FIELD ASSISTANTS

at Virginia Commonwealth University

Location:
Allegheny Mountains of Virginia

Duration:
~April 20 until June 30

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
Field assistants (4) needed to conduct Golden-winged Warbler surveys and monitoring of reproduction in the Alleghany Mountains of Virginia, 2 hours west of Charlottesville. These positions are to support a conspecific attraction field experiment. Three assistants are needed from ~April 20 until June 30 and one is needed until mid August. Applicants should be willing and able to work alone in remote conditions, work well in a team, and have excellent bird observation skills. Applicants should have some previous field experience, preferably with birds, and have a valid driver’s license. Salary is $1400/month, plus housing. Applicants must be willing to work six days per week, spend long hours in the field and potentially camp for one day at a time with other field technicians. The Allegheny Mountains region is home to the Washington and Jefferson National Forests with ample opportunities for hiking and camping.

To Apply:
. To apply, email a letter of interest, resume, earliest starting date, and contact information of three references to LESLEY BULLUCK at the Virginia Commonwealth University (EM: lpbulluck@vcu.edu). Also, feel free to contact Lesley via email if you have any questions.

Number of Openings:
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