Bird Bander

at Powdermill Nature Reserve

Location:
Rector, PA

Job Type:
Seasonal

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.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume with contact information of 3 references to Dr. Andrew Vitz (acvitz@yahoo.com).

Qualifications:
Applicants should have substantial experience with extracting and banding songbirds and be familiar with the identification of eastern songbirds.

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