FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS for a cuckoo study in China – Two volunteers are needed in China, 15 Apr through 30 Jul. This study is about the co-evolution of common cuckoo and its two reedbed habitat hosts (Oriental reed warbler and reed parrotbill). The focus works are assistance in color-ring birds, searching nests, egg recognition experiments, video recording, and radio telemetry female cuckoo laying behavior. The study site is on the estuary of Yellow river (the second long river in china), eastern coast of Shandong Province. We have a good research base on the Yellow river delta nature reserve. Qualified applicants include: the physical ability and desire to work early and long hours in the field, ability to travel, tolerance for challenging conditions. We will pay the travel tickets and accommodation. Any other questions about this position, please get in touch with me on email, and send a resume to: Ph.D Donglai Li (alai@mail.bnu.edu.cn or a—lai@163.com) Beijing Normal University. The deadline is 10 Apr 2011. Thanks for your attention.
TEAM LEADER for Red-headed Woodpecker study in southern Ontario – Researchers from McGill and Trent University are seeking a skilled and motivated field biologist to lead a field project involving the locating and monitoring of Red-headed Woodpecker breeding pairs in Elgin County, Ontario. This is a 12-week position from early May – late Jul. The successful candidate will locate breeding pairs of Red-headed Woodpeckers, monitor the nests with an Elevated Video Inspection System, make habitat measurements at multiple scales, perform behavioral observations o the breeding pair, run aerial malaise traps for insect sampling, perform morning breeding bird surveys, and potentially use canopy mist-nets to capture and blood sample individual Red-headed Woodpeckers. This position will also include interactions with the public and contacting landowners. The following skills and experience are essential: **Comfortable working long days starting in the early mornings, **Comfortable interacting with the public in a respectful and patient manner, **Able to identify all Ontario bird species by sight AND sound, **Able to work independently and make decisions in the field, **Experience with previous planning and supervision of data collection in the field, **Strong attention to detail, ** Supervising a field assistant, **Experience with nest-searching and monitoring, **Legally entitled to work in Canada, and **has a valid drivers license. Asset
skills: *Previously held, or holds, a banding permit, *Experience with blood sampling, *Previous experience with cavity-nesting species.
Salary: $2,000 - $2,500/month based on experience, food, and accommodations (field house) provided. Deadline: 15 Apr 2011. To apply please send a brief cover letter, highlighting your bird identification and field experience, as well as your resume or CV and contact details for two references to BARBARA FREI (EM: barbara.frei@mail.mcgill.ca).
FIELD ASSISTANTS (3) paid or unpaid, funding pending - needed to work with graduate student on the behavior and ecology of breeding king rails in wetlands in and around the beautiful Mackay Island NWR in coastal North Carolina near the Virginia border (URL:
http://www.fws.gov/mackayisland/). Duties will include conducting early morning call back surveys to locate breeding king rails, nest searching by canoe and wading through marshes, daily nest monitoring, catching, sampling and banding adults and chicks. Candidates will be required to collect data and observations independently and enter data into a database. These positions require physically demanding work at varying times of day, usually starting before sunrise, and with a non-traditional work week. Workers will spend long hours wading in the marshes under hot, humid conditions and in the presence of biting insects. Some night work will also be necessary. Ability to take direction well and to work both independently and in a group essential.
Good organization skills and data recording. Experience with marshbird surveys, mistnetting, handling birds, and finding nests, particularly in wetlands, preferred but not required. Experience working in difficult terrain and under uncomfortable conditions a plus. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Own vehicle an asset, but not required. Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle an asset. Ability to lift 50 pounds above one’s head required (the position will require the use of canoes). Paddling experience a plus. Hard working with a good attitude a must! Up to 3 positions may be available, pending funding.
May through Jun availability required. One position may extend into Jul.
Dates to be confirmed, but availability May 1st or earlier desirable.
Comfortable housing with basic amenities will be provided free of charge at the refuge. Candidates should send a cover letter discussing interest in the position and future goals, resume including contact information for three references, and dates of availability to CAROL BRACKETT (EM:
brackettc10@students.ecu.edu). For questions about the positions, contact SUSAN McRAE at East Carolina University (EM: mcraes@ecu.edu).
Review of candidates will begin 1 Apr and continue until positions are filled.
ASSISTANT WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST needed to assist with study of ecological factors influencing elevational variation in clutch size of Red-faced Warblers. Field sites are located in high-elevation, mixed-conifer forest in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona (30 miles north of Tucson). Primary duties include: 1) locating, monitoring, and manipulating nests of Red-faced Warblers; 2) measuring habitat characteristics associated with nests; 3) sampling arthropod prey.
Applicants should be in good physical condition, willing to work long hours (often alone) in the field, and willing to partake in manipulative research on birds. Tolerance for working in field conditions, possession of camping gear, and a valid driver’s license are necessary. Preference given to applicants that have at least some experience locating bird nests and or have avian identification skills. During the field season, applicant will camp at University of Arizona observatory facility at the summit of Santa Catalina Mountains. Field season is approximately 15 Apr to 30 Jun 2011. Start and end dates flexible, but preference given to individuals who can commit for entire field season. Salary: $1500 per month. Send cover letter and resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references) by email to KRISTEN DILLON (EM:
kgdillon@email.arizona.edu).
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST needed to assist with study of ecological factors influencing elevational variation in clutch size of Red-faced Warblers.
Field sites are located in high-elevation, mixed-conifer forest in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona (30 miles north of Tucson). Primary duties include: 1) locating, monitoring, and manipulating nests of Red-faced Warblers; 2) measuring habitat characteristics associated with nests; 3) sampling arthropod prey. Applicants should be in good physical condition, willing to work long hours (often alone) in the field, and willing to partake in manipulative research on birds. Tolerance for working in field conditions, possession of camping gear, and a valid driver’s license are necessary. Previous nest searching experience and avian identification skills are a must. During the field season, applicant will camp at University of Arizona observatory facility at the summit of Santa Catalina Mountains. Field season is approximately 15 Apr to Aug/Sep 2011. Start and end dates flexible, but preference given to individuals who can commit for entire field season. Salary: $1800 per month. Send cover letter and resume (with names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 references) by email to KRISTEN DILLON (EM:
kgdillon@email.arizona.edu).
AVIAN ECOLOGIST – Normandeau Associates, Inc., an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in water and natural resources issues, is seeking an Avian Ecologist for an immediate opening in our Gainesville, FL office. This position is for a highly-skilled ornithologist who will provide scientific technical assistance to ornithology project managers on various scientific research projects related to impacts of wind power on birds. The person who fills this position will review and summarize scientific technical literature, prepare technical reports, publications and proposals, conduct quantitative analyses of data from avian field research studies, including statistical and GIS-based analysis, and assist project managers with budgets and contracts. Qualified candidates should have M.S. or Ph. D. in ornithology/wildlife biology or related scientific discipline, including significant training and/or experience with ornithology. Three years of professional experience is preferred, but candidates with appropriate skills and interests who have more recent degrees will also be considered. Candidates should be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship. Please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to (EM: HR@normandeau.com) or to: Normandeau Associates, Inc., Attn: ROBYN CHADWICK, 25 Nashua Road, Bedford, NH 03110.