Needed for 3–6 months each (negotiable - but 6 month commitment preferred) Jan 2009–Sep 2009 to assist in an ongoing study of the endangered Mariana Crow on the island of Rota, Northern Mariana Islands. Responsibilities will include conducting censuses in remote areas of the island, nest-searching and monitoring, resighting and identifying color-banded individuals, mist-netting, banding, and radio-tracking. Field work involves strenuous hiking over steep, uneven terrain (karst), long field days in tropical heat and humidity, exposure to wasps and other insects. Desired Qualifications: previous ornithological field experience, excellent observational skills, good with maps, ability to drive a manual 4WD vehicle, capability to perform physical tasks including hiking across difficult terrain, and a background in wildlife biology or a related field. Applicants should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, enjoy working with others in close quarters, and have a good sense of humor. Those applicants with experience in trapping, banding, applying transmitters to and tracking birds, as well as those with intensive experience nest-searching and monitoring in densely forested habitats will be given priority. Benefits include round-trip airfare to Rota (reimbursed), housing, and $1600.00–$2000.00/mo depending on qualifications and experience. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, résumé, and the contact information for at least 3 references to: DR. KEN LEVENSTEIN (EM: KML1007 AT u.washington.edu).