct daily monitoring of transmittered larks with hand-held receiver/transmitter equipment. She/he will take a leadership/organizational role for periods during which the PI is absent. Other duties may include operation of video cameras at nests and measuring various habitat parameters at nest sites in a variety of agricultural and grassland habitats. Required: - You must have prior experience tracking small animals with hand-held radio telemetry equipment. - You must have experience searching for songbird nests, preferably grassland songbird nests. - You must have working experience in scientific observation of songbirds, grassland birds preferred. - You must have a reliable vehicle (does not need to be a rugged field vehicle) for use in the field. Mileage will be reimbursed at the standard federal rate (currently $0.55/mi.). - You must have your own binoculars for field work. Other field equipment (spotting scopes and tripods, GPS units, etc.) will be furnished by the project. Bonus Skills: - Facility with electronic digital video equipment. Crew Leader/Telemetry Technician will be working as part of a 3-person team, but applicants must be able to work professionally and independently; hike 3-4 miles daily in squishy, cool (early-season) and occasionally dry and hot (late-season) weather, and keep organized and detailed field notes. Poison oak exposure is not a problem for this project. Study is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, which is a college town with a very pleasant downtown (lots of coffee shops and brew pubs). There is often inexpensive summer housing available in town which can often be shared with field crews from other projects. Biologist will be compensated as a sub-contractor at $2200-2500/mo., dependent on funding and experience.. To apply, please send a resume with the names and contact information of 3 references to Dr. RANDY MOORE (EM: strigata AT gmail.com – inquiries to the same address). VOLUNTEER FIELD RESEARCHERS in Nicaraguan cloud forest – Selva Negra Coffee Estate is seeking scientists and field researchers to study and document a variety of bird species found on our property. In addition to our 1,500-acre organic coffee farm, Selva Negra offers more than 500 acres of virgin cloud forest between 1300 and 1500 meters, situated along the continental divide between the Pacific and Atlantic lowlands. Part of the Reserva Natural Cerro Arenal, our forest hosts a mix of both Pacific- and Atlantic-slope bird species as well as mountain species whose ranges extend south from Mexico. More than 250 bird species have been documented so far. We hope to learn more about the habitat, migration patterns, breeding and so as to better protect them and to educate our visitors. We can offer room and board for a discounted rate in exchange for access to the research that you gather during your stay. We also ask that you contribute an exhibit, pamphlet or other information that may be useful in educating future visitors to the farm. Working knowledge of Spanish is preferred and knowledge of tropical birds and bird identification experience are required. Species sighted include: Trogons such as the Resplendent Quetzal, toucans, Three-wattled Bellbird, golden-winged warbler, long-tailed manakin, Green-breasted Mountain-gem, hummingbirds (Violet-headed, Rufous-tailed, Stripe-tailed), Great Curassow (endangered), White-fronted parrot, Tropical Kingbird, Bushy-crested Jay, Orioles (Yellow-backed and Baltimore), White-Breasted Wood-Wren, Slate-colored Solitaire, White-faced Quail-Dove, White eared Ground-Sparrow and Cedar Waxwing. For more info about volunteering as a field assistant, please contact (EM: selvanegrainfo AT gmail.com) or visit our web site (URL: http://www.selvanegra.com). CREW LEADER: BIRD POINT COUNT, NEST BOX & ARTHROPOD AND VEGETATION SAMPLING – Crew leader needed to coordinate a large survey effort for a biodiversity study across the northern Oregon Coast Range (with responsibility for 5 technicians). The crew leader will coordinate closely with project PI’s to train the crew in survey methodology and bird ID, monitor protocol compliance, schedule field work, and set a high level of professionalism for the use of shared crew housing. During the majority of the field season the successful applicant will balance coordination responsibilities with field duties including conducting early morning bird point counts, blue-bird nest box checks, arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat sampling and data recording. Applicants should be proficient navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work under difficult field conditions. Most field days will involve challenging cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands. Experience with point counts, knowledge of local bird ID and ability to train other technicians is required. Position is available from April 9, 2012 through August 2012. Compensation is $2,600-$3,000 per month (commensurate with experience) in addition to housing (in Dallas or McMinnville, OR). Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: JAKE VERSCHUYL, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221. The position will remain open until filled. Materials may be submitted electronically to: (EM: jverschuyl AT ncasi.org). NCASI is an equal opportunity employer. BIRD POINT COUNT, NEST BOX & ARTHROPOD SAMPLING FIELD ASSISTANTS – Technicians needed to conduct bird point counts and collect habitat data for biodiversity study across the northern Oregon Coast Range (up to 3 technicians). Duties include conducting early morning bird point counts, blue-bird nest box checks, arthropod sampling, vegetation/habitat sampling, data recording, safe driving on logging roads, and care for equipment. Applicants should be comfortable navigating in remote backcountry settings and be able to work as a team member under difficult field conditions. Most days will involve challenging cross-country hiking through recently harvested stands. Experience with point counts, and knowledge of regional bird ID is desired. Positions available May 7, 2012 through August 2012. Assistants will receive approximately $2,100-$2,500 per month (commensurate with experience) in addition to housing (in Dallas or McMinnville, OR). Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references with phone numbers and e-mail addresses to: JAKE VERSCHUYL, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., P.O. Box 1259, Anacortes, WA 98221. The positions will remain open until filled. Materials may be submitted electronically to (EM: jverschuyl AT ncasi.org). NCASI is an equal opportunity employer. SAGE-GROUSE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN (predation)–Agency: Utah State University. Location: Bighorn Basin, WY (Cody/Powell/Meeteetse area). Job Description: Seeking a highly motivated individual to assist MS student with an ongoing research project that focuses on survival and predation of Greater Sage-Grouse in the Bighorn Basin. The applicant should be capable of working long hours in highly variable conditions. Work duties vary, and will include tracking radio-tagged birds, monitoring nests and camera equipment, conducting vegetation surveys of nest sites, and performing brood counts, predator surveys, and data entry. The individual hired must be detail oriented and willing to share living space (camper trailer) with the graduate student on the project. Must be able to follow instruction, work alone in rural locations under inclement conditions, and cooperatively with other researchers. Flexible start/end dates approximately 23 April – 23 August (no later than 7 May start). Qualifications: **Previous telemetry experience. **4x4 truck and ATV experience. **Experience and/or interest in identification of predator tracks and sign. **Ability to identify raptor species (or willingness to learn). **Familiarity with vegetation in sagebrush steppe ecosystems is beneficial, but not required. **BS degree (or in last year working toward) in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, or related field. **Positive attitude, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a willingness to work and solve problems independently a must. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to the contact below. Application deadline is 9 Feb 2012. Salary: ~$700/month + housing. Contact: BETH ORNING (EM: beth.orning AT gmail.com (Preferred) PH: 515.450.4852). DOCTORAL STUDENT POSITION at University of Oldenburg: the effects of electromagnetic noise on the magnetic compass mechanism in migratory birds We are currently offering a doctoral student position. The employed student (E13/2) should perform behavioral experiments with migratory birds under specific stationery and oscillating magnetic fields. The project is performed in close cooperation with the chemistry department at Oxford University (Prof. Hore and Prof. Timmel). You should have the following qualifications: (1) be interested in the area of bird navigation mechanisms and magnetic sensing mechanisms in general; (2) have enough physical understanding to independently understand and design the magnetic field conditions; (3) be aware that a good Ph.D. project requires hard work and personal dedication; (4) speak reasonably good English. The ideal candidate has a strong background in behavioral biology and is willing to acquire additional skills in physics/quantum mechanics. A masters level education in natural sciences is mandatory. Our group is located at the University of Oldenburg, Germany and is part of several collaborative centes of excellence both nationally and internationally. These collaborations will give you access to a very wide range of superb modern equipment, techniques and expertise. Our working group is also member of the DFG Forschergruppe “Dynamic and stability of retinal processing” and of the international graduate school “Neurosensory sciences”. Therefore, you will become part of a larger team working closely together on related questions. For more information about our group, see http://www.member.uni-oldenburg.de/henrik.mouritsen/ If this sounds interesting to you and if you are 1) in the top 20% of students in your cohort, 2) if you are seriously interested in the position, and 3) will be able to show up for a personal interview in Oldenburg, please send an application including your CV, names and addresses of at least two references knowing you well, and university and high school certificates as soon as possible to MARGRIT KANJE, IBU, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, D-26111 Oldenburg or to email address: (EM: margrit.kanje AT uni-oldenburg.de) The application deadline is 5th of February. Our ideal starting date would be 1st March or 1st April. INTERN AND HEAD BANDING ASSISTANT POSITIONS at University of Arizona. Website: http://tinyurl.com/84kpxqy Location: Missoula Montana. Duration: 3-5 months Number of Openings: 2. Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description: Work on an ongoing long-term study of the evolutionary ecology of bluebird populations in western Montana. Gain invaluable experience in many aspects of avian field techniques (e.g. banding, hormone sampling, mist netting, morphological measurements, behavioral observations etc). Must be comfortable working alone and be physically fit (capable of carrying a moderately heavy backpack during mountain hiking). For Intern positions, no experience necessary; self-motivation, enthusiasm for learning and strong work ethic a must for both positions. For Head Banding Assistant position extensive experience banding and handling adult passerine birds is required. Head Banding Assistant position starts ~March 15th and Intern positions start ~May 1st. Both positions continue through July. Start date for both positions somewhat flexible. Intern position pays $9-10.50/hour, depending on experience; Head Banding Assistant position pay $12-13.50/hour, depending on experience. Will provide some reimbursement for travel to Montana and can also provide help with finding reasonably priced housing in Missoula. Must have your own transportation for the short (~5km) commute to and from the field site. Application review will begin February 6th and will continue until positions are filled. See Dr. Duckworth’s web page (URL: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~rad3) for more information about the project. Qualifications: Intern: Background in Ecology, Evolution and/or Wildlife Biology; Current Undergrads encouraged to apply Head Banding Assistant: Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience banding passerine birds; experience hormone sampling a plus To Apply: To apply, visit the University of Arizona Career Track web site (URL: http://tinyurl.com/84kpxqy) and upload a cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Be sure to make it clear which position you are applying for in your cover letter. FIELD SUPERVISOR (1) AND ASSISTANTS (2) - Boreal Birds & Mammals at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada. Website: http://www.wcscanada.org/ Location: Southern Yukon, Canada. Duration: mid-May to end July 2012 Number of Openings: 3. Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description: Wildlife Conservation Society Canada is seeking one (1) field supervisor and two (2) field assistants for a study of birds and mammals using riparian boreal forest in southern Yukon. Position duration approximately mid-May to end of July, 2012. The project will be conducted in the Southern Lakes ecoregion of Yukon, between Haines Junction and Teslin. Connected by the Alaska Highway, the region is largely wilderness with broad valleys, rolling hills, mountain plateaus and numerous large lakes. It supports 150+ bird species in the summer and intact populations of large mammals. The goals of the study are to examine bird and mammal use of white spruce and lodgepole pine forests along streams and rivers and to develop best management practices for valley-bottom forests where forestry and agricultural activities are concentrated. Responsibilities will include bird point count surveys, camera trapping, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The supervisor will also be responsible for daily field logistics and safety, and ensuring data quality. Field crew will travel among study sites (vehicle provided) and camp in remote locations (camping equipment and occasional motel accommodation in Whitehorse will be provided). Compensation is $2600-3600/month, depending on experience and position. Travel to the Yukon is not included. Qualifications: Candidates must be able to identify birds by sight and sound (preferably Yukon or western boreal) and have experience navigating with map, GPS, and compass. Valid drivers license is required. Experience hiking, camping, and/or working in remote and rugged terrain is preferred. Wilderness first aid and bear safety training is beneficial. Candidates must be physically fit and willing to hike long distances and work alone (within radio contact of others) in remote locations under difficult conditions (cold, heat, rain/snow, biting insects, bears). Candidates must also be willing to work very early mornings (3:30 am) when days are long (19-hours daylight). To Apply: To apply, please send as a single document (either PDF or Word) a cover letter (including description of experience, qualifications, dates of availability), resume, and contact information for three references to HILARY COOKE (EM: hcooke AT wcs.org). Positions will be filled as suitable candidates found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The position of LICENSED BIRD BANDER / AVIAN TECHNOLOGIST is available at Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, Ontario, please see below. Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) / Leslie Street Spit is the largest area of existing natural habitat on the central Toronto waterfront. A combination of lakefilling and dredging activities created the current configuration of the park and through natural succession and habitat restoration the peninsula has been colonized by an impressive variety of plant and animal communities. TTP is an Environmentally Significant Area and has been designated a globally Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. The Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station (TTPBRS) was established in 2003 and is operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. It is a member station of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network supported by Bird Studies Canada. The core activity of TTPBRS is the Migration Monitoring Program, which runs daily in spring from April 1-June 9 and from August 5-November 12 in the fall. Each day staff and volunteers complete a census and 6 hours of mist netting (weather permitting). 312 bird species have been recorded at TTP and an average of 2,500 birds are banded each spring and 4, 000 are banded each fall. The research station is managed and operated by TRCA through a combination of staff and many dedicated volunteers. For information on TTP and TTPBRS please visit (URL: http://www.tommythompsonpark.ca and/or http://www.ttpbrs.ca). This is a contract position that may be extended pending funding. Accommodations are not provided, however TRCA will assist in the search for suitable accommodations. LICENSED BIRD BANDER / AVIAN TECHNOLOGIST Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario Contract Position (February to December 2012 with possibility of extension) DIVISION: Restoration. SALARY: Range 5H, $49,926 to $54,526 per annum, 40 hours per week. SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: Operation of Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station: avian monitoring and research activities, ornithological training and public outreach. Candidate is required to work early mornings, weekends and some evenings. QUALIFICATIONS: **4 years experience related to major tasks; **Master bander permit holder, subpermit holder or ability to obtain subpermit; **Graduation from a university or college in the field of biology, environmental studies or related discipline; or equivalent knowledge; **Excellent bird identification skills, visual and auditory; **Demonstrated bird handling skills, including mist netting and banding; **Advanced bird ageing and sexing skills; **Excellent data collection skills with attention to detail; **Demonstrated interpersonal and public outreach capabilities; **Valid Ontario Driver’s license; **Understanding of the Health and Safety Act; **North American Banding Council certification an asset; **Experience in ornithological instruction/training an asset; **Computer literate with database and GIS skills an asset; **Standard First-Aid Certification an asset. EXAMPLE OF TASKS: **Operation of bird banding station and other research activities at the Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station. **Recruitment, ornithological training, supervision and scheduling of station volunteers. **Data entry and preparation of scientific reports summarizing data collected. **Provide public interpretation for park visitors, organized groups and special events at Tommy Thompson Park. **Enforce general park regulations, perform minor maintenance and report on daily occurrences to Project Manager. **Assist with development of avian monitoring programs and implementation at sites within the GTA. **Develop and maintain strong relationships with external business partners, other agencies, community groups and the general public. **Update website, social media sites and members on a regular basis. **Assist with preparation and coordination of proposals for non-traditional sources of funding. **Other duties as assigned. Forward cover letter and resume to: Human Resources, TRCA, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, Ontario M3N 1S4 (FX: 416-661-6898, EM: humanresources AT trca.on.ca) by Sunday, 12 February2012. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. AVIAN POINT-COUNT TECHNICIANS (2) Dates: May 4 – July 20, 2012. Description: The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database is hiring 2 technicians to conduct songbird surveys throughout eastern Wyoming. As part of the Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Regions program, technicians will be responsible for conducting point count surveys in the grassland and forest habitats of the Thunder Basin Grasslands, Medicine Bow Mountains, and Bighorn Mountains. Work is primarily solitary and requires extensive driving, navigating, and hiking through rugged and remote country. Surveys take place in very diverse and beautiful landscapes, and expose technicians to a wide variety of bird communities. Positions are based out of Laramie, Wyoming where housing is provided, however car camping is generally required during the 40-hour work week. Some overnight backpacking is also required. Qualifications: Applicants should have the following experience: demonstrated ability to identify birds by song, call, and sight, and experience navigating, hiking and backpacking in remote locations. A love of strenuous hiking is an absolute requirement of this position! A valid US driver’s license and a strong work ethic are also necessary. Please address your experience with bird identification, hiking, backpacking, working alone, and your dates of availability in your cover letter. Pay: $11.50/hour + $20 per diem for camping (work vehicle and shared housing provided) To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to (EM: fisher AT uwyo.edu). Application deadline is 12 February 2012. The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database is the state natural heritage program and is an equal opportunity employer. We collect and disseminate information about the distribution and abundance of sensitive species and communities across Wyoming. SENIOR LEVEL NATURAL RESOURCES AND WETLANDS PERMITTING SPECIALIST –Tetra Tech, Inc. is a U.S. based leading consulting, engineering, remediation, restoration, and construction firm. We provide our clients with a full range of traditional and innovative services, that are delivered cost effectively, timely and in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements. We distinguish ourselves to our clients by proactively incorporating, Client Service Quality®, Do It Right®, and Shared Vision® principles through our work processes, operating procedures, and execution methods. We consistently meet or exceed client expectations. For projects small or large, we work together with our clients to achieve a shared vision of the project objectives: scope, budget, schedule, and level of quality. Tetra Tech is currently seeking a Senior Level Natural Resources and Wetlands Permitting Specialist to work full-time in its Portland, Oregon office, to work on a wide range of environmental licensing, permitting and regulatory compliance projects related to wetlands and other jurisdictional waters in the Pacific Northwest. Candidates who are interested in joining our dynamic team should submit a resume to Tetra Tech Inc. (EM: ECI.green.energy AT tetratech.com). Resumes should include salary requirements. Pre-employment drug screen required. The technical responsibilities of the position include: establishing scopes of work, project planning and staffing, and cost estimates; leading project teams; authoring and peer reviewing reports and ensuring work product quality; serving as client-agency liaison for regulatory negotiations. Technical responsibilities may also relate to critical review and oversight of field study designs, data collection and statistical methods and analysis, information synthesis and interpretations, or report preparation in relation to wetland or ecological assessments projects for resource management, permitting, and/or regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include field work, oriented primarily to the training and oversight of project teams. Minimum Requirements: • Undergraduate degree in an applicable field (e.g., biology, ecology, wetlands sciences, natural resources management, geography, or a closely related environmental or ecological science), with strong understanding of regulation of wetlands and other jurisdictional waters. In addition, we require: • Ten plus (10+) years of professional experience in the private sector or environmental consulting in the Pacific Northwest, including a minimum of 5 years as lead author and task manager for reports and field efforts. • Demonstrated training and experience conducting wetland delineations in compliance with US Army Corps of Engineers guidance. • Proven experience in preparing Joint Permit Applications and Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application documents. • Exceptional verbal communication and writing skills. • Working knowledge of Oregon EFSC and NEPA processes. Tetra Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Tetra Tech offers their employees a comprehensive compensation package and the opportunity to work on large scale government projects. Please visit our website (URL: http://www.tteci.com or http://www.tetratech.com) to see the array of services that we provide and exciting projects we are currently working on. VOLUNTARY RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP IN SEABIRD BEHAVIOUR & ECOLOGY Skomer Island & Oxford University. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking young Biologist to work as a voluntary Research Assistant to help with our pelagic seabird research on Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, in Spring and Summer 2012. The work will involve several research projects coordinated by Prof Tim Guilford at Oxford’s Department of Zoology (Oxnav Group). We utilize state-of-the art tracking technologies (miniature GPS, Geolocators, & on-board video), and comprehensive automated activity monitoring systems (RFID controlled burrow-nest sensing networks), and engage several species (Manx Shearwater, Atlantic Puffin, Common Guillemot, Razorbill). Most work will involve assisting two doctoral students with the day-to-day maintenance of the burrow sensing systems, weighing and monitoring breeding birds and their chicks, and the deployment and retrieval/downloading of tracking devices. There will be some nocturnal work, since the primary study species is the Manx Shearwater, which only arrives at the colony after dark. There will also be scope for involvement in other conservation and ecological projects on the island, which is a National Nature Reserve administered by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. There is no stipend, but accommodation (shared) will be provided, as will travel to the island from within UK. However, the project is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in modern field ornithology. Skomer is a short boat trip away from the mainland (weather permitting), has mobile coverage, and internet. There is a small community of warden, assistants and volunteers, who are involved in the running and conservation of the Nature Reserve, monitoring the seabird populations (which are spectacular), and managing the daily and over-night visitors. There may be opportunities to visit other UK island reserves during the project. We are looking for an assistant to work with us between April and September 2012. If you are interested, please email me (EM: tim.guilford AT zoo.ox.ac.uk) attaching a CV and a statement of interest. Letters of reference will also be required and you can ask referees to send these directly to me. The application process will be open until a suitable candidate is found, but we expect to make decision by mid March (see full offer at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6063331/Skomer%20Volunteer%20RA.pdf). BPBO STATION SCIENTIST – Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory (BPBO), near Tobermory, Ontario, Canada, seeks experienced bird bander with an excellent knowledge of eastern North American birds, strong research skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic to be Station Scientist/ Bander-in-Charge at its Cabot Head Research Station (CHRS) to lead its migration monitoring program from April 15 to June 10 and August 15 to November 1, with possibility of summer extension (funding dependent). Primary responsibilities include: **Implementing migration monitoring protocols including a combination of mist netting and banding, census and visible migration watch, as well as data entry and reporting; **Participating in science-based initiatives and projects; **Conducting regular and routine maintenance of facilities and buildings, and assuring the safety of the birds and personnel; **Training and managing volunteers as active and valuable participants at the CHRS; **Providing positive educational experience to visitors and public. Requirements: **A valid bird banding permit or subpermit for Canada; **High competency in migration monitoring and bird identification skills (visual and auditory); **Bachelor degree in biology or environmental sciences, graduate degree preferred; **Drivers licence valid in Canada and personal vehicle; **Experience supervising volunteers and staff; **Excellent communication skills; **Knowledge of Spanish is an asset. Compensation is competitive with other bird observatories ($100 to $120/day), accommodation is provided for staff and long-term volunteers in a comfortable but remote cottage-style off-the-grid building with running water. Time off is negotiable but limited to one or two weekends per period. Send application to TED CHESKEY (EM: echeskey AT videotron.ca) along with CV and contact information for 3 references. Competition closes 15 February 2012. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 24, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:39:10 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* ORNITHOLOGICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN (1) at University of Illinois -Champaign/Urbana Location: Cache River watershed southern Illinois. Duration: May 15 - August 1 Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 2 Mar 2012. Job Description: Field technician (1) is needed for an ongoing study investigating brood parasitism by Brown-headed Cowbirds in the bottomland swamps of southern Illinois. Work will involve assisting a PhD student with capturing, radio-tracking, and conducting behavioral observations of cowbirds. Technician will also assist with a continuing long-term (18 years) study of the nesting ecology of Prothonotary Warblers by monitoring nest boxes, re-sighting, capturing, and banding adult and nestling warblers. Rate of Pay: $1200-1500/month (based on experience). Housing at field station and transportation to and from field sites provided. Qualifications: Applicants must be willing to work long hours outside under a variety of physically demanding (hot, humid, biting insects) field conditions and live in a field station with other assistants and graduate students. Ideal candidates will be energetic team players with attention to detail, meticulous data collection and recording skills, and possess a strong work-ethic. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to applicants with prior field experience banding and/or using radio-telemetry, but is not required. To Apply: Deadline for applications is Friday, 2 Mar 2012. Please send via e-mail (preferred; mckimlou AT illinois.edu) or regular mail a cover letter explaining your interest in the job and relevant experience, a resume, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: MATT MCKIM-LOUDER, Illinois Natural History Survey, 1816 South Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Questions: Contact Matt McKim-Louder (EM: mckimlou AT illinois.edu). FIELD ASSISTANT at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website: http://www.southernsierraresearch.org Location: Southern Sierra Nevada, CA. Duration: 3 to 4 months (May to August). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 21 Apr 2012. Job Description: FIELD ASSISTANTS (3) are needed to assist with research on a population of Southwestern Willow Flycatchers along the South Fork of the Kern River in southern California. The study aims to understand factors affecting population dynamics and breeding success of this endangered subspecies. The study site is situated in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada. Assistants will participate in population surveys, nest searching, target netting, resighting color-banded birds, cowbird trapping, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The positions will last from May to late-August. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Housing and work vehicles are provided and salaries are $1,400-$1,700/month for Assistants, according to experience. The Southern Sierra Research Station is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications: Enthusiasm for fieldwork, persistence, and ability to deal with hard field conditions (extreme heat, rough, uneven terrain) are more important than past experience or specific knowledge. All applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team. The positions will last from May to late-August. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. To Apply: Applicants should email a cover letter stating their interest in the position, dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone) of three references to: MARY WHITFIELD (EM: mjwhitfield.ssrs AT gmail.com) WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS (avian, sm. mammals, herps) at University of Wyoming - Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Website: http://wyocoopunit.org/index.php/test/jason-carlisle Location: Lander, WY. Duration: approx. 3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 4. Application Deadline: 1 Mar 2012. Job Description: Project Information: The overall aim of this project is to help wildlife managers understand whether multiple sagebrush-associated wildlife species’ needs will be met by managing newly established protected areas for Greater sage-grouse (deemed an “umbrella species”). This field season, we intend to examine the occurrence of focal non-game species (avian, small mammal, and reptile) and the reproductive success of sagebrush-obligate passerines (Brewer’s sparrow, sage sparrow, sage thrasher) across sage-grouse core area designations in western Wyoming’s sagebrush steppe. Technicians will gain exposure to a wide array of wildlife taxa (avian, small mammal, and reptile species) and methods (see below) in this cooperative project between the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Wyoming. Fieldwork will occur from early May through mid-August 2012 (start and end dates somewhat flexible) at study sites in the foothills of the beautiful Wind River Range, within several hours of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. A vehicle for work-related travel and housing will be provided in the Lander or Jeffrey City, WY area. See the link below for more information: http://www.wyocoopunit.org/index.php/test/jason-carlisle/ Duties: The technician’s duties will likely include, but are not limited to the following: line transect surveys, nest searching/monitoring, and color banding for birds (focused on passerines); line transect surveys for reptiles; burrow and pellet searching for pygmy rabbits; habitat quantification; data entry and management using Excel, Access, GPS, and ArcGIS. Compensation: $10.00 - 11.50 per hour (~$1,800 - $2,000 per month) depending on experience. Housing and vehicle (for within-field travel) will also be provided. Qualifications: Applicants must: be willing to work long hours both independently and with other crew-members; spend extended periods (5 days/week) in a relatively remote area of the U.S. (all nearby cities have populations < 10,000 each); enjoy early morning work; be able to hike up to 5 miles/day over uneven terrain, sometimes in inclement weather; have excellent vision and hearing; responsibly operate a 4WD vehicle (likely manual transmission) and possess a valid driver's license; be able to live peaceably with others in bunkhouse-type quarters. Preferred applicants will: possess a keen interest in wildlife conservation and ecology, enjoy research, and understand the scientific method; be currently enrolled in (or have completed) an undergraduate degree in wildlife science or a related field; be able to identify western wildlife species by sight and/or sound (especially birds); have prior field experience in one or more of the survey methods mentioned above; be meticulous in data collection and recording; have excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. To Apply: Please submit applications as soon as possible. The closing date is March 1, 2012; but hiring will begin once suitable applicants are found. To apply, e-mail the following three items: 1) Cover letter, 2) Resume, 3) Three work-related references (name, phone number, and email address) to JASON CARLISLE (EM: jason.d.carlisle AT gmail.com). The subject line should read “Wildlife Technician Application.” Feel free to email with any questions. YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO FIELD TECHNICIAN at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website: http://www.southernsierraresearch.org/ Location: Weldon, CA. Duration: June 8 to Sept 8 Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2012. Job Description: We are looking for 3 field assistants to conduct Yellow-billed Cuckoo field research in the native riparian habitat along the South Fork of the Kern River in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada in California. Join us to work in this beautiful valley with this challenging bird. On your days off, enjoy the surrounding region; there are 5 national parks within a 4-hour drive. Primary duties include conducting Yellow-billed Cuckoo call-playback surveys, nest searching and monitoring, mist-netting, tracking using radio telemetry, resighting color-banded cuckoos, and entering data. All field work starts in the early morning, but the field sites are close and the drives short. We work 5 days on followed by 2 days off, but this is flexible because our work is often dictated by cuckoo activity. Per day we work 5-8+ hours in the field and then enter and proof data for ~1 hour. The position is based out of Weldon, CA. Housing and work vehicle provided. Qualifications: Required: Applicants must be enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic, be physically fit, and have very good hearing and color vision. Applicants must have the ability to deal with hard field conditions (heat, rough and uneven terrain, flooded areas, mosquitoes and stinging nettle). Previous experience with bird surveys, nest searching and nest monitoring is required. Meticulous data collection and data entry skills are expected. All applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Qualified applicants should be able to navigate alone using a map, compass and GPS unit. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred: Highly qualified candidates will have additional experience with mistnetting birds, resighting color-banded birds, and/or radio telemetry. Previous experience conducting field work under harsh conditions is also preferred. Monthly salary is $1,400-$1,800/month, according to experience, plus housing. To Apply: To apply please email a cover letter stating your interest in the position, resume, and names and contact information (email and phone) of three references as one document to JENNA STANEK (EM: jobs.ssrs AT gmail.com). Hiring will begin February 15 and continue until all positions are filled. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at University of Kentucky. Location: Lexington, KY. Duration: 4 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: A field technician is needed to assist in a PhD project examining individual variation in parental care and foraging ability of wild house sparrows in central Kentucky. The start date is 04/01/2012 and end date is the end of July (flexible). Primary duties will include mist-netting, cage-trapping, and banding adult sparrows, monitoring nest boxes for breeding activity, banding nestlings, setting up foraging experiments, and video recording nest boxes and experiments. Other duties include record-keeping and some data-entry. Field conditions are not extreme, but the applicant must be willing to deal with weather conditions (wind, rain, cold, heat) and is expected to work 40-50 hours a week. SALARY: $1400/month. Qualifications: A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are required (does not need to be 4WD) – technician will be reimbursed for gas. Banding experience is not required, but is preferred. Must be willing to spend long days in the field, work on weekends, and work independently. To Apply: To apply please send the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact info for 3 work references to DAN WETZEL (EM: dan.wetzel AT uky.edu). Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Feel free to e-mail with any questions regarding the position. SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGIST at University of Georgia. Website: http://bcooper.myweb.uga.edu/ Location: Otto, NC. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGISTS (2) needed for a long-term study of Black-throated Blue Warblers at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in the southern Appalachians of North Carolina. Research focuses on the effects of climatic variation on avian productivity and fledgling survival. Duties include: nest searching/monitoring, banding, behavioral observations, insect and vegetation sampling, and data entry. Field work begins late April and lasts until mid July. A stipend of $1200 per month will be provided in addition to housing. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience in finding and monitoring songbird nests and following individual birds for extended periods. Experience banding and taking blood samples from small songbirds is also desired. Position requires good color vision, the ability to hike and work alone in rugged terrain and variable weather conditions, and an interest in avian ecology. Position also necessitates attention to detail, self-motivation, and a positive attitude for long days in the field with biting insects. To Apply: To apply, send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to JOANNA HATT (EM: jhatt1 AT uga.edu). Applications will be considered as they are received. SHOREBIRD FIELD ASSISTANTS needed for study on stopover ecology in Northeastern China Location: Dandong (Yalujiang River estuary), Liaoning, China. Duration: March 25- May 25, 2012. Job type: Seasonal. Application deadline: 28 Feb 2012. Job site: Dandong is a coastal wetland, a Protected Area, and also an Important Bird Area. It is a major staging site for tens of thousands of shorebirds (great knots, bar-tailed godwits, dunlins, etc.) along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Dandong is a hot-spot for migrants and provides an unparalleled opportunity to witness thousands upon thousands of shorebirds, as well as other Palearctic/Oriental birds. Job description: We are looking for TWO volunteers to help conservation scientists monitor and research shorebirds along the East Asian-Australasian flyway. As a research assistant, you will work in a group of 5-7 people and assist in the following tasks: 1) a radio-telemetry study on the movements of great knots, 2) an assessment of migratory restlessness and orientation of great knots, and 3) measuring and banding shorebirds. In addition, you will be able to experience the unique culture of Northern China and witness first-hand the ancient art of whistling-lures. We will provide board and lodging for the duration of the study, though the assistants are responsible for the costs of travel to and from China. Qualifications: 1) Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel, and be willing to work long hours in the field. 2) Applicants should speak English or Mandarin Chinese. To apply: Please send 1) a cover letter and resume and 2) a letter of recommendation from a professional to the following email addresses: (EM: zhijunm AT fudan.edu.cn / zhijun.fudan AT gmail.com). POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER – We are seeking a post-doctoral researcher with expertise in radiation studies and wildlife research to lead a funded project on the effects of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster on the local songbird community. Position is for 1 year (renewable for an additional year) and candidate will be expected to begin in late March or early April 2012. He/she will be based out of IRSN (LRE, Cadarache) in France and annual salary is 25-35 k€ per year. Ideal prior experience includes research in Chernobyl or on experimental animal research on radiation in the lab. Candidate will spend several months in Japan and duties will involve netting/trapping wild songbirds, taking morphological measurements, blood samples for physiological testing, and also include opportunities for expanding the research program in, for example, developmental, behavioral, genetic, and immunological directions. Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of two references to DR. CHRISTELLE ADAM-GUILLERMIN (EM: christelle.adam-guillermin AT irsn.fr); review of applications will begin immediately. AVIAN BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN (VOLUNTEER) – Location: Northern Foothills of the Brooks Range, Alaska. Job Description: I am seeking volunteer research assistants for a master’s project studying the breeding ecology of Smith’s Longspurs in northern Alaska. The Smith’s Longspur is an Arctic-breeding passerine that is identified as a species of conservation concern. This research aims to understand breeding site fidelity, nest survival, and life history so that we can better develop conservation strategies. Volunteers will assist with intensive nest searches and monitoring at two study sites, Atigun Gorge and Slope Mountain, in the foothills of the Brooks Range. The study area extends into the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and is about 350 miles north of Fairbanks along the Dalton Highway. Depending on experience, duties may include resighting color banded birds, capturing Smith’s using mist-nets and other methods, conducting point counts of all avian species, and recording vegetation data at nest sites. In addition to participating in the field research, volunteers may have the opportunity to see grizzly bears, wolves, red fox, musk ox, moose, and other arctic species. I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers available from the last week of May through mid-July, 2012. Applicants must be willing to work in a remote location and be in good physical condition. An appreciation of the outdoors is essential as is an upbeat attitude because we often spend 10+ hours hiking across rugged terrain in challenging weather with lots of mosquitoes while carrying heavy field equipment. Housing (either in a rustic cabin or camping) and food is provided along with transportation from Fairbanks. Qualifications: Prefer candidates with bird expertise, especially individuals with banding or nest searching experience. Also prefer applicants with experience in remote field camps. Some training is necessary prior to field season including bear safety, firearm use, and CPR. If interested please contact HEATHER CRAIG, (EM: hrcaig AT alaska.edu). Please include resume with references, cover letter (include why you want to spend your summer in the Arctic and what you think you will gain from working on this project), and any prior DOI trainings. SANCTUARY MANAGER - Audubon's Maine Coastal Islands Sanctuaries. National Audubon Society's Seabird Restoration Program (based in Bremen, Maine) manages seven seabird nesting island research stations in coastal Maine that include active and former restoration sites for multiple state-threatened and endangered species. Website: http://www.projectpuffin.org Application deadline: Feb 15, but hiring will begin when a suitable applicant is identified. Position Details: This is a permanent, full-time position with benefits and competitive salary. The Sanctuary Manager works with the Director of the Seabird Restoration Program to help prioritize the actions that are most effective for seabird conservation. The Manager plays a critical role in Maine seabird conservation by working collectively with partners to improve the overall health of the Maine Coast for colonial waterbirds and other bird species of conservation concern. The Sanctuary Manager supervises a seasonal Assistant Sanctuary Manager, seven Island Supervisors and over 20 Research Assistant interns who conduct seabird restoration, management and research as directed on Audubon's Maine Coastal Island Sanctuaries. In addition, the Sanctuary Manager collaborates with members of the Gulf of Maine Seabird Working Group and USFWS partners to conduct region-wide seabird management, restoration and research. Working closely with the Director of the Seabird Restoration Program, the Manager coordinates activities of the Maine Coastal Island Sanctuaries with Audubon's Atlantic Flyway, Save the Seabirds Initiatives, Important Bird Areas Program and with Audubon Policy staff to recommend legislative or administrative actions that would benefit waterbirds of the Maine Coast. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): permit application and reporting; coordination and set-up of field camps and camp break-down at the end of the season; supervision of seven Island Supervisors; field staff training, monitoring and management through frequent island site visits throughout the nesting season; protect seabird colonies from predators and other disturbances; maintain research databases and train seasonal staff on database use; write annual work plans; review annual research island reports; inventory and maintain field equipment. Qualifications: Master of Science degree (or B.Sc. with exceptional field experience) in conservation biology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, ornithology or natural resources; Required: valid driver's license; strong work ethic; previous experience banding, supervising field research projects, living on islands, hunting and trapping experience. Ability to organize and coordinate large projects with attention to details is essential, as is willingness to travel and work weekends and nights as required and camp overnight at research sites for days at a time. Exceptional public speaking, presentation and writing skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are all essential. Experience hauling, launching and operating small motor and 75-175 hp motorized boats is necessary, as is experience setting up primitive camp sites and field equipment (including weather stations and, solar power systems). Highly Desirable: A sense of humor, high level of patience and the ability to deal with unpredictable circumstances and improvise as needed in the field; fundraising and grant-writing experience. Apply: online at: http://www.audubon.org/audubon-career-center Click on the Current Opportunities link and search for "Seabird". Include a resume with three references and a letter of interest. HAWK COUNT INTERNSHIP – Type of Position: Wildlife Research Intern - Hawk Migration Monitoring. Number of Positions: 1. Dates of Position: August 15 through November 30, 2012. Qualifications: Candidate must be competent, responsible researcher able to keep organized detailed records of observations. Hawk identification skills or hawk count experience is desired but not necessary. Student must learn hawk ID before project begins. Internet and computer use skills required. Knowledge of statistics is very useful for research project. Equipment Needed: Good quality binoculars and hawk ID guides. The Center can provide these if necessary. The intern will need his or her own car to travel to the lookout each day. Responsibilities: Conduct daily hawk count up to 6 days per week (weather permitting) at Bake Oven Knob in Lehigh County, PA (about 20 miles northeast of Allentown). Record, report, and analyze data; help publish results. Interact with visitors to the site and educate them concerning hawk migration, identification, and conservation. Optional: work with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary staff or interns to complete a research paper to be published in American Hawkwatcher. Compensation: $600 to $700 per month stipend (depending on qualifications) plus housing. Housing: Lehigh Gap Nature Center (LGNC) will provide housing in our Osprey House by the Lehigh River. The Center will provide utilities/wireless internet but not television (intern can elect to pay for this). Learn more about LGNC at http://lgnc.org. NOTE: This project can be part of a student's undergraduate or graduate research work at the discretion of the college/university. The student may be matriculated and earning credits, on a leave of absence, or post-graduate. How to Apply: Mail resume' to: Intern Program, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, P.O. Box 198, Slatington, PA 18080. Email resume to (EM: lgnc AT ptd.net) (Word or ClarisWorks) Include any information pertinent to wildlife research and hawk identification skills. Also include a sample your writing, preferably a research paper. Applications being accepted any time after January 15, 2012. Early applicants will have best chance of being accepted for internship. Position may be filled before deadline. Application deadline: 30 Apr 2012. BIRD BANDING VOLUNTEERS for project at Reserva las Tangaras, Ecuador. 6-8 banding and survey volunteers are needed to assist Dr. Dusti Becker with a long-term avian monitoring and conservation effort in western Ecuador, July 15-28, 2012. Life Net banding assistants help with mist-netting of birds at several banding stations located in the Las Tangaras Reserve, Mindo, Ecuador. Our goal is to advance scientific understanding of cloud forest avian communities, including species tolerances for deforestation and grazing. Reserva Las Tangaras boasts more than 25 species of hummingbird, one of the largest regional cock-of-the-rock display leks, and great numbers of Choco and Andean endemic bird species. Volunteers help set up and monitor mist nets, extract birds from nets, carry birds from nets to a banding station, and record basic ecological data. Training in handling, measuring and banding is also offered to those interested in developing that skill set, but is not required. Bilingual volunteers can assist with environmental education and ecotourism training. Volunteers will also have some afternoons and a full day free to explore and/or bird the Mindo area. Accommodation is communal in the loft room of the research cabin. Experience with mist-netting is desirable, but not required. Students, recent graduates and others looking for hands-on training and resume building experience will benefit greatly from this project. Visit the Volunteer page of www.lifenetnature.org for more details. To apply complete the application form on the web page and e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to Dr. Dusti Becker(EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org). The cost-share donation is $1500 and is used to cover volunteer expenses: transportation in Ecuador, meals, & lodging during the conservation research program. The donation also contributes to stewardship of the reserve, and salaries for local Ecuadorian staff who cook and assist with volunteer training during the project. (Student discounts are available). The expedition begins and ends in Quito. Contact DUSTI BECKER (EM: dbecker AT lifenetnature.org) for further details. FIELD TECHNICIANS (4) needed April 1 to August 31, 2012 for a greater sage-grouse study near the town of Roundup, Montana (north of Billings). Study will assess biological responses of vegetation, radio-marked females and chicks, and lek count indices to large-scale grazing treatments on private lands. This collaborative project is led by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks research staff and Dr. Dave Naugle, science advisor to NRCS’s Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI). SGI capitalizes on the strong link between rangeland conditions that support sustainable ranching and abundant wildlife. SGI is a science-based initiative, delivering conservation practices inside centers of high sage-grouse abundance, or ‘core areas,’ at scales large enough to anticipate population-level responses. In 2010, SGI implemented grazing systems on 640,000 acres with most managed to incorporate 20% rest to increase cover conditions that promote higher female and chick survival and nest success. This study is within one such core area where grazing systems are being implemented on about 180,000 acres. Viability analyses suggest that adult female survival, chick survival, and nest success are the vital rates that contribute most to population growth; initial projections indicate that increased grass cover is anticipated to increase population growth by 8-10%. We will test these predictions and adaptively adjust management actions within SGI grazing systems if necessary. Findings will inform federal and state grazing management programs that incorporate wildlife interests around the West. Duties include conducting lek counts (April through May), monitoring nest success and hen and chick survival, and possibly collection of vegetation data. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in radio-telemetry and in operation of 4WD trucks and ATVs on low-maintenance roads. Applicants must enjoy working and living in a remote rural area with a diverse group of people including private landowners and livestock producers. Conditions include extreme temperatures, wind, and other adverse conditions. Work schedule is extremely dynamic and demanding, including late nights and early mornings. A strong work ethic, good physical condition, and sense of humor are a must. Salary is $11.58 per hour plus free housing. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Apply online at https://svc.mt.gov/statejobsearch/listingdetails.aspx?id=6824. Direct questions to JOE SMITH, PhD student in the wildlife biology program at the University of Montana, (EM: joseph3.smith AT umontana.edu, PH: 406-529-5778). SHOREBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 16 April through 30 June for ongoing research on shorebird migration ecology along New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore. Delaware Bay is recognized as an internationally important staging area for shorebirds during spring migration. Duties include extracting birds from mist-nets, banding, weighing and measuring birds, recording data, point counts, surveying for color-banded birds, and data entry. Mist-netting and bird banding experience necessary. Ability to identify shorebirds of the eastern U. S., color-band resighting experience, and proficiency with MS Excel or Access preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, possibly work long hours or occasionally six days/week, in occasionally hot and buggy conditions. Start date can be flexible. Salary $1800-2200/month depending on experience. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 15 March to RENÉ BUCCINNA, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (EM: rene.buccinna AT njaudubon.org). NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. INVERTEBRATE FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed 18 April through 24 June for research on abundance and diversity of infaunal food resources for shorebirds along New Jersey's Delaware Bay shore. Duties include soft-sediment core sampling (often from a small inflatable boat), sediment and fecal-sample processing (sieving, washing), and identification of prey items to the highest taxonomic level possible. Sampling will be conducted at two sites, representing a natural soft-sediment tidal marsh, and a managed impoundment with partial tidal restriction. Ability to identify marine and freshwater invertebrates of the eastern U.S. preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently or as part of a team, possibly work long hours or occasionally six days/week, in occasionally hot, muddy and buggy conditions. Salary $1800/month. Must have own vehicle. Housing and reimbursement for gas provided. Send cover letter of interest, resume, and three references by 15 March to RENÉ BUCCINNA, Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (EM: rene.buccinna AT njaudubon.org. NJ Audubon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VOLUNTEER – Location: Laysan Island, NW Hawaiian Islands. Duration: 7 – 8 months (mid-February to October). Positions Available: 2 – 3. Closing Date: January 31, 2012* The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking 2 – 3 volunteers for the summer field season on Laysan Island (March-September). Laysan Island is a 1000 acre coralline island located about 900 miles northwest of O'ahu. The island is frequently referred to as the “jewel” of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This amazing island hosts ~ 1 million seabirds and endemic avian, plant, and marine species such as the endangered Laysan finch, the Laysan duck and Cyperus pennatiformis var. bryanii (sedge), Pritchardia remota (fan palm), Hawaiian green sea turtle, and Hawaiian monk seal. It is considered to be among the most intact terrestrial ecosystems in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the only island with an inland lake. For more information on Laysan Island see http://papahanaumokuakea.gov/about/laysan.html. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to travel to and live in this remote setting. You will be surrounded by birds, sea life, and native vegetation. Laysan is a remote site, only accessible by ship. It is a four day ship ride from Oahu to Laysan. On the island, all transportation is by foot. Living conditions consist of an 8’x10’ weatherport tent for personal use, and several 16’x20’ tents for communal/food storage and prep/working. Personal communications from the field are limited to “text only” e-mail (no internet). Additionally, in an effort to prevent the introduction of non-native species, the USFWS enforces a quarantine procedure for all items to be transported to the island. As part of this quarantine, all “soft” items (clothing, shoes, straps, etc.) must be purchased new and frozen 48 hours prior to departure to Laysan. All “hard” items (cameras, musical instrumental, snorkeling gear, etc.) may either be inspected and cleaned thoroughly and frozen or bug-bombed prior to departure. Volunteers are expected to work 44 hours/week. However, this does not necessarily mean 8-5 M-F, but may also include evenings and weekends. Primary responsibilities of the Summer Tour include: invasive plant monitoring and removal (majority of the time is spent working with invasive), native plant propagation, monitoring the reproductive success of Laysan and black-footed albatross, banding albatross chicks, bird surveys including Laysan duck monitoring and Laysan finch surveys, vegetation surveys, green sea turtle nest monitoring, entomological surveys, data collection and management, and weekly and summary reporting. Additionally volunteers will be expected to help with regular camp maintenance and chores. Requirements: Must be able to commit to the entire Tour duration; ability to work well with a small team in a professional and safe manner and be flexible upon work assignments; walk 10 miles per day; lift 50 lbs; able to swim well in ocean conditions; capable of identifying birds by call; comfortable with herbicide use; and have full color eyesight correctable to 20/20. Prior experience in the following is preferred but not necessarily required: invasive species control and mapping, native plant propagation, waterfowl surveys, monitoring avian reproductive success, color-band resight and spotting scope use, shorebird and seabird monitoring and identification, data management, and familiarity with Word, Excel, ArcGIS, and GPS units. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide: housing and a living stipend while in Honolulu, transportation between Honolulu and Laysan, a stipend for quarantine clothes, and food and housing while on Laysan. *Applications will be evaluated as they arrive, and these positions may be filled by the closing date. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to: MICHELE KUTER, (EM: Michele_Kuter AT fws.gov). MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER – Temporary. Location: Laysan Island, NW Hawaiian Islands Duration: 7 – 8 months (mid-February to October). Positions Available: 1. Closing Date: January 31, 2012* Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking 2 – 3 volunteers for the summer field season on Laysan Island (March-September). Laysan Island is a 1000 acre coralline island located about 900 miles northwest of O'ahu. The island is frequently referred to as the “jewel” of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. This amazing island hosts ~ 1 million seabirds and endemic avian, plant, and marine species such as the endangered Laysan finch, the Laysan duck and Cyperus pennatiformis var. bryanii (sedge), Pritchardia remota (fan palm), Hawaiian green sea turtle, and Hawaiian monk seal. It is considered to be among the most intact terrestrial ecosystems in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the only island with an inland lake. For more information on Laysan Island see http://papahanaumokuakea.gov/about/laysan.html. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to travel to and live in this remote setting. You will be surrounded by birds, sea life, and native vegetation. Laysan is a remote site, only accessible by ship. It is a four day ship ride from Oahu to Laysan. On the island, all transportation is by foot. Living conditions consist of an 8’x10’ weatherport tent for personal use, and several 16’x20’ tents for communal/food storage and prep/working. Personal communications from the field are limited to “text only” e-mail (no internet). Additionally, in an effort to prevent the introduction of non-native species, the USFWS enforces a quarantine procedure for all items to be transported to the island. As part of this quarantine, all “soft” items (clothing, shoes, straps, etc.) must be purchased new and frozen 48 hours prior to departure to Laysan. All “hard” items (cameras, musical instrumental, snorkeling gear, etc.) may either be inspected and cleaned thoroughly and frozen or bug-bombed prior to departure. The Maintenance Volunteer will perform maintenance and biological tasks to support the conservation of wildlife at Laysan Island. Volunteers are expected to work 44 hours/week. However, this does not necessarily mean 8-5 M-F, but may also include evenings and weekends. Primary responsibilities of the Maintenance Volunteer include: 1) Maintain, clean, and repair plumbing, electrical, structural, computer, and/or other systems with limited supervision. 2) Assist in planning and logistical support. 3) Prioritize maintenance and report needs and communicate with Honolulu support staff to finalize projects and purchasing needs. Additional responsibilities for all Summer Tour volunteers include: invasive plant monitoring and removal (majority of the time is spent working with invasive), native plant propagation, monitoring the reproductive success of Laysan and black-footed albatross, banding albatross chicks, bird surveys including Laysan duck monitoring and Laysan finch surveys, vegetation surveys, green sea turtle nest monitoring, entomological surveys, data collection and management, and weekly and summary reporting. Additionally volunteers will be expected to help with regular camp maintenance and chores. Requirements: Must be able to commit to the entire Tour duration; ability to work well with a small team in a professional and safe manner and be flexible upon work assignments; walk 10 miles per day; lift 50 lbs; able to swim well in ocean conditions; capable of identifying birds by call; comfortable with herbicide use; and have full color eyesight correctable to 20/20. Prior experience in the following is preferred but not necessarily required: technical knowledge of logistical planning, maintenance of equipment, construction of wooden structures, plumbing, working knowledge of 24 and 12v electrical wiring to troubleshoot and perform simple modifications to electrical systems; possess the ability to keep accurate and well organized hand written and computer maintenance records; ability to maintain equipment based on equipment manuals with a limited ability to communicate with technical support. Live and work well with others in a small group in a very isolated living situation. Embrace the remoteness of this location and recognize the importance of facilities maintenance as a key element to personnel safety and survival. Prior experience in the following is desirable but not necessary: invasive species control and mapping, native plant propagation, waterfowl surveys, monitoring avian reproductive success, color-band resight and spotting scope use, shorebird and seabird monitoring and identification, data management, and familiarity with Word, Excel, ArcGIS, and GPS units. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide: housing and a living stipend while in Honolulu, transportation between Honolulu and Laysan, a stipend for quarantine clothes, and food and housing while on Laysan. *Applications will be evaluated as they arrive, and these positions may be filled by the closing date. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to: MICHELE KUTER (EM: Michele_Kuter AT fws.gov). ASSISTANT SANCTUARY MANAGER - Audubon's Maine Coastal Islands Sanctuaries National Audubon Society's Seabird Restoration Program (based in Bremen, Maine) manages seven seabird nesting island research stations in coastal Maine that include active and former restoration sites for multiple state-threatened and endangered species (URL: http://www.projectpuffin.org). Application deadline: Feb 15, 2012. The Assistant Sanctuary Manager will aid the Sanctuary Manager with supervision and facilitation of the field program. Each island research station is staffed with an Island Supervisor and up to five Research Assistant interns based on island size, seabird colony composition and workload. Extended visits to remote field camps will be a routine part of the position. Regular communication with the Sanctuary Manager is essential. Field work schedule may vary based on weather (no entry into the seabird colony is permitted during inclement weather to protect the nesting terns) and time of the nesting season (when tern chicks are fully feathered, entry into the colony is less restrictive). Primitive camping and working on offshore islands are required. The work week may stretch across seven days, weather permitting, but working hours are limited to 35 per week. Weekend work may be required and days are long (0600 to 2000 hrs) Research camp facilities include a composting toilet, but no electricity or running water. Food and worker's compensation are provided. Employee must provide binoculars, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and 2-person tent. When not at a field station, for the convenience of the Program, mainland housing is provided and showers and laundry facilities are available. Position runs from May 1 through August 21, 2012. Qualifications: Master of Science degree (or B.Sc. with exceptional field experience) in conservation biology, wildlife biology, wildlife management, ornithology or natural resources; Required: valid driver's license; strong work ethic; previous experience banding, supervising field research projects, living on islands, hunting and trapping experience. Ability to organize and coordinate large projects with attention to details is essential, as is willingness to travel and work weekends and nights as required and camp overnight at research sites for days at a time. Exceptional public speaking, presentation and writing skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are all essential. Experience hauling, launching and operating small motor and 75-175 hp motorized boats is necessary, as is experience setting up primitive camp sites and field equipment (including weather stations and, solar power systems). Highly Desirable: A sense of humor, high level of patience and the ability to deal with unpredictable circumstances and improvise as needed in the field; fundraising and grant-writing experience. Apply: online at: (URL http://www.audubon.org/audubon-career-center). Click on the Current Opportunities link and search for "Seabird". Include a resume with three references and a letter of interest. SEABIRD ISLAND SUPERVISORS, INTERNS and VOLUNTEERS needed for several Audubon-managed Maine coast sanctuaries. * We operate seven island research stations that include active and former restoration sites now managed for Atlantic Puffins, Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Arctic, Common, Least and Roseate Terns, Laughing Gulls, Common Eiders, Leach's Storm-Petrels and wading birds. Current work includes, but is not limited to: seabird diet studies, productivity monitoring, chick growth, seabird survival, recruitment and dispersal studies and predator management. DETAILS: Positions require primitive camping and working on offshore islands. Full-summer Volunteers and Rotating interns will move between 2 field sites throughout the summer. Island research teams are comprised of 2 to 6 people and are determined by island size, seabird colony composition and workload. * Days are long (0600 to 2000 hrs) and include a minimum of two 3-hour observation stints each day in a small wooden blind, weather permitting. All participants live in or near the bird colonies in rustic conditions (no electricity or running water; composting toilet only) and work 7 days/week. FOOD provided for all positions. Worker's compensation insurance for Supervisors and Research Assistants only. Volunteers should have their own insurance coverage. All staff must provide their own binoculars, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and 2-person tent. SUPERVISOR responsibilities include: managing multiple concurrent seabird studies, drafting a daily work and staff schedule, training staff on essential field and computer skills, overseeing data collection and management, conducting visitor education, protecting the site from human disturbance and predator management. * Supervisors should expect to stay at their assigned island for the duration of the field season. * Applicants for the position should have an M.S. in natural resources (or a B.S. with similar experience). * Hunting and trapping experience is desirable. * Bird banding and small boat handling experience is required. Availability should be from early May through August 17. Stipend: $455/wk. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS will participate in all aspects of seabird research, monitoring and management and may work on more than one island over the course of the field season. Interns will spend a minimum of 21 days at a field station before returning to the mainland, where showers and laundry facilities are available. * Most internships begin on May 26 and end on August 17 (two or more interns are needed beginning May 1). * Applicants should have field research experience and be an undergraduate in a related field or have a B.S. in biology, natural resources or the equivalent. Stipend: $255/week. VOLUNTEERS will assist with field studies on puffins, terns and other species. * Must be over 18 years old and available for a minimum of two weeks between June 1 and July 30 with exact dates to be negotiated depending on schedule openings. * Full-season Volunteers (May 26 through August 17) also considered. Visit http://www.audubon.org/audubon-career-center for further details and to apply. Search words: seabirds; Maine * Applications must include a resume, cover letter and a minimum of three references. * Island Supervisor and Research Assistant applications RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (4) needed from approximately 16 April through 13 July 2012 for an on-going landbird monitoring program in some of the most beautiful places in the United States, in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network (including Mesa Verde in Colorado, Canyon de Chelley and Petrified Forest in Arizona, and Bandelier in New Mexico). Technicians will work in team(s) of two to three, with each team member individually conducting approximately 10 point counts with distance estimation per morning, with vegetation sampling and data entry after point counts and on additional days. Considerable traveling and camping will be necessary. Applicants must have experience conducting landbird surveys. Knowledge of Colorado Plateau birds is preferred but not required, though ability to quickly learn song and calls is essential. Flexibility, an ability to work well with others, good physical condition, a tolerance of long days that begin before dawn and considerable car travel between parks, and the ability to endure sometimes difficult field conditions are required. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates, with experience in identification of birds by both sight and sound, using distance sampling methods, and measuring vegetation. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. Pay ranges from approximately $14.87 to $17.37/hour, depending on experience, with $20 per diem when camping. Schedule will be a rotating schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. Project vehicle(s) will be used to travel to, and within parks. To apply, submit (email preferred) resume/cv, cover letter, and contacts for 3 professional references to JENNIFER HOLMES (EM: Jennifer.Holmes AT nau.edu), Northern Arizona University, Box 5614, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011. Reference "Research Technician position" in the subject heading of the email. Positions will be filled as qualified applicants are identified. VOLUNTEER at the Cabot Head Research Station. Website: http://www.bpbo.ca/ Location: Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Duration: spring (15 Apr - 10 June) and in fall (15 Aug- 31 Oct). Job Description: The Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory (BPBO) is seeking volunteers to assist the Station Scientist in spring (15 Apr - 10 June) and in fall (15 Aug- 31 Oct). Experience in field ornithology (bird identification by sight and sound) or banding is preferred but not essential. Housed on site in a well-furnished cottage (internet available), volunteers participate in all aspects of the Observatory's activities including migration monitoring (bird banding, census, observations), special events and regular maintenance and housekeeping. The days start early - mist nets are opened 30 minutes before sunrise. During 6 hours, the 15 mist nets are checked every 30 minutes and captured birds are extracted and brought back to the laboratory where they are banded, processed, and released. Observations of birds on-site take place between net checks and during a formal census. After the monitoring period each day, data are compiled and totals for each species are determined. Once migration monitoring period ends by the early afternoon, there is time for housekeeping and exploring the spectacular Bruce Peninsula (National Park, Georgian Bay, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Dark Sky Community…). Volunteers who stay at least 3 weeks can receive $10/day as a food allowance. Accommodation is provided for all volunteers free of charge, in shared co-ed bedrooms. To Apply: For more information, visit our website (URL: http://www.bpbo.ca/) and apply for a volunteer position, or contact TED CHESKEY (EM: echeskey AT videotron.ca) HAWKWATCH VOLUNTEERS COSTA RICA - The Costa Rica Raptor Foundation and the Kèköldi Hawkwatch in Talamanca, Costa Rica are looking for volunteers for the 2012 spring season, from 1 March until 1 May. The study site is in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica, between Puerto Viejo and Cahuita National Park, Limón province, the south Caribbean. The Hawkwatch is located in the Kèköldi Indigenous Reserve, a 6000 ha reserve of primary and secondary forests and cocoa plantations where we preserve over 330 bird species including 18 hummingbird species. Also Kèköldi is the second place only after Veracruz, Mexico, as the most concentrated flight migratory raptors in the world (3.5 million raptors counted from a single point during the fall season). It is also the biggest known migration spot for Peregrine Falcons and Plumbeous Kites. Observations are made from a 11m tower built at the Reserve. This is an excellent opportunity for those students who want to build their resume. For those who are biologists, bird watchers or hawk counters it will make a difference in regards to bird conservation through science. Volunteers must be physically fit and willing to work long hours under hot and humid conditions; maintaining enthusiasm and their sense of humor. Candidates will be required to work in team and some spanish knowledge is important but not obligatory. The program provides all training required (RaptorID, counting and estimating large numbers of migrating birds, etc.) Duties include assisting and working with official counters in identifying and counting raptors, data entry, and flight interpretation to visitors, among others. This is a great opportunity to increase your fieldwork experience, while working in a great environment, and learning more about conservation efforts with resident and migratory birds in the Neotropics. For more info, contact: Pablo Porras (EM: pporras AT rapacesdecostarica.com, Mobile: +506.8841.5999, URL: http://www.rapacesdecostarica.org) Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 19, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:33:31 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* Revised – ON CALL WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS--ICF International is seeking highly energetic and responsible wildlife technicians to assist our team in Gillette, Wyoming for biological telemetry and survey work from mid-March through June 2012, and possibly extended through July. Duties will include trapping and tracking sage-grouse, as well as ground surveys for sage-grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, raptor nests, mountain plovers, and prairie dog colonies for numerous energy-related projects in the region. The field work will require long and often irregular (nights, early mornings, and some weekends) hours in potentially adverse weather conditions. Housing will be provided and compensation will include $18-20 per hour (DOE). The positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled. Successful applicants will possess at least a B.S. in wildlife biology or a closely related field and will demonstrate intense field experience conducting standardized protocols and identifying avian and mammalian species. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in their work; strong problem-solving skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team; and the ability to navigate using maps and GPS. Experience with ArcGIS, Great Plains ecology, and prior consulting experience would be particularly valuable. Operation of manual transmission four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs, and a valid driver's license is required. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a dynamic firm, please e-mail (PDF or WORD) a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to MARK ELY (EM: mely AT icfi.com). Include reference code 1200000113 in the subject line. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at West Virginia University. Location: southwestern Pennsylvania. Duration: ~3.5 mos. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2-3. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012 Job Description: Avian field technicians (2-3 positions) ~15 April – 30 July 2012 to assist on a study examining shrubland bird community response to development of Marcellus shale gas. Positions will be located in southwestern Pennsylvania. Primary responsibilities include conducting point counts, finding and monitoring nests of shrubland birds, audio and video recording at nest sites, and basic vegetation surveys. Stipends will be based on experience (1600- 2000/mo negotiable). Field housing, field transportation, and safety training (first aid/ CPR) will be provided. Qualifications: Successful applicants will have previous experience conducting point counts and nest monitoring and must be able to identify Eastern songbirds by sight and sound. Applicants must be physically able to work on rough terrain and to live and work well with others in close quarters. Technicians will work 6 days per week. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to RYAN DAVIS (EM: rddavis11AT gmail.com). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. BIRD MONITORING STUDENT VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS - River Restoration at Klamath Bird Observatory. Website: http://www.klamathbird.org Location: Northern California. Duration: 4 months. Number of Openings: 5. Job Description: The Klamath Bird Observatory (URL: http://www.klamathbird.org) is seeking five (5) INTERNS (April - July) to participate in the bird monitoring component of a large river restoration project in northern California. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to an array of ornithological field methods while working on a high profile restoration project in a beautiful part of the world. EXPECTATIONS: Duties will include nest searching/monitoring, spot map surveys, and vegetation surveys. Additional duties include: managing and entering data, maintaining equipment, and completing other tasks as required. Exposure to other aspects of the project, including point count and riverine float surveys, is possible and will be contingent upon logistics and personal aptitude. Field training on protocol methodology, bird ID, and orienteering will be provided early in the field season. COMPENSATION: A monthly stipend of $750 will be provided depending on qualifications and by mutual agreement. Housing will be provided, although some camping may be necessary. Binoculars will be available if needed. Per-mile transportation costs will be reimbursed for personal vehicle use. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in birds, natural history, and field biology, and should be prepared to work long days in the field in hot and inclement weather, follow prescribed protocols, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, be in good physical condition, work well both independently and closely with others, possess good communication skills, and have a valid Driver’s License. Applicants must be willing to work in areas rife with poison oak, Himalayan Blackberry, and biting and stinging insects, with the potential to encounter rattlesnakes, black bears, and cougars. It is essential that the applicant be comfortable and capable of working independently both at remote sites and in developed areas where interaction with the public is likely. Desired qualifications include: experience with ornithological field methodologies, camping, and orienteering. To apply, send cover letter (including dates of availability and whether you have a personal vehicle), resume, and contact information for three references, preferably by email, to Ian Ausprey (ija[at]klamathbird.org), phone 541-282-0866. Snail mail applications are also accepted: Klamath Bird Observatory, PO Box 758, Ashland, OR 97520. Applicants will be evaluated on a continual basis until all positions are filled. Qualifications: o8u MS/Ph.D. RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP at University of Tennessee. Location: Knoxville, TN. Duration: Open. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated MS or PhD student to participate on a research team working on development and validation of acoustic technology for monitoring threatened and endangered avian species and species at risk on military installations. The study is focused on developing and validating the technology on three eastern military installations for a suite of focal avian species. Qualifications: Qualifications include experience working with bird monitoring, habitat evaluation, ability to analyze complex data sets, ability to lead a research team, and ability to work well with other students and faculty on a research team. BS and MS degrees in wildlife science, conservation biology, ecology or related field required. Successful applicants will also have a strong academic record (GPA >3.3, GRE >1100 verbal + quantitative minimums). To Apply: We are accepting applications immediately until a suitable candidate has been recruited. Email a letter of interest, resume, GRE scores, transcripts, and names and contact information for 3 references to DR. DAVID BUEHLER, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Tennessee, 274 Ellington Plant Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563, (EM: dbuehler AT utk.edu, PH: 865-974-7126). Graduate assistantships at The University of Tennessee provide ~$17,000 per year in stipend plus health insurance and a full out-of-state tuition waiver ($14,000). AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGIST at NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Website: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Conserving/Programs/WildlifeDiversityProgram.aspx Location: eastern North Carolina. Duration: April 1 - July 31, 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2012. Job Description: The successful applicant will assist with conducting point count and/or line transect surveys, vegetation surveys and data entry for Cerulean Warblers, Bachman’s Sparrows, and other songbirds in eastern North Carolina. Field work will be conducted primarily in the Coastal Plain with emphasis along the Roanoke River. Work hours will not be standard, due to the nature of the project. Some duties will require working independently in remote field locations. Expect hot, humid weather and biting insects. The employee’s expected primary duty station will be in Tillery, NC. Travel to various locations in eastern NC will be required. Pay will be $12-13/hr. (depending upon experience) for 40 hrs./week, and the Wildlife Resources Commission will deduct taxes. A vehicle and other necessary equipment will be provided. Rent-free group housing may be available, and the employee will be reimbursed for lodging and meals when overnight stays away from the duty station are necessary. Qualifications: A 2-year degree in Wildlife Biology or related field is required, Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. The successful applicant must have a good working knowledge of the principals and practices of wildlife management and research. The ability to identify southeastern birds by sight and voice are essential. Previous experience piloting a canoe/kayak and nest searching is desired. Experience working with Microsoft Office, ArcMap, and GPS units will also be helpful. Good organizational skills and personal motivation are required. To Apply: Send cover letter and completed NC State Government Application for Employment (download form here: http://www.ncwildlife.org/Careers/HowtoApply.aspx) to: JOHN CARPENTER, Wildlife Diversity Biologist [EM: john.carpenter AT ncwildlife.org (preferred)], 4924 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 Email or call (PH: 910-742-7231) during business hours with any questions. VOLUNTEER ORNITHOLOGISTS at Thunder Cape Bird Observatory. Location: northwestern Ontario, Canada. Deadline: 30 Mar 2012. Thunder Cape Bird Observatory is seeking Volunteer Ornithologists for the spring 2011 season (May 1 to June 11). This is an excellent opportunity to learn/hone/practice bird identification skills, to handle birds in mist-nets, to band birds and to conduct daily migration census’. On-site food & accommodations are provided for volunteers staying a minimum of 3 weeks. For more information please visit our website & complete the application found at: http://www.tbfn.net/how-to-volunteer. WHOOPING CRANE REINTRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS: Duties: Assist with nest management and chick adoption research, rearing and care of whooping crane chicks, and monitoring of adult cranes at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin. Nest management research involves egg swaps (real eggs for dummy eggs or eggs with temperature data loggers). Adoption research involves development of foster techniques by related and unrelated adult whooping crane pairs. Crane chick care is done in costume with isolation techniques. Adult monitoring is largely accomplished with radio telemetry. Duration: 7-8 months: March/April-November 2012. Stipend: $600 per month. Lodging provided. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in biology or conservation, willingness to work outdoors at any time of day and any day of week, ability to work silently while wearing a crane isolation-rearing costume for prolonged periods and function safely while looking through face mesh of low visibility, valid driver's license and good driving record. Desired: Experience in aviculture. Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Contact: RICHARD KING, (EM: richard_king AT fws.gov, PH: 608/565-4402). To Apply: EMAIL (1) cover letter stating your interest in the project, (2) resume, (3) copy of college transcripts, AND (4) the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references. SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (4)- We are seeking enthusiastic avian field technicians to assist with nest searching/monitoring, avian surveys, and vegetation surveys on privately owned grasslands in northwestern Illinois. We will be investigating how different types of management practices within the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP; http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/crp/, http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/crp07.pdf) affect avian communities and their productivity. Housing will be provided for the crew. Technicians should be able to work independently and as a part of a small team, and should have an eager interest in field work and birds. Applicants with grassland bird nest searching experience, grassland bird visual and aural identification skills, and identifying Illinois grasses and forbs are particularly encouraged to apply. The field season will start in early May and end in early August. Please send, electronically, a brief cover letter detailing your interests and qualifications for this position, resume, and three reference contacts to JUSTIN SHEW (EM: justin.shew AT siu.edu). Technicians will be paid $1500-1400 per month and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Please e-mail or call Justin Shew (PH: 618-453-6959) with any questions. FIELD TECHNICIAN NEEDED to assist with investigation of resource use, demography, and movement of black-backed woodpeckers in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. We are seeking one highly motivated individual to assist with a radio telemetry study starting early May and lasting through mid-August. Work includes capturing birds, radio-tracking, and associated vegetation sampling. Proficiency working with birds, knowledge of radio-telemetry techniques, and a demonstrated ability to work alone and under difficult field conditions is essential. Candidates must also have experience driving manual transmission 4-wheel drive vehicles. Work will be full-time. Pay is $14.00/hr and housing is provided. Please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for 2 references (name, phone, and email) to CHRIS ROTA (EM: bbwotech AT gmail.com). I will begin contacting qualified individuals for interviews the week of January 23. AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (2 positions) 14 May – 1 July 2012 to assist on a study examining bird community thresholds in response to changing landscapes as a result of mountaintop mining in southern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky. Positions will not have a centralized location but will involve travel to multiple, different mine sites. Primary responsibilities include conducting point counts and basic vegetation surveys. Successful applicants will have previous experience conducting point counts, be able to identify Eastern songbirds by both sight and sound, and be able to independently navigate to survey locations using GPS units. Applicants must be physically able to work on steep mountainous terrain and live and work well with others in close quarters. Technicians will work 6 days per week. Stipends will be based on experience (~2200/mo but negotiable). Additionally, housing (field stations, motels, and camping), transportation, and safety training (first aid/ CPR) will be provided. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. 4WD experience and basic tree identification preferred. Additional employment, up to a month prior to the listed dates, is also possible for applicants with GIS experience. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and (3) references to DOUGLAS BECKER (EM: wvbirdthresholdproject AT gmail.com). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO FIELD TECHNICIANS (14) at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website : http://www.southernsierraresearch.org Location: The lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Duration: June 1to Sept 15 (8), June 15 to Aug 15 (5) and June 1 to Aug 20 (1). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings – 14. Application deadline: 26 February 2012 Job Description: Southern Sierra Research Station (SSRS) is seeking up to 14 field assistants to assist with a yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) study in natural and restored riparian forests on the lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada, under the LCR Multi-Species Conservation Program. Join us for an exciting field season working in remote desert riparian areas with one of the most interesting and challenging birds found in the Southwest. Eight technicians are needed from June 1 until September 15 2011, five from June 15 to August 15, and one from June 1 to August 20 (dates somewhat flexible). Primary duties include conducting yellow-billed cuckoo call-playback surveys, nest searching and monitoring, resighting color-banded cuckoos, target mist-netting, radio telemetry, and entering data. All field work involves early morning rising (driving or hiking in the dark), with occasional afternoon or evening work. Sites can be remote and some require long drives or hikes and/or crawling through dense vegetation or water. Some field areas entail driving on remote gravel roads, and conducting surveys by kayak. Encounters with mountain lions, rattlesnakes, javalinas, coyotes, feral hogs, mosquitoes, and spiders are possible. All technicians will work 5 consecutive days followed by 2 days off, but they must be available to work any of the 7 days each week with the understanding that schedules are subject to change based on cuckoo activity. We work 7-10 hour days in temperatures ranging from 80 – 115 F. All data is entered daily on return from the field. Housing and work vehicle provided. Positions will be based out of Lake Havasu City AZ, Parker AZ and Blythe CA. One technician will primarily work alone in Yuma AZ. No pets are allowed. Qualifications Required: 1) applicants must be enthusiastic, physically fit, with a strong work ethic, and very good hearing and color vision; 2) previous experience with bird surveys, nest searching, and resighting color-banded birds; 3) ability to navigate alone using maps, compass, and gps units. Meticulous data collection and data entry skills are expected. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and a personal cell phone. Preferred:1) Highly qualified candidates will have a background working in desert environments; 2) ability to identify (or quickly learn) western riparian birds by sight and sound;3) ability to resight color-bands of cryptic birds;4) radio telemetry and mist-netting experience. Monthly salary is $1875 per month, plus free housing. To apply, email a cover letter stating your interest in the position and dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone) of three references to DIANE TRACY (EM: lcrjobs.ssrs AT gmail.com) by Feb 26. Please make sure all references are current and able to comment on your avian research capabilities. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. SSRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOO FIELD CREW LEADERS (3) at Southern Sierra Research Station. Website : http://www.southernsierraresearch.org Location: The lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada. Duration: May 25 to late August (1) and late Sept (2). Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings - 3. Application deadline: 26 February 2012. Job Description: Southern Sierra Research Station (SSRS) is seeking three (3) crew leaders to assist with a yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) study in natural and restored riparian forests on the lower Colorado River (LCR) and tributaries in Arizona, California, and Nevada, under the LCR Multi-Species Conservation Program. Join us for an exciting field season working in remote desert riparian areas with one of the most interesting and challenging birds found in the Southwest. Qualifications required for all crew leader positions: 1) at least one field season as a crew leader (documented with references), and an additional two or more years experience conducting avian surveys; 2) must possess a strong work ethic, be enthusiastic, physically fit, and able to work in extreme temperatures; 3) ability to navigate using maps, compass, and gps; 4) computer/office skills including data management and basic ArcGIS mapping; 5) valid driver’s license and personal cell phone; 6) dedication to collecting high quality data and willingness to solve problems and complete tasks effectively. Preferred: experience studying cryptic species, resighting color-banded birds, and radio telemetry. During the peak field season (July through August) all crew leaders should expect to work over 40 hours per week, including weekends as needed. Crew Leader #1/Bander. Additional requirements: Extensive avian mist-netting and banding experience, preferably MAPS or equivalent (please include approximate number/species of birds banded and any additional training). Desired: experience in blood sampling, and attaching tail-mounted radio transmitters. Primary duties: supervising 3-4 biological field technicians, managing field tasks including call-playback surveys, target mist-netting, color-banding, blood sampling, nest searching and monitoring, radio telemetry, vegetation sampling, and data entry. The position will begin May 25 and end Sept 25. The salary is $2,700 per month, housing and field vehicles are provided. Field station Parker AZ. Crew Leader #2. Additional desired skills: Avian mist netting/banding experience. Primary duties: co-supervising up to 6 field technicians conducting field work (surveys, nest-searching/monitoring, mist-netting, radio telemetry, and vegetation sampling), data collection/entry, and managing equipment. The position will begin May 25 and end Sept 15. The salary is $2,400 per month and field housing (Blythe CA) and field vehicles are provided. Crew Leader #3. Primary duties: Supervising one cuckoo field technician and conducting call-playback surveys, nest searching/monitoring, resighting color-banded birds, vegetation sampling, and data entry. This position involves some travel. The position will begin May 25 and end Aug 24. The salary is $2,100 per month, field housing (Lake Havasu City AZ) and field vehicle provided. All field work involves early morning work (rising early, driving or hiking in the dark), with occasional afternoon or evening field work. Crew leaders will ensure all data is entered and proofed daily after returning from the field. Crews may be required to travel long distances to sites. Some sites are remote and require long hikes and/or crawling through dense vegetation or water. Encounters with mountain lions, rattlesnakes, javalinas, coyotes, feral hogs, mosquitoes, and spiders are possible. No pets are allowed. To Apply: email a cover letter stating your interest in these positions, dates of availability, a resume, and names and contact information (email and phone number) of three references to: DIANE TRACY (EM: lcrjobs.ssrs AT gmail.com) by Feb 26. Please make sure all references are current and able to comment on your field crew leader and avian research capabilities. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. SSRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WILDLIFE CARE CENTER REHABILITATION AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, Audubon Society of Portland. Date of Posting: January 3, 2012. Closing: Preference given to applications received by January 27, 2012. Audubon Society of Portland is looking for an experienced wildlife rehabilitator with strong organizational skills, enthusiasm for working with volunteers and a passion for engaging the public in wildlife conservation to manage our Wildlife Care Center. The Audubon Society of Portland, has been a leading voice in conservation for over a century We are located in a 150-acre wildlife sanctuary, just minutes from downtown Portland. With over 12,000 local members, we are the largest chapter of the National Audubon Society in the United States. Our conservation advocacy, environmental education, wildlife sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation programs focus on protection of wildlife and wildlife habitat and ensuring access to nature for future generations. Portland Audubon offers a welcoming and exciting work environment where passion for native birds, wildlife and connecting people with nature is shared by all. The Audubon Society of Portland Wildlife Care Center is Oregon's oldest and busiest wildlife rehabilitation facility providing the public with rehabilitation services, opportunities to interact with permanent education birds, and science-based information on living with wildlife. The Center treats 2,000- 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals and responds to 10,000 to 15,000 wildlife related phone-calls annually. In addition to the manager, the Wildlife Care Center is supported by a wildlife veterinarian, seasonal rehabilitation staff, interns and between 60-70 volunteers. The Wildlife Care Center Rehabilitation and Operations Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of Care Center operations including overseeing care of animals from intake through release, staff and volunteer supervision and training, public outreach, facility upkeep and maintenance of records. This position reports to the Conservation Director and is expected to be available to work weekends and occasional evenings. This position requires at least two years of supervisory experience working at a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center and demonstrable knowledge in the care and handling of birds, mammals and herptiles. The starting pay range for this position is $31,500-$38,000 and is negotiable based on demonstrated experience and abilities. This is a full-time, exempt position. Portland Audubon offers a generous compensation package including; paid vacation and administrative leave, medical and dental benefits and employer retirement contribution. The Audubon Society of Portland does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or mental or physical handicap. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **Oversee all aspects of rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife: **Intake, examination and treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife. **Daily care and feeding of wildlife. **Coordination of wildlife rescue and other field operations. **Euthanasia or placement of non-repairable, non-releasable, and non-native animals. **Maintenance of records and charting of cases . **Provide daily care for non-releasable educational animals. **Supervise and train permanent and seasonal staff, volunteers and interns. **Provide educational outreach on urban wildlife issues. **Provide information to the general public regarding matters of injured, diseased, and orphaned wildlife. **Collaborate with conservation staff and other Audubon program staff to provide information to the general public regarding urban wildlife issues and preventing and resolving human-wildlife conflicts. **Remain informed about local conservation issues. **Develop and implement operational protocols and policies **Maintain relationships with local, state and federal agencies including keeping permits up to date and meeting reporting obligations. **Order and maintain supplies and equipment. **Work with Sanctuaries staff to ensure the facility is maintained and cleaned appropriately. **Maintain a safe, professional working environment at all times. **Other responsibilities as assigned by the Conservation Director. QUALIFICATIONS **Two years of supervisory experience working at a licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility; **Extensive experience in the care and rehabilitation of a broad range of wildlife species including birds, mammals and herptiles; **Wildlife rehabilitation skills including rescue, exams, nutrition, caging, physical therapy, and medical skills including injections, fracture immobilization, gavage, fluid therapy wound management and pain management; **Experience training and managing staff and volunteers; **Excellent written and verbal communication skills; **Computer skills including proficiency with Word and Excel; **A strong natural history background ideally with a focus on fauna of the pacific northwest. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES **Current drivers license; **State and federal wildlife rehabilitation permits or ability to obtain permits within 6-months of hire; **Oregon radiograph tech certification or ability to obtain certification within 6-months of hire; **Oregon euthanasia certification of ability to obtain certification within 6-months of hire. Other: **Must have daily access to a vehicle. To apply: Please send 1) employment application, 2) cover letter detailing experience and qualifications, 3) resume and 4) names and contact information for three professional references that can speak directly to applicants job qualifications: Audubon Society of Portland-Wildlife Care Center Operations Manager Search, 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97210. Priority given to applications received by 4:00 pm on January 27, 2012. AVIAN POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS (4), INTERNS (4), and CREW LEADER (1) needed for research on source-sink dynamics of migratory forest songbirds in southern Indiana. All positions will begin on approximately 1 May 2012 and continue through approximately 15 July 2012. Primary duties for all positions will involve early-morning point counts to census avian communities, afternoon vegetation surveys, and data entry. Other responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) equipment maintenance, managing databases, proofing entered data, etc. Technicians will have the additional responsibility of helping to train the interns on bird identification and point count methods, and the field crew leader will be responsible for supervising and coordinating daily work for 2-3 employees throughout the season. All employees will be expected to work long hours with early starts in relatively difficult field conditions (e.g., high humidity, thorny understory, ticks, poison ivy, etc.). This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest-scale demographic studies conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. The study is being conducted through a partnership among the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (P. Marra, S. Sillett, and B. Ryder), Oregon State University (M.G. Betts), the Institue for Bird Populations, and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (R.A. Fischer). A study overview can be found at http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/research/marra/wood-thrush.cfm, and further information about M.G. Betts’ Landscape Ecology Lab can be found at http://www.fsl.orst.edu/flel/index.htm. Successful candidates for all positions will have excellent navigational abilities, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work independently, good inter-personal skills, and a valid driver’s license. Technicians will have extensive experience conducting avian point counts and estimating distances to detected birds (preferably eastern birds). Interns may have little to no formal point count experience, but should have moderate bird identification skills and a willingness to study eastern bird identification prior to the start of the field season. The crew leader should have additional experience with ArcMap GIS software, GPS units, database management, logistical coordination, and will exhibit excellent leadership skills. Housing will be provided for all positions, and salary is $2200/month for the crew leader, $1800/month for technicians, and $600/month for interns. To apply, please send electronic copies (PDF or Word Documents) of 1) a letter of interest, 2) a C.V, and 3) the names and contact information for three work references to: JONATHON VALENTE, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, [EM: Jonathon.J.Valente AT gmail.com (preferred), PH: 502-315-6714]. Please specify which position(s) interest you. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. PhD and MASTERS POSITIONS IN CONSERVATION OF PRAIRIE BIRDS Large-scale project on effects of oil extraction on prairie birds will start in May 2012. Research will address effects of oil wells on abundance, nesting success and behavioral ecology of songbirds with a special focus on effects of infrastructure noise. The project will include a large-scale experimental component. Research will take place in Alberta. Successful applicants will collaborate with other students, research assistants and a post-doctoral fellow to conduct field work. Masters positions will be within the 2-year Masters of Natural Resources Management program, and the Ph.D. position will be within the Ph.D. of Environmental and 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 academic programs can be found at http://umanitoba.ca/institutes/natural_resources/. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate background and interest in avian or prairie ecology and conservation, plus strong research potential and academic background. Applicants eligible for an industrial NSERC (GPA over last 2 full-time years B+ or higher; please see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/IPS-BESII_eng.asp for more information) will be strongly preferred; this program will provide a full stipend/scholarship. Apply with CV, unofficial transcripts, writing sample (e.g. essay / manuscript), and 3 references (email and phone numbers) to DR. NICOLA KOPER (EM: koper AT cc.umanitoba.ca). More information about Dr. Koper’s lab can be found at http://www.conserveprairiebirds.org or by emailing Dr. Koper. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and preferably before 31 January 2012. Applications submitted after this date will be considered if positions remain open. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 17, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:09:40 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN STUDYING RED CROSSBILLS at University of California, Davis. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/elizabethmschultz3/ Location: Jackson, WY. Duration: mid June/early July through early/mid September. Job Type: Intern. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: I am seeking one field technician to assist with my PhD project at Grand Teton National Park between mid June/early July and mid September (start and end dates somewhat flexible). I am studying life history tradeoffs in a nomadic, opportunistically breeding songbird, the red crossbill. I am particularly interested in immune variation and parasite load and how these factors might covary with other physiological demands such as molt schedule and reproductive investment (for more info on my research, please see website above). Due to funding uncertainty, I am unsure of the amount of monthly stipend that I can offer, but will almost certainly be able to cover travel to and from the field site, food, and daily housing fees (we will most likely be staying at a research field station). Responsibilities will include mist-netting, handling, and extracting blood samples from birds, recording data, observing bird behavior, and surveying conifer cone crops. The work schedule will entail approximately 8-10 hours of work per day, 6 days per week. Qualifications: Requirements: 1). Some field experience, preferably with mist-netting or handling songbirds (strongly encouraged but not essential), 2). tolerance of high elevation weather conditions, including hot days and chilly nights, and potentially large numbers of mosquitoes and black flies, 3). a positive attitude, strong worth ethic, and good patience (these birds can be difficult to catch), 4). ability to live and work well with others, and 5). good physical condition. To Apply: Please email applications to Elizabeth Schultz (EM: emschultz AT ucdavis.edu). Please attach a .PDF or .DOC file that includes 1). a CV and 2). a list of 2-3 references. Feel free to email with questions prior to applying. AVIAN TECHNICIANS (3) -- Ovenbird at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Location: White Mountains, NH. Duration: May 1, 2012 to approx. Aug 1. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: Seasonal avian technicians (3) at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center needed for a demographic study on Ovenbirds at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Research focuses on the effects of seasonal interactions on bird distribution and abundance along an elevational gradient. The positions involve re-sighting color-banded birds, nest searching for cryptic nests, insect sampling, and some vegetation sampling. These positions require people with good color vision, the ability to hike and work alone in remote, rugged, and steep terrain, and an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology. Position requires attention to detail, ability to work well as a team, and enthusiasm for long hours of field work in variable weather and insect conditions. Field work begins May 1 2012 and lasts until late July/early Aug. Lakeside housing provided plus a stipend of $350 - $400 per week, depending on experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine nests; applicants with experience banding and taking blood samples from small passerines are especially needed. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to MIKE HALLWORTH (EM: mhallwor AT gmu.edu). Contact information: Mike Hallworth, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, Washington D.C. 20008. SHOREBIRD/WATERBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) at The Nature Conservancy. Website: www.nature.org Location: Eastern Shore, Virginia. Duration: 17 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: Field Technicians will assist conservation scientists with monitoring, research, and management activities for nesting shorebirds and colonial waterbirds on the barrier islands and marshes of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Monitoring and research activities include: shorebird (American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover) and waterbird surveys (terns and skimmers), shorebird and waterbird productivity monitoring, American Oystercatcher banding and resighting and data entry. Management activities include: posting and patrolling bird colonies on the barrier islands, educating island visitors about beach nesting birds, and maintaining signage. Additional duties may be assigned. Compensation: Current funding provides for $12.50 per hour, 40 hours/week, at least 17 weeks duration. Position compensation and duration may change depending on funding sources. No benefits. Assistance with housing may be available. Desired start date is early April, however later dates can be considered. Qualifications: Basic qualifications include: coursework in biology, wildlife management, or related field; experience with waterbird and shorebird identification and/or monitoring for the US east coast; experience operating and trailering boats independently up to 20 feet in length; experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software; experience using GPS units and GIS software; must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record (please add this to the Licenses and Certifications section of online application); experience working in physically strenuous settings sometimes to the point of physical fatigue, in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, and on difficult and hazardous terrain; and experience communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means. Preferred applicants will have previous experience working with beach nesting shorebirds and waterbirds and proficient boat handling experience (able to trailer and operate alone). Some weekend and holiday work will be required. This is a great opportunity to work with several species of shorebirds and waterbirds in a unique barrier island ecosystem. The Eastern Shore of Virginia offers unlimited opportunities for fantastic birding, kayaking and fishing, all in close proximity to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. TO APPLY: Go to www.nature.org/careers, click Search Jobs and search by the position title and/or location, then click Apply Now to submit an online application. It is necessary to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please attach as one document your resume and a letter of interest that includes salary requirements. For assistance with the online process, go to: http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf. Posting End Date is 11:59 PM on. January 31, 2012. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. POINT COUNT TECHNICIAN at University of Alberta. Website: http://www.biosci.ualberta.ca/People/Faculty/B/ErinBayne.aspx Location: Alberta, Canada. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2012. Job Description: Survey songbird communities by sight and sound in the boreal forest of Alberta. Applicants should expect to live and work in several remote regions during their term. Salary ranges between $2500 - 3200 CDN/month DOE. Food, lodging, and transportation between Edmonton and the survey sites are provided. Qualifications: Previous point counting experience is preferred; the ability to identify boreal songbirds by sight and sound is a plus. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, have good hearing, and be ready and able to start each work day before sunrise. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to live in a remote camp setting for an extended period of time and to have worked alone or in small groups under diverse and often adverse conditions including biting insects, heat, cold, wet, and bears. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references to: JEFF BALL, Department of Biological Sciences, CW-405 Biological Sciences Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E9 (PH: 780-492-6873; FX: 780-492-9234; EM: jball AT ualberta.ca). Electronic submissions are preferred. Deadline for application is 1 April but hiring will begin immediately as suitable applicants are identified. VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS for cuckoo study in China at Hainan Normal University, China. Website: http://www.hainnu.edu.cn Location: southwestern, central and northern China. Duration: 2-3 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 1-3 for each project. Application Deadline: 10 Mar 2012. Job Description: Volunteer field assistants needed for cuckoo study across north to south-western China. Two projects are available: 1) plaintive cuckoo vs tailorbirds and prinias (from March to May), in Nonggang NR, Guangxi, southwestern China; and 2) common cuckoo vs reed warblers and parrotbills (from May to July), in Dongzhai NR, Henan, central China; in Baiyangdian, Hebei; Zalong NR, Heilongjiang, north China. Duties include searching nest, mist-netting and banding birds, taking blood samples, model egg and dummy experiments and egg spectrometer measurement. Assistants will work with students from Hainan Normal University, China. All expenses in China during work period (i.e. housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no salary. Assistants are responsible for their travel to and from China. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as model egg and dummy experiments, egg spectrometer measurement will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field. To apply, please send via email a cover letter and a resume to DR. WEI LIANG (EM: liangw AT hainan.net). We appreciate if the applicants could have 2 recommendation letters directly sent by references to the above email address when applying. AVIAN SURVEYOR (GG-6) at USGS. Website: http://fresc.usgs.gov/field_stations/SRFS/ Location: Hart Mountain NWR, OR. Duration: 2.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2012. Job Description: Three avian field technicians needed to survey songbirds in riparian areas of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southern Oregon and Sheldon NWR in northern Nevada. The 3 technicians, plus a field crew leader, will be stationed at Hart Mountain headquarters, a remote and scenic area. Successful applicants will be hired as Biological Science Technicians, GG-06, at $16.73/hr, and will be full-time, temporary employees of DOI, USGS, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID. The length of appointment is 5/21/12 through 8/11/12. Temporary appointments such as these do not include health insurance, or life insurance, but incumbents will be covered by the Social Security Retirement system. The work will consist of early morning songbird surveys and vegetation sampling. Work will include long days, hiking over rugged terrain, driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, and navigating in a remote landscape with GPS units and GIS software, and may involve camping at remote sites for 5-10 consecutive days. Field conditions involve exposure to wind, dust, extreme heat and cold, and hiking at high elevations (5,000 – 8,000 feet). Electronic entry of field data using PCs will be required. A trailer will be available at base camp, but overnight camping in a personal sleep tent will often be necessary. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position, PLUS at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong work ethic, proven ability to live and work in remote areas under rugged conditions, and experience in identifying songbirds by ear. To Apply: Please send requests for more information to Dr. Susan Earnst, (PH: 208-426-5209, EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov). Send application materials by email or mail to SUSAN EARNST (EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov) and MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the following in your application: a) reference to Job# SRFS-12-003; b) letter of interest indicating availability for the field season; c) resume, including professional experience, especially evidence that you meet the qualifications (see above); d) when listing professional experience, be sure to indicate starting and ending dates, and hours worked per week, to verify that you meet the qualifications; e) copies of academic transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable; f) list of 3 references and their contact information. Applications must be received by February 6, 2012. AVIAN SURVEYOR & CREW LEADER (GG-7) at USGS. Website: http://fresc.usgs.gov/field_stations/SRFS/ Location: Hart Mountain NWR, OR. Duration: 4 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2012. Job Description: One avian field crew leader needed to survey songbirds in riparian areas of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southern Oregon and Sheldon NWR in northern Nevada. The field crew leader will lead a crew of 3 other avian surveyors. The successful applicant will be hired as a Biological Science Technician, GG-07, at $18.59/hr, and will be a full-time, temporary employee of DOI, USGS, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID. The length of appointment is 4/23/12 through 9/08/12. Temporary appointments such as this do not include health insurance, or life insurance, but incumbents will be covered by the Social Security Retirement system. The field crew leader will be stationed at Hart Mountain headquarters, a remote and scenic location, during the field season (5/14 through 8/25) and be in the office in Boise, ID during the weeks before and after the field season. The field work will consist of early morning songbird surveys and vegetation sampling. Work will include long days hiking over rugged terrain, driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, and navigating in a remote landscape with GPS unit, and may involve camping at remote sites for 5-10 consecutive days. Field conditions involve exposure to wind, dust, extreme heat and cold, and hiking at high elevations (5,000 – 8,000 feet). Electronic entry of field data using PCs will be required. Experience with GIS software is beneficial. A trailer will be available at base camp, but overnight camping in a personal sleep tent will often be necessary. The crew leader will also be responsible for preparing data forms, data entry programs, and field maps prior to the field season, and entering data after the season. Qualifications: To qualify for a GG-7 you need 2 years and 9 months of field survey party experience OR five years of subprofessional work experience OR five years of college (with 18 hours of graduate level course work or equivalent) with courses related to the position, plus 3 months of lab or field work. One year of college is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician in the field or laboratory or similar environment. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE QUALIFYING. In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months experience in surveying songbirds. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong work ethic, proven ability to live and work in remote areas under rugged conditions, and experience in identifying songbirds by ear. To Apply: Please send requests for more information to Dr. Susan Earnst, (PH: 208-426-5209, EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov). Send application materials by email or mail to SUSAN EARNST (EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov) and MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the following in your application: a) reference to Job# SRFS-12-004; b) letter of interest indicating availability for the field season; c) resume, including professional experience, especially evidence that you meet the qualifications (see above); d) when listing professional experience, be sure to indicate starting and ending dates, and hours worked per week, to verify that you meet the qualifications; e) copies of academic transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable; f) list of 3 references and their contact information. Applications must be received by February 6, 2012 FIELD AND LAB ASSISTANT at University of British Columbia - Irwin Lab. Website: http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~irwin/ Location: Coast Mountains of British Columbia and Vancouver. Duration: May to August or October. Number of Openings: 2. Job Description: Assistants will work with Kira Delmore, a PhD student in Darren Irwin's lab at the University of British Columbia. We have two positions available; these positions will involve both lab and field work. Field work will take place in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia and involve the capture and measurement of birds as well as the attachment of light-level geolocators. Lab work will take place in Vancouver and involve the extraction of DNA and genotyping of birds. Qualifications: Prior experience working in the field, especially with birds, is not required but would be an asset. To Apply: Send an email to KIRA DELMORE (EM: kdelmore AT zoology.ubc.ca) for more information. Include a resume and unofficial transcript if you have a degree or are enrolled at a university. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS needed for field study of Black-throated tits and Silver-throated tits in China at Beijing Normal University. Location: Central China. Duration: 1-3 months. Job Description: Two to three volunteer assistants are needed for field study of the breeding behavior of Black-throated tits and Silver-throated tits in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve, Henan Province, China. We have posted the positions before, but previous recruited assistants gave up coming at the last moment. The project will start in Feb and will last until mid-May. Volunteers are welcome to join at any time during the project, but those who can spend at least 4 months here are preferred. Main duties include mist-netting and banding birds, searching nest, taking blood samples, behavioral observation, data entry, as well as any other works involved in the field. Assistants will work with students from Beijing Normal University, China and Alabama A&M University, USA. All expenses in China during work period (i.e. housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no salary, and the assistants are responsible for their travel to and from China. Volunteers will have opportunities to learn avian field research skills, see many Chinese endemic bird species in the reserve, and experience local Chinese tradition and culture. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as bird banding, behavioral observation, blood sampling, will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share rooms with others. To apply and inquire, please contact JIANQIANG LI (EM: lidove.bnu AT gmail.com). Applications should include a cover letter and a resume and we appreciate if the applicants could have 2 recommendation letters directly sent by references to the above email address when applying. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as bird banding, behavioral observation, blood sampling, will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share rooms with others. Number of Openings: 2 - 3 BIRD BANDING IN SAIPAN (U.S. Citizens ONLY): We seek two (2) field biologist interns to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands from March 12, 2012 through July 15, 2012. Field conditions include high heat, humidity, and rocky, sharp, rugged terrain. The position entails banding a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience being independent in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. Applicants without strong bird banding skills will not be considered. A U.S. passport valid for the duration of the internship and a driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. If necessary, there will be a short, intensive training session in MAPS protocol in Central California immediately prior to the start of the internship. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will be responsible for operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service contacts on Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Roundtrip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $26 for each day in the field. For application materials and further information, please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm or contact RON TAYLOR (EM: internships AT birdpop.org, PH: 415-663-1436). NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (10) – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement. Contact: RON GATTI. Location: DNR Science Operations Center, 2801 Progress Rd, Madison, WI 53716. Telephone Number: (608) 221-6348 or (608) 444-6146. Hourly Rate: $11.00 per hour, up to $12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications. Duration: Variable Jobs start March 12-26, 2012 and will end May 11 – August 4, 2012. Job Description: These are 10 short term (LTE) positions that vary in duration (7-21 weeks), but all will be full-time. The positions will provide assistance to 3 research studies: evaluation of landscape management in the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area Program, evaluation of blue-winged teal production on private lands, and evaluation of nesting islands for duck production. Duties: capture ducks in decoy traps and surgically implant radio transmitters into captured ducks (50%), locate radio-marked ducks to monitor survival of nests, ducklings, and adult hens (25%), map landcover habitat in the field (10%), contact private landowners for permission to access fieldwork (5%), census pheasant abundance by triangulation of crowing males on roadside routes (5%), census waterfowl abundance (3%), and search islands on public property for duck nests and collect data on nests (2%). Jobs are based out of Madison office, but work is located in eastern Columbia and Marquette counties. The positions involve independent work, physical work in marshes, and daily local travel in state vehicles. . Knowledge Required: Applicant should have college training in wildlife or related field. Required experience working with: bird surveys, waterfowl capture and marking, radio telemetry, landcover mapping, reading maps and navigating with a compass, demonstrated organizational skills, and an enthusiasm for outdoor work with wildlife. Desired skills: waterfowl species identification, waterfowl censusing, pheasant or other bird censusing, waterfowl radio telemetry, and comfortable interacting with private landowners. Applicants should be physically fit, capable of lifting moderately heavy loads, driving trucks over rough terrain. Involves independent daily travel to study sites in state vehicles and therefore must possess a valid driver’s license. Application Deadline: February 15, 2012. To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application (found at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/employment/lte/lteform.pdf), hard copy also available at most DNR offices), resume listing pertinent university courses, cover letter, and references to: RON GATTI, 2801 Progress Road, Madison, WI 53716 (EM: Ronald.Gatti AT wisconsin.gov). Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Additional Information: College transcript NOT necessary. Will involve early morning hours, weekends, and flexible schedules. MARSH BIRD RESEARCH TECHNICIANS – Bird Studies Canada invites applicants for seasonal research technicians to work for the Prairie & Parkland Marsh Monitoring Program. Successful applicants will conduct ecological fieldwork at locations in Canada’s Prairie Provinces. Duties include: avian point-counts using call-broadcast methods, establishment of survey stations, assessments of wetland habitats, assisting with bird capture and banding efforts, and data entry. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-organized, motivated, energetic team players. Applicants should have a keen interest in birds, be in good physical condition, possess a strong work ethic, have an ability to multitask, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, and be able to maintain a positive attitude while working long, irregular hours (morning surveys begin as early as 4 a.m., evening/night surveys can end as late as 3 a.m.). Candidates need to be able to demonstrate proficiency at identifying western birds by sight and sound (particularly wetland-associated species and land birds likely to occur within the region), must hold a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in Canada. Salary from $1,900 to $2,300/month (Cdn.), depending on experience; accommodation will be provided (some combination of houses, motels, and camping). Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience conducting avian point counts, identifying common wetland flora, driving 4WD trucks, traveling by kayak or canoe, interacting with rural landowners, and navigating using maps, aerial photos, and GPS. Positions range from 1.5-3.5 months beginning early- to mid-May and ending 30 June, 31 July, or 15 August. For more information or to apply, contact (EM: prairieprograms AT birdscanada.org) Applications should address DR. KIEL DRAKE; please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, provide an honest assessment of your bird identification skills. Positions filled as soon as suitable candidates are found. Applications accepted until 29 February, 2012. For more information about the Prairie & Parkland Marsh Monitoring Program visit http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/ppmmp. VOLUNTEERS AND ASSISTANTS WANTED – Experience the northwestern boreal forest! The Society of Yukon Bird Observatories are seeking volunteers for the 2012 spring and fall migration monitoring seasons. The Albert Creek Bird Observatory operates from April 23rd to June 7th and July 23rd to Sept. 23rd. ACBO is located at Upper Liard just 15 km west of Watson Lake in Southeast Yukon along the Alaska Highway. Teslin Lake Bird Observatory is located just west of Teslin along the Alaska highway at the Teslin camp ground. TLBO operates from July 23rd to mid Oct. Volunteers are expected to potentially camp out and endure varying weather conditions .Knowledge of eastern and western boreal songbirds a good plus. Training available depending on applicants experience. Camp gear available upon request. Travel from Whitehorse to and from Watson Lake and Teslin provided. Please send letter of interest and resume to Society of Yukon Bird Observatories, Box 30056, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Y1A 5M2, call Ted at (867) 456- 7431 or e-mail Ted (EM:tedmurphykelly AT northwestel.net) AVIAN RESEARCH FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed between March 15 (possibly later) and August 31, 2011 (possibly earlier) to survey songbirds for impacts from forest management prescriptions (oak-hickory forests) on the mid-Cumberland Plateau in two locations: Jackson County, AL and Grundy County, TN. Both assistants will work with master’s candidate for third field season, surveying primarily in AL (territory mapping, nest searching/monitoring, insect surveys) and some in TN (line transect surveys). For birders and nature lovers, this is a unique opportunity as the Cumberland Plateau offers beautiful terrain and some of the rarest songbirds in North America. Off-campus housing will be provided, as well as transportation from campus to the field and back to campus. Assistants will be responsible for transportation from housing to campus (~ 9 mi) and back to housing every day, although there are opportunities for carpooling. Qualifications: Seeking motivated, positive and enthusiastic assistants. Applicants MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION and should own a good pair of binoculars. Applicants must have completed (or be near completion of) a BS or higher degree in biology, ecology, or other life or forestry related science. Applicants must be prepared for rigorous and unpredictable field conditions: hiking in mountainous terrain for several hours (occasionally 10+ hours at beginning of season with average of 8 hours) a day, trail clearing during beginning of season and maintenance throughout season, early mornings (must leave campus around 0400 to be in the field no later than 0530), extreme heat and humidity, parasites (ticks and chiggers) and poison ivy, and occasional overnight camping (weather permitting) with access to primitive hunting cabin. Data entry (MS Excel) and map-generating/digitizing (ArcGIS) will also be required from assistants. Only serious applicants that can commit to and remain positive for the entire contract should apply. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be prepared to share small housing area with other assistants near Huntsville. Prior experience with bird surveying, nest searching/monitoring, GIS, RECONYX cameras, 4WD, trailer towing, and ATV operation is a big plus. Salary: $1100-1250/month (depending on experience) and free housing near Huntsville, AL. Please email cover letter highlighting prior experience and CV or resume with contact information of at least two references (including email addresses) to (EM: brandie.stringer AT gmail.com). Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled. AVIAN BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN with the National Park Service. Location: Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California. Duration: Peregrine Falcon Surveyor: March 25 - July 28 (dates negotiable); Bird Surveyor: April 22 – September 8 (dates negotiable). Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 25 January 2012. Job Description: Yosemite National Park is seeking two Avian Biological Technicians (Bird Surveyor and Peregrine Falcon Surveyor) to conduct bird surveys during the 2012 summer season. Salary ($13.14-$16.28/hr) varies depending on qualifications and is based on experience, course work, or a combination of course work and experience. Housing provided (El Portal or Yosemite Valley). Peregrine Falcon Surveyor: Technician will survey for nesting peregrine falcons in remote wilderness (2,500-8,000 feet elevation) or in front country locations. Duties include: conducting surveys using established protocol and recording observations for breeding behavior of peregrines and other birds of prey at potential and historic cliff habitat; entering, managing, and analyzing data; updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; organizing/maintaining gear; and depending on qualifications - producing maps using GIS and preparing scientific reports. Bird Surveyor: Technician will survey birds using multiple survey methods at various locations in remote wilderness (3,000-9,000 feet elevation) or in front country locations. Duties include conducting point count, area search, and nest search surveys for passerines, conducting owl surveys, assisting with MAPS stations and with peregrine falcon surveys, and also conducting bat surveys. In addition, duties will include entering, managing, and analyzing data; updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; organizing/maintaining gear; and depending on qualifications - producing maps using GIS and preparing scientific reports. Qualifications: Applicants should have positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be physically fit. Bird Surveyor must be able to identify western bird species visually and aurally (song AND call) and have prior experience conducting point count, area search, and/or nest search surveys. Peregrine Falcon Surveyor must have prior experience observing raptor behavior, including extensive use of binoculars and spotting scope. All applicants should have backpacking and wilderness skills (for some sites), data entry and management skills, and the ability to work in inclement weather, including cold, wet, hot, and windy conditions. To Apply: Applicants must be US citizens at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. STUDENTS who are currently enrolled at least half-time and who intend to enroll after the summer field season can be hired under the noncompetitive Student Temporary Employment Program. If interested, please reply with cover letter, resume including three references, and transcripts, preferably via email, by January 25, 2012 to: Sarah Stock, Wildlife Biologist, Yosemite National Park, PO Box 700, El Portal, CA 95318 (EM: sarah_stock AT nps.gov FX: 209-379-1131). NON-STUDENTS may find the application on-line: http://www.usajobs.gov/. From this website you can type in the job announcement number YOSE 569944 CM12 under "SEARCH JOBS" “What:”. *These jobs are competitive, and the NPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may apply for consideration at multiple GS levels. Students may apply for both the STEP positions and the online positions. If you have questions, please email Sarah Stock. More information is available at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT II/EDUCATOR Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking 2-3 seasonal Plover/Tern Monitors/ Educators to monitor nesting coastal waterbirds and conduct education programs on the “Outer Cape” from Truro, MA south to Chatham, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; working with volunteers; speaking with private landowners and beach managers on 10 private and public beaches including one accessed by kayak; erecting and maintaining protective fencing; and educating beachgoers about shorebird conservation. In addition, the monitors will switch to a primarily education role in July, which involves spending time at key beaches in Chatham and Truro educating beachgoers about coastal waterbird conservation and conducting talks and other organized educational programs. Well-rounded knowledge of marine creatures (sharks, seals, whales are all present), barrier beach management, and migratory shorebirds is helpful, and prior environmental education experience is preferred. This is a full time position from April 1 through late August. Here at Wellfleet Bay there are opportunities to get involved with other projects during your free time, including horseshoe crab surveys, oyster reef restoration, diamondback terrapin protection, and natural history day camp. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science. Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Ability to identify shorebirds, even the hard ones, is a plus. Experience with kayaks in a tidal environment is helpful. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $11.50-$12.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $30-35/wk. A vehicle or field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: mfaherty AT massaudubon.org). Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. OUTER CAPE COD COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT III Location: Wellfleet, MA. Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking a supervisory seasonal Field Assistant to oversee pre- to post-breeding season activities related to management of coastal waterbirds on the “Outer Cape” from Truro, MA south to Chatham, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; training and oversight of 2-4 seasonal field assistants and 15-20 volunteers; establishing relationships with private landowners and beach managers on 10 private and public beaches including one accessed by kayak; erecting and maintaining protective fencing; reading predator tracks and sign on the beaches; educating beachgoers about shorebird conservation. Position also requires data entry, management and compilation, as well as report writing, creating maps, kayaking short distances, and occasional operation of a small motor boat. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is helpful. Educating the public is an important part of our bird conservation strategy at Mass Audubon, so people skills and environmental education experience are helpful. This is a full time position from about mid-March through mid-September. Here at Wellfleet Bay there are opportunities to get involved with other projects during your free time, including horseshoe crab surveys, oyster reef restoration, diamondback terrapin protection, and natural history day camp. Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, as well as previous supervisory and field coordination experience. Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring, data collection, off-road vehicle management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long distances in sand and carry up to 40 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-April through mid-August. Rate of payment is $12.00-$13.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $30-35/wk. A vehicle or field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org) . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. FIELD TECHNICIAN at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Peery Lab. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California Duration: 3-4 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 15 Feb 2012. Job Description: FIELD Technicians are needed Spring/Summer 2012 to assist our study examining the habitat use, foraging ecology and diet of Steller’s Jays in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA. Research is being carried out in remnant old-growth forests within Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Butano State Park to determine the spatial scale at which human-provided foods subsidize jay populations and threaten the viability of marbled murrelets, an endangered seabird which nests in these areas. The position runs from mid April/early May through August 2012, although start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Major duties include locating and monitoring jay nests, assisting with captures, handling, banding, obtaining blood and feather samples, conducting behavioral observations, and monitoring bird movements using radio telemetry. Qualifications: No previous experience working with birds is necessary but preference will be given to candidates with an interest in or experience with wildlife biology or natural resources. Good organizational skills, the ability to endure early mornings, some long days, work independently and within a team, and a willingness to travel and work an unusual schedule are essential. The positions require individuals who are not hearing impaired (to detect radio signals from birds) and requires that individuals can differentiate colors (for sighting of color-banded birds). Applicants must also be familiar navigating by map and GPS and be willing to regularly perform simple data entry tasks. A valid driver’s license and experience driving manual transmission 4-wheel drive vehicles is a plus. Access to a vehicle is preferred but not required. Shared housing is provided if needed. Technicians will receive a monthly stipend pending approval of funding. To Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter, CV and contact information for at least 2 references to ELENA DOUCET-BEER (EM: doucetbeer AT wisc.edu). Closing date for application is February 15, 2012, but please submit materials as soon as possible. FIELD ASSISTANTS - Seaside Sparrows, UPDATED at Louisiana State University Location: southeast Louisiana. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2012. Job Description: Louisiana is beautiful in the Spring! Seeking 3 field assistants for studies of Seaside Sparrow , 01 April – 30 June, 2012. Duties may include assisting with capture/banding birds, taking blood samples, finding/monitoring nests, and data management. Work involves daily boating to study areas to find/monitor nests, band and blood-sample adults and nestlings, and data entry/management. Qualifications: Experience with mist-nets, nest-searching, resighting color-banded birds, taking blood samples, and managing field data desirable. Ability to trailer and pilot a small boat highly desirable for one of the positions. A demonstrated ability to work in hot and often buggy environments without completely losing your mind is required. To Apply: To apply, send a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references (with phone #s and/or email addresses) to: DR. STEFAN WOLTMANN (EM: swoltm1 AT lsu.edu), or Renewable Natural Resources Bldg. Rm 227, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN at U.S. Geological Survey. Website: http://www.werc.usgs.gov/Location.aspx?LocationID=9 Location: San Diego, CA. Duration: 5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN needed for two projects supporting bird monitoring and conservation in San Diego County, California: (1) dispersal of coastal Cactus Wrens and (2) monitoring migration, productivity and survival of passerines. Duties include surveying cactus habitat for dispersing color-banded Cactus Wrens, and capturing and banding birds at four MAPS and spring migration monitoring stations (most in riparian habitats). Employment dates are 19 March –26 August 2012 (end-date is approximate and flexible). Housing is available at the San Diego State University Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve ($15/day; no pets). Salary ranges from $18-$20/hour depending on experience. Qualifications: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and must be reliable, self-motivated, in good physical condition, able to work independently in sometimes remote locations, and able to maintain a positive attitude under beautiful but sometimes challenging field conditions that can include dense vegetation, poison oak, rattlesnakes, cactus, and biting insects. Applicants must also possess a valid driver’s license, be able to operate 4WD vehicles, and be willing occasionally to use their personal vehicle for travel to field sites when necessary if government vehicles are temporarily unavailable (mileage reimbursed at $0.51/mile). Applicants must have working knowledge of Excel, and be able to navigate in the field using a compass and GPS (Global Positioning System). Experience collecting data with Trimble Juno PDA’s (Personal Digital Assistant) a plus. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working with Cactus Wrens or other species in cactus habitat, color-band resighting, handling and banding passerines within a MAPS context, and familiarity with navigating San Diego County. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a CV or resume, your specific dates of availability, and the names and contact information (including email) of at least two references. Mail/fax/email applications to SUELLEN LYNN, USGS Western Ecological Research Center, San Diego Field Station, 4165 Spruance Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101 (PH: 619-225-6437, FX: 619-225-6436, EM: suellen_lynn at usgs.gov). Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the position is filled, but no later than January 31, 2012. MARSH BIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (13) – Website: http://www.tidalmarshbirds.org Location: Maine - Virginia. Duration: Approximately 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 13 . Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2012. Job Description: FIELD TECHNICIANS needed to conduct tidal marsh bird research along the mid-Atlantic and New England coast! Two types of positions (POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS and DEMOGRAPHICS TECHNICIANS) are available at locations ranging from Maine to Virginia. We request that applicants apply only for the position they are most interested in, but encourage you to state whether you would like to also be considered for additional positions (and if so, which ones). Application materials for applicants who are interested in multiple positions will be shared among field crew leaders. Applications will be reviewed starting February 20, 2012. Technicians will support a large-scale project called SHARP: Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program, which investigates the status and distribution of tidal marsh birds along the North Atlantic coast. Particular emphasis is placed on Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow, Nelson’s Sparrow, Willet and Clapper Rail. See www.tidalmarshbirds.org for more information on SHARP. POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS will conduct distance-sample point count surveys, as well as broadcast surveys, for secretive tidal marsh birds in selected tidal marshes. Positions are available in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Ideal applicants will have prior experience with point count surveys and broadcast surveys, and be willing to work long hours in remote marshes under harsh field conditions (biting insects and heat). All applicants must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, a good sense of humor, and the ability to adjust to varying schedules throughout the field season. Applicants must also have a working knowledge of north-eastern bird identification by sight and sound. Some positions may require use of a personal vehicle for work (mileage reimbursable). Housing may be available for all positions. Salary starts at ~$9/hour and will be commensurate with experience. DEMOGRAPHICS TECHNICIANS will conduct nest searching, mist-netting and banding, and vegetation surveys for Saltmarsh Sparrow, Nelson’s Sparrow and Seaside Sparrow. Positions are available in Maine (Scarborough Marsh WMA), Connecticut (Barn Island WMA, Hammonasset SP, and East River Marsh), and New Jersey (Edwin B. Forsythe NWR). Technicians should expect to work long days in challenging field conditions (high heat/humidity, no shade, and no shortage of biting insects!). The ideal candidates will have previous nest searching or mist-netting experience, be self-motivated and physically fit, have a positive attitude, and work well as part of a team. Housing will likely be available for all positions. Salary starts at $9/hour. To Apply: POINT COUNT TECHNICIANS: Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York – positions will begin late April 2012 and conclude late July - early August 2012. One crew leader position is available in Northern Massachusetts to help organize efforts in this area. New Jersey and Delaware – positions will begin in late April 2012 and conclude in mid-late July 2012. Experience with small boats desired for these positions, but not required. Virginia – positions will begin in mid-April 2012 and conclude in mid-late July 2012. Boating experience with small power boats is required for Virginia technicians. Please include at least one boating reference on application letter. To apply, please send a resume and application letter with three references to the appropriate contact: For positions in Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York: MO CORRELL, Ph.D. Student at the University of Maine, (EM: Maureen.correll AT maine.edu) For positions in New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia: WHITNEY WIEST, Ph.D. Student at the University of Delaware, (EM: wwiest AT udel.edu) DEMOGRAPHICS TECHNICIANS: Positions begin in mid-May 2012 and conclude in mid/late August 2012. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume with three references to the appropriate contact: For positions in Maine: KATE RUSKIN, Ph.D. Student at the University of Maine, (EM: Katharine.ruskin AT maine.edu). For positions in Connecticut: CHRIS FIELD, Ph.D. Student at the University of Connecticut, (EM: Chrisfield22 AT gmail.com). For positions in New Jersey: BECKY KERN, Ph.D. Student at the University of Delaware, (EM: rkern AT udel.edu). LPBO ASSISTANT COORDINATOR at Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada. Website: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint Location: Long Point, Ontario, Canada. Duration: April 1 to December 1. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: Long Point Bird Observatory is seeking an assistant to help run its core programs (currently Migration Monitoring, Tree Swallow Project, Breeding Bird Census Project, Doug Tarry Natural History Fund - Young Ornithologist Workshop/Internship and aspects of the Latin American Training Program). The position will run from 1 April to 1 December 2012. The position is renewable annually based upon performance and funding. Prospective applicants must have superior birding, banding and bander training skills (with a strong emphasis on passerines, mist netting, ageing and sexing). Qualifications: A BSc in biology (or equivalent field experience) is desirable as is experience working or volunteering at a migration monitoring station. Previous experience training field personnel (especially volunteers) is highly desirable. It is also important to have an excellent working knowledge of currently accepted ageing and sexing techniques, the ability to follow well established standardized field protocols, strong leadership and mentoring skills needed to oversee volunteers and seasonal field staff and take charge of a major banding operation. Motorboat experience, basic handy-person skills and a good working knowledge of Windows-based computer programs are desirable. The position is well suited for someone who truly loves birding and fieldwork in a remote setting, enjoys excellent physical health, is very well organized, demonstrates initiative, has an exceptional work ethic and interpersonal skills, and is ready for the challenge of helping to oversee the oldest and busiest bird observatory in North America. Starting monthly wage: $1800-2200CDN (plus legal benefits). Costs of field food, accommodation, and field travel are provided. To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to: STUART MACKENZIE, LPBO Program Coordinator, Long Point Bird Observatory c/o Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160, 115 Front Rd. Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0, (PH: 519-586-3531(ext. 231); Fax: 519-586-3532; EM: smackenzie AT birdscanada.org). Visit our web site (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to learn more about the Long Point Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada. Closing date for competition: 15 March 2012. Only eligible candidates will be contacted. LPBO INTERNSHIP- BANDER-IN-CHARGE at Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada. Website: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint. Location: Long Point, Ontario, Canada. Duration: 1 April to 10 June and 1 August to 1 December. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: The Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) seeks an intern to aid in the delivery of the Migration Monitoring Program for one or both of the spring and fall migration seasons (April 1 to June 10 and/or Aug 1 to November 15). Located on the north shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wild areas left in southern Ontario. The region is an internationally recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area and supports a fantastic diversity of habitats, plants, and animals. Founded in 1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird observatory, and has banded over 850,000 birds of 281 species. The intern will primarily be a Bander-in-Charge (BIC) at one of LPBO’s three field stations helping to run the migration monitoring program, liaise, train, and coordinate volunteers, provide logistical support, maintain field station facilities and equipment, computerize data, and generally helping to ensure that the Observatory's programs are being conducted to the highest possible standards. Qualifications: With approximately 30,000 birds banded and millions counted annually at LPBO, a great deal of birding, mist netting and banding experience (i.e. at least 2,000 landbirds banded) is essential. Previous experience at a migration monitoring station, motor boating and general handy-person skills are desirable. The position is perfectly suited for someone who loves birding and working in a remote setting, is an excellent bander, can personally oversee the training and direction of volunteers, can capably follow well-established field protocols, is very well-organized, has an exceptional work ethic, enjoys communicating with the public and school groups, and most of all someone who is ready for a challenge. The Intern will receive a monthly stipend of $800-1200 depending on qualifications. On-site accommodations and food are provided. To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume with three references (include phone and e-mail addresses), and a completed volunteer application form which can be downloaded from our website (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint ) to: STUART MACKENZIE, LPBO Program Coordinator, Long Point Bird Observatory c/o Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160, 115 Front Rd., Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0; (PH: 519-586-3531 (ext. 162); EM: smackenzie AT birdscanada.org). Please indicate whether you are applying for the spring, fall or both field seasons. Visit our web site (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) for more information about the Long Point Bird Observatory and Bird Studies Canada. Closing date for competition: 15 March 2012. Only eligible candidates will be contacted. MIGRATION MONITORING VOLUNTEER FIELD BIOLOGIST at Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada. Website: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint Location: Long Point, Ontario, Canada. Duration: 5 April to 10 June and 15 August to 15 November. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 15+. Application Deadline: 03/15/2012 Job Description: Located on the north shore of Lake Erie, Long Point is one of the last wilderness areas left in southern Ontario. The region is an internationally recognized World Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area, and supports a fantastic diversity of habitats, plants and animals. During migration huge numbers of birds (and monarch butterflies) are funnelled through Long Point. Founded in 1960, Long Point Bird Observatory (LPBO) is North America's oldest bird observatory and has banded over 850,000 birds of 281 species. The core program is centred on monitoring populations of migrating birds through daily census and banding routines at three field stations. Volunteers are needed to help with daily census and counts, bird banding, data entry and routine maintenance. Volunteers staying for at least 1 month have food and accommodation fees waived. Short-term volunteers are required to pay a nominal fee covering housing, food and training. Up to 14 volunteers are required for all or a part of the spring (5 April to 10 June) and fall field seasons (10 August – 15 November). Qualifications: Previous ornithological work (including bird banding) and excellent bird identification skills are preferred, but not essential. All participants will experience intensive and diverse training in field ornithological techniques. International applicants with good English skills are encouraged to apply. To Apply: Email or mail your resume with three references (include phone and e-mail addresses) and a completed application form which can be downloaded from our website (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint) to: LPBO Assistant Program Coordinator, Long Point Bird Observatory c/o Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160 115 Front Rd., Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada N0E 1M0, (PH: 519-586-3531 (ext. 162); FX: 519-586-3532, EM: lpbo AT birdscanada.org). TREE SWALLOW PROJECT - VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS at Long Point Bird Observatory - Bird Studies Canada - University of Guelph. Website: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint Location: Long Point, Ontario, Canada. Duration: 15 April to 15 August. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 5. Application Deadline: 15 April 2012. Job Description: Volunteer field biologists are needed for a long-term study (36th year) of breeding ecology of TREE SWALLOWS at Long Point, Ontario. Main objective is to examine the effects of environmental conditions, including climate change and the abundance of the swallows' insect food supply, on breeding performance; but other topics are also under investigation. Assistants required between 15 April and 16 August: two in April, three from about 1 May to 10 July; three additional assistants needed from about 29 May to 26 June; and one mainly for data management and some fieldwork from 1 July to 16 August 2012. Previous experience not necessary, but it is essential that you are willing to work long and irregular hours with minimal supervision. Room and board provided. Time commitments of 4+ weeks preferred. Work involves checking nest boxes, weighing eggs and young, banding adults and young, sampling insects, etc., at 3 sites (2 on mainland, 1 at tip of Long Point, Lake Erie). Assistants can expect to gain valuable experience in a stimulating environment and may have opportunities to participate in other LPBO programs including banding migrant birds in May. For more information see (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/longpoint/). To Apply: Send cover letter and brief resume and application form from: (URL: http://www.birdscanada.org/download/lpboassistant.pdf – indicate dates available and whether you hold a driver's license) to: DR. RYAN NORRIS, Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. (office PH: 519-824-4120; ext 56300), office: NSC 2451, lab: NSC 2403/2404 (EM: rnorris AT uoguelph.ca, web-site URL: http://www.uoguelph.ca/~rnorris) by 15 April 2012. Late applications will be considered if positions still available. LEAD CAMPAIGN MANAGER: American Bird Conservancy is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial leader to manage the ABC “Get the Lead Out” Campaign in its office in Washington, DC. The Campaign Manager will devise and implement ABC’s new campaign to promote the use of non-toxic, lead-free hunting ammunition and fishing weights. ABC’s goal is to remove lead from the environment in order to protect people, wildlife, and especially birds. For detail on how to apply see http://www.abcbirds.org/aboutabc/vacancies/position_lead_campaign_mgr.html. Application Deadline 27 January 2012. ON CALL WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN – ICF is currently seeking an On Call Wildlife Technician for our Gillette Wyoming location. About ICF International: If you want to work on the leading issues of the day, if you want your work to reflect your passion in life, if you truly want to make the world a better place, then you want to work at ICF International. Whether ensuring efficient use of energy resources, protecting the environment for generations to come, supporting cancer and HIV/AIDS patients and returning veterans, keeping young people in school and educators informed, delivering results in emergency preparedness, or breaking ground in any number of today's issues, ICF works in the topics that lead the news. ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, and transportation; health, education, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. We have a passionate commitment to our work and to helping our clients achieve their objectives. We combine technical expertise with world-class analytics. We provide room for entrepreneurial thinking and grass-roots innovation to achieve compelling results for both our clients' projects and our own company. All our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,700 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's website is http://www.icfi.com. Job Description: As a Wildlife Technician, you will be responsible for biological telemetry, surveys and data entry. The field work will require long and often irregular hours (nights, early mornings, and some weekends) in potentially adverse weather conditions. Key Responsibilities: **Sage-grouse trapping and telemetry. **Raptor nest Surveys. **Mountain plover surveys. Basic Qualifications: **B.S. degree or higher in wildlife biology or closely related field. **Must be proficient in navigation using maps and GPS. **Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate four-wheel-drive, manual transmission trucks and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) **Must be able to be in the field for long extended periods of time. **Have solid avian and mammalian identification skills. Preferred Skills/Experience: **Strong knowledge of short-grass prairie/shrub-steppe vegetation preferred. **Previous consulting experience or biological resources management. **Experience with Microsoft Access. Professional Skills: **Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills **Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment **Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information **Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions **Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) ICF fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. Interested candidates can contact MARK ELY (EM: Mely AT icfi.com) for more information. ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at (URL: http://www.icfi.com/careers/) FIELD TECHS WANTED for field work on ecology, thermoregulation, water economy of the Atlantic Song Sparrow at Assateague Island National Seashore, May-August 2012. Stipend $1500-2000/month depending on experience. Camping probably will be necessary. Seeking candidates with experience in nest finding, banding, blood sampling and behavioral observation. If interested, send cover letter and resume to RUSS GREENBERG, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (EM: greenbergr AT si.edu). After all, who doesn’t like Song Sparrows?? Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 16, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:23:50 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN STUDYING RED CROSSBILLS at University of California, Davis. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/elizabethmschultz3/ Location: Jackson, WY. Duration: mid June/early July through early/mid September. Job Type: Intern. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: I am seeking one field technician to assist with my PhD project at Grand Teton National Park between mid June/early July and mid September (start and end dates somewhat flexible). I am studying life history tradeoffs in a nomadic, opportunistically breeding songbird, the red crossbill. I am particularly interested in immune variation and parasite load and how these factors might covary with other physiological demands such as molt schedule and reproductive investment (for more info on my research, please see website above). Due to funding uncertainty, I am unsure of the amount of monthly stipend that I can offer, but will almost certainly be able to cover travel to and from the field site, food, and daily housing fees (we will most likely be staying at a research field station). Responsibilities will include mist-netting, handling, and extracting blood samples from birds, recording data, observing bird behavior, and surveying conifer cone crops. The work schedule will entail approximately 8-10 hours of work per day, 6 days per week. Qualifications: Requirements: 1). Some field experience, preferably with mist-netting or handling songbirds (strongly encouraged but not essential), 2). tolerance of high elevation weather conditions, including hot days and chilly nights, and potentially large numbers of mosquitoes and black flies, 3). a positive attitude, strong worth ethic, and good patience (these birds can be difficult to catch), 4). ability to live and work well with others, and 5). good physical condition. To Apply: Please email applications to Elizabeth Schultz (EM: emschultz AT ucdavis.edu). Please attach a .PDF or .DOC file that includes 1). a CV and 2). a list of 2-3 references. Feel free to email with questions prior to applying. AVIAN TECHNICIANS (3) -- Ovenbird at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Location: White Mountains, NH. Duration: May 1, 2012 to approx. Aug 1. Application Deadline: 15 Mar 2012. Job Description: Seasonal avian technicians (3) at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center needed for a demographic study on Ovenbirds at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Research focuses on the effects of seasonal interactions on bird distribution and abundance along an elevational gradient. The positions involve re-sighting color-banded birds, nest searching for cryptic nests, insect sampling, and some vegetation sampling. These positions require people with good color vision, the ability to hike and work alone in remote, rugged, and steep terrain, and an interest in avian behavioral and population ecology. Position requires attention to detail, ability to work well as a team, and enthusiasm for long hours of field work in variable weather and insect conditions. Field work begins May 1 2012 and lasts until late July/early Aug. Lakeside housing provided plus a stipend of $350 - $400 per week, depending on experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Qualifications: Applicants should have prior experience in finding and monitoring passerine nests; applicants with experience banding and taking blood samples from small passerines are especially needed. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to MIKE HALLWORTH (EM: mhallwor AT gmu.edu). Contact information: Mike Hallworth, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Zoological Park, Washington D.C. 20008. SHOREBIRD/WATERBIRD FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) at The Nature Conservancy. Website: www.nature.org Location: Eastern Shore, Virginia. Duration: 17 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: Field Technicians will assist conservation scientists with monitoring, research, and management activities for nesting shorebirds and colonial waterbirds on the barrier islands and marshes of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Monitoring and research activities include: shorebird (American Oystercatcher and Piping Plover) and waterbird surveys (terns and skimmers), shorebird and waterbird productivity monitoring, American Oystercatcher banding and resighting and data entry. Management activities include: posting and patrolling bird colonies on the barrier islands, educating island visitors about beach nesting birds, and maintaining signage. Additional duties may be assigned. Compensation: Current funding provides for $12.50 per hour, 40 hours/week, at least 17 weeks duration. Position compensation and duration may change depending on funding sources. No benefits. Assistance with housing may be available. Desired start date is early April, however later dates can be considered. Qualifications: Basic qualifications include: coursework in biology, wildlife management, or related field; experience with waterbird and shorebird identification and/or monitoring for the US east coast; experience operating and trailering boats independently up to 20 feet in length; experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software; experience using GPS units and GIS software; must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record (please add this to the Licenses and Certifications section of online application); experience working in physically strenuous settings sometimes to the point of physical fatigue, in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, and on difficult and hazardous terrain; and experience communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means. Preferred applicants will have previous experience working with beach nesting shorebirds and waterbirds and proficient boat handling experience (able to trailer and operate alone). Some weekend and holiday work will be required. This is a great opportunity to work with several species of shorebirds and waterbirds in a unique barrier island ecosystem. The Eastern Shore of Virginia offers unlimited opportunities for fantastic birding, kayaking and fishing, all in close proximity to Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. TO APPLY: Go to www.nature.org/careers, click Search Jobs and search by the position title and/or location, then click Apply Now to submit an online application. It is necessary to complete the application in its entirety. In addition, please attach as one document your resume and a letter of interest that includes salary requirements. For assistance with the online process, go to: http://www.nature.org/aboutus/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf. Posting End Date is 11:59 PM on. January 31, 2012. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. POINT COUNT TECHNICIAN at University of Alberta. Website: http://www.biosci.ualberta.ca/People/Faculty/B/ErinBayne.aspx Location: Alberta, Canada. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 1 Apr 2012. Job Description: Survey songbird communities by sight and sound in the boreal forest of Alberta. Applicants should expect to live and work in several remote regions during their term. Salary ranges between $2500 - 3200 CDN/month DOE. Food, lodging, and transportation between Edmonton and the survey sites are provided. Qualifications: Previous point counting experience is preferred; the ability to identify boreal songbirds by sight and sound is a plus. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition, have good hearing, and be ready and able to start each work day before sunrise. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to live in a remote camp setting for an extended period of time and to have worked alone or in small groups under diverse and often adverse conditions including biting insects, heat, cold, wet, and bears. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 references to: JEFF BALL, Department of Biological Sciences, CW-405 Biological Sciences Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2E9 (PH: 780-492-6873; FX: 780-492-9234; EM: jball AT ualberta.ca). Electronic submissions are preferred. Deadline for application is 1 April but hiring will begin immediately as suitable applicants are identified. VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS for cuckoo study in China at Hainan Normal University, China. Website: http://www.hainnu.edu.cn Location: southwestern, central and northern China. Duration: 2-3 months. Job Type: Volunteer. Number of Openings: 1-3 for each project. Application Deadline: 10 Mar 2012. Job Description: Volunteer field assistants needed for cuckoo study across north to south-western China. Two projects are available: 1) plaintive cuckoo vs tailorbirds and prinias (from March to May), in Nonggang NR, Guangxi, southwestern China; and 2) common cuckoo vs reed warblers and parrotbills (from May to July), in Dongzhai NR, Henan, central China; in Baiyangdian, Hebei; Zalong NR, Heilongjiang, north China. Duties include searching nest, mist-netting and banding birds, taking blood samples, model egg and dummy experiments and egg spectrometer measurement. Assistants will work with students from Hainan Normal University, China. All expenses in China during work period (i.e. housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no salary. Assistants are responsible for their travel to and from China. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as model egg and dummy experiments, egg spectrometer measurement will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field. To apply, please send via email a cover letter and a resume to DR. WEI LIANG (EM: liangw AT hainan.net). We appreciate if the applicants could have 2 recommendation letters directly sent by references to the above email address when applying. AVIAN SURVEYOR (GG-6) at USGS. Website: http://fresc.usgs.gov/field_stations/SRFS/ Location: Hart Mountain NWR, OR. Duration: 2.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2012. Job Description: Three avian field technicians needed to survey songbirds in riparian areas of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southern Oregon and Sheldon NWR in northern Nevada. The 3 technicians, plus a field crew leader, will be stationed at Hart Mountain headquarters, a remote and scenic area. Successful applicants will be hired as Biological Science Technicians, GG-06, at $16.73/hr, and will be full-time, temporary employees of DOI, USGS, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID. The length of appointment is 5/21/12 through 8/11/12. Temporary appointments such as these do not include health insurance, or life insurance, but incumbents will be covered by the Social Security Retirement system. The work will consist of early morning songbird surveys and vegetation sampling. Work will include long days, hiking over rugged terrain, driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, and navigating in a remote landscape with GPS units and GIS software, and may involve camping at remote sites for 5-10 consecutive days. Field conditions involve exposure to wind, dust, extreme heat and cold, and hiking at high elevations (5,000 – 8,000 feet). Electronic entry of field data using PCs will be required. A trailer will be available at base camp, but overnight camping in a personal sleep tent will often be necessary. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position, PLUS at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong work ethic, proven ability to live and work in remote areas under rugged conditions, and experience in identifying songbirds by ear. To Apply: Please send requests for more information to Dr. Susan Earnst, (PH: 208-426-5209, EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov). Send application materials by email or mail to SUSAN EARNST (EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov) and MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the following in your application: a) reference to Job# SRFS-12-003; b) letter of interest indicating availability for the field season; c) resume, including professional experience, especially evidence that you meet the qualifications (see above); d) when listing professional experience, be sure to indicate starting and ending dates, and hours worked per week, to verify that you meet the qualifications; e) copies of academic transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable; f) list of 3 references and their contact information. Applications must be received by February 6, 2012. AVIAN SURVEYOR & CREW LEADER (GG-7) at USGS. Website: http://fresc.usgs.gov/field_stations/SRFS/ Location: Hart Mountain NWR, OR. Duration: 4 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 6 Feb 2012. Job Description: One avian field crew leader needed to survey songbirds in riparian areas of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southern Oregon and Sheldon NWR in northern Nevada. The field crew leader will lead a crew of 3 other avian surveyors. The successful applicant will be hired as a Biological Science Technician, GG-07, at $18.59/hr, and will be a full-time, temporary employee of DOI, USGS, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID. The length of appointment is 4/23/12 through 9/08/12. Temporary appointments such as this do not include health insurance, or life insurance, but incumbents will be covered by the Social Security Retirement system. The field crew leader will be stationed at Hart Mountain headquarters, a remote and scenic location, during the field season (5/14 through 8/25) and be in the office in Boise, ID during the weeks before and after the field season. The field work will consist of early morning songbird surveys and vegetation sampling. Work will include long days hiking over rugged terrain, driving 4-wheel drive vehicles, and navigating in a remote landscape with GPS unit, and may involve camping at remote sites for 5-10 consecutive days. Field conditions involve exposure to wind, dust, extreme heat and cold, and hiking at high elevations (5,000 – 8,000 feet). Electronic entry of field data using PCs will be required. Experience with GIS software is beneficial. A trailer will be available at base camp, but overnight camping in a personal sleep tent will often be necessary. The crew leader will also be responsible for preparing data forms, data entry programs, and field maps prior to the field season, and entering data after the season. Qualifications: To qualify for a GG-7 you need 2 years and 9 months of field survey party experience OR five years of subprofessional work experience OR five years of college (with 18 hours of graduate level course work or equivalent) with courses related to the position, plus 3 months of lab or field work. One year of college is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician in the field or laboratory or similar environment. EQUIVALENT COMBINATIONS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE QUALIFYING. In addition, incumbents must have at least 3 months experience in surveying songbirds. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong work ethic, proven ability to live and work in remote areas under rugged conditions, and experience in identifying songbirds by ear. To Apply: Please send requests for more information to Dr. Susan Earnst, (PH: 208-426-5209, EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov). Send application materials by email or mail to SUSAN EARNST (EM: susan_earnst AT usgs.gov) and MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov), USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330. Include the following in your application: a) reference to Job# SRFS-12-004; b) letter of interest indicating availability for the field season; c) resume, including professional experience, especially evidence that you meet the qualifications (see above); d) when listing professional experience, be sure to indicate starting and ending dates, and hours worked per week, to verify that you meet the qualifications; e) copies of academic transcripts, unofficial transcripts are acceptable; f) list of 3 references and their contact information. Applications must be received by February 6, 2012 FIELD AND LAB ASSISTANT at University of British Columbia - Irwin Lab. Website: http://www.zoology.ubc.ca/~irwin/ Location: Coast Mountains of British Columbia and Vancouver. Duration: May to August or October. Number of Openings: 2. Job Description: Assistants will work with Kira Delmore, a PhD student in Darren Irwin's lab at the University of British Columbia. We have two positions available; these positions will involve both lab and field work. Field work will take place in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia and involve the capture and measurement of birds as well as the attachment of light-level geolocators. Lab work will take place in Vancouver and involve the extraction of DNA and genotyping of birds. Qualifications: Prior experience working in the field, especially with birds, is not required but would be an asset. To Apply: Send an email to KIRA DELMORE (EM: kdelmore AT zoology.ubc.ca) for more information. Include a resume and unofficial transcript if you have a degree or are enrolled at a university. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS needed for field study of Black-throated tits and Silver-throated tits in China at Beijing Normal University. Location: Central China. Duration: 1-3 months. Job Description: Two to three volunteer assistants are needed for field study of the breeding behavior of Black-throated tits and Silver-throated tits in the Dongzhai National Nature Reserve, Henan Province, China. We have posted the positions before, but previous recruited assistants gave up coming at the last moment. The project will start in Feb and will last until mid-May. Volunteers are welcome to join at any time during the project, but those who can spend at least 4 months here are preferred. Main duties include mist-netting and banding birds, searching nest, taking blood samples, behavioral observation, data entry, as well as any other works involved in the field. Assistants will work with students from Beijing Normal University, China and Alabama A&M University, USA. All expenses in China during work period (i.e. housing, foods, and local travels, etc) will be covered, but there is no salary, and the assistants are responsible for their travel to and from China. Volunteers will have opportunities to learn avian field research skills, see many Chinese endemic bird species in the reserve, and experience local Chinese tradition and culture. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as bird banding, behavioral observation, blood sampling, will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share rooms with others. To apply and inquire, please contact JIANQIANG LI (EM: lidove.bnu AT gmail.com). Applications should include a cover letter and a resume and we appreciate if the applicants could have 2 recommendation letters directly sent by references to the above email address when applying. Qualifications: Previous experience with birds is preferred, but not necessary. Basic training such as bird banding, behavioral observation, blood sampling, will be provided. Volunteers are expected to have strong interest in birds and animal behavior, physically fit and be willing to work for long and irregular time in the field, and share rooms with others. Number of Openings: 2 - 3 BIRD BANDING IN SAIPAN (U.S. Citizens ONLY): We seek two (2) field biologist interns to operate constant effort mist-netting and banding stations on Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands from March 12, 2012 through July 15, 2012. Field conditions include high heat, humidity, and rocky, sharp, rugged terrain. The position entails banding a minimum of 6 out of every 10 days, depending on weather and logistical considerations. We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals with some experience being independent in the field, and a solid background in mist-netting, bird banding, and ageing and sexing landbirds using plumage characteristics. Applicants without strong bird banding skills will not be considered. A U.S. passport valid for the duration of the internship and a driver's license are required. We particularly encourage previous MAPS interns to apply. If necessary, there will be a short, intensive training session in MAPS protocol in Central California immediately prior to the start of the internship. After training and travel to Saipan, the interns will be responsible for operating 6 TMAPS mist-netting stations, liaising with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service contacts on Saipan, and submitting monthly progress reports to IBP's main office. Roundtrip airfare to Saipan from San Francisco and free shared housing will be provided in addition to a per diem of $26 for each day in the field. For application materials and further information, please visit our website at http://www.birdpop.org/internships.htm or contact RON TAYLOR (EM: internships AT birdpop.org, PH: 415-663-1436). NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH TECHNICIANS (10) – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Employment Announcement. Contact: RON GATTI. Location: DNR Science Operations Center, 2801 Progress Rd, Madison, WI 53716. Telephone Number: (608) 221-6348 or (608) 444-6146. Hourly Rate: $11.00 per hour, up to $12.00 per hour, depending upon qualifications. Duration: Variable Jobs start March 12-26, 2012 and will end May 11 – August 4, 2012. Job Description: These are 10 short term (LTE) positions that vary in duration (7-21 weeks), but all will be full-time. The positions will provide assistance to 3 research studies: evaluation of landscape management in the Glacial Habitat Restoration Area Program, evaluation of blue-winged teal production on private lands, and evaluation of nesting islands for duck production. Duties: capture ducks in decoy traps and surgically implant radio transmitters into captured ducks (50%), locate radio-marked ducks to monitor survival of nests, ducklings, and adult hens (25%), map landcover habitat in the field (10%), contact private landowners for permission to access fieldwork (5%), census pheasant abundance by triangulation of crowing males on roadside routes (5%), census waterfowl abundance (3%), and search islands on public property for duck nests and collect data on nests (2%). Jobs are based out of Madison office, but work is located in eastern Columbia and Marquette counties. The positions involve independent work, physical work in marshes, and daily local travel in state vehicles. . Knowledge Required: Applicant should have college training in wildlife or related field. Required experience working with: bird surveys, waterfowl capture and marking, radio telemetry, landcover mapping, reading maps and navigating with a compass, demonstrated organizational skills, and an enthusiasm for outdoor work with wildlife. Desired skills: waterfowl species identification, waterfowl censusing, pheasant or other bird censusing, waterfowl radio telemetry, and comfortable interacting with private landowners. Applicants should be physically fit, capable of lifting moderately heavy loads, driving trucks over rough terrain. Involves independent daily travel to study sites in state vehicles and therefore must possess a valid driver’s license. Application Deadline: February 15, 2012. To Apply: Submit Form 9100-162 LTE Application (found at http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/employment/lte/lteform.pdf), hard copy also available at most DNR offices), resume listing pertinent university courses, cover letter, and references to: RON GATTI, 2801 Progress Road, Madison, WI 53716 (EM: Ronald.Gatti AT wisconsin.gov). Application materials will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. Additional Information: College transcript NOT necessary. Will involve early morning hours, weekends, and flexible schedules. MARSH BIRD RESEARCH TECHNICIANS – Bird Studies Canada invites applicants for seasonal research technicians to work for the Prairie & Parkland Marsh Monitoring Program. Successful applicants will conduct ecological fieldwork at locations in Canada’s Prairie Provinces. Duties include: avian point-counts using call-broadcast methods, establishment of survey stations, assessments of wetland habitats, assisting with bird capture and banding efforts, and data entry. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, self-organized, motivated, energetic team players. Applicants should have a keen interest in birds, be in good physical condition, possess a strong work ethic, have an ability to multitask, be meticulous in collecting and recording data, and be able to maintain a positive attitude while working long, irregular hours (morning surveys begin as early as 4 a.m., evening/night surveys can end as late as 3 a.m.). Candidates need to be able to demonstrate proficiency at identifying western birds by sight and sound (particularly wetland-associated species and land birds likely to occur within the region), must hold a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in Canada. Salary from $1,900 to $2,300/month (Cdn.), depending on experience; accommodation will be provided (some combination of houses, motels, and camping). Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience conducting avian point counts, identifying common wetland flora, driving 4WD trucks, traveling by kayak or canoe, interacting with rural landowners, and navigating using maps, aerial photos, and GPS. Positions range from 1.5-3.5 months beginning early- to mid-May and ending 30 June, 31 July, or 15 August. For more information or to apply, contact (EM: prairieprograms AT birdscanada.org) Applications should address DR. KIEL DRAKE; please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, provide an honest assessment of your bird identification skills. Positions filled as soon as suitable candidates are found. Applications accepted until 29 February, 2012. For more information about the Prairie & Parkland Marsh Monitoring Program visit http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/ppmmp. VOLUNTEERS AND ASSISTANTS WANTED – Experience the northwestern boreal forest! The Society of Yukon Bird Observatories are seeking volunteers for the 2012 spring and fall migration monitoring seasons. The Albert Creek Bird Observatory operates from April 23rd to June 7th and July 23rd to Sept. 23rd. ACBO is located at Upper Liard just 15 km west of Watson Lake in Southeast Yukon along the Alaska Highway. Teslin Lake Bird Observatory is located just west of Teslin along the Alaska highway at the Teslin camp ground. TLBO operates from July 23rd to mid Oct. Volunteers are expected to potentially camp out and endure varying weather conditions .Knowledge of eastern and western boreal songbirds a good plus. Training available depending on applicants experience. Camp gear available upon request. Travel from Whitehorse to and from Watson Lake and Teslin provided. Please send letter of interest and resume to Society of Yukon Bird Observatories, Box 30056, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Y1A 5M2, call Ted at (867) 456- 7431 or e-mail Ted (EM:tedmurphykelly AT northwestel.net) AVIAN RESEARCH FIELD ASSISTANTS (2) needed between March 15 (possibly later) and August 31, 2011 (possibly earlier) to survey songbirds for impacts from forest management prescriptions (oak-hickory forests) on the mid-Cumberland Plateau in two locations: Jackson County, AL and Grundy County, TN. Both assistants will work with master’s candidate for third field season, surveying primarily in AL (territory mapping, nest searching/monitoring, insect surveys) and some in TN (line transect surveys). For birders and nature lovers, this is a unique opportunity as the Cumberland Plateau offers beautiful terrain and some of the rarest songbirds in North America. Off-campus housing will be provided, as well as transportation from campus to the field and back to campus. Assistants will be responsible for transportation from housing to campus (~ 9 mi) and back to housing every day, although there are opportunities for carpooling. Qualifications: Seeking motivated, positive and enthusiastic assistants. Applicants MUST BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION and should own a good pair of binoculars. Applicants must have completed (or be near completion of) a BS or higher degree in biology, ecology, or other life or forestry related science. Applicants must be prepared for rigorous and unpredictable field conditions: hiking in mountainous terrain for several hours (occasionally 10+ hours at beginning of season with average of 8 hours) a day, trail clearing during beginning of season and maintenance throughout season, early mornings (must leave campus around 0400 to be in the field no later than 0530), extreme heat and humidity, parasites (ticks and chiggers) and poison ivy, and occasional overnight camping (weather permitting) with access to primitive hunting cabin. Data entry (MS Excel) and map-generating/digitizing (ArcGIS) will also be required from assistants. Only serious applicants that can commit to and remain positive for the entire contract should apply. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be prepared to share small housing area with other assistants near Huntsville. Prior experience with bird surveying, nest searching/monitoring, GIS, RECONYX cameras, 4WD, trailer towing, and ATV operation is a big plus. Salary: $1100-1250/month (depending on experience) and free housing near Huntsville, AL. Please email cover letter highlighting prior experience and CV or resume with contact information of at least two references (including email addresses) to (EM: brandie.stringer AT gmail.com). Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled. AVIAN BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN with the National Park Service. Location: Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada, California. Duration: Peregrine Falcon Surveyor: March 25 - July 28 (dates negotiable); Bird Surveyor: April 22 – September 8 (dates negotiable). Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 25 January 2012. Job Description: Yosemite National Park is seeking two Avian Biological Technicians (Bird Surveyor and Peregrine Falcon Surveyor) to conduct bird surveys during the 2012 summer season. Salary ($13.14-$16.28/hr) varies depending on qualifications and is based on experience, course work, or a combination of course work and experience. Housing provided (El Portal or Yosemite Valley). Peregrine Falcon Surveyor: Technician will survey for nesting peregrine falcons in remote wilderness (2,500-8,000 feet elevation) or in front country locations. Duties include: conducting surveys using established protocol and recording observations for breeding behavior of peregrines and other birds of prey at potential and historic cliff habitat; entering, managing, and analyzing data; updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; organizing/maintaining gear; and depending on qualifications - producing maps using GIS and preparing scientific reports. Bird Surveyor: Technician will survey birds using multiple survey methods at various locations in remote wilderness (3,000-9,000 feet elevation) or in front country locations. Duties include conducting point count, area search, and nest search surveys for passerines, conducting owl surveys, assisting with MAPS stations and with peregrine falcon surveys, and also conducting bat surveys. In addition, duties will include entering, managing, and analyzing data; updating and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; organizing/maintaining gear; and depending on qualifications - producing maps using GIS and preparing scientific reports. Qualifications: Applicants should have positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be physically fit. Bird Surveyor must be able to identify western bird species visually and aurally (song AND call) and have prior experience conducting point count, area search, and/or nest search surveys. Peregrine Falcon Surveyor must have prior experience observing raptor behavior, including extensive use of binoculars and spotting scope. All applicants should have backpacking and wilderness skills (for some sites), data entry and management skills, and the ability to work in inclement weather, including cold, wet, hot, and windy conditions. To Apply: Applicants must be US citizens at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. STUDENTS who are currently enrolled at least half-time and who intend to enroll after the summer field season can be hired under the noncompetitive Student Temporary Employment Program. If interested, please reply with cover letter, resume including three references, and transcripts, preferably via email, by January 25, 2012 to: Sarah Stock, Wildlife Biologist, Yosemite National Park, PO Box 700, El Portal, CA 95318 (EM: sarah_stock AT nps.gov FX: 209-379-1131). NON-STUDENTS may find the application on-line: http://www.usajobs.gov/. From this website you can type in the job announcement number YOSE 569944 CM12 under "SEARCH JOBS" “What:”. *These jobs are competitive, and the NPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may apply for consideration at multiple GS levels. Students may apply for both the STEP positions and the online positions. If you have questions, please email Sarah Stock. More information is available at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT II/EDUCATOR Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking 2-3 seasonal Plover/Tern Monitors/ Educators to monitor nesting coastal waterbirds and conduct education programs on the “Outer Cape” from Truro, MA south to Chatham, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; working with volunteers; speaking with private landowners and beach managers on 10 private and public beaches including one accessed by kayak; erecting and maintaining protective fencing; and educating beachgoers about shorebird conservation. In addition, the monitors will switch to a primarily education role in July, which involves spending time at key beaches in Chatham and Truro educating beachgoers about coastal waterbird conservation and conducting talks and other organized educational programs. Well-rounded knowledge of marine creatures (sharks, seals, whales are all present), barrier beach management, and migratory shorebirds is helpful, and prior environmental education experience is preferred. This is a full time position from April 1 through late August. Here at Wellfleet Bay there are opportunities to get involved with other projects during your free time, including horseshoe crab surveys, oyster reef restoration, diamondback terrapin protection, and natural history day camp. Qualifications: Applicants should have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science. Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long hours in sand and carry up to 50 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Ability to identify shorebirds, even the hard ones, is a plus. Experience with kayaks in a tidal environment is helpful. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $11.50-$12.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $30-35/wk. A vehicle or field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: mfaherty AT massaudubon.org). Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. OUTER CAPE COD COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT III Location: Wellfleet, MA. Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is seeking a supervisory seasonal Field Assistant to oversee pre- to post-breeding season activities related to management of coastal waterbirds on the “Outer Cape” from Truro, MA south to Chatham, MA. Responsibilities include monitoring and collecting productivity and other biological data on breeding Piping Plovers, American Oystercatchers, and Least Terns; training and oversight of 2-4 seasonal field assistants and 15-20 volunteers; establishing relationships with private landowners and beach managers on 10 private and public beaches including one accessed by kayak; erecting and maintaining protective fencing; reading predator tracks and sign on the beaches; educating beachgoers about shorebird conservation. Position also requires data entry, management and compilation, as well as report writing, creating maps, kayaking short distances, and occasional operation of a small motor boat. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is helpful. Educating the public is an important part of our bird conservation strategy at Mass Audubon, so people skills and environmental education experience are helpful. This is a full time position from about mid-March through mid-September. Here at Wellfleet Bay there are opportunities to get involved with other projects during your free time, including horseshoe crab surveys, oyster reef restoration, diamondback terrapin protection, and natural history day camp. Qualifications: Applicants should have a bachelors degree or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, as well as previous supervisory and field coordination experience. Prior experience with Piping Plover/avian field monitoring, data collection, off-road vehicle management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition (able to walk long distances in sand and carry up to 40 lbs), be willing to work weekends, holidays, and odd/long hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-April through mid-August. Rate of payment is $12.00-$13.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $30-35/wk. A vehicle or field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp To inquire about this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org) . In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 11, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:29 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* BIRD POINT-COUNT TECHNICIANS (4) at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. Website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/hb_field_assistant.cfm Location: Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, NH. Duration: 8-10 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 4 . Application Deadline: 30 April 2012. Job Description: Bird Point-count Technicians (4) needed for long-term ecological study of forest bird populations at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Current NSF-funded research focuses on the effects of climatic variation on bird distribution and abundance along an elevational gradient. Fieldwork starts in early to mid May and lasts 8-10 weeks. Lakeside housing provided plus a stipend of $400 per week. Qualifications: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be able to identify New England forest birds by sight and sound AND have experience watching or studying birds outside of the classroom; previous work conducting avian point-counts a plus. The position also involves insect and small mammal surveys and measuring vegetation, and requires good color vision and the ability to hike long distances and work alone in remote, rugged, and steep terrain. To Apply: To apply, visit the job web page (URL: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/scbi/migratorybirds/about/hb_field_assistant.cfm) BIRD BANDER at Powdermill Nature Reserve. Website: http://www.powdermillarc.org Location: Rector, PA. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 1-2. Job Description: Field biologist(s)needed to band passerines during spring migration at the Powdermill Avian Research Center (http://www.powdermillarc.org/) in the mountains of western Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity to learn the latest advances in the methods of bird banding (ageing and sexing birds) and how to apply these data towards avian research and conservation. Banding will occur 6 days a week, last approximately 6 hours/day, and begin 1/2 hour before sunrise. Other responsibilities will include data entry and minor maintenance of net lanes and nets. Housing will be provided on the reserve and pay will be approximately $1600/month. The banding position will begin in early or mid April and go through May with the possibility of an extension. Qualifications: Applicants should have substantial experience with extracting and banding songbirds and be familiar with the identification of eastern songbirds. To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume with contact information of 3 references to DR. ANDREW VITZ (EM: acvitz AT yahoo.com). WATERBIRD BREEDING BIOLOGY STUDIES IN THE ARCTIC at USGS - Alaska Science Center Location: northern Alaska Duration: 3-4 months Job Type: Temporary Number of Openings: 4. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: Hiring 4 people for field work on waterbird breeding biology studies on the arctic coast in northern of Alaska. The work is mainly focused on white-fronted geese and yellow-billed loons, but will include multiple species of waterfowl and loons. Work will include searching for and monitoring nests, trapping females to collect body measurements and tissue samples, and marking birds (some with GPS loggers), tagging young, behavioral observations, and vegetation sampling to assess forage quality. Work will likely begin in early May and likely continue through the end of August or early September. We will provide more detailed information upon request. Qualifications: Prefer individuals with experience working with waterfowl and loons, work in remote field camps and arctic. To Apply: send email with resume and references to (EM: tfondell AT usgs.gov). MAINE SUMMER SEABIRD RESEARCHERS– Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge needs several field researchers (island supervisors and technicians) to monitor seabird colonies on islands along the Maine coast. Seabird species to be studied include: common, Arctic, and roseate terns, common eider, laughing gulls, black guillemot, Leach's storm-petrel, Atlantic puffin, and razorbills. While living on the islands, researchers will: conduct an annual census of all nesting seabird species, monitor productivity, observe chick feedings, trap and band adult seabirds, band chicks, read adult bands, and monitor predators and competitors. We are looking for people who are willing to learn new techniques, have a solid work ethic, can function well independently, yet are comfortable working/living with other researchers on remote islands, often under harsh weather conditions. Prior experience with bird identification and seabird ecology preferred, but not required; self-motivation, a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for science, and ability to tackle the rigors of field work (long hours) are a must. Additional work opportunities may exist for songbird monitoring, mist netting / banding and shorebird surveys of fall migration through October 20, 2012. Time is running out. Apply now. Reviewing applications and filling of positions are already occurring and will continue until positions are filled (resumes excepted no later than Feb 10, 2011). Dates: May 7 - August 10, 2012 (six positions), and May 22 - August 10, 2012 (four positions) Salary: $300 to $370 per week (varies with level of supervision) Housing provided To Apply: send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references (name, phone number and email address) by 10 Feb 2012 to: Maine Coastal Islands NWR, P.O. Box 1735, 9 Water Street, Rockland, ME 04841 or email to (EM: Michael_Langlois AT fws.gov). For more information, call Maine Coastal Islands NWR (PH: 207-557-7814). MAINE SUMMER SEABIRD RESEARCH with Trapping Experience Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge is seeking two field researchers (technicians) to implement predator control efforts and monitor seabird colonies on islands along the Maine coast. Predator control efforts primarily focus on removing mink and limiting gull predation on nesting seabirds. We are looking for people who are willing to learn new techniques, have a solid work ethic, can function well independently, yet are comfortable working/living with one other researcher on a remote island, often under harsh weather conditions. Prior hunting and trapping experience is preferred. Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for science, and ability to tackle the rigors of field work are a must. Technician will assist with ongoing seabird restoration activities when not conducting predator control duties. Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and be able to navigate challenging terrain on foot. Time is running out. Apply now. Reviewing applications and filling of positions are already occurring and will continue until positions are filled (resumes excepted no later than Feb 10, 2011). Dates: May 7 - July 27, 2012 (one position) and May 22 - August 10, 2012 (one position) Salary: $295 per week Housing (Cabin or Tents) provided To Apply: send a cover letter, and describe your experience at nest-searching (include description of kinds of habitats and bird species) and any small mammal trapping done, plus resume, and contact information for 3 references (name, phone number and email address) by February 10th to: Maine Coastal Islands NWR, P.O. Box 1735, 9 Water Street, Rockland, ME 04841 or email to (EM: Michael_Langlois AT fws.gov). For more information, call Maine Coastal Islands NWR at (PH: 207-557-7814). MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY FULL-TIME, TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY – Join the Department of Biology at Millersville University (Millersville, PA) as a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology, beginning August 2012. This person will teach upper-level courses in Conservation Biology and Mammalogy and introductory and core courses in biology, zoology, ecology and evolution. Within the baccalaureate degree programs in biology (BS, BA and BSEd), the department offers options in botany, ecology, marine biology, behavioral biology, molecular biology/biotechnology, secondary education, respiratory therapy, medical technology, nuclear medicine technology, optometry, pre-podiatry, and pre-athletic training. Millersville University is a founding and active member of the Marine Science Consortium, a marine laboratory located at Wallops Island, Virginia. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. degree in Biology or closely related discipline, strong commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds, successful interview, research presentation, and teaching demonstration. To apply, go to https://jobs.millersville.edu and create a faculty application. Full consideration given to applications received by February 1, 2012. CONSERVATION WORKER (Quail), Ohio Division of Wildlife – Description: One seasonal conservation worker is needed for a study of Northern Bobwhite Quail habitat use and survival on reclaimed strip mined lands in southeastern Ohio. Responsibilities will include daily trapping, fitting captured birds with leg bands and radio-transmitters, relocating radio-marked birds through walk-in and triangulation methods, collecting habitat data and cover mapping. Opportunities to conduct point counts to monitor grassland passerines may be available. QUALIFICATIONS include completion of core undergraduate courses in wildlife ecology, natural resources, or a related field. Candidates should have some experience trapping and handling gamebirds; be able to identify vegetation and complete habitat mapping; navigate with compass, GPS, and aerial photos; and drive 4-wheel drive truck and/or ATV. Candidates should have an attention to detail for accurate data collection and good interpersonal skills, and be physically capable of extensive walking over hilly terrain in a wide range of weather conditions (subzero temperatures in deep snow to summer heat and humidity). Salary for this position is $13.44/hr; this is a temporary, full-time position from approximately February through late July. Housing is not provided, however vehicles will be available for fieldwork. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references to: NATHAN STRICKER (EM: Nathan.Stricker AT dnr.state.oh.us; email preferred), Olentangy Wildlife Research Station, Ohio Division of Wildlife, 8589 Horseshoe Rd., Ashley, OH 43003. (Phone: 740-747-2525 ext. 22.) Last date to apply: Until filled. MULTIPLE POSITIONS -- Least Tern & Snowy Plover Project. This announcement is informational only. NO RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. Pending Funding - The Zoological Society of San Diego anticipates the posting and advertisement of Non union - Short Term (Without Benefits) positions for Senior Research and Research Technicians as well as Research Assistants for the LEAST TERN AND SNOWY PLOVER project in San Diego County, CA. These opportunities should be posted sometime on our website by the end of January/beginning of February, 2012. Posting of these opportunities will be posted in the career section of our website - https://www.hrapply.com/sandiegozoo/AppJobList.jsp?op=reset . The duration of these positions will last approximately mid/late March to through August. Please note that things are subject to change. Qualifications for these positions will require personal binoculars, a valid CA driver license, and your own reliable personal vehicle. Schedules will require long hours including weekends and possibly up to 6 days a week. All crew hired for these positions will professionally represent the project as well as the San Diego Zoo to the public, other land users, and collaborators. **Note - One of the essential functions of this position is the ability to drive a SDZ Global vehicle. If you are offered employment in this position, you will be asked to authorize SDZ Global to access your current driving report through the DMV's Employer Pull Notice Program. Your hiring for this position will be contingent on SDZ Global receiving an acceptable driving report for you. In addition, your continued employment in the position will depend on you maintaining an acceptable driving record. You may obtain a list of conditions that disqualify a person from driving an SDZ Global vehicle from a Human Resources Representative. SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Applicants must have a B.S. in biology or other related field, as well as a strong background in field research working with least terns and snowy plovers. The Senior Research Technician will be required to communicate directly with the Project Manager on a daily basis in order to assist with all day-to-day project operations. They will be responsible for conducting tern and plover nest and productivity monitoring, behavioral observations, disturbance and predation assessment and documentation, assisting with survey and crew scheduling, and reporting any issues or needs immediately to the Project Manager. Duties include, but may not be limited to, data collection, photo documentation of project work, maintaining fencing and signage on site following contractual requirements, use of and maintenance of a hand-held GPS unit and 4x4 vehicles, data entry using Microsoft Excel, word processing using Microsoft Word, and daily verbal communication with predator control personnel. The Senior Research Technician will also be responsible for managing survey crews and in the field as well as ensuring that all project protocols are followed throughout the season. They will also make sure all required data sheets and equipment are ready for each survey and that all data turned in at the end of the day is complete. Senior Research Technicians will also assist in training of new crew following guidelines set by the Project Manager. All applicants must have banding experience for both species. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, organized, in good physical condition, enjoy walking many miles per day in soft sand, and will possess strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills. Applicants that are skilled at identifying avian species and predators by sight or sign common to the region will be considered first, but all applicants with good bird identification skills and experience conducting long term monitoring programs are encouraged to apply. RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in the field working with least terns and snowy plovers - OR - be within a year of completing a degree in Biology or other related field and at least 6 months in the field with these or very similar species. Research Technicians will be responsible for conducting tern and plover nest and productivity monitoring, behavioral observations, disturbance and predation assessment and documentation, and reporting any issues or needs immediately to the Senior Research Technician or Project Manager. Duties will include, but may not be limited to, data collection, photo documentation of project work, assisting with maintenance of fencing and signage on site, use of a hand-held GPS unit and 4x4 vehicles, and verbal communication with predator control personnel as needed. Some applicants will be required to have strong data entry skills using Microsoft Excel. All applicants must have experience banding both least terns and snowy plovers. Successful applicants will be self-motivated and able to work alone or in groups well, in good physical condition, enjoy walking many miles per day in soft sand, and will possess strong communication, time management, and record keeping skills. Applicants that are skilled at identifying avian species and predators by sight or sign common to the region will be considered first, but all applicants with good bird identification skills and experience conducting long term monitoring programs are encouraged to apply. RESEARCH ASSISTANT Applicants must be in college/university working towards a degree in biology or other related field, or have experience in the field with similar species already. Research assistants will assist with tern and plover nest and productivity monitoring, behavioral observations, disturbance and predation documentation, and will report any issues or needs immediately to a supervisor. Duties will include, but may not be limited to, data collection, assisting with maintenance of fencing and signage on site, and use of hand-held GPS units. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, able to learn quickly and take direction well, in good physical condition and prepared to walk many miles per day in the sand, and will have good communication and record keeping skills. Applicants that have experience nest searching for cryptic eggs or surveying colony nesting seabirds will be considered first, but all applicants with any type of experience working with birds in the field are encouraged to apply. Any questions regarding this Informational Only posting can be directed to JOELLE FOURNIER (EM: Fournier.joelle AT gmail.com) - DO NOT SEND RESUMES, ANY EMAILS WITH ATTACHMENTS WILL BE DELETED AT THIS TIME. SEASONAL AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS (6)- Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is seeking skilled field technicians for a detailed demographic study of Wood thrush populations in southern Indiana from May 1st to August 15th, 2012. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most comprehensive demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. Technicians should have experience with a variety of avian sampling techniques including mist-netting, color-band re-sighting, nest searching and monitoring, territory mapping, and radio-telemetry. Qualified candidates will have good color vision, meticulous data collection skills, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts six days a week in difficult field conditions. Daily data entry and data proofing will also be a part of the day-to-day work expectations. Field sites are located in both pristine and fragmented forest tracks within state parks, national wildlife refuges, and military installations. As such, candidates must be able to handle extensive and strenuous hiking in hot-humid conditions with a variety of biting insects (mosquitoes and ticks). Applicants must have a valid drivers license and their own reliable vehicle to travel to the site. Housing will be provided and Smithsonian field vehicles will be used for day-to-day work. Salary will be competitive ($1600/month). To apply please send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume and, 3) the names and contact information for three work references to BRANDT RYDER (EM: Hylocichlamustelina AT gmail.com). Please put SMBC WOTH Technician as the subject line of your email application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. SEASONAL BIRD BANDERS (3)- Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is seeking skilled bird banders for a detailed demographic study of Wood thrush populations in southern Indiana from May 1st to August 15th, 2012. This is an opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most comprehensive demographic studies ever conducted on a Neotropical migrant passerine. Bird banders should have extensive experience with mist-netting (including target netting), banding (aging, sexing, and morphological measurements), taking blood samples, and putting on radio-tags using the Rappole harness technique. Qualified candidates will have good color vision, meticulous data collection skills, good inter-personal skills, and the ability to work independently. Banders will work closely with the larger Wood thrush field crew and if interested can be involved in other aspects of the project (nest searching, territory mapping, telemetry, etc.). Candidates will be expected to work long hours with early starts six days a week in difficult field conditions. Daily data entry and data proofing will also be a part of the day-to-day work expectations. Field sites are located in both pristine and fragmented forest tracks within state parks, national wildlife refuges, and military installations. As such, candidates must be able to handle extensive and strenuous hiking in hot-humid conditions with a variety of biting insects (mosquitoes and ticks). Applicants must have a valid drivers license and their own reliable vehicle to travel to the site. Housing will be provided and Smithsonian field vehicles will be used for day-to-day work. Salary will be competitive ($1600/month). To apply please send electronic copies (PDF or MS Documents) of the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume and 3) the names and contact information for three work references to BRANDT RYDER (EM: Hylocichlamustelina AT gmail.com). Please put SMBC WOTH Banders as the subject line of your email application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. AVIAN WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN at Arizona Game and Fish Department. Location: Sonoran Desert region of southern and western Arizona. Duration: Early February to late May, 2012. Job Type: Temporary. Number of Openings: 4 Application Deadline: January 17, 2012. Job Description: Nongame Branch of Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct area search surveys throughout the Sonoran Desert region of southern and western Arizona. The season will run from late January or early February to late May, 2012. Technicians will attend a training workshop prior to beginning field work. Technician will work independently or with a partner conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be five days on/two days off, but can be variable. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species within the study area by sight and sound, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required, and overnight backcountry travel may be required for some sites. Compensation: Hourly salary of $14.14, plus per diem up to $34 per dayQualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. A valid driver's license, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify all Sonoran Desert breeding bird species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. To Apply: Please go to AZSTATEJOBS.GOV. For all Arizona Game and Fish Department position use keyword AGF. Follow instructions to submit resume and cover letter FIELD TECHNICIAN(s) for Avian Monitoring in the Middle Rio Grande Bosque: Mid- May – August 30, 2012 (start date flexible, raptor nest monitoring may begin in April). Hawks Aloft, Inc., a New Mexico non-profit organization, seeks an enthusiastic field technician for our study to measure avian abundance and species richness relative to different land management strategies within the riparian corridor along the Rio Grande from Bernalillo south to La Joya Wildlife Management Area. Work will include walking transect surveys and raptor nest monitoring in the Middle Rio Grande bosque. We invite applicants with a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, experience identifying western birds by sight and sound, and previous field experience with birds and other wildlife. BS/BA in a biologically related field or work towards a college degree in biological sciences is preferred; however, local individuals with strong identification skills of native avifauna by sight and sound also are encouraged to apply. Position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and all surveys are local. All songbird surveys begin within 30 minutes of sunrise and must be completed within 4 hours; however, raptor monitoring may occur throughout the day. Must be willing to use your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed). Attention to detail and good time management skills are also helpful. Up to 30/40 hours per week, Monday-Saturday, variable hours, will consider part-time. Pay $11 - $14 per hour, depending on experience. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found. Please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability, resume, and at least three references to: (EM: gail AT hawksaloft.org); Attn: Gail Garber, Executive Director, Hawks Aloft, Inc., PO Box 10028, Albuquerque, NM 87184. http://www.hawksaloft.org SEASONAL FIELD TECHNICIANS - Field assistants needed for a University of Wyoming study investigating effects of mountain pine beetle-induced tree mortality on forest birds and pine squirrels. Tasks will include: avian and small mammal point counts using distance sampling techniques, vegetation surveys, data entry and management. Brief behavioral observations of foraging birds and pine squirrel midden counts may also be required. Work schedule will vary but will include early mornings, long days in the field and data proofing and management at the end of each day. Qualifications: 1. Possession of valid driver’s license and 4WD and towing experience. 2. Excellent work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and a positive attitude. 3. Ability to follow protocols but flexible enough to make informed decisions as required. 4. Very good physical condition; the work involves hiking or snowshoeing 30-60 miles/week at high elevation while carrying equipment over steep terrain with many fallen trees. 5. Current enrollment in or degree from an accredited college in biology, ecology, wildlife, or similar program. 6. Prior experience conducting avian point counts is preferred. 7. Prior experience riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles and using chainsaws or handsaws is highly desirable. 8. Willingness to live in shared field housing with fellow crew members in a remote and scenic location. Work location is the Coon Creek and East Fork watersheds of the Sierra Madre Mountains in south-central Wyoming, near the town of Encampment. The study site is in close proximity to recreational opportunities in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Rocky Mountain National Park, and many others. Communal housing and field vehicles are provided. Compensation will be $10-12/hr, DOE. Positions will run from approximately June 1 – Aug. 15, 2012; start and end dates are flexible. To Apply: Send résumé, cover letter describing qualifications and relevant prior experience, and names and current contact information of at least three references to: TRACEY JOHNSON (EM: tjohns67 AT uwyo.edu), Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming. SEASONAL AVIAN ECOLOGIST (1) needed for ongoing study of sexual selection and communication in a breeding population of Common Yellowthroat warblers in Saratoga Springs, New York. Long-term research program is aimed at investigating both the physiological mechanisms that regulate signaling and the function of between- and within-individual variation in acoustic (song) and visual (plumage) signals. Successful candidate will work with experienced researchers from Skidmore and UC Davis as well as undergraduate field assistants from Skidmore College. Daily field work involves very early morning censuses of our sites, setting up and moving recording equipment, checking nests, mist netting adults, and nest searching. Field sites are wet and working conditions are often difficult because of heat, rain, mud, long days, and/or biting insects. Some lab and data entry work in the afternoons will also be required. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Batchelor’s degree in Ecology, Biology or related field. Ability to hike and work (often alone) while carrying moderately heavy equipment. Experience working with birds (particularly small birds) including: nest searching and monitoring, mist netting, taking blood/feather samples, morphological measurements, and detailed observation with binoculars. Attention to detail and careful data entry/collection is also critical. In your application, please detail how any previous experience that you have would apply to these desired qualifications. Field work will run from May 9th to July 23rd (start and end dates may be flexible). Room and board will be provided plus a stipend of $3,500-4,500 for the season, depending on dates and experience. HOW TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for 3 references to CONOR TAFF ( EM: cctaff AT ucdavis.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. PIPING PLOVER FIELD TECHNICIAN -- Location: Southern NJ and second site to be determined (Northeast). Job Description: SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is seeking two Field Technicians for a Master's Study project investigating the potential impacts of wind power development on breeding Piping Plovers on the Atlantic Coast. Placement will be in either Southern, NJ or a second site in the Northeast which has yet to be determined. Work will begin mid-March and continue until mid-August. The technician will be responsible for assisting with bird captures, attachment of radio transmitters and color bands, tracking marked birds, re-sighting color-banded birds, nest and productivity monitoring, and daily behavioral observations including habitat use, flight paths, and flight altitudes. Other duties include the use of a hand-held GPS unit and compass, data entry in Microsoft Excel, interaction with public beach visitors, and daily communication with a Field Crew Leader. The position will require working long hours, often 6 days per week. Applicants must have a positive and flexible attitude, strong leadership and critical thinking skills, good physical condition, and the ability to communicate with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Previous piping plover, bird handling, and re-sighting experience are strongly preferred. Radio telemetry experience and boat handing experience are helpful but not necessary. Ability to accurately read colored plastic bands is required. Applicant must have a current valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle for transportation between work sites. Salary $480/week stipend, housing, and 0.40/mile reimbursement for within-field season use of personal vehicle for work. How to Apply: Please send 1) professional cover e-mail of interest, or cover letter if no e-mail is available 2) a resume and 3) contact information for at least 3 references (must include email and phone number) by email to MICHELLE AVIS (EM: michelle.stantial AT gmail.com) Closing Date: February 15, 2012; however, the review of applicants will begin before the closing date, and early application is strongly recommended. Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, is seeking a WATERBIRD COUNTER for the spring 2012 season. The position lasts 15 Apr-7 Jun 2012. Applicants should be adept at identifying waterbirds at a distance and be prepared to deal with strong winds, rain, and possibly snow. Applicants must have their own binoculars to use, and preferably their own scope as well. The waterbird observation area also allows for viewing many of the songbirds and hawks that migrate through Whitefish Point. This is a prime migration site for many northern species of owls, hawks, winter finches, and eastern warblers. Fellow staff will also be conducting a hawk count and owl banding on site. Shared housing is provided, including full kitchen, laundry, and internet. Duties include daily count, data entry, blog updates, documenting rarities, and writing a seasonal report. Pay is $900-1000/month based on experience, plus free housing. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to ADAM BYRNE (EM: byrnea AT msu.edu). Position is open until filled. Check out our waterbird blog for more info: http://www.waterbirds.wpbo.org. BANDERS & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FALL SEASON 19 July – 23 September 2012. Banding Positions available: 3. Two banders are needed from 19 Jul – 23 September. One will be BIC and he/she will start on 18 July – set-up day; the other bander will start on July19. Banders will have two days off each week. We need an additional bander to work when other banders have days off (normally 4 days each week, often on weekends, but at times on week days). We are open to people for this position coming for shorter periods of time (some optional time periods would be 25 July –Aug 8 (12 days of work); August 15 – August 20 (6 days of work); August 24 – Sep 10 (12 days of work) or on a variation of the schedule July 25 – August 13 (14 days of work) and August 17 – September 10 (16 days of work). If the season is busy there may be additional days after September 10. Where: Mackenzie, BC, Canada at Mackenzie Nature Observatory’s banding station at Mugaha Marsh. Mugaha Marsh is located 14.5 km northwest of Mackenzie via a logging road. The banding lab is a 12 x 20 frame building. Requirements: **Canadian master banding permit or Canadian sub-permit or you need to be elligible for a sub-permit under Mackenzie Nature Observatory’s station permit. When applying please list the qualifications that are listed on your permit ( eg: use mistnets, band passerines, band raptors, band hummingbirds, etc.). **Good knowledge of Western Birds. **Knowledge of moult, hybrids (we are in the overlap zone for some species & subspecies), juvenile birds. **Ability to work with others – banders and volunteers. **Willingness to share knowledge with others. **Computer skills – you will need to enter data into Bandit and the Daily Estimated Totals program, plus you will need to do a report on the season. Duties: **Operation of 12 mistnets daily following our station protocol. **A one hour census done daily on a standardized route. **Casual observations during the day. **Compiling an estimated total of each species using the number birds banded, the # of returns, # of repeats, # censused and # observed. Possible and known stopovers also need to be documented. **Entering data into Bandit and the Daily Estimated Totals program. **Training volunteers – Volunteers experience will vary greatly, from those just starting to some who have many years of expereience. **End of season report. Accommodations: The accommodations on site are rustic. There is electricity on site, but no running water. Wages: Banders are hired as employees of Mackenzie Nature Observatory. This means you will have two days off each week. You will be paid biweekly at a rate of $160 Canadian per day to $200 Canadian per day worked depending upon your experience. Applications: Please submit your applications to Mackenzie Nature Observatory, Bird Committee, c/o VI LAMBIE, banding station coordinator (EM: jlambie AT telus.net). We will start reviewing applications on February 15 and positions will be filled as qualified applicants are found. VOLUNTEERS needed for Fall Banding Season 19 July – 23 September, 2012 We encourage people with a true interest in birds to consider donating their time to volunteer at our banding station. Experience working at a banding station would be a great asset. We would like volunteers to be able to commit to being at the station at least a week. Please contact Mackenzie Nature Observatory for more information – send an email (EM: jlambie AT telus.net). BIRD SURVEY TECHNICIANS – The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas is hiring 5 – 7 individuals to conduct bird surveys in assigned areas in Greater Minnesota. Surveyors will record evidence of breeding birds using standard Atlas procedures. This includes identification of species by sight and sound, assessing behaviors for evidence of breeding, and recording the appropriate evidence code for each observation reported. Preparation prior to surveys includes reviewing current species data and route planning to maximize time efficiently. Accurate online data entry within 2 weeks of the survey date is required. Applicants must have experience identifying birds that regularly breed in Minnesota, have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to spend extended time in remote areas. Survey duration: 7-8 weeks between 5/15/12 – 7/15/12. Pay: $13.25/hr for a 40 hr. week plus expense reimbursement. This position is for temporary, full-time employment with the National Audubon Society: Bird Survey Technician, position 2011-1234. Please apply online at: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1234/job Applications will be reviewed beginning January 17; applications accepted until all positions are filled. WILDLIFE EXPEDITIONS SEASONAL BIOLOGIST (Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks) -- Organization: Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools. Location: Jackson, Wyoming. Application Deadline: February 1, 2012. Duration: May 1, 2012-September 30, 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Website: www.wildlifeexpeditions.org Job Description: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Outdoor Educators needed 1 May 2012-30 September 2012, for leading safari-style wildlife viewing, ecology and natural history interpretation programs. These positions will occur in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Candidate should possess a strong work ethic, positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching adults and children. High level of customer service is imperative. Wildlife Expeditions of Teton Science Schools, is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Wildlife Expeditions is one of six program areas of the Teton Science Schools focused on high quality natural history interpretation. Pay Range: $1600-2000/month. Job Requirements: **B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Ecology or equivalent, excellent communicator and previous teaching experience. **Candidates must possess a valid minimum of Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Adult, Child and Infant CPR. **Candidates must be able to pass a Wyoming Department of Transportation Medical Exam. **Position requires weekend and holiday work. **Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the job. **Teton Science Schools are equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screening and clean driving record. **Valid driver’s license with no DUI in the last 3 years and no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years Benefits: Potential low-cost employee housing (no pets, no firearms). To apply: Email cover letter, resume and application Download Employment Application - (PDF Format) to (EM: employment AT tetonscience.org). The subject line of the e-mail must state "Wildlife Expeditions Seasonal Biologist.” http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=employment AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (3) – Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the Kiowa, Rita Blanca, and Cimarron National Grasslands and the National Park Service Southern Plains Inventory and Monitoring Network. Surveys are located in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The position will run from April 23, 2012 through June 30, 2012. Technicians will attend a mandatory, paid training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will work independently or with a partner conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species within the study area by sight and sound upon completion of training, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify western bird species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500/month DOE plus mileage reimbursement for project related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to ROSS LOCK (EM: ross.lock AT rmbo.org). Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Visit http://www.rmbo.org/v3/AboutUs/Employment.aspx for additional information. INTERNS – Common Loon Project in northern Wisconsin requires 4-5 outdoor-loving, physically fit interns to assist in an ongoing investigation of territorial behavior. Applicants should be available for all or most of period 15 May – 10 August 2012. (Work could begin as early as 15 April, for those available at that time.) Interns will visit study lakes via solo canoe to identify loons from colored leg bands, observe and record territorial and breeding behavior, and locate and GPS nests. Late in the season, they will assist in nocturnal capture and marking of adults and chicks. Successful applicants must have their own car, be able to swim, have good hearing and vision (no color-blindness, please!), have a strong work ethic, be meticulous about taking notes, be able to work with others or alone, and have a love of outdoor conditions. Experience with bird identification, canoes, and motorboats helpful but not essential. Housing, stipend of $1500 per month (possibly more for experienced candidates) and mileage reimbursement on site ($0.52 per mile at current rate) provided. Send resume and list of 3+ references no later than 20 Feb. to: DR. WALTER PIPER, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Chapman University, Orange, CA, 92866 (EM: wpiper AT chapman.edu) For more info, see web page at: http://www.chapman.edu/~wpiper/ BANDING INTERN POSITION available at the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory’s, (URL: http://www.cvwo.org), First Landing State Park spring passerine banding station. The spring season will run from March 15-May 31, 2012. Housing, with cooking facilities, will be provided without cost in the Park residential hall. The residence is a thirty minute walk along Park trails to the banding station. Internet access will be provided. This is an unpaid training position. The banding station is open six to seven days a week, starting 30 minutes before sunrise and ending in the early afternoon, weather permitting. The intern will be assigned to the Station Bander Calvin Brennan who will supervise and train the intern in bird extraction from mist nets, identification, ageing and sexing of passerines, banding techniques, and general aspects of banding station operation, including electronic data entry and interpretive presentations to the public. The station handles ~1200-1700 birds, 75-85 species each spring. Periodic days off (in addition to rain days when the station is closed) will be provided at the discretion of the Station Bander. This position provides an outstanding opportunity for substantive ornithological field experience. Applicants with no or little field experience with avians are preferred and are encouraged to apply, but should have a B.S in Biology, Wildlife Ecology, or related field. Applicants must provide a letter of interest and brief CV, including contact information for two academic references or field work supervisors. Please email application letter and resume to Dr. ROBERT J. REILLY, (EM: rjreilly AT vcu.edu) and to CALVIN BRENNAN, (EM: vermivora AT hotmail.com). Position will remain open until filled. Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 9, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:07:10 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGIST at The Ohio State University. Website: http://twel.osu.edu/ Location: Port Clinton, Ohio. Duration: 7 weeks. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 1 April 2012. Job Description: The Terrestrial Wildlife Ecology Lab at The Ohio State University seeks two avian field biologists for a study on the stopover ecology of migrant landbirds near Lake Erie in Northwestern Ohio, a region used by immense numbers of migratory birds. The study will go from Mid-April until the end of May/early June 2012. Field biologists will be involved in conducting point counts for migrants in areas near Lake Erie and quantifying vegetation. Qualifications: Extensive prior field experience in bird identification and an ability to effectively identify birds by sight and sound is essential. Familiarity with avian survey techniques is important. Must be willing to work long hours in variable conditions (weather, insects, terrain) and work well both independently and as part of a team. A valid driver’s license is required. Those with a strong work ethic and passion for birds are strongly encouraged to apply. Housing is provided. To Apply: Send a resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references as a single document with your last name in the document’s title to the email address below. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. Please indicate start/end date availability in your cover letter as well as your abilities in identifying eastern birds by sight and sound. Last date to apply: 1 April 2012. Salary: commensurate with experience. Approximately $7.83 – $8.76 /hour ($1200- $1600/ month.) Contact: PATRICK JOHNSON at (EM: patricklyonjohnson AT gmail.com) PHEASANT BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANTS: Summer 2012 -- Location: McCook, NE. Job Description: Three field assistants needed for a 3 year study of pheasant breeding behavior and reproduction. The primary objective of this project is to record breeding behavior and monitor reproductive output in response to management actions such as habitat enhancements and harvest regimes. This is an opportunity to gain hands on experience in behavioral and avian field techniques and to work and interact with graduate students conducting novel scientific research. Field work and data collection will include handling hen pheasants, locating and monitoring nests and broods, working with radio telemetry, GPS devices, and vegetation sampling. Field sites are located on land managed by Pheasants Forever to enhance pheasant populations. Qualifications: A successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for field work, a strong work ethic, and an eagerness to learn and work with others. Familiarity with handling birds, GPS, GIS and vegetation sampling is desired. Applicant must be willing to work erratic hours including early mornings and extremely late nights in harsh weather conditions. Housing will be provided. A valid driver’s license is required. A driver’s license check will be conducted. The project runs from 15 April-15 August 2012. Starting date may be flexible. Field assistants will be expected to work 40hrs/week at $9-$11 per hour our depending on experience. No benefits. Position is grant funded. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers for each reference) to EM: jessica.laskowski AT gmail.com. AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGIST at Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. Website: http://www.rmbo.org Location: South Dakota and Texas. Duration: 2 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists (2) to conduct point counts in grassland habitat from late March - late May 2012. Maintaining automated recording units (changing batteries and memory cards) will be an important part of job. Field work will take place at Badlands and Wind Cave National Parks in SD and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Rita Blanca National Grassland in TX. Technicians will be expected to attend a one-on-one training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys and maintaining equipment. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all grassland bird species by sight and sound. Housing will be provided in SD early in the season and camping will be expected once it gets warm enough. Salary is $1,800 - $2,100/month depending on experience. Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. Camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify all grassland species by sight and sound, experience with camping, backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. To Apply: To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to (EM: jason.beason AT rmbo.org). FIELD TECHNICIAN (Prairie Warblers) at University of Massachusetts. Location: San Salvador Island, The Bahamas. Duration: Feb. 22-March 25 2012. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: field technician (1) needed between Feb 22nd - March 25th 2012 for a study of Prairie Warblers and other birds on San Salvador Island, The Bahamas. Get out of the cold and into the warmth of the Bahamas! Primary activities will be constant effort mist netting and re-sighting color banded birds in thick, dense vegetation and mangroves. We will also be doing vegetation and insect surveys. We will be staying at the Gerace Research Station, in company of other research and student groups, with a beautiful pristine beach as the backyard. Applicants should expect to work 6 days a week. (Updated from an earlier posting), we do have funding to pay for applicants room and board at the station. Depending on applicant's qualifications we may also be able to pay for flights to/from Nassau to San Salvador. Applicants however most likely would have to pay their own way for flights to Nassau, The Bahamas. Qualifications: Preference for applicants with previous experience mist-netting and/or resighting small color banded passerine birds. Applicants should work well with others and be in good physical condition. Applicants must be able to stay for the entire period (about 30 days). To Apply: If interested, please apply ASAP. Please send a short cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information (name, phone number, and email address) for 3 references to MIKE AKRESH (EM: mike.akresh AT gmail.com). Also do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. BANDING PROGRAM MANAGER at Golden Gate Raptor Observatory. Website: www.ggro.org Location: Near Sausalito, CA. Duration: Open. Job Type: Permanent. Application Deadline: 17 Feb 2012. Job Description: The Golden Gate Raptor Observatory (GGRO), a long-term program of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Conservancy), consists of 300 volunteers, four seasonal interns, and three paid staff studying the autumn flight of thousands of birds of prey over the Marin Headlands. Located across the Golden Gate from San Francisco, the Marin Headlands are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and include the most productive raptor migration lookout in the Pacific States. Position Overview The GGRO Banding Program Manager will manage the GGRO’s volunteer raptor banding program in the Marin Headlands. This includes extremely varied tasks requiring both office and field time. The position entails oversight of the GGRO’s raptor banding program and management of volunteers, as well as coordination of other aspects of GGRO research such as radio-telemetry and collaborative laboratory studies. The Banding Manager works in a team with other managers to oversee all aspects of the GGRO. GGRO works closely with National Park Service (NPS) staff. Official work station is at Fort Cronkhite in the Marin Headlands, approximately 3 miles west of Sausalito, California. Some evening and weekend work is required. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Manages research on migratory raptors: banding, radio-telemetry, and other studies; Oversees all banding equipment, vehicle, field sites, and maintenance; Trains and evaluates volunteers, volunteer leaders, and interns; Manages all aspects of captive bird facility including cleaning, feeding, and work-days; Organizes banding data entry, management, and reporting to permitters and agencies; Manages GGRO’s museum collection, including hundreds of specimens; Manages research budget of $25,000+; Maintains Building 1064; Prepares and presents reports, articles, and lectures for volunteer and public education forums; Coordinates with NPS and Conservancy biologists, rangers, and other professional colleagues; With GGRO research team, analyzes and prepares results for scientific presentations and publications; Supervises 100+ volunteer banders and seasonal research interns. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with work experience, skills and educational background. The Parks Conservancy provides a generous benefits program. This full-time position is anticipated to start May 1, 2012. Position will require some evening and weekend work hours. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of bird biology; competent in research design and methods; familiarity with scientific literature related to birds, migration, and raptors. Experience and passion for ornithological fieldwork. Commitment to conservation biology. Bird-banding, field identification, and handling experience. Raptor experience preferred. Bird husbandry experience preferred. Clear and effective communication, in speech and writing. Skill and enthusiasm for working with all types of people and personalities. Works well in team settings, and independently. Forward-thinking approach, both strategic and adaptable. Attention to detail and quality of work. Experience coordinating volunteers and supervising paid staff. Competence with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Experience with database management and statistical software. Statistical analysis and GIS experience preferred. BS in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or related field; MS or comparable research experience preferred. Five-plus years work experience, including 3 years management. Conservation biology experience; familiarity with raptor research community preferred. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed both in office and outdoor settings; Fieldwork may include sitting on a stool for up to 8 hours; Ability to squat and kneel; Ability to walk and lift in varied terrain under a range of weather conditions; Ability to lift, carry and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Adequate vision to spot and identify raptors; Ability to drive 4WD vehicles over rough dirt roads; California driver’s license required To Apply: To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and 3 references to afish AT parksconservancy.org Please no phone calls about this position. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy strives to engage a workforce reflective of the community it serves. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. GRASSLAND BIRD TECHNICIAN at University of TN. Location: Jefferson Proving Grounds, IN or Fort Bragg, NC. Duration: 3 months; May 1 to July 31. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 4-6. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: Four to six field technicians are needed to monitor grassland and pine savanna bird populations on either Jefferson Proving Grounds, IN or Fort Bragg, NC (locations may change). The goal of this project is to demonstrate the use of acoustic recording systems to inventory endangered, threatened, or at risk bird species on military installations. Focus birds will include Henslow’s Sparrows, Field Sparrows, Prairie Warblers, Bachman’s Sparrows and/or Red-cockaded Woodpeckers depending on location. Duties for technicians will include assisting with the deployment of acoustic monitoring systems, conducting line transect bird surveys, conducting territory mapping of target species, and maintaining a network of acoustic song recorders on the ground. Qualifications: Technicians must have completed a course in ornithology with a minimum grade of B (3.0 on 4.0 scale), and be able to identify focal grassland birds by sight and song. Successful applicants will be physically fit, get up well before dawn, and be able to work long days in the field while keeping a positive attitude. Must be able to use a GPS and have a strong attention to detail for data collection and management. We can only consider applicants that are U.S. citizens. The job runs from May 1 to July 31, and housing is provided. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact for three references as ONE file to (EM: ehockman AT utk.edu). If you have any questions call (PH: 920-597-0097). BIRD RESEARCH TRAINING INTERNSHIP at Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project. Website: http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/ppornelu/MOFEP/Home.htm Location: Missouri Ozarks. Duration: 10 weeks; May 14 through July 27. Job Type: Intern. Number of Openings: 15. Application Deadline: 2 April 2012. Job Description: The Missouri Ozark Forest Ecosystem Project (MOFEP) is seeking 15 undergraduate interns to work on a study of the effects of forest management on Neotropical Migrant birds from May 14 through July 27. Interns will be trained to map the locations of breeding birds, find and monitor nests, and mist-net and band birds. Interns will also be mentored through a personal research project for which they will receive college credit. The internship provides a stipend of $4000, tuition waiver for research credit, housing, and necessary field equipment. Applications due APRIL 2, 2012 (earlier offers may be made when strong applications and letters of recommendation are received.) The bird study of MOFEP is a joint project involving researchers at the Missouri Department of Conservation, John Faaborg at the University of Missouri and Paul Porneluzi at Central Methodist University. This will be the 21st season in this 100 year project. Through the years, we have trained over 250 interns from across the U.S. and other countries. Many former interns have gone on to careers in ornithology and several are now faculty members at major institutions. Qualifications: Successful applicants should be able to learn to identify Neotropical migrant birds by sight and sound and demonstrate an eagerness to work in the wilds of the Missouri Ozark Mountains. To Apply: For inquiries, please contact: DR. PAUL PORNELUZI (EM: ppornelu AT centralmethodist.edu). Applications online at: http://www.centralmethodist.edu/employee/ppornelu/MOFEP/Home.htm. FIELD ASSISTANT (1) needed March 19th through June 30th, 2012, to assist in surveys and habitat enhancement for the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, a federally endangered species endemic to the dry prairie region of south-central Florida, within Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, Okeechobee, Florida. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve contains the largest remaining remnant of Florida dry prairie, a globally imperiled community type, and one of the three remaining populations of the sparrow. Primary duties will include conducting annual point counts, presence/absence surveys and tree and exotic plant removal. The possibility exists to help out with banding and territory mapping effort (depending upon funding). The possibility exists to assist in prescribed fire operations if qualified. Qualifications include well-developed birding skills, previous field experience with grassland birds, binocular and spotting scope proficiency, GPS and navigation skills, ability to learn aspects of natural area weed management, ability to use chainsaws safely, motivation and strong work ethic, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Candidates should be proactive about working in typical Florida field conditions which include high heat and humidity, strong sun/UV, isolation, insects, venomous snakes and thunderstorms. Housing will be provided on-site in a small bunkhouse. The Preserve is a great place for those that want to bird south-central Florida, and is located in relative proximity to some great birding locations. Salary is $12/hour, for 30-40 hours per week. If interested, email cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references as a word attachment by February 17, 2012 to (EM: paul.miller AT dep.state.fl.us). AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS AND CREW LEADERS (8) needed to conduct landbird surveys on the Lower Colorado River for Great Basin Bird Observatory. The field season will begin in early March and run through mid-June. Are you interested in adventure, great birds, and exploring the desert? Are you willing to face temperatures up to 110 degrees, dense riparian vegetation, wet feet, and rattlesnakes? If you are answering yes, this may be your ticket to a long and early summer in the Southwest. Duties will include area searches, territory mapping, and data entry in Excel, Access, and ArcGIS. Applicants must have at least 1 field season of experience surveying passerines by sight and sound (preferably southwestern birds), the ability to hike for hours in hot and strenuous conditions, good communication skills, and a willingness to live and work with a large field crew. Applicants must be available from 15 March through 15 June, 2012. Couples with experience are encouraged to apply. Surveyors will be hired as seasonal temporary GBBO employees and paid $1800-$2200/month depending on experience. Field vehicles and housing (combination of field house/apartment and camping) will be provided. Please send a brief cover letter (highlighting bird survey experience and the date you could begin work) and resume (including the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of 3 references) to AMY LEIST (EM: leist AT gbbo.org) by 15 Jan, 2011. VOLUNTEER BANDING ASSISTANT--Innis Point Bird Observatory, near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - The Observatory is located on the south side of the Ottawa River about 15 km west of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It has been in operation since 1982, with a Spring Migration Monitoring Program (SMMP) since 1997. Duties of the assistant will include helping the Bander-In-Charge with carrying out the daily field protocol (banding + recording), data entry, light maintenance around the building/netting area. We can offer accommodations in the form of spartan accommodations on site at no charge. The site is located on DND property and the facilities include two trailers, equipped with basic living amenities; although there is no running water and no telephone, there is electricity, heat, internet access and an outhouse toilet. Food is your own responsibility, although we may offer a small allowance. A car would be helpful since the station is located on the DND property. Positions are for at least 2 weeks, and the spring program runs from 24 April to 7 June. Interested candidates are invited to apply, with CV, to CELIA BODNAR (PH: 613-836-7907; EM: bodnarmATmagma.ca). ONE FULL-TIME VOLUNTEER WILDLIFE INTERN is needed to support avian monitoring with the National Park Service on the Maryland portion of Assateague Island National Seashore. This 16 week position has a negotiable preferred start date of 9 April 2012. 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: 410-629-6069, EM: tami_pearl AT nps.gov) with any questions. NYC STOPOVER BIOLOGY - BANDING ASSISTANTS, BIRDERS, AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Fordham University. Location: New York City. Duration: 6-7 weeks; April 9 – May 25 (dates slightly flexible). Job Type: Seasonal. Job Description: BANDING ASSISTANTS (3), FORAGING OBSERVATIONS BIRDER (1), POINT COUNT BIRDER (1), AND VOLUNTEERS (3-4) NEEDED to help with graduate student research on urban and suburban stopover sites of migratory birds in New York City. Banding assistants band/bleed birds from sunrise until 4 hours after sunrise 4-5 mornings per week from April 7 – May 25. Foraging observations birder observes 4 plots near the banding site for 1 hour each on the same mornings that we band. Point count birder records all species seen and heard at 4 points along a transect for 10 min each on 2 weekday mornings per week. Volunteers survey transects, help record foraging observations data, and may also help with habitat assessment. Field sites are located in Bronx County and Westchester County. Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS FOR BANDING ASSISTANTS: Available for the entire period from April 9 – May 25 (dates slightly flexible), able to provide own transportation, some bird handling/bleeding/banding experience (and strong desire to learn/improve these skills while always putting the safety of the birds first), field experience, and good attitude. REQUIREMENTS FOR FORAGING OBSERVATIONS BIRDER: Available for the entire period from April 9 – May 25 (dates slightly flexible), able to provide own transportation, bird identification skills, ideally some plant identification skills, field experience, and good attitude. REQUIREMENTS FOR POINT COUNT BIRDER: Available most weekday mornings before 9 am between April 9 – May 25 (dates slightly flexible), able to provide own transportation, strong bird identification skills, field experience, and good attitude. REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERS: Available most mornings from April 9 – May 25, able to provide own transportation, ideally some bird/plant/insect identification skills (or strong desire to learn), ideally some field experience, and good attitude. I CAN OFFER IN RETURN: Lots of field experience in a laid-back setting. Former field assistants have gone on to graduate school as well as to more permanent field positions. These positions are great opportunities to gain experience in the fields of conservation biology, urban ecology, and field ornithology. For banding assistants and the foraging observations birder, I will provide a $500 honorarium at the end of the season. For the point count birder, I will provide a $250 honorarium at the end of the season. Candidates who can provide their own housing are preferred. To Apply: Please submit resume, cover letter outlining relevant experience, and contact information for 3 references via e-mail to RACHEL BRICKLIN, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University (EM: bricklin AT fordham.edu). Please indicate whether you are applying for a banding assistant, birder, or volunteer position. VIDEOGRAPHER at Wild Lens Inc. Website: http://www.wildlensinc.org Location: Dependent on Field Site Job Description: Wild Lens is a non-profit dedicated to bringing biologists and filmmakers together to better communicate to the public the various risks to habitat and wildlife species, particularly in understudied populations. Wild Lens is looking for dedicated videographers and photographers willing to document their experiences at various field jobs throughout the country and internationally. Primary duties will include documenting key study components and objectives through film (preferably over photographs), interviewing primary investigators when possible, obtaining signed release forms from individuals for Wild Lens, sending footage to Wild Lens upon conclusion of the field season, working with film producers during post-production, and possibly shooting additional footage when needed after the field job is complete. Videographers must be willing to take the time necessary to obtain footage that will ultimately be used to compose and edit a short Webisode that will be posted on the Wild Lens website and on YouTube. To see an example of a previous Webisode, visit this link (URL: http://www.wildlensinc.org/webisodes/index.php?wid=4). Flip cameras capable of shooting HD video will be provided along with SD cards to those applicants not already in possession of a high quality camera. This camera will be yours to keep upon completion of the field season, in lieu of pay. Salary: ~$150.00 or a Kodak HD Pocket Video Camera. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience in film and/or photography; 2. Must already be hired to a field job separate from this film project; 3. Possession of a quality camera and tripod that is capable of shooting HD video and high-resolution pictures (though not necessary, this is preferred); 4. Ability to communicate with people on camera in a coherent way. Contact: NEIL PAPROCKI and MATTHEW PODOLSKY [EM: neil AT wildlensinc.org and matthew AT wildlensinc.org (preferred); PH: 208-297-6536]. To Apply: Please e-mail a cover letter and resume with 2-3 references in a PDF file to (EM: neil AT wildlensinc.org and matthew AT wildlensinc.org), at least 1-2 months prior to the start of your respective field seasons. Let us know in your cover letter what job you have been hired for, what your duties will be, and the objectives of the study. Please place the job title in the subject heading. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Last Date to Apply: 1-2 months prior to start of field season. ARCTIC ALASKA AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS – NEST MONITORING CREWS. Field Associates (3) and Crew Leader (2) needed from 25 May to 25 July 2012 to participate in a project with the Wildlife Conservation Society studying nesting productivity in a suite of tundra-nesting birds (primarily shorebird and waterfowl species). One 3-person crew will work in an oil-developed area near Prudhoe Bay and a 2-person crew will work in a remote region near the Ikpikpuk River in the National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska. Duties include re-establishing study plots, conducting nest searches (using both rope drag and behavioral nest search techniques), monitoring discovered nests for survivorship, floating eggs to determine age, conducting surveys for potential nest predators, collecting snow cover and habitat data, and data entry. The Ikpikpuk crew will also assist another crew trapping and banding shorebirds species, and with insect sampling. The Prudhoe Bay crew will access study plots in the oilfields using a vehicle and will interact with oilfield personnel on a daily basis. One of the Prudhoe Bay field associates will focus on a separate side-project identifying nest predators at active nests of tundra-nesting shorebirds and passerines using 15 motion-triggered cameras. This position will require maintenance of Reconyx® camera systems and relocating cameras to new nests when the previously monitored nests are no longer active, and be responsible for managing the data (downloading predation events, data entry, etc.). Preferred applicants will have good bird identification skills, solid nest-searching experience, and be familiar with using a compass, GPS, and Micro-soft Excel. At the Ikpikpuk site preferred applicants will also have some banding / bird handling experience, outdoor camping/wilderness and firearms experience. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day in hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others for long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field conditions will often be wet and cold, then buggy later in the season. Applicants must be comfortable working in bear country. At Ikpikpuk, employees will be working out of a remote field camp (tent living) for approximately 7 weeks (with 2-3 other people) and will be expected to participate in camp set-up and maintenance. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend of $1200 - 1800 depending on experience. Travel/hotel costs within Alaska will be provided. For the Prudhoe Bay crew, room and board (at facilities in the Prudhoe Bay oil field) will be provided. Essential camping gear will be provided for at the Ikpikpuk site. Travel to Alaska will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references (with contact information) by email to JOE LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT wcs.org). *Please send application materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT*. A valid driver's license is required for the Prudhoe Bay crew. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number. Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying for this position. Application deadline: April 15, 2012 although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ARCTIC ALASKA AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS – ARTIFICIAL NEST EXPERIMENT / OILFIELD REHAB. Field Associates (1) and Crew Leader (1) needed from 25 May to 25 July 2012 to participate in two projects with the Wildlife Conservation Society in an oil-developed area near Prudhoe Bay. For Project 1 we will conduct an artificial nest experiment assessing predation rates near and far from oil field infrastructure. For Project 2 we will assess breeding bird usage of rehabilitated sites previously disturbed by oil drilling activity. Duties will include placing artificial shorebird and duck nests along transects and monitoring them for nest survivorship. A subset of artificial nests will be monitored with remote cameras. For the rehab project, duties will include nest searching and monitoring, floating eggs to determine age, area search surveys and behavioral observations of all bird species at both rehab and undisturbed sites. Micro-site habitat characteristics will we be measured using a bird-centered vegetation sampling approach. Data entry and proofing will also be required. The crew will access sites in the oilfields using a vehicle and will interact with oilfield personnel on a daily basis. Preferred applicants will have excellent bird identification skills, solid nest-searching experience, and be familiar with using a compass and GPS. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day in hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others for long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field conditions will often be wet and cold, then buggy later in the season. Applicants must be comfortable working in bear country. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend of $1200 - 1800 depending on experience. Travel/hotel costs within Alaska will be provided. Room and board (at facilities in the Prudhoe Bay oil field) will be provided. Travel to Alaska will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references (with contact information) by email to JOE LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT wcs.org). *Please send application materials as a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT*. A valid driver's license is required. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number. Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying for this position. Application deadline: April 15, 2012 although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ARCTIC ALASKA SHOREBIRD DEMOGRAPHICS PROJECT – Field Associates (2) and Crew Leader (1) – needed from 25 May to 25 July 2012 to participate in a study with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on a project assessing breeding population demography of shorebird species nesting in tundra habitat in Arctic Alaska. We will target two species (Semipalmated Sandpipers and Dunlin) although other species may be studied. The main duties will include conducting nest searches (using both rope-drag and behavioral techniques), floating eggs to determine age, monitoring nests for survivorship, trapping birds using bow nets or mist nets, placing both color-bands and USFWS metal bands on birds, collecting basic morphometric information, and resighting color-banded birds (using both binoculars and spotting scopes). We will also collect feather and blood samples from all captured birds for future genetic studies. Other duties will include insect sampling (using terrestrial pitfall traps and aquatic sweep net sampling), setting up a weather station for automated climate data collection, categorizing nesting habitat type, and data entry. One of the field associates will work ½ time on a separate side-project identifying nest predators at active nests of tundra-nesting shorebirds and passerines using 15 motion-triggered cameras. This position will require maintenance of the Reconyx® camera systems and relocating cameras to new nests when the previously monitored nests are no longer active, and be responsible for managing the data (downloading predation events, data entry, etc.). The crew will be located at a field site in a remote location accessed by bush plane (near the Ikpikpuk River). Another crew of 2 working on a separate project will also be stationed at this camp. Employees at this site will be working out of a remote field camp (tent living) for approximately 7 weeks and will be expected to participate in camp set-up and maintenance. Preferred applicants will have outdoor camping/wilderness and firearms experience. Preferred applicants will have excellent nest-searching ability and bird handling/trapping experience, and be familiar with using a compass, GPS, and Micro-soft Excel. Applicants must be enthusiastic, in excellent physical condition and willing to hike many miles each day in hip boots, and be able to work independently as well as with others for long hours in, sometimes, difficult field conditions. Field conditions will often be wet and cold, then buggy later in the season. Applicants must be comfortable working in bear country. Employees will be paid a monthly stipend of $1200-1800 depending on experience. Lodging and travel within Alaska will be provided and food costs will be covered upon arrival to the field site. Essential camping gear will be provided for. Travel to Alaska will be partially covered ($500 voucher) by WCS. A B.S. degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is preferred, but not required. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must have (or obtain) a social security number. Please send a cover letter, resume and at least three references (with contact information) by email to JOE LIEBEZEIT (EM: jliebezeit AT wcs.org) in a SINGLE MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT. Include in your cover letter any relevant experience and your interest in applying for this position. Application deadline: April 15, 2012 although hiring will begin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. MIGRATORY BIRD FIELD ASSISTANT . at Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center Location: Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, MD. Duration: 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 23 Feb 2012. Job Description: Field assistant sought for ongoing research studying dispersal and reproductive success of migratory birds. This work combines observational and experimental fieldwork with stable isotope analysis to answer questions about the factors that influence dispersal in migratory birds and the reproductive consequences of dispersal. This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a variety of field techniques as well as work on an exciting project with Smithsonian scientists. Qualifications: Field work for this project will involve mist-netting and banding several species of passerine birds, mapping territory boundaries of color-banded individuals, searching for and monitoring nests to record reproductive success and conducting point counts. Competitive applicants will be highly motivated, independent workers with experience netting, banding, and bleeding small passerines and will have the ability to re-sight small active color-banded birds. Experience aging & sexing birds in hand, locating nests and mapping territories is preferred but not required. Successful applicant will be expected to work long days in the field approximately 6 days/week, often without direct supervision. Field work will run from approximately April 15th-July15th. Housing and a small stipend provided. To Apply: Please email a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a current CV including 3 references to (EM: crushing AT umd.edu). BIOLOGICAL MONITORS at Bloom Biological, Inc.. Website: http://bloombiological.com. Location: Southern California. Duration: 6 months or longer. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: Many . Application Deadline: 29 Feb 2012. Job Description: Bloom Biological has immediate need for biological monitors on multiple large construction projects in southern California. Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences and knowledge of southern California birds. Technical writing, analytical and GIS skills are welcomed for consideration for a permanent position at the end of the field season. Intellect and work ethic, as assessed via an interview, are valued as much as prior consulting experience. New graduates eager to enter this field and work hard are always welcomed To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume or CV to MARCUS C. ENGLAND (EM: marcuscengland AT bloombiological.com). WILDLIFE FIELD TECHNICIAN at University of Delaware. Website: http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/lewesturbine/ Location: Lewes, DE. Duration: 8 months. Job Type: Temporary. Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2012. Job Description: Needed 1 March to 31 October 2012 (8 months) to coordinate a post-construction bird and bat impact assessment study at a wind turbine on the University of Delaware campus in Lewes, DE. Tasks will include conducting daily carcass searches and bird surveys, setting up and maintaining automated nocturnal acoustic and thermal detectors, data entry, and possibly analysis of audio and video data. Fall work may include assisting with portable radar data collection and bird migration banding effort.Work schedule will be 6 days a week. Pay rate will be $480/week – no benefits. Fully-furnished university housing will also be provided nearby the study site in the coastal resort town of Lewes, DE. Qualifications: Must be able to identify eastern birds by sight and sound, have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently with little supervision. Bat identification skills a plus. . To Apply: Please send (email preferred) a letter, resume/CV, and contact information (name, phone number, and email address) for 3 references to JEFF BULER (EM: jbuler AT udel.edu), Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware, 250 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE 19716. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN at University of Wyoming. Location: Southeastern Wyoming. Duration: ~ 3.5 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3 . Application Deadline: 30 April 2012. Job Description: Biological field technicians needed to assist MS student in research examining impacts of wind energy development on grassland breeding birds in Wyoming. Start and end dates flexible, (early May to mid-Aug 2012). Duties will include point counts, nest searching and monitoring, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Applicants must be willing to work early mornings in the challenging field conditions of the high country plains, including cold, heat, and wind. Housing and in-field transportation will be provided. Salary: ~$10/hour (~$1712/month) plus housing. Qualifications: Successful candidates will have the ability to identify western birds by sight and sound, meticulous data collection skills, the ability to work independently, and good inter-personal skills. Experience in grassland nest searching and driving manual transmission vehicles is preferred. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license. To Apply: To apply please send the following: 1) a letter of interest, 2) resume, and 3) names and contact info for 3 work references to ANIKA MAHONEY (EM: anikamahoney AT gmail.com). Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANTS at University of Wyoming. Location: Pinedale, Wyoming. Duration: ~ 3 months. Job Type: Seasonal. Application Deadline: 1 April 2012. Job Description: We are seeking highly motivated candidates to assist an M.S. project examining the relationship between energy development and nest predation of sagebrush-obligate passerines; principally Brewer’s sparrows, sage sparrows and sage thrashers. Field data collection will occur from early May through mid-August 2012 in western Wyoming at the foothills of the beautiful Wind River Range, just 2 hours from Yellowstone National Park. Duties include, but are not limited to: 1) nest searching and monitoring; 2) nest camera setup and maintenance; 3) nest predator and habitat surveys; and (4) data entry and management in ArcMap GIS, Access and Excel. To Apply: To apply send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (including telephone number, and email) of at least 3 references as ONE document to MATTHEW HETHCOAT at [EM: mhethcoa AT uwyo.edu]. Please indicate AVIAN FIELD ASSISTANT in the subject heading. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received and we therefore encourage interested parties to apply promptly. The closing date for this position is 1 April 2012. Qualifications: Ideal applicants will possess an interest in ecological field research, and a commitment to conservation and applied ecology. Successful candidates will also need a valid driver’s license, have or be in the process of earning an undergraduate degree in wildlife biology, zoology, ecology or a related field and have knowledge of and/or experience with avian biology. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic and willingness to work independently much of the time. Prior experience conducting nest searching and monitoring, and avian behavioral observations preferred. Additionally, applicants should be in excellent physical condition and be willing and able to hike extensively over uneven terrain, often carrying a 40+ pound pack. Compensation: Approximately $1600 - $1800 DOE (based on an hourly rate within an academic pay period). Housing will be provided while at the field site. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS (2) needed for songbird and habitat surveys along the Missouri and Madison Rivers in Montana from mid-May to mid-July 2012 for the Avian Science Center. Data collected will contribute to knowledge of riparian bird distributions in Montana. Duties include surveying birds via point count, sampling vegetation, locating study sites, maintaining data sheets and other documentation, and computer data entry. Upon completion of training, technicians will work as a pair canoeing 10-30 miles/day and camping in beautiful and remote areas with minimal supervision. Qualifications include ability to identify western birds by sight and song, previous point count experience, familiarity with western flora, boating experience, valid driver’s license and experience driving 4WD vehicles. Applicants must have enthusiasm for working outdoors, ability to hike and camp in rugged conditions, and good organizational skills. Technicians should expect long hours, inclement weather, and spectacular country. Primitive camping and some multi-day river trips required. Preference given to applicants with a 4WD vehicle. Salary is $2,000-2,500/month DOE plus mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle, and up to $400/month per diem. To Apply: Please email a cover letter addressing qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 references to SHARON FULLER (EM: sharon.fuller AT mso.umt.edu). Positions open until filled. Initial application review begins February 1st. For more information, visit: http://avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/aboutus/employment.php. BIRD TECHNICIANS (8) needed for bird surveys in Montana from mid-May to mid-July 2012, with potential for some positions to begin in April. The Avian Science Center is seeking experienced point counters to conduct surveys for Montana portions of a regional long-term bird monitoring project (IMBCR). Technicians will be assigned to one of eight geographic areas. Field locations cover a range of elevations and habitats including conifer forest, sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and riparian habitats. Technicians will be expected to attend a week-long training workshop that begins May 14. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all regional birds by sight and sound upon completion of training, hike off-trail in steep and difficult terrain, and communicate with private landowners. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required for all positions as well as occasional overnight backcountry travel. Some positions include working in grizzly bear country. Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, and can expect long hours, multiple days of solitude, and spectacular country. Technicians are expected to use their own vehicle for travel throughout the season. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1800-$2,500 DOE plus mileage (~ $0.50/mile) for project related driving, and $400 a month in camping/lodging reimbursement. Binoculars, camping/backpacking gear, and a strong work ethic are required. To be competitive, applicants must have experience conducting point counts and the ability to identify 80% of western bird species by sight and sound, ~60% by call. To Apply: please send a cover letter with ONLY relevant experience; be sure to address the above criteria and specify the project(s) of interest; send cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 references ALL in 1 document to SHARON FULLER (EM: sharon.fuller AT mso.umt.edu). Positions open until filled. Initial application review begins immediately. For more information, visit: http://avianscience.dbs.umt.edu/aboutus/employment.php. MAPS FIELD BIOLOGISTS IN CANADA: The Institute for Bird Populations (IBP) seeks up to seven field biologists with Canadian citizenship to serve as Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program (http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm) biologists, to establish and operate a network of mist-netting and banding stations in the Oil-Sands region near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Positions run from about May 1st through August 10th, 2012, and will include 3 weeks of site-specific safety training and station establishment, followed by 10 weeks of station operation. We seek responsible, motivated applicants in good physical condition, to face the rigors and unpredictability of challenging field conditions, and with respect for specific and rigorous safety and other regulations required for working in this region. Successful applicants should have previous experience with banding, with advanced skills in mist-netting and ageing and sexing of landbirds in the hand preferred. Applicants must be a minimum of 20 years-old. A valid First-Aid training certificate, and valid Driver’s License (or equivalent) will be required before the start of the field season, and a clean Driver’s Abstract will be required and reviewed as a part of the application process. Applicants will need to pass a pre-work drug/alcohol test, and random testing during the season is a possibility; failure to take or pass these tests will result in termination. A personal cell phone will also be required (work-related calls will be reimbursed). Economy class air fare from a Canadian or US residence to Calgary, ground transportation from Calgary to Fort McMurray, shared housing in or near Fort McMurray, a food allowance, and a 4x4 truck for transportation to and from the banding stations will be provided. MAPS field biologists will be considered independent contractors and will receive payment of U.S. $2,000 per month (pro-rated for partial months worked), and a bonus of U.S. $2,500 for completing the season with proper and responsible adherence to all safety, drug and alcohol, and site requirements. Please send CV including details of previous banding experience and two references to PETER PYLE (EM: ppyle AT birdpop.org). Positions will be filled beginning immediately as qualified applicants are confirmed. RAPTOR WORKSHOP: Accredited through University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Three 5-day workshops entitled "Introduction to Raptor Field Techniques" will be held in Stevens Point, WI by Eugene Jacobs of the Linwood Springs Research Station and Loren Ayers of the Wis. Dept. of Natural Resources. Summer Session: 4-8 June, 25-29 June, 2012. Fall Session: 27-31 August, 17-21 September, and 8-12 October 2012. Receive first hand experience working with: live raptors, capturing, handling, banding techniques, broadcast call surveys, tree climbing, rappelling, blood sampling and more. Cost is $435 and space is limited, so register early. For more information and a registration form visit http://www.RaptorResearch.com Subject: Bird Jobs -- January 2, 2012 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Mon, 2 Jan 2012 23:31:34 -0500 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you find that exciting new position! EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* ONE SEASONAL GRASSLAND BIRD TECHNICIAN (GBT) is needed to conduct surveys for grassland bird abundance/density and diversity in the Sheyenne River Delta region of North Dakota. The GBT will be part of a study to evaluate the effects of grazing on grassland birds. Data collected will contribute to our knowledge of the impact of grazing on declining grassland bird populations. Start date is May 21, 2012 continuing through August 10, 2012. The work will take place on The Nature Conservancy’s Brown Ranch property and the adjacent U.S. Forest Service’s Sheyenne National Grasslands. Primary job duties include: conducting bird surveys using point counts and distance sampling methods, assisting with plant community and vegetation structure sampling, and collecting biomass data to assess forage production on sites with different grazing pressure. After an initial training period the GBT will work independently to conduct the field work. Applicants should have good organizational and communication skills, enthusiasm for working outdoors in sometimes tough weather conditions and a valid driver’s license. Experience identifying birds by sight and sound is desirable. Pay will be $11-13/hour depending on experience. Housing and a vehicle for field work will be provided. For questions about the position, contact MARISSA AHLERING, (EM: mahlerin AT tnc.org, PH: 605-677-5293), but applications must be submitted online. Apply online under position number 39619. Cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references required. Closing Date: January 16, 2012. (URL: https://careers.nature.org/psp/P89HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL) Revised Application Procedure – ALASKA WATERBIRD TECHNICIANS at Location: Fairbanks and Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Duration: May 15 – flexible end date of August 31 to September 30, 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 31 Jan 2012. Job Description: Seeking 2 technicians with an interest in wetland and avian ecology to assist with a research project examining effects of climate change on boreal wetlands. Technicians will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska and employed by the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Yukon Flats is one of the most remote and pristine areas in interior Alaska, offering a wilderness experience with a great diversity of nesting waterfowl and other bird species. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to experience a remote Alaska wilderness setting, learn bird and aquatic invertebrate identification, and gain knowledge of ecological sampling techniques. Technician time will be split amongst two major tasks: 1) field work in the refuge, and 2) lab work in Fairbanks. Field work will be conducted on the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. Major field duties include: waterbird surveys, water quality sampling, aquatic invertebrate sampling, collecting waterfowl young, and setup and maintenance of a remote field camp. Personnel are required to carry firearms in the field for bear protection. Camp life is primitive and refuge access is by float plane. Lab duties include the identification and quantification of aquatic invertebrate samples. The wetlands contain a high diversity of invertebrate taxa and will thus provide technicians with extensive experience identifying aquatic invertebrates. Technicians will be trained in invertebrate identification, including the use of dichotomous keys and basic invertebrate ecology. Qualifications: Applicants are sought with a strong interest in waterfowl/wetland ecology, a desire to live in a remote field camp for extended periods, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude under difficult field conditions including hot and cold temperatures, long days hiking through wet heavily wooded and brushy habitats occupied by mosquitoes, flies, and brown and black bears. We are also looking for personnel whom enjoy hiking and paddling and are in good physical shape. Waterfowl identification skills and remote camping experience are desired. Lodging, transportation and pertinent field gear will be provided by the refuge. Fairbanks, located in the heart of Alaska, is well-situated to provide technicians with ample opportunities to explore Alaska’s wilderness during their off-time. Watercraft, aircraft, firearms, first aid and bear safety courses are provided. To apply: Applications must be submitted through the Student Conservation Association (SCA). You do not need to be a student to apply - all are welcome. Please review the SCA website to learn how to apply for SCA internships. SCA will provide interns with roundtrip airfare to Alaska, $110 per week, and $1415 - $5350 of credit towards student loans or future tuition. We will provide all lodging for your stay in Alaska and all food when we are in the field. Our posting at SCA can be found by going to the home page (www.thesca.org), clicking on the link for 'search internships', and then simply restricting the state field to 'AK' and clicking search. The position reference number is: PO-00070063. Applications should be submitted no later than Jan 31, 2012 and early applications are strongly encouraged. Interested applicants are also encouraged to contact the supervisor, TYLER LEWIS, to express their interest (EM: tllewis AT alaska.edu. PH: 907-699-8008). COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD COORDINATOR Multiple positions based at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites throughout southeastern Massachusetts). Mid-March to mid-September 2012. The Coastal Waterbird Program of Mass Audubon is seeking seasonal Field Coordinators to train and supervise staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources, and to coordinate field crews. Responsibilities include 1) coordinate field crews (field assistants and volunteers) to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 2) train and supervise field crews in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds, and in accomplishment of education objectives, 3) coordinate and assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 5) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, and 6) coordinate and compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 7) supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 6-12 months previous supervisory and field coordination experience. Six-twelve months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb., and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-March through mid-September. Rate of payment is $13.00-$14.50/hour depending on experience with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp). To apply for this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org). In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at (URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs); your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT III Multiple positions based at: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites in Boston and Cape Cod), North River Wildlife Sanctuary, Marshfield MA (covering field sites Cohasset to Plymouth), Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet MA (covering field sites Provincetown to Brewster), Nantucket, and South Beach, Chatham (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach). Mid-April to mid-August 2012. Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant III positions to train and supervise staff and volunteers in conducting research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) supervise field crew (field assistants and volunteers) to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 2) train and supervise field assistants and volunteers in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 6) supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 3-6 months previous supervisory experience. Three to six months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, able to lift approximately 40 lb, and walk extended distances on beaches and other terrain. Employee must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-April through mid-August. Rate of payment is $12.00-$13.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit (URL: http:// www.massaudubon.org/cwp). To apply for this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org). In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs; your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT II – Multiple positions based at: Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites on Cape Cod), Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Dartmouth MA (covering field sites Westport to Dartmouth), Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet MA (covering field sites Provincetown to Brewster), Nantucket, and South Beach, Chatham (*note this position requires living in a remote camp setting on a barrier beach). Mid-May to mid-August 2012. Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant II positions to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) collect biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds including abundance and distribution of target species, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based Coastal Waterbird Program staff throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) assist in compilation of data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities, 6) conduct research on special projects as directed. Qualifications: Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, as well as 3 months previous field experience. Prior experience in avian field research and management strongly preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research or management projects. Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred. Small boat-handling experience preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $11.50-$12.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp). To apply for this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org). In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at (URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs); your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD ASSISTANT I – Multiple positions based at: Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Dartmouth MA (covering field sites Westport to Dartmouth), Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellfleet MA (covering field sites Provincetown to Brewster), Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Edgartown MA (covering field sites on Martha's Vineyard). Mid-May to mid-August 2012. Mass Audubon is seeking to fill seasonal Field Assistant I positions to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources. Responsibilities include 1) collect biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds including abundance and distribution of target species, 3) accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program, 3) assist with sanctuary-based coastal waterbird work throughout the region, 4) assist in management of databases including abundance, productivity and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources, 5) assist in compilation of data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities. Qualifications: Applicants should be working toward a B.S. or B.A. in environmental science or related field, or equivalent experience. Prior experience in avian field research and management preferred. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Benefits: This is a full time position from mid-May through mid-August. Rate of payment is $9.50-$11.50/hour depending on experience. Housing may be available for payroll deduction of $25-35/wk. Field travel reimbursement will be provided. For more information, visit (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp). To apply for this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org). In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at (URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs); your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. COASTAL WATERBIRD FIELD TRAINEESHIP – Multiple positions based at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Barnstable MA (covering field sites throughout southeastern Massachusetts). The Coastal Waterbird Program at Mass Audubon is seeking to enroll shorebird monitoring trainees to gain experience and skills in endangered species management, coastal nesting bird ecology, field research and environmental education. Trainees will be mentored by Mass Audubon staff in the monitoring and management of Piping Plovers, Least and Common Terns, and American Oystercatchers. Activities will include construction and maintenance of protective fencing, wildlife tracking, educating the public about endangered species conservation and research. Trainees will be assigned to from 1-6 sites, where they will have the opportunity to experience a variety of coastal habitats. Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong interest in wildlife management and conservation biology. Applicants should have good communication (oral, written) skills, be in good physical condition, be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather), and have their own vehicle. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a career/degree in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, biology, or related field, however all are encouraged to apply. For more information: (URL: http://www.massaudubon.org/cwp). Benefits: This is an unpaid traineeship. Commitment: A minimum of 10 weeks (including some weekends and the 4th of July holiday), beginning no later than May 31, 2012. Trainees should expect to commit to a maximum of 35 hours per week. To apply for this position: Please send a cover letter (specify position(s) for which you are applying and dates of availability), resume and list of three references via email to (EM: coastalbirdjobs AT massaudubon.org). In addition, please complete a short cover page questionnaire at (URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/coastalbirdjobs); your application will not be processed without completion/receipt of the items above. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will begin in January, and positions will be filled by Mar 1, 2012. Golden-winged warbler mist-netting, nest-searching, and radio-telemetry technicians (6) needed to join 3 independent crews studying demography and habitat associations of Golden-winged Warblers (GWWA) in northern Minnesota (2 sites) and south-eastern Manitoba (1 site) during the 2012 breeding season. The season will begin 13 May and end in late July or early August (flexible). Because radio-tracking females is the most efficient method for finding GWWA nests, our study depends largely on netting as many female GWWA as possible in the short period during mid-May (Minnesota) and late-May (Manitoba) after females arrive but before incubation begins. To achieve this, each crew will run >50 mist-nets during nearly all daylight hours for that period. We will capture hundreds of birds of >50 species. Therefore, extensive mist-netting experience is required for all positions. The rest of the season will include searching for and monitoring nests, monitoring habitat use by female and juvenile GWWA with radio telemetry, measuring habitat characteristics, more mist-netting late in the season, and data entry throughout. Nest searching for GWWA nests is ridiculously difficult regardless of previous experience, and radio telemetry can be learned quickly, so experience in those areas is a bonus, but not necessary. We are looking for applicants who will take pride in collecting honest, high-quality ecological data with or without supervision, under often challenging field conditions (i.e., early and sometimes cold mornings, long hours of sun, heat, humidity, and an array of relentless blood-sucking critters) with a hard-working, team-oriented attitude, preferably with a good sense of humor. All positions require that applicants are comfortable living and working closely with a group, are respectful of their colleagues/housemates at all times, are prepared for a challenging and unpredictable work schedule, and are in excellent physical condition. All employees of this project must complete the federal defensive driving course and have current First Aid certification (both can be completed after hiring). Technicians selected for the Manitoba crew must have a valid passport. Shared housing and necessary transportation during the field season will be provided. Technician salary is $1,840/month. Persons interested in interviewing for a position should email a letter of interest (including a description of mist-netting experience) and current CV with names and contact information (phone and email) of 2 references to HENRY STREBY at the Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Minnesota (EM: henrystreby_umn AT yahoo.com). Please include YOUR LAST NAME and “GWWA FIELD TECH” in the email subject line (failure to do so will disqualify your application). RAPTOR BIOLOGISTS – Location: Mohave County, AZ. Duration: 5 months, with possibility of an extension. Number of Openings: 2. Application Deadline: 6 Jan 2012. Job Description: Tetra Tech is seeking local raptor biologists to participate on an eagle study in Mohave County, AZ. The work will entail spending long hours scanning for raptors and recording flight paths and heights. Surveys will be conducted for 2-3 consecutive days every other week from January through mid-May 2012, with the possibility of an extension. Positions will be filled immediately, as suitable applicants are found. Applicants living outside the area need not apply for the position. The salary is $20-30/hour, depending on experience. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include: (1) At least a BS in wildlife biology or related field, (2) prior experience conducting raptor field research and ability to identify and age raptors in flight, particularly eagles, (3) a valid driver’s license (4) experience with GPS units and topographical maps, (5) attention to detail when recording data, (6) ability to maintain focus throughout the surveys, (7) willingness to work long hours in windy conditions and extreme temperatures, (8) ability to follow verbal and written instructions, adhere to protocol, and consistently act in a professional manner. To Apply: If interested, please send a cover letter, your resume, and contact information of three references to: (EM: rich.young AT tetratech.com). FIELD ASSISTANT for Study of Hispaniolan Woodpecker in Dominican Republic at Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, Cornell University, and Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Location: Parque Nacional Los Haitises (near the village of Sabana de la Mar), Dominican Republic. Duration: 4 months, late January – late May 2012. College graduates and undergraduates who can take a leave of absence for the spring semester are particularly encouraged to apply. Students are encouraged to apply for academic credit for their work at their home institution. Job Type: Volunteer. Application Deadline: 30 Jan 2012. Job Description: The Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) is a colonially breeding species, and some records suggest it also is a cooperative breeder, with more than two birds contributing care to a single brood. Little is known about the extent and form of cooperative breeding in this species, and most fieldwork in the coming season will focus on describing the social organization of woodpecker colonies. Other topics of interest include the costs, benefits, and consequences of group living, including the influence of parasites, and the operation of sexual selection in cooperative societies. Neotropical bird species are generally poorly known with many aspects of their natural history incomplete or wholly unknown. Hispaniola is an island with many endemic and/or poorly known species that will reveal their intriguing secrets to those motivated and patient enough to look. While our work will focus primarily on Hispaniolan Woodpecker, opportunities to collect data on the island’s other poorly known avian denizens will arise, and we will exploit these opportunities when possible. Any such observations of other bird species made by field assistants could result in publications (so an added bonus of this fieldwork is the potential to not only add a publication to your CV but also make a real contribution to our knowledge of Hispaniolan birds and Neotropical ornithology). Field research assistants will participate in data collection during an intensive 4-month field season representing the beginning of this long-term study. Assistant duties will include (but are not limited to) nest-searching, behavioral observations (including nest watches), color band reading, netting, and playback experiments. Days will be long and the work will be physically and mentally demanding, but for those seeking to gain experience in field research you won’t be disappointed. The work week will typically be 6 days long in humid, mosquito-filled forests, involving hiking muddy, steep hills; this work will leave you exhausted at the end of the day! Assistants will be involved in all aspects of the project, including discussions of the conceptual framework of the project. Qualifications: Those with previous field experience (especially those who have mist-netting and/or behavioral observation experience) and a strong interest in bird behavior are highly preferred, but such skills are not absolutely necessary (indeed, I will train you with numerous field protocols). Other important qualifications include 1) willingness to work very long hours in tropical conditions (that means buggy, sweaty, and very wet), 2) commitment to paying attention to detail (e.g., writing legibly) for the entire 4 months of work, 3) ability to get along well with others in a very cramped environment (you will be in close contact with myself and possibly 1 other field assistant for the whole 4 months), 4) ability and willingness to work alone in the field and to work in an area where encounters with venomous invertebrates is a very real possibility (there are plenty of stinging and/or spiny plants, as well), and 5) willingness to cook (all meals will have to be prepared ourselves). Knowledge of the Spanish language is also a big plus! Applicants must have a strong interest in field research as a possible (or definite) career goal (i.e., applying because you’d like to see a tropical forest before going off to medical school is not something I’m looking for). To Apply: Send a cover letter (1 page) detailing your interests and career goals and how you see this internship fitting in with them, a resume or CV (keep it to relevant details), an unofficial transcript (or simple list of courses and grades on a spreadsheet), and the names and contact information (email and phone) of 2-3 references (ideally with some experience with how you work in a research/field context). APPLY ONLY IF YOU CAN COME OUT FOR THE ENTIRE 4 MONTH FIELD SEASON AND YOU DO NOT REQUIRE A STIPEND. Contact: JOSHUA B. LAPERGOLA (EM: jbl96 AT cornell.edu). Please note, applications will be ranked based on quality AND order received (given that the start of the field season is fast approaching!). MARSH BIRD FIELD TECHNICIAN(S) at Missouri River Bird Observatory Website: http://www.mrbo.org. Location: Missouri. Duration: 3 months; early Apr to mid July 2012. Job Type: Seasonal. Number of Openings: 3. Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2012. Job Description: The Missouri River Bird Observatory (www.mrbo.org) seeks 3 technicians from early Apr to mid July 2012 to conduct secretive marsh bird surveys throughout Missouri using a continental-scale marsh bird monitoring framework. Primary focal species will include Yellow, Black, King, and Virginia Rails, Sora, and Least and American Bitterns. Ideal applicants will have prior experience with point count surveys and broadcast surveys, be willing to work early morning and evening hours, and have a working knowledge of wetland communities. Excellent hearing is required. Applicants must be comfortable wading through water in wetlands and capable of working long and strenuous days in variable conditions. This is the first year of this project in Missouri, which is an exciting prospect, but it will also demand flexibility in adjusting to changing logistics. Your ability to work independently and communicate effectively is essential. All applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to use personal vehicle for work. Mileage accrued during surveys will be reimbursed. Shared housing is provided, but camping alone will also be necessary at times. Salary will be $1,300-$1,400/month depending on experience. To Apply: To apply, please send CV and letter of application with contact information for three references to MRBO Assistant Director ETHAN DUKE (EM: ethan.duke AT mrbo.org; PH: 660.886-8788) and Director DANA RIPPER (EM: dana.ripper AT mrbo.org). Include your name and the words “marsh_bird_technician” in the subject line. Application deadline is February 1st, 2012. BANDER-in-CHARGE (BIC)-- Innis Point Bird Observatory (IPBO) is seeking a qualified BIC for its Spring Migration Monitoring Program (SMMP), from April 24 to June 7, 2012. Innis Point Bird Observatory is located on the south side of the Ottawa River about 15 km west of downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It has been in operation since 1982, with a Spring Migration Monitoring Program (SMMP) since 1997. The SMMP, run under a fixed protocol, consists of a standardized banding program using mist nets, a standardized one hour census, general observations of birds, and the determination of Estimated Daily Totals (EDT). The total remuneration will be $4000 (including legal benefits such as vacation pay), paid in four instalments during the course of the program. The BIC will be responsible for the fieldwork from Sunday to Friday during the SMMP period. This will include coordinating the fieldwork of all volunteers assisting with the program. The BIC will train volunteers in extraction, as well as other aspects of the monitoring and banding process. The BIC will be required to demonstrate observatory activities to occasional groups of visitors. The BIC will be responsible for completion of the EDT sheet and the Daily Log during the days that he/she is present, and also for computer entry of banding and EDT data for all days during the entire SMMP period. The BIC will be asked to provide a brief report at the completion of the project. Basic spartan accommodations will be provided on site at no charge. The site is located on DND property and the facilities include two trailers, equipped with basic living amenities; although there is no running water and no telephone, there is electricity, heat, and an outhouse toilet. The BIC must hold or be eligible for a Banding Permit. Experience of work at other bird observatories is highly desirable. Interested candidates are invited to apply, with CV, to CELIA BODNAR at (PH: 613-836-7907; EM: bodnarm ATmagma.ca). SIX (6) AVIAN RESEARCH TECHNICIANS needed for songbird and habitat surveys in Nevada's backcountry between April 9 and mid-July 2012 for Great Basin Bird Observatory. Half season appointments are also possible. Duties include bird surveys via point counts and area searches, vegetation surveys, and data entry. Qualifications needed include experience identifying western birds by sight and sound; ability to collect field data under challenging conditions (heat, cold, remote sites); familiarity with western flora; working knowledge of MS Excel for data entry; valid drivers license and experience driving 4wd vehicles. Training workshop for all survey protocols will be provided, but prior bird identification skills a must. Applicants must be in good physical condition, as long hours in field will be required in sometimes difficult terrain. Ability to work independently and in remote locations is a must. Compensation: up to $2200/month (depending on experience). Housing will be provided in some areas, but remote camping will be required on a regular basis. To apply, please call Great Basin Bird Observatory at (PH: 775-323-4226) or email (EM: ballard AT gbbo.org). Please be prepared to submit your resume and references. VOLUNTEER INTERNS – Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) located in Courtenay, British Columbia (on Vancouver Island) is seeking volunteer interns for 2012. Baby bird season in spring, summer and early fall brings us the greatest number of patients. To ensure that the animals get all the care necessary to bring them back to health, we will be offering internships to interested and motivated individuals. Veterinary supervision and protocols of care are observed. The work at the wildlife centre can be very demanding. Typically in the summer we work from 8 am until 10 pm, with occasional 4 am feedings. An intern can expect to be involved in all aspects of the rehabilitation process. Most of the work for everyone is diet preparation and cleaning, but you will also be expected to take part in occasional rescues and releases, administer treatments, and participate in building projects, grounds maintenance and some educational displays within the community. The schedule at the centre can be intense, but you will also be given time to enjoy the beautiful scenery this island has to offer. Start dates vary and internships typically last six to eight weeks, depending on scheduling. The wildlife centre offers very basic housing and occasionally some meals, but for the most part you will be responsible for keeping yourself fed. The wildlife centre is staffed by a dedicated rehabilitator and many volunteers. As an intern you will become part of a team of likeminded people and will be treated with respect and friendship. Previous wildlife experience is not a prerequisite. Come here with the right attitude, prepared to give 100% to our wild patients and a wildlife internship will be an extraordinary experience. Application deadline is February 15, 2012. We hope to respond by mid-March. For more information about MARS, to read about previous interns' experiences, and for an application form please visit http://www.wingtips.org . To reach the form click on “Internship,” then on “Intern Application,” and then follow the link. Send completed application form and your resume to: Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society, 6817 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada V9J 1N2. Applications by email will not be accepted. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIAN. I am looking for technicians (5) to work full-time from May 8 - July 15 throughout the Central Hardwoods and East Gulf Coast Bird Conservation Regions. These regions include parts of TN, KY, IN, IL, MO, AR, and OK. Pay is $1500/month. This project focuses on the monitoring of grassland birds by conducting roadside surveys. Researchers will have the chance to work with Dickcissels, Grasshopper, Henslow’s, and Bachman’s Sparrows, Prairie and Blue-winged Warblers and Northern Bobwhite. Job requirements will involve point-count surveying, vegetation cover estimation, and being able to properly collect and enter data. Expect to begin work early in the morning, around 5:00AM and work 5-6 days a week. There will be frequent camping, and the person will be expected to provide their own vehicle and camping supplies. Person should be very enthusiastic about birds and ornithological research. The applicant should have a B.S. or B.A. in Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, or a related field. Preference will be given to those with prior birding experience. Good hearing and ability to detect birds by song is imperative as we will be working in grasslands. Be ready for long days in the summer heat, biting insects (ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, etc.), and little shade. Valid driver’s license and personal vehicles are required as there is much driving involved. Person will be reimbursed for travel expenses such as gas and camping fees. Must bring your own binoculars. Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 references, preferably via e-mail to: CHRIS LITUMA, (EM: clituma AT utk.edu or cmlituma AT yahoo.com). Or mail them to: Chris Lituma 274 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg, Knoxville TN 37996 Subject: Bird Jobs -- December 26, 2011 From: Cheryl Trine <ctrine AT andrews.edu> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:36:36 -0500 We have recently switched to a new job board format which allows for REAL-TIME POSTING by members of one of the OSNA societies (members must be logged in to the site in order to see the job posting option). Members may also update their own announcements and remove them from the list when no longer. needed. Non-members will still need to send their announcements to the moderator, Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu) for posting, but posting time should be within 48 hours of receipt. Please visit our new site. It is still a work in progress, so if you have any recommendations for improvement, please send them to Cheryl Trine (EM: ctrine AT andrews.edu). EDITOR’S NOTE: To prevent the harvesting of email addresses in this list, all email addresses have had the ' AT ' sign replaced with ' AT '. To reduce the possibility of typing in the wrong address when responding, please cut and paste the whole address and then replace the ' AT ' with ' AT '. ********************* MARSH BIRD RESEARCH TECHNICIAN--Agency: USGS Arkansas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Location: Southeastern Oklahoma. Job Description: (1-2) Technician(s) needed to assist graduate student studying habitat use and chick survival of King Rails in managed wetlands. Applicant will have an opportunity to learn a variety of field techniques while contributing to research on a species of conservation concern. Duties include conducting call-broadcast surveys, assisting with bird captures and attachment of VHF transmitters, tracking marked birds, nest and brood searching, brood habitat use and foraging behavior observations, and habitat data collection. Applicant must be highly motivated, capable of working independently and with others, comfortable working in wetlands and tolerant of unfavorable field conditions. Qualifications: Experience with avian field observations, radio telemetry, and handling/capturing waterbirds preferred but not required. Strong work ethic highly desired. Salary: $1200/mo + housing. Duration: April through July (flexible). Contact: KAREN WILLARD (EM: kwillard AT uark.edu). VOLUNTEER FIELD ASSISTANTS (3) needed to study behavioral ecology of White-ruffed Manakins (Corapipo altera) in Costa Rica. Three positions are available beginning approx. 27 February and ending 20 April 2012, with the possibility of extension until 1 May 2012. Assistants must be willing to commit to the full field season. White-ruffed Manakins are a small lekking passerine bird and the males perform visual and auditory displays for the females. This project investigates the range of display behaviors by males in the context of understanding the evolution of cooperative behaviors and contributes to long-term studies of the community ecology of the region. Responsibilities of all members of the field crew will include conducting behavioral observations of color-banded birds at display logs, mistnetting, banding, and blood sampling birds. Field assistants will also be expected to maintain and fix equipment, enter data, and participate in any additional activities that are needed at this remote field site. The research is conducted at Rara Avis Lodge and Reserve in the Sarapiqui region, Costa Rica (http://www.rara-avis.com/). Living conditions are extremely rustic: cold running water, electricity only in the evenings in the dining building and 'lab' space, and rooms likely shared with other assistants (and possibly other small critters). We will work on roughly a 8 days on, 1 day off schedule with a 5 day (including travel days) break in the middle of the season to leave the reserve. I will cover all in-country expenses (travel, food, and accommodation) while at Rara Avis and during the initial and final trip to the airport. The days during the break are a great way for assistants to visit other areas in Costa Rica, but expenses incurred during days off are the applicant’s responsibility (unless applicants choose to stay at the study site). There is no internet access and only spotty telephone service at Rara Avis. However, the biodiversity (400+ species of birds, tapir, interesting bromeliads and other plants) at Rara Avis is among the richest in Central America and successful applicants will gain experience in a wide range of field techniques. Applicants should expect LOTS of rain, very muddy trails, numerous bugs, close encounters with venomous snakes, and long days (breakfast at 5am, out of the field around 4pm, with data entry some evenings). Applicants should be physically fit with a good balance, have a strong interest in birds and animal behavior, and be capable of interacting well with others in difficult field situations. Successful applicants will have excellent field skills, experience with behavioral observations, mistnetting, and the ability to read color bands on small, fast-moving birds. Experience working in isolated field settings and/or living in close quarters, as well as conversational Spanish ability, are bonuses for this position. To apply, send a SINGLE document containing: 1) cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability to work on this project including your outdoors experience, 2) CV, and 3) three references (including email and phone number) familiar with your field skills, personality, and motivation to: MEGAN A. JONES, Florida State University, Department of Biological Science, (EM: majones AT bio.fsu.edu). Please use the subject line “White-ruffed Manakin field assistant application.” All applicants, except for Costa Rican citizens, must have a current, valid passport and be eligible for at least a 60 day visa from the Costa Rican government. Applications are due by 5 January 2012, but will be reviewed as received. ISLAND KEEPERS at Stewart B. McKinney NWR. Location: Long Island Sound, CT. Duration: 3 months beginning May 21, 2012. Job Type: Internship. Job Description: The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is seeking enthusiastic individuals to spend their summer on an island in beautiful coastal Connecticut while gaining valuable, well-rounded experience working in the natural resource field. Duties include but are not limited to: invasive species management, wildlife and vegetation surveys, nest counts, fencing/posting habitat, pollinator monitoring, working with threatened and endangered bird species, interacting with the public by conducting interpretive tours and educational programs, and assisting with island maintenance projects on the property. Details: Internships will begin on May 21st and continue until the end of August (date flexible). Schedules will be 40 hours per week, but will vary frequently in the length of day and start time. Keepers will live on islands with other staff in rustic field camp settings. Housing may be provided in Westbrook, CT on days off. A small living allowance of $180.00/week will also be provided. Qualifications: Applicants must have the ability to perform the physical duties of the position including being able to work in all kinds of weather, over different types of terrain, and with biting insects. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision, be very independent and easy-going, be able to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner, and possess a valid driver’s license. Previous experience with environmental education, interpretation, field work in a field camp setting, data collection, and wildlife identification is preferred. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 references (must include email and phone number) by email to: (EM: Shaun_Roche AT fws.gov). Please do not send applications by mail. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-05) – We are seeking 2 highly-motivated ornithologists ($15.00/hour plus $18 field per diem) to perform avian point counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and northeastern California. This work is part of the SAGESTEP project, a large-scale experimental study investigating the response of avian communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems. Sampling protocol consists of variable distance point counts and data entry. We will be collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species including gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, Brewer's sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by sight and sound. Last season we detected over 150 species. Vegetation sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset of surveyed point count locations. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates with experience in songbird point-count surveys. Experience creating and manipulating Microsoft Excel documents and using GIS/GPS for navigation purposes is highly desirable. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and extended hours in the field during some periods of this research. Remote field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-05 positions are full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The position start date is April 23rd and will extend to August 9th, with possible extension based on crew availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants need 3 months of field experience or 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208 426-2892, EM: shanser AT usgs.gov). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating field season availability and this announcement number: SRFS-12-002) resume including professional experience (** PLEASE ** indicate starting and ending dates with hours per week worked for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Applications can be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov; USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330). Applications must be received by January 4, 2012. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (GG-06)–We are seeking 2 highly-motivated ornithologists ($16.73/hour plus $18 field per diem) to perform avian point counts in isolated and scenic areas of Utah, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho and northeastern California. This work is part of the SAGESTEP project, a large-scale experimental study investigating the response of avian communities to woodland invasions in sagebrush ecosystems. Sampling protocol consists of variable distance point counts and data entry. We will be collecting data on the entire suite of species with focal species including gray flycatcher, dusky flycatcher, sage thrasher, sage sparrow, vesper sparrow, Brewer's sparrow, black-throated sparrow, and green-tailed towhee. Applicants should know or be able to quickly learn western bird species by sight and sound. Last season we detected over 150 species. Vegetation sampling will follow bird survey efforts at a subset of surveyed point count locations. Preference will be given to energetic, detail-oriented candidates with experience in songbird point-count surveys. Experience creating and manipulating Microsoft Excel documents and using GIS/GPS for navigation purposes is highly desirable. This is a physically demanding job, involving hiking and camping in rugged terrain for 8 to 10 days and extended hours in the field during some periods of this research. Remote field conditions include exposure to wind, dust, heat, cold, and intense sun at elevations exceeding 5,000 feet. These GG-06 positions are full-time, temporary employment, stationed in Elko, NV. The position start date is April 23rd and will extend to August 9th, with possible extension based on crew availability and site phenology. To qualify for this position, applicants need 1 year and 9 months of field experience or 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled, plus at least 3 months of field work experience surveying songbirds. For inquiries related to the positions, please contact STEVE HANSER (PH: 208 426-2892, EM: shanser AT usgs.gov). To apply, please send: 1) cover letter indicating field season availability and this announcement number: SRFS-12-001) resume including professional experience (** PLEASE ** indicate starting and ending dates with hours per week worked for each position), 3) three references, and 4) copies of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). Applications can be sent via mail or email to MICHELLE SCHATZ (EM: michelle_schatz AT usgs.gov; USGS-Biological Resources Division, Forest & Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, 777 NW 9th St., Suite 400, Corvallis, OR 97330). Applications must be received by January 4, 2012. ROSEATE & COMMON TERN INTERN at Stewart B. McKinney NWR. Location: Falkner Island, CT. Duration: 3-4 months beginning May 21, 2012. Job Description: Duties include but are not limited to: monitoring productivity of roseate and common tern, banding tern chicks, finding nests in rocky areas, resighting fledglings and adults from field blinds, keeping accurate, organized, and detailed data/field notes, constructing productivity plots, doing light maintenance, participating in lethal and non-lethal predator management, operating small watercraft and associated vehicles, and educating the public. Responsibilities may vary due to the strengths of individuals. Details: Internships will begin on May 21st and continue until the end of August. The position involves working long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules will be 40 hours per week, but will vary frequently in the length of day and start time. Days off may not be consecutive. Staff will live in the research station on the island with other refuge staff for varying lengths of time. There is no heat or running water in the station, but there is solar electricity. Interns will have free dormitory style housing at Refuge headquarters in Westbrook, CT on their days off. Training will be provided including the DOI's Motorboat Operator Certification Course. A small living allowance of $180.00/week will be provided. Qualifications: Applicants must have the ability to perform the physical duties of the position including being able to walk on uneven, rocky embankments with field equipment in all kinds of weather. Applicants must be able to work with minimal supervision, be very independent, easy-going, be able to work with the public of all ages in a professional manner, and possess a valid driver's license. Previous experience with beach nesting birds, field work in a field camp setting, data collection, bird identification, waterfowl hunting, and an academic background in wildlife biology, zoology, environmental science or a related field are preferred. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 3 references (must include email and phone number) by email to: (EM: Shaun_Roche AT fws.gov). Please do not send applications by mail. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS (3) needed approximately 2 April - 31 August 2012 for a long-term population ecology study of the Northern Spotted Owl in northwest California. The pay rate is $2100-2400/mo (depending on experience) based on an approximate 40 hr work week. Free housing is provided at the Klamath Biological Research Station in Salyer, California. Successful applicants will assist primarily in monitoring, banding, and assessing reproduction of northern spotted owls and barred owls. Secondary duties may include collection and processing of blood samples for West Nile virus monitoring, data entry and any additional duties as required. Must be physically fit (i.e., able to walk long distances with a backpack in extremely steep terrain), take detailed field notes, be able to work at night off-trail, have excellent hearing, be able to identify birds by color band, and be willing to camp for up to 3 days. Applicants are required to have a BS (or in progress) in wildlife, ecology, or related fields. Must be able to start by 2 April 2012. Any questions can be directed to JEREMY ROCKWEIT (EM: rockweit AT rams.colostate.edu). Submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references AS 1 FILE (email preferred) by 1 February 2012 to: (EM: rockweit AT rams.colostate.edu). If you cannot send your resume electronically, you can mail it to: JEREMY ROCKWEIT, Colorado State University, 1484 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1484. Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe, productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all federal and Colorado laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. PHD RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP – University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD position: Wintering Birds and Microclimates. Project Overview: A PhD research assistantship will be available to initiate a study of the behavior and survival of wintering birds in relation to microclimates and habitat fragmentation. The project will involve the use of Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) to track individual birds throughout the course of the winter season. Research questions will focus on how the use of supplemental food by wintering birds varies as a function of weather events (such as cold snaps) and how these relationships are altered by landscape context and microclimatic conditions. Information on University, Department, Lab, and City: The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the major research universities in the United States (URL: http://www.wisc.edu). UW-Madison has a long history of excellence in ecology, conservation biology, and remote sensing science. This project will be supported in the in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and under the supervision of Dr. Benjamin Zuckerberg (URL: http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/zuckerberg/). Madison, Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the best places in the United States to live, work, and study. It is Wisconsin's capital city, with a vibrant population of approximately 230,000 that combines small town charm with a nice variety of leisure and cultural opportunities. Stipend/Salary: Current annual stipend levels are $20,400 per year before taxes, plus tuition remission and health care benefits. A start date by September of 2012 at the latest is strongly preferred. Qualifications: A BS or BA degree in geography, environmental science, forestry, wildlife ecology, or other related disciplines is required. To apply as a PhD student, the department requires a MS in wildlife ecology or related discipline is required. Applicants with a BA degree will only be considered if substantial relevant experience can be shown. Prior avian research experience is required including handling and mist netting/banding of birds. Especially desirable are applicants with an interest in developing quantitative skills and a high level of self-motivation. Experience with developing field-based projects is preferred. Good English writing and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team, are essential. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and review will continue until candidates are chosen. Applications received before February 1, 2012 are guaranteed consideration. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Interested applicants are asked to e-mail the following documents listed below to our Student Services Coordinator SARA RODOCK (rodock AT wisc.edu) (in ONE PDF file please). Please specify in your letter when you would be available to start. Required Documents: 1. The “Forest and Wildlife Ecology; University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate Application Cover Sheet” which can be found at: http://www.fwe.wisc.edu/documents/fwe_cover_sheet_zuckerberg.doc; 2. Cover letter outlining research interests, academic and professional backgrounds; 3. Resume/CV; 4. Copies of transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable at this point); 5. GRE scores if available; 6. Reprints if available; 7. Names and contact addresses of three references. GS-6 TEMPORARY BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN – For the first time Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge Complex in northwest North Dakota will be hiring a GS-6 temporary Biological Technician this summer. Work will begin in early or mid-May and run until late August at a minimum. Government housing will be provided at a small cost. The purpose of this position is to act as a crew leader for the other technicians. Duties will include surveying and monitoring threatened piping plovers. Data collection and entry are critical to this position. As crew leader this person will set the daily work schedule and assure that all equipment and supplies are working and ready. ArcMap experience is desirable. One position will be hired and stationed either at Crosby Wetland Management District or Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge depending on other factors that evolve. Pay is approximately $16.73/hour. Applicant must be a US Citizen. To assess the job opening go to: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/304956400 or go to http://USAJOBS.gov and search on the job announcement: R6-12-576567-D. This position closes January 4. If you have any questions, please contact me. I will be out of the office quite a bit, but will be monitoring email and cell phone intermittently. If anyone is interested in applying for a general technician job, they should submit a resume and transcript to me my mid-January. We will be hiring several people under the STEP program which requires the applicant to be enrolled for school in the fall of 2012. SALT MARSH BIRD BANDER/TECHNICIAN – US Fish and Wildlife and The University of Rhode Island are seeking an individual to assist in a collaborative project with the RI National Wildlife Refuge Complex in monitoring salt-marsh breeding birds and overall salt-marsh ecological integrity. Responsibilities include leading a 2-person crew to carry out Saltmarsh Sparrow mist-netting and banding, nest searching and monitoring and conducting secretive marsh bird surveys. Applicants must possess the ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound; to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, especially heat and humidity; to endure biting insects; to work well with others, to collect complete and accurate data in the field without direct supervision; and to hike over uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Applicants also must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to assist with other refuge projects such as invasive plant eradication and Piping Plover monitoring. Must have prior experience mist-netting and banding songbirds and conducting point counts. Previous kayaking experience preferred. Position available May 14 - August 17. Salary $2100/month plus possible housing. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to RHONDA SMITH, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to (EM: Rhonda_Smith AT fws.gov). Application deadline is January 27. SALT MARSH INTERNSHIPS (2) – New England salt marshes provide critical habitat for a number of plant and animal species, many of high conservation value. Interns will assist the Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex in monitoring salt-marsh breeding birds and overall salt-marsh ecological integrity. Responsibilities include Saltmarsh Sparrow mist-netting and banding, nest searching and monitoring, and bird and vegetation surveys. Applicants must possess the ability to identify eastern birds by sight and sound; to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, especially heat and humidity; to endure biting insects; to work well with others; and be in good physical shape and able to hike over uneven terrain while carrying equipment. Applicants also must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to assist with other refuge projects such as invasive plant eradication and Piping Plover monitoring. Experience mist-netting songbirds and kayaking are preferred. Two positions available from May 14 to August 17. There is the possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon funding and job performance. If extended, responsibilities will also include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds and shrub land vegetation surveys. Compensation $215/wk plus possible housing. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to RHONDA SMITH, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to (EM: Rhonda_Smith AT fws.gov). Application deadline is January 27. PIPING PLOVER INTERNSHIP – Three interns are needed to work as part of the Piping Plover recovery project with the USFWS in Rhode Island. This project monitors federally protected Piping Plovers, state protected Least Terns, and species of concern American Oystercatchers on federal, state, and private property in southern Rhode Island. The majority of the work will be done outdoors monitoring these species during the nesting season. Duties include erecting nest exclosures, educating the public, monitoring plover pairs and chicks, and recording data. Applicants must be in good physical shape and able to hike long distances. Work will include weekends and holidays. Previous birding experience and a valid US driver's license are required. Must be a team player and be willing to work on other biological program projects. Position extends from April 16 - August 10, 2011 (some flexibility). Salary $215/week + possibility of housing. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to ERIN KING, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to (EM: Erin_King AT fws.gov). Application deadline is January 27. GENERAL BIOLOGICAL INTERNSHIP – The Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us for a rewarding summer of well-rounded biological experience in New England’s critical coastal habitats. This position will be a multi-disciplined combination of Piping Plover and Least Tern monitoring and protection, invasive plant control and surveys, rare plant monitoring, and saltmarsh bird fieldwork. Applicants must have the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, especially heat and humidity, endure biting insects, and work well with others. Additionally, applicants must be in good physical shape, be able to hike long distances while carrying equipment, and possess a valid driver’s license. One position available from April 16 to August 24. There is the possibility of a position extending through November 2 depending upon funding and job performance. If extended, responsibilities will also include assisting with mist-netting and banding of fall migratory songbirds and shrub land vegetation surveys. Compensation $215/wk plus possibility of housing. Send letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to ERIN KING, 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813 OR email materials to (EM: Erin_King AT fws.gov). Application deadline is January 27. PHD STUDENTSHIP - Polymorphism in black sparrowhawks Website: http://www.fitzpatrick.uct.ac.za/pdf/PhD_Black_Sparrowhawk_polymorph.pdf Location: Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Duration: appointment to made early 2012 – funding available for 3 years. Job description: We invite applications for the above full-time study opportunity at the FitzPatrick Institute, a world-renowned, national Centre of Excellence (CoE) in ornithological research with a strong emphasis on postgraduate studies. Plumage polymorphism, with different plumage morphs occurring in the same age and sex classes of a breeding population, occurs in around 3.5% of bird species and has fascinated evolutionary ecologists for many years. Polymorphism is common in raptors, with around 30% of species expressing more than one colour morph. The Black Sparrowhawk Accipiter melanoleucus is a polymorphic raptor that exhibits a common light morph and a rarer dark morph. This species has recently colonised the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape of South Africa where we have monitored the population for over 10 years. In this population the frequencies of the morphs are reversed with around 80% being dark morph birds. Throughout most of its traditional range in southern Africa the Black Sparrowhawk breeds in the dry winter months, however in the Western Cape the species breeds during the wet winter months. This PhD will test the hypothesis that there is a selective advantage to being dark in these conditions. The project will seek to understand the origin, adaptive function and maintenance of plumage colour variation in this species through two key components: an ecological study, which will test whether the different morphs have a selective advantage in different habitats or under different climatic conditions, and a molecular study to i) establish the role of the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) in the evolution of plumage morphs in Black Sparrowhawks, and ii) to test the alternative hypothesis that plumage polymorphisms are maintained through limited dispersal and genetic drift. To apply: The successful applicant will have an MSc degree in Zoology (or equivalent), relevant ornithological field experience and be available to start in early 2012. Students with a good BSc Honours degree and experience may be considered for registration at MSc level, with the intention to upgrade to PhD level. Funding is secured for an annual R100 000 CoE bursary (R75 000 for MSc) for three years and for project running costs. To apply, please send a CV (including your academic record & names and contact details of three referees) and a short motivation for why you wish to undertake this research to Hilary Buchanan at hilary.buchanan AT uct.ac.za. For more information on the project, please contact: DR ARJUN AMAR (EM: arjun.amar AT uct.ac.za). Closing date: 10 January 2012. SEASONAL FIELD BIOLOGISTS (5) - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the state of Colorado from early May –late July 2012. Field work covers a vast range of elevations and habitats; including, grassland, sagebrush, riparian, tundra, aspen and coniferous forests. Technicians will be expected to attend a training workshop (tentative start date April 30th) prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all western and some eastern birds by sight and sound, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Overnight backcountry travel may be required for some positions. Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify 100+ species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking, backcountry navigation and experience working on private lands. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500 a month DOE plus mileage for project related driving, and up to $400/month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to: MATTHEW MCLAREN, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (Email preferred – PH: 970-482-1707 ext. 22 FX: 970-472-9031 EM: matthew.mclaren AT rmbo.org), Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Visit URL: http://www.rmbo.org for additional information. CONTRACTORS FOR TERN RESTORATION PROJECT at Country Island, Nova Scotia (May - August 2012). The Canadian Wildlife Service is seeking contractors (3) to work on a tern restoration project located at Country Island in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia. The contracts are 1) to coordinate and conduct the field project on the island and 2) to conduct field work (2 contracts). A brief description of the project is available here: http://www.speciesatrisk.ca/roseatetern/recovery_CI.html. Breeding seabirds on Country include Common, Arctic and Roseate Terns, Black Guillemots, and Leach’s Storm Petrels. The field site is remote and conditions are fairly primitive and weather can be foggy. All three contracts begin in early May and end late July / early August, depending on the timing of breeding terns. Contractors remain on the island for this period (a 1 week break will be provided) and share accommodation based out of two large tents / weather havens. Contract deliverables include, but are not limited to: **Monitoring growth and diet of tern chicks;**Determining reproductive success of terns;**Banding tern chicks;**Deterring tern predators;**Censusing terns;**Entering data;**Re-sighting of banded adult terns;**Camp set-up / take down and general camp up-keep The field project coordination contract deliverables include, but are not limited to:**drafting schedules;**implementation of project protocol;**overseeing data collection, entry, and management;**data analysis and preparation of final report. The project coordination contract is approximately 9,000CAD plus an approximate 2,000CAD for development of a final report. Two contracts to carry out field work are approximately 7,500CAD each. These contracts are open to Canadian citizens only. For more information, please contact: KAREN POTTER, (EM: karen.potter AT ec.gc.ca), Species at Risk Recovery, Canadian Wildlife Service - Environment Canada, 45 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 2N6. AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (5) - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the state of Wyoming. The position will run from May 14 thru mid-July. Surveys are located on public and private lands throughout the state including scenic areas such as the Shoshone and Bridger-Teton National Forests. Technicians will attend a mandatory paid training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work both independently (approximately ¾ of the season) and with a partner (approximately ¼ of the season) conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species found in Wyoming by sight and sound upon completion of training, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep and rugged terrain in difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required, and overnight backcountry travel will be required for some sites. Compensation: Monthly salary range of $1,800-$2,500/month depending on experience, reimbursement for project related driving, and up to $400/month in camping and lodging reimbursement. Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel, and be willing to work long hours in the field. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, basic computer skills, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for conducting fieldwork are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting point count surveys, the ability to identify western bird species by sight and sound, experience camping, long distance hiking, and backcountry navigation. Applicants with personal 4WD vehicles are encouraged to apply; however, RMBO may rent vehicles for particularly qualified applicants that do not possess 4WD vehicles. To apply, email a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references as a single document to: NICK VAN LANEN (EM: nick.vanlanen AT rmbo.org). Applications will be reviewed beginning shortly after the holidays and positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Please visit http://www.rmbo.org/v2/web/science/bpm.aspx for additional information. Compensation: $1,800-$2,500/mo + lodging and travel expenses. AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (3) - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the National Park Service Chihuahuan Desert Network. The season will run from mid-March to late May, 2012. Surveys are located within NPS lands in New Mexico and Texas. Technicians will attend a training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will work independently or with a partner conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species within the study area by sight and sound, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required, and overnight backcountry travel will be required for some sites. Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify 100+ species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500 a month DOE plus mileage reimbursement for project related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to: EM: chris.white AT rmbo.org (email preferred); Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (4) - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts throughout the Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests in Northern Arizona. The season will run from mid-April to early July, 2012. Technicians will attend a training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will work independently or with a partner conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all bird species within the study area by sight and sound, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required, and overnight backcountry travel may be required for some sites. Qualifications: Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify 100+ species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500 a month DOE plus mileage reimbursement for project related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to: EM: chris.white AT rmbo.org (email preferred); Attn: Science Division, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, 230 Cherry Street, Suite 150, Fort Collins, CO 80521. Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. WILDLIFE TECHNICIANS – Wildlife technicians (up to 6 positions; pending available funding) are being sought to work on a seabird restoration and monitoring project for Common Murres (Uria aalge) and other seabirds along the central California coast. Two types of positions will be filled: Site Leader and Biotech. This project is conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex), Humboldt State University, and other public and private organizations. The purpose of the restoration project is to aid in restoring murre colonies that have suffered damage from oil spills, human disturbance, and other anthropogenic factors. Successful applicants must be willing to work long hours, on weekends, and in inclement weather. Main job duties will include conducting population and productivity surveys on Common Murres, Brandt’s Cormorants and other species, documenting human and natural disturbances to seabirds, database entry, data analysis, and preparation of reports. Other duties may include counting seabirds from aerial photographs, conducting surveys of nesting seabirds from boat, or other tasks as assigned. Preference may be given to applicants with prior field experience with seabird or other wildlife monitoring techniques or census techniques. Additional evaluation may be based on the applicant’s knowledge and experience with computer use, databases, and report preparation. Applicants for Site Leaders need to demonstrate evidence of their ability to work independently and abilities to provide leadership. Requirements: 1) Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, biological sciences, or related discipline with an interest in wildlife biology, restoration, or behavior; 2) current driver’s license with good driving record; 3) ability to sufficiently move and lift equipment up to 40 lbs; and 4) ability to hike or bike to certain field sites. Applicants must submit: 1) a signed cover letter; 2) résumé; and 3) names and phone numbers of two professional references. For further information, contact SANDY RHOADES (PH: 510- 792-0222 ext. 227, EM: sjr44 AT humboldt.edu). Applicants must indicate the position(s) they are applying for (Site Leader, Biotech, or both). No email applications will be accepted. Duration: Housing may be provided at field sites during the period of about mid-April to late July. Employer: Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation. Send to: SANDY RHOADES, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1 Marshlands Rd., Fremont, CA 94555 U.S.A. Closing Date: Applications must be postmarked by 25 January 2012 to receive full consideration. Applications postmarked after this date may or may not be considered depending upon position availability. *No email applications will be accepted. ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR ANIMAL ECOLOGY at University of Groningen. Website: http://www.rug.nl/fwn/informatieVoor/medewerkers/PenO/Structuurschetsanimalecology.docx Location: Groningen, Netherlands. Application Deadline: 1 Feb 2012. For the Job Description, Qualifications, and how to apply, see: URL: http://www.academictransfer.com/12406 and http://www.rug.nl/fwn/vacatures/structuurrapporten/index AVIAN FIELD BIOLOGISTS (5) - Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) is seeking experienced field biologists to conduct point counts in the western portions of The Dakotas and Nebraska (Bird Conservation Region 17) from May 14 – mid July. Field work covers a range of elevations and habitats; including badlands, prairies, riparian and coniferous forests. Technicians will be expected to attend a training workshop prior to beginning field work. Upon successful completion of training, technicians will work independently conducting bird surveys. The standard work schedule will be ten days on/four days off. Technicians must be able to identify all regional birds by sight and sound upon completion of training, and should expect to hike off-trail regularly in steep, rugged terrain, sometimes under difficult conditions. Overnight backcountry travel may be required for some positions. Applicants should be enthusiastic, physically fit, enjoy travel and expect to work long hours in the field. Primitive camping, often without phone service or facilities, will be required. A valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, binoculars, camping gear, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm are required. Desired qualifications include experience conducting bird surveys, especially point counts, with the ability to identify 100+ species by sight and sound, experience with camping, long distance hiking and backcountry navigation. Applicants must enjoy working independently with multiple days of solitude. Compensation: Monthly salary of $1,800-$2,500 DOE plus mileage for project related driving, and up to $400 a month in camping and lodging reimbursement. To apply please e-mail a cover letter including dates of availability and a resume with at least three references to: (EM: jeff.birek AT rmbo.org). Positions will be filled as suitable applicants are found. Visit http://www.rmbo.org for additional information. AVIAN FIELD TECHNICIANS: 2 technicians needed from late March through mid-July for a PhD project studying breeding ecology of Seaside Sparrows in tidal marsh in coastal Mississippi. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. Primary duties include nest searching and monitoring, territory monitoring, adult and nestling banding, vegetation surveys, and data entry. May occasionally be required to assist with general marsh bird point-counts. Must be comfortable on small motorboats, as all sites are reached by water. Field work will begin pre-dawn, and conditions will often be hot, humid, and buggy. Qualifications: The ability to tolerate heat and biting insects while maintaining a sense of humor is essential. Walking through marsh can be difficult, so some level of physical fitness is needed. Experience with nest searching is preferred but not necessary, though some experience working with birds (or a keen interest in birds) is a big plus. Banding experience also not required, but also a plus. Must be willing to spend long days in the field and to work independently. Salary and location: $1500/month; housing provided. Research sites are located near Moss Point and Pascagoula, MS. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for 2 or 3 references to ANNA JOY LEHMICKE (EM: lehmicke AT uga.edu). Be sure to include any experience working outdoors or with animals of any kind. Microsoft Word or PDF format is preferred. Feel free to e-mail with any questions regarding the position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the positions will be filled as soon as suitable applicants are found.