Field Assistant

at Southern Sierra Research Station

Website:
www.southernsierraresearch.org

Location:
Southern Sierra Nevada, CA

Duration:
3 to 4 months (May to August)

Job Type:
Seasonal

Application Deadline:
04/21/2012

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.

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 (mjwhitfield.ssrs AT gmail.com)

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.

Number of Openings:
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